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23rd23 | JanJan | 202222 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, embark on the MSC Preziosa | 20:00 | |||
Welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa, or the Marvelous City, as Rio is known in Brazil. Synonymous with the girl from Ipanema, the dramatic views from Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain, and fabulously flamboyant Carnival celebrations, Rio is a city of stunning architecture, abundant museums, and marvelous food. Rio is also home to 23 beaches, an almost continuous 73-km (45-mile) ribbon of sand.As you leave the airport and head to Rio's beautiful Zona Sul (the touristic South Zone), you'll drive for about 40 minutes on a highway from where you'll begin to get a sense of the dramatic contrast between beautiful landscape and devastating poverty. In this teeming metropolis of 12 million people (6.2 million of whom live in Rio proper), the very rich and the very poor live in uneasy proximity. You'll drive past seemingly endless cinder-block favela, but by the time you reach Copacabana's breezy, sunny Avenida Atlântica—flanked on one side by white beach and azure sea and on the other by condominiums and hotels—your heart will leap with expectation as you begin to recognize the postcard-famous sights. Now you're truly in Rio, where cariocas (Rio residents) and tourists live life to its fullest.Enthusiasm is contagious in Rio. Prepare to have your senses engaged and your inhibitions untied. Rio seduces with a host of images: the joyous bustle of vendors at Sunday's Feira Hippie (Hippie Fair); the tipsy babble at sidewalk cafés as patrons sip their last glass of icy beer under the stars; the blanket of lights beneath the Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain); the bikers, joggers, strollers, and power walkers who parade along the beach each morning. Borrow the carioca spirit for your stay; you may find yourself reluctant to give it back. | |||||||
24th24 | JanJan | 202222 | Buzios, Brazil | 08:00 | 18:00 | ||
Around two hours from Rio de Janeiro, Búzios is a string of beautiful beaches on an 8-km-long (5-mile-long) peninsula. It was the quintessential sleepy fishing village until the 1960s, when the French actress Brigitte Bardot holidayed here to escape the paparazzi and the place almost instantly transformed into a vacation sensation. Búzios has something for everyone. Some hotels cater specifically to families and provide plenty of activities and around-the-clock child care. Many have spa facilities, and some specialize in weeklong retreats. For outdoor enthusiasts, Búzios offers surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, diving, hiking, and mountain biking, as well as leisurely rounds of golf. | |||||||
25th25 | JanJan | 202222 | At Sea | ||||
26th26 | JanJan | 202222 | Salvador de Bahia, Brazil | 08:00 | 23:00 | ||
According to Salvador's adopted son Jorge Amado, "In Salvador, magic becomes part of the every-day." From the shimmering golden light of sunset over the Baía do Todos os Santos, to the rhythmic beats that race along the streets, Salvador, while no longer Brazil's capital, remains one of its most captivating cities. A large dose of its exoticism comes down to its African heritage—at least 70% of its 2,675,000 population is classified as Afro-Brazilian—and how it has blended into Brazil's different strands, from the native Indians to the Christian colonizers. Salvadorans may tell you that you can visit a different church every day of the year, which is almost true—the city has about 300. Churches whose interiors are covered with gold leaf were financed by the riches of the Portuguese colonial era, when slaves masked their traditional religious beliefs under a thin Catholic veneer. And partly thanks to modern-day acceptance of those beliefs, Salvador has become the fount of Candomblé, a religion based on personal dialogue with the orixás, a family of African deities closely linked to nature and the Catholic saints. The influence of Salvador's African heritage on Brazilian music has also turned the city into one of the musical capitals of Brazil, resulting in a myriad of venues to enjoy live music across the city, along with international acclaim for exponents like Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, and Daniela Mercury. Salvador's economy today is focused on telecommunications and tourism. The still-prevalent African culture draws many tourists—this is the best place in Brazil to hear African music, learn or watch African dance, and see capoeira, a martial art developed by slaves. In the district of Pelourinho, many colorful 18th- and 19th-century houses remain, part of the reason why this is the center of the tourist trade. Salvador sprawls across a peninsula surrounded by the Baía de Todos os Santos on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. The city has about 50 km (31 miles) of coastline. The original city, referred to as the Centro Histórica (Historical Center), is divided into the Cidade Alta (Upper City), also called Pelourinho, and Cidade Baixa (Lower City). The Cidade Baixa is a commercial area—known as Comércio—that runs along the port and is the site of Salvador's indoor market, Mercado Modelo. You can move between the upper and lower cities on foot, via the landmark Elevador Lacerda, behind the market, or on the Plano Inclinado, a funicular lift, which connects Rua Guindaste dos Padres on Comércio with the alley behind Cathedral Basílica. From the Cidade Histórica you can travel north along the bay to the hilltop Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bonfim. You can also head south to the point, guarded by the Forte Santo Antônio da Barra, where the bay waters meet those of the Atlantic. This area on Salvador's southern tip is home to the trendy neighborhoods of Barra, Ondina, and Rio Vermelho, with many museums, theaters, shops, and restaurants. Beaches along the Atlantic coast and north of Forte Santo Antônio da Barra are among the city's cleanest. Many are illuminated at night and have bars and restaurants that stay open late. | |||||||
27th27 | JanJan | 202222 | Ilheus, Brazil | 07:00 | 17:00 | ||
28th28 | JanJan | 202222 | At Sea | ||||
29th29 | JanJan | 202222 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, disembark the MSC Preziosa | 08:00 | |||
Welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa, or the Marvelous City, as Rio is known in Brazil. Synonymous with the girl from Ipanema, the dramatic views from Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado mountain, and fabulously flamboyant Carnival celebrations, Rio is a city of stunning architecture, abundant museums, and marvelous food. Rio is also home to 23 beaches, an almost continuous 73-km (45-mile) ribbon of sand.As you leave the airport and head to Rio's beautiful Zona Sul (