Across The Ocean... In Search Of New Horizons

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (February 4, 2008) -- Crossing the ocean is a trip of a lifetime. MSC Lirica’s transatlantic voyage not only takes guests from one continent to another but also allows them to discover new cultures and new countries while basking in MSC Cruises’ “Beautiful. Passionate. Italian.” experience.

When she completes her Caribbean season at the end of March, MSC Lirica will sail from Fort Lauderdale to Dover, England. In addition to exciting ports of call on both sides of the Atlantic, the 10 sea days enable guests to enjoy culinary delights that are certain to awaken the taste buds, exciting entertainment, and an assortment of body and soul treatments.

In addition to the already extensive variety of onboard activities, this transatlantic journey is also a Bridge Theme Cruise, ideal for both beginners and those wishing to hone their bridge skills. Tournaments and lessons in international bridge are coordinated by certified teachers from the Italian Federation of Bridge.

When the ship leaves Fort Lauderdale on March 29, she will first visit the warmth of the Caribbean, with a sea day and calls at San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. John Antigua; and Fort de France, Martinique.

After six leisurely days at sea, MSC Lirica will arrive in Europe, calling at Funchal, Portugal; spending a day at sea; Vigo, Spain; another day at sea; and then Le Havre, France, before arriving in Dover.

Cruise-only rates for the 18-night journey begin at ,349 for an interior stateroom and ,649 for an oceanview stateroom. Rates are per person, double occupancy. Government fees and taxes are additional, as is a fuel surcharge (for the first two stateroom occupants).

In addition, children under the age of 17 sail free when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults.