MSC Cruises is part of
Mediterranean Shipping Company, an Italian company based in Geneva,
Switzerland, that operates cruise ships built in the shipyards of St. Nazaire,
France. MSC’s focus is affordable
cruises on ships that carry about 1,500 to 3,300 passengers. MSC attracts passengers
from across Europe as well as North America, so expect the daily announcements
to be read in Italian, French, Spanish, German and English. The line’s main
destination is the Mediterranean, and itineraries may include stops in Italy,
Greece, Malta, Croatia, Portugal, Morocco, Spain, Turkey and the Ukraine. MSC
also offers increasingly popular cruises of Northern Europe, including
round-trip Scandinavian itineraries from Hamburg or Amsterdam.
Silversea Cruises is a luxury
line based in Monaco and owned by an Italian family, with Italian-built ships
that carry about 100 to 540 passengers. Silversea ships are commanded by
Italian officers and have international crews. Most passengers are affluent
professionals – these elegant, all-suite ships are not well suited for families
with children. After debuting with a single ship in 1994, Silversea now has six
beautiful vessels that sail all over the world, including the Mediterranean and
Northern Europe. Silversea ships can take you from Barcelona to Lisbon, Athens
to Istanbul, Copenhagen to Stockholm and more.
If you aren’t sailing on a
Europe-based cruise line, there are other ways to add an international flair to
your cruise. Consider a shore excursion that opens your eyes to a new culture,
or take a little extra time in port to visit with a local shopkeeper. Sometimes
these are the most enriching experiences of a trip. You can also rest easy
knowing your English-speaking crew is waiting for you aboard the ship to transport
you away to your next dream destination.
For
more ideas about experiencing Europe to the fullest, talk with Anita, your
Cruise Holidays personal cruise expert.
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