China (Mainland), Japan

5 nights from £379pp departing Wednesday 24th Apr 2024

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	24th24	AprApr	202424	Shanghai, China, embark on the MSC Bellissima		17:00
Shanghai is a city of two faces. It is home to some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, miles of luxury goods shops, and scores of trendy bars and restaurants. But look just beyond the main streets and you’ll find narrow alleyways packed with traditional lane houses, where laundry billows from bamboo poles, and local communities are alive and well.Shanghai has always been China’s most Westernized city. In its heyday, Shanghai had the best nightlife, the greatest architecture, and the strongest business in Asia. Nearly a century later, after extreme tumult and political upheaval, it’s back on top.Shanghai’s charm lies not in a list of must-see sites, but in quiet, tree-lined streets, the Bund’s majestic colonial buildings, sweet boutiques, and a dizzying array of places to eat and drink, from literal hole-in-the-walls to celebrity chef restaurants.Today, Shanghai has nearly 24 million people, the skyscrapers keep getting taller, the metro keeps getting longer, and the historical buildings continue to evade the wrecking ball. For how much longer is anyone’s guess.
	25th25	AprApr	202424	At Sea
	26th26	AprApr	202424	Kagoshima, Japan	08:00	18:00
Kagoshima city is the capital of Kagoshima prefecture and also Kyushu’s southernmost major city. This city is often compared to its Italian sister city Naples, due to its’s similarities such as mild climate and active volcano, Sakurajima. Sakurajima is one of the most renowned active volcanos not only in Japan but also in the whole entire world. This smoking Sakurajima is centred in Kinko Bay and is one of the main symbols of this prefecture. We cannot talk about Sakurajima without the history of continuous eruption. Sakurajima used to be an isolated island; however, the land has banded together with Osumi peninsula from the eruption in 1914. You may have a chance to see the smoke coming from the top of Sakurajima depending on the weather condition. Not only does the scenery of Sakurajima represent the beauty of Kagoshima City but Senganen garden is also symbolic to elegance in the Kagoshima region. This Japanese garden was constructed by a feudal lord, Mitsuhisa Shimazu, as a guest house of the Kagoshima castle which attracts many visitors for its splendid view.
	27th27	AprApr	202424	Kochi, Japan	09:00	18:00
	28th28	AprApr	202424	At Sea
	29th29	AprApr	202424	Yokohama, Japan, disembark the MSC Bellissima	06:30
In 1853, a fleet of four American warships under Commodore Matthew Perry sailed into the bay of Tokyo (then Edo) and presented the reluctant Japanese with the demands of the U.S. government for the opening of diplomatic and commercial relations. The following year Perry returned and first set foot on Japanese soil at Yokohama—then a small fishing village on the mudflats of Tokyo bay. Two years later New York businessman Townsend Harris became America's first diplomatic representative to Japan. In 1858 he was finally able to negotiate a commercial treaty between the two countries; part of the deal designated four locations—one of them Yokohama—as treaty ports. In 1859 the shogunate created a special settlement in Yokohama for the growing community of merchants, traders, missionaries, and other assorted adventurers drawn to this exotic new land of opportunity. The foreigners (predominantly Chinese and British, plus a few French, Americans, and Dutch) were confined here to a guarded compound about 5 square km (2 square miles)—placed, in effect, in isolation—but not for long. Within a few short years the shogunal government collapsed, and Japan began to modernize. Western ideas were welcomed, as were Western goods, and the little treaty port became Japan's principal gateway to the outside world. In 1872 Japan's first railway was built, linking Yokohama and Tokyo. In 1889 Yokohama became a city; by then the population had grown to some 120,000. As the city prospered, so did the international community and by the early 1900s Yokohama was the busiest and most modern center of international trade in all of East Asia. Then Yokohama came tumbling down. On September 1, 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake devastated the city. The ensuing fires destroyed some 60,000 homes and took more than 40,000 lives. During the six years it took to rebuild the city, many foreign businesses took up quarters elsewhere, primarily in Kobe and Osaka, and did not return. Over the next 20 years Yokohama continued to grow as an industrial center—until May 29, 1945, when in a span of four hours, some 500 American B-29 bombers leveled nearly half the city and left more than half a million people homeless. When the war ended, what remained became—in effect—the center of the Allied occupation. General Douglas MacArthur set up headquarters here, briefly, before moving to Tokyo; the entire port facility and about a quarter of the city remained in the hands of the U.S. military throughout the 1950s. By the 1970s Yokohama was once more rising from the debris; in 1978 it surpassed Osaka as the nation's second-largest city, and the population is now inching up to the 3.5 million mark. Boosted by Japan's postwar economic miracle, Yokohama has extended its urban sprawl north to Tokyo and south to Kamakura—in the process creating a whole new subcenter around the Shinkansen Station at Shin-Yokohama. The development of air travel and the competition from other ports have changed the city's role in Japan's economy. The great liners that once docked at Yokohama's piers are now but a memory, kept alive by a museum ship and the occasional visit of a luxury vessel on a Pacific cruise. Modern Large as Yokohama is, the central area is very negotiable. As with any other port city, much of what it has to offer centers on the waterfront—in this case, on the west side of Tokyo Bay. The downtown area is called Kannai (literally, "within the checkpoint"); this is where the international community was originally confined by the shogunate. Though the center of interest has expanded to include the waterfront and Ishikawa-cho, to the south, Kannai remains the heart of town. Think of that heart as two adjacent areas. One is the old district of Kannai, bounded by Basha-michi on the northwest and Nippon-odori on the southeast, the Keihin Tohoku Line tracks on the southwest, and the waterfront on the northeast. This area contains the business offices of modern Yokohama. The other area extends southeast from Nippon-odori to the Moto-machi shopping street and the International Cemetery, bordered by Yamashita Koen and the waterfront to the northeast; in the center is Chinatown, with Ishikawa-cho Station to the southwest. This is the most interesting part of town for tourists. Whether you're coming from Tokyo, Nagoya, or Kamakura, make Ishikawa-cho Station your starting point. Take the South Exit from the station and head in the direction of the waterfront.

