2010 MS Poesia Cruise Vacation Sailing Dates: (departs Sundays)
April 4, 11, 18, 25      May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13, 20, 27      July 4, 11, 18, 25
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29   Sept 5, 12, 19, 26
Oct 3

About the MS Musica:

The MS Musica is the absolute epitome of elegance and grace. Thus, we should be surprised the longtime Italy beauty icon Sophia Loren became this lovely ship's godmother after having christened her in the bay in what is often considered Italy's most striking and romantic city, Venice. Her features include:

• A magnificent interior, including a central foyer with a glowing three-story waterfall and a suspended piano on a crystal floor above a luminous pool
• The sparklingly elegant Crystal Lounge, ideal for enjoying a cocktail
• The handsome Havana Club cigar lounge
• Kaito Sushi Bar
• The tranquil Zen Garden, ideal for contemplating your exquisite surrounding
• Tonnage: 92,400
• Capacity: 2,550
  
• Length: 964 ft 
• Launch Date: 2006

Take a look at the MSC Europe Online Brochure to get a closer look at the fleet's magnificent features!

Suggested Itinerary for the Greek Islands in the Sun Cruise: 
(Your vacation itinerary may vary depending on the options you choose.)

Day 1: Thursday.  Fly from the United States to Venice.

Day 2/3: Friday and Saturday.  The first two nights of your extraordinary vacation begins in La Serenissima Venice, both so you can explore the treasures of Italy's most romantic city, but also to ensure that you arrive on time for the MS Musica's departure!  We suggest optional private transfers to your hotel.  Enjoy the wonders of Venice today at your leisure.

Day 4: Sunday. After we have safely transported you from your hotel to the ship, you will be ready to begin your cruise. Enjoy your first night on this luxurious vessel by taking advantage of its copious amenities and enjoying the Mediterranean's scenic waters.

Day 5: Monday. Your first destination, beautifully situated on Italy's famous "heel," is Bari. This is one of the truly great and beautiful centers of southern Italy. A vacation to Bari throws you right in the middle of its compelling heritage, the signs of which will be recognizable in everything from the features of its people, to its unique architecture, language, and cuisine.

Day 6: Tuesday. Next stop is the idyllic Greek island of Corfu. Famous for its excellent beaches and groves of olive trees, Corfu is one of the Mediterranean's most lovely destinations.

Day 7: Wednesday. Santorini is another of the many picturesque Greek islands. Here you will find a plethora of natural (striking beaches and an impressive volcano) and cultural (ancient ruins and churches) wonders, not to mention exquisite seafood. Tonight is enjoyed on another Greek Island, Mykonos, which offers visitors one of the Mediterranean's most magical sojourns with its unique architecture, exquisite beaches, and picturesque harbor. Exploring this famous Greek island you will find yourself in perfect harmony with the pulse of la dolce vita. Wednesday night you arrive in Mykonos.

Day 8: Thursday. We arrive early into in Europe's most ancient capital - even more ancient than Rome - Piraeus. During your stay in this wondrous city you will be flanked on all sides by the ruins of the great civilization that once dominated the Mediterranean and which laid the poetic, philosophical, and mathematical foundation of the western world.

Day 9:  Friday. Today we arrive at 2:30 in the ancient site where the Olympic games were founded - Katakolon. This Mediterranean gem is absolutely inundated with every sort of ancient ruin, which bears testimony to this ancient world's religion, heroism, and refined culture.

Day 10: Saturday. Awake to the paradise of Croatia, better known as Dubrovnik. This is the most seductive part of the Adriatic Coast and has cast its spells on dreamers and refined travelers for centuries with its scenic beauty and thrilling culture. It is rendered even more striking by the quaint islands that reach out to the Mediterranean's horizon. And though you must finally part ways with your host, the MS Musica, you keep her sweet memories with you in your hearts, but then turn your attention to the delights of Italy for one more night.

Day 11: Sunday. And finally, after a voyage that has brought us through the Mediterranean's most idyllic destinations, your beloved ship finally returns to Venice.  We suggest adding a few nights in Venice or any city of your choice after the cruise ends.  Then, return to the United States with the promise of returning to Italy for another magnificent ItalyVacation.

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