MSC Highlights New Caribbean Voyages

MSC Cruises is offering guests the opportunity to cruise the Caribbean with flights from London from just £1,319 per person, on board the first full winter season of their smart MSC Divina, the third of their grand 133,500-ton Fantasia-class series, which was launched in May 2012.

This 11-night voyage departs from Miami - where she will be home-ported year-round from November - on December 10, and calls at Falmouth (Jamaica), Oranjestad (Aruba), Willemstad (Curacao), Cristobal (Panama), Cozumel (Mexico) and back to Miami.

Inspired by Sophia Loren and named after the glamorous star, Divina brings its guests all the elegance and timeless glamour of the golden age of sea travel. Offering spacious yet sumptuous comfort and an immense variety of sports and leisure facilities, the ship also prides itself on world-class entertainment. Guests will also delight in the opulent surrounds of the MSC Aurea Spa wellness centre on board. Other features include two dramatic Swarovski crystal staircases to make a grand entrance in the main atrium, the fun-packed Aqua Park and a choice of five restaurants. 

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line, the UK's leading cruise-agent specialists.

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Norwegian Breakaway's Aqua Park

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the latest feature-packed details of forthcoming new ship Norwegian Breakaway for 2013, and these will take recreation and outdoor fun literally to new heights when it launches next April. 

The ship’s top decks will feature the first Aqua Park at sea with five full-size water slides, including twin Free-Fall slides, the first ever at sea. There will also be a three-story sports complex that includes the largest ropes course at sea, a nine-hole miniature golf course, basketball court, rock-climbing wall and more. The line also announced that the ship will feature Nickelodeon experiences for the whole family and will include a Nickelodeon themed Kids’ Aqua Park.

The Aqua Park is Norwegian’s biggest innovation yet and features five multi-story water slides. Breakaway is the first cruise ship to feature the Free Fall – two side-­by-side slides where guests will stand up and have the floor drop from underneath, propelling them into a thrilling loop. 

Offering another first with a twist are two additional side-by-side twister slides – called The Whip - that deliver an unforgettable adrenaline rush as they plunge guests on a spiral race to the finish line. For those who prefer a more relaxing ride, there is a family-friendly open-flume body slide. The Aqua Park also features a Kids’ Aqua Park, two swimming pools, four hot tubs and the Breezeway Bar & Grill, a semi-open air eatery.

Adult Only Areas

Breakaway will also feature several adult-only outdoor areas. Spice H2O, located at the back of the ship on deck 16, is an adult-only escape with contemporary Asian influences, offering day-time relaxation and night-time exhilaration. 

Sun loungers surround a huge video screen, complete with two hot tubs and a soothing dual waterfall feature, perfect for cooling off from the sun. At night, guests can dance under the stars or chill at the bar with accompanying lounge area, featuring comfortable seating while admiring the ocean views.

For bookings, follow this link to The Cruise Line Ltd, the UK's leading cruise-agent specialists.

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