MSC Bellissima

Launch Year

2019

Tonnage

171,598

Capacity

5,655

Cabins

2,201

Accessible

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Balcony

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
BP	Deluxe Balcony with Partial View	£569	£769
BR2	Deluxe Balcony (medium deck)	£599	£799
BR1	Deluxe Balcony (low deck)	£599	£799
BR3	Deluxe Balcony (high deck)	£609	£809
BA	Balcony Aurea	£709	£909

Sitting area with sofa
Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
ZOE - in-cabin Bluetooth speaker

Choose the cabin type that best suits you:

Deluxe Balcony Aurea (best ship position, Surface approx 17 sqm, deck 11-13)
Deluxe Balcony (Surface approx 17 sqm, deck 8-14)
Deluxe Balcony with partial view (Surface approx 17 sqm, deck 8 and 14)
Studio Balcony (single use, Surface approx 12 sqm, deck 13-14)

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Interior

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
IS	Studio Interior	£285	£385
IR1	Deluxe Interior (low deck)	£409	£609
IR2	Deluxe Interior (medium deck)	£419	£619

Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
ZOE - in-cabin Bluetooth speaker

Choose the cabin type that best suits you:

Deluxe Interior (Surface approx 15 sqm, deck 5-14)
Studio Interior (single use, Surface approx 10 sqm, deck 5-14)

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
YC1	Yacht Club Deluxe Suite	£1,769	£1,769

Surface 26 sqm, balcony 5 sqm, deck 14-18
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Wifi connection included
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
ZOE - in-cabin Bluetooth speaker

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included
Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.
1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category).

MSC Yacht Club Interior

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
YIN	Yacht Club Interior Suite	£1,119	£1,119

Surface 15 sqm, deck 14-16
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Wifi connection included
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
ZOE - in-cabin Bluetooth speaker

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included
Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.
1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
YC3	Yacht Club Royal Suite	£3,159	£3,159

Surface 58 sqm, balcony 39 sqm, deck 15
Balcony with private whirlpool bath and dining table
Separate living area and dining room
Walk-in wardrobes
Bathroom with tub and shower, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Wifi connection included; ZOE - in-cabin Bluetooth speaker
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included
Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.
1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Ocean View

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
OO	Junior Ocean View with obstructed view	£479	£679
OM2	Junior Ocean View (medium deck)	£509	£709
OR1	Deluxe Ocean View (low deck)	£519	£719
OL2	Premium Ocean View (medium deck)	£539	£739

Window with sea view
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
Can accomodate up to 6 people
ZOE - in-cabin Bluetooth speaker

Choose the cabin type that best suits you:

Premium Ocean View, can accommodate up to 6 people (Surface approx 25 sqm, deck 9-11)
Deluxe Ocean View (Surface approx 16 sqm, Deck 5)
Junior Ocean View (Surface approx 12 sqm, Deck 8)
Junior Ocean View with obstructed view (Surface approx 12 sqm, Deck 8)

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Butcher's Cut

This American-style steak house serves select Linz heritage angus beef, gold standard in high-end angus beef thanks to the best genetics in breed. The highest quality product custom cut by master butchers and aged to perfection. The menu is inspired by the great plains and it is accompanied by bold New World wines and cocktails with swagger.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Galleria Bellissima

This 96m central promenade is filled with boutiques, restaurants and tranquil spots for shopping, eating and relaxing... as well as socialising. And in the evening, it comes alive with music, parties and entertainment.

MSC Yacht Club

Discover a ship within a ship. A place where you can savour exclusivity and privacy in a world of choice. Where you can indulge in the luxury of a private club, while enjoying access to the myriad recreation and entertainment possibilities that the rest of the ship affords.

Welcome to the MSC Yacht Club, a cruise experience like no other.

An exclusive haven of refinement

Discover a ship within a ship through our exclusive MSC Yacht Club, a place where you can savour exclusivity and privacy in a world of choice. A place where you can indulge in the luxury of a private club while enjoying access to a myriad of recreation and entertainment possibilities that the ship has to offer.

Lavishly appointed suites, an exclusive 24-hour butler service and a dedicated concierge are just the beginning of these exclusive cruise experiences. Welcome to the MSC Yacht Club, a cruise experience like no other.

You can discover the ultimate in MSC exclusivity with the MSC Yacht Club, selectively available on board of MSC Bellissima, MSC Divina, MSC Euribia, MSC Fantasia, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Preziosa, MSC Seascape, MSC Seashore, MSC Seaside, MSC Seaview, MSC Splendida, MSC Virtuosa and MSC World Europa.

Private venues for total tranquillity

Luxurious accommodation and exclusive services are only the beginning. The MSC Yacht Club also boasts a range of superb private areas, from the elegant Top Sail Lounge with its panoramic views to the stylish restaurant and the One Pool Deck complete with private swimming pool, whirlpool baths, sun deck and bar.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	5 nights aboard the MSC Bellissima
	Drinks packages available.
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	Upgrade to the Yacht Club Experience
	Award winning MSC Aurea Spa (charges apply)
	Gratuities Included
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£379pp
IB	Interior (Bella experience)	£379pp
IS	Studio Interior
IR1	Deluxe Interior (low deck)	£409pp
IR2	Deluxe Interior (medium deck)	£419pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£469pp
OB	Ocean View (Bella experience)	£469pp
OO	Junior Ocean View with obstructed view	£479pp
OM2	Junior Ocean View (medium deck)	£509pp
OR1	Deluxe Ocean View (low deck)	£519pp
OL2	Premium Ocean View (medium deck)

Balcony staterooms from		£559pp
BB	Balcony (Bella experience)	£559pp
BR1	Deluxe Balcony (low deck)
BR2	Deluxe Balcony (medium deck)
BR3	Deluxe Balcony (high deck)	£609pp
BP	Deluxe Balcony with Partial View	£569pp
BA	Balcony Aurea	£709pp

Suite staterooms from		£959pp
SL1	Premium Suite Aurea (low deck)	£959pp
SLJ	Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool
SXJ	Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool
YIN	Yacht Club Interior Suite	£1,119pp
YC1	Yacht Club Deluxe Suite	£1,769pp
YJD	Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi	£2,149pp
YC3	Yacht Club Royal Suite