FREE MSC Opera visit UK nationals only

[Shelledpea]

MSC are advertising a ship visit for MSC Opera on 14th July.

 

 

You need to email shipvisits@msccruises.co.uk with the information detailed below.

 

Dear Friends,

 

we have spaces for a Ship Visit onboard MSC Opera on Thursday, 14th July 2011.

 

During the ship visit you will have time to explore the ship’s unique features, including restaurants, bars and various entertainment areas. You will also enjoy a lunch onboard MSC Opera after your guided tour of the ship. Please note we will do our best to arrange a viewing of at least 1 type of cabin but this is not always possible due to the ship being booked to full capacity.

 

Itinerary for the day:

 

Thursday - 14 July 2011*

 

10:00 – 10:30 Arrive at the port to check in

10:30 Proceed through security check to embarkation lounge

11:00 Embarkation

11:00 Guided tour begins

12:30 Lunch

14:30 disembarkation

 

*Timings subject to change

 

 

Important information:

 

Documentation needed to embark the ship

For security purposes, you and your guest will be required to bring your passport – Please note that you will be refused permission to the board the ship without this documentation.

If you are interested please send an email to SHIPVISITS@MSCCRUISES.CO.UK

 

The following information which is required by port authorities by 12pm on 8 July 2011:

 

• Name as per passport

• Date of birth

• Passport number

• Issue and expiry date of passport

• Contact telephone number

• Any special dietary or medical requests that the ship should know about

• Will you be bringing a wheelchair

 

 

How to get there

Southampton Cruise Terminal, Berth 104

Southampton

SO14 3QN

 

Car Parking - Car parking is available at Southampton port for day visitors – once you arrive at the main gates. Ask security for the Mayflower Terminal and they will point you in the right direction.

 

Train Station - Southampton Central train station is approximately 1 mile (5 – 10 minutes drive) from the port. There are taxis available at both train station exits.

 

 

Please note, that ship visits are on a first come, first served basis and valid for adults only. On the rare occasion it may be necessary for us to cancel or reschedule the visit and MSC Cruises reserves the right to do this at any time. We will notify you as soon as possible should this situation arise.

 

MSC Opera departs from Southampton this summer exploring Northern Europe, the Baltic Capitals and new voyage of discovery following the route from Amsterdam to La Rochelle and calling at Bilbao and La Coruna. MSC Opera was built in 2004 and was the second ship to join the ‘Lirica Class’ already comprising of MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia and MSC Lirica. MSC Opera carries 2,055 passengers and has 856 cabins, 4 restaurants, 6 bars, 2 pools and 2 SPA baths. It boasts a spa, a theatre, kids area, discotheque, casino, card room, mini-golf, an internet café and much much more!

 

We look forward to welcoming you onboard!

 

Best Regards,

MSC Cruises UK

[Satincruz]

Though I guess it is too far to drive from Manchester for only a couple of hours, the South Englanders are LUCKY!!

 

If we've EVER had a visit day at any US port (on any cruise line), then I don't know about it.

 

Anyway, thanks for posting this :)

 

I have a friend who lives in Southampton, and he's never cruised before, so I'm hoping he can make it.

[Shelledpea]

Though I guess it is too far to drive from Manchester for only a couple of hours, the South Englanders are LUCKY!!

 

If we've EVER had a visit day at any US port (on any cruise line), then I don't know about it.

 

Anyway, thanks for posting this :)

 

I have a friend who lives in Southampton, and he's never cruised before, so I'm hoping he can make it.

 

We're cruising on Opera on the 22nd so there is no way I'm going to make the drive down a week before. But as you say for southerners it would be a good way to check out a new line.

 

I hope your friend can make it

 

Shell

[Zambini]

Though I guess it is too far to drive from Manchester for only a couple of hours, the South Englanders are LUCKY!!

 

If we've EVER had a visit day at any US port (on any cruise line), then I don't know about it.

 

Anyway, thanks for posting this :)

 

I have a friend who lives in Southampton, and he's never cruised before, so I'm hoping he can make it.

 

You are right, most cruise lines don't have to resort to this level to attract customers.

[Shelledpea]

You are right, most cruise lines don't have to resort to this level to attract customers.

 

I've been offered ship visits on Fred Olsen, HAL & MSC this year so everyone who is trying to get the UK excited are offering days.

[Zambini]

I've been offered ship visits on Fred Olsen, HAL & MSC this year so everyone who is trying to get the UK excited are offering days.

 

Well that sounds like they are all desperate for business!:eek:

[Shelledpea]

Well that sounds like they are all desperate for business!:eek:

 

I actually just think that consumers are getting more choosy about where to spend their money and ship days are a great way of finding a product that is suitable for you ~ I prefer more mid size ships so all the companies I have received offers from who are sailing ex-uk are offering the size of ships that I like. Not to say I wouldn't do the big ships I'd just be staying away from the likes of Carnival and RCI and offering my money to those lines which I feel offer better value.

[4nlalaland]

We will be boarding for our cruise on that day... I wonder how many visitors they will have and weather it will make for a hectic check-in and a delay??

[AmoMondo]

We will be boarding for our cruise on that day... I wonder how many visitors they will have and weather it will make for a hectic check-in and a delay??

 

Wouldn't think so. You are due to sail at 16.00 which will mean official embarkation will start at 13.00, after the day vistors have boarded. If however you decide to turn up a few hours before the official start time, then it is likely that you will be inconvenienced/have a wait as a result.

[Satincruz]

We're cruising on Opera on the 22nd so there is no way I'm going to make the drive down a week before. But as you say for southerners it would be a good way to check out a new line.

 

I hope your friend can make it

 

Shell

 

Ah--I missed that in your signature. Have a great time on your cruise ;)

 

Looks like my friend is going to be able to make it.

 

You are right, most cruise lines don't have to resort to this level to attract customers.

 

ZAMbini! LOL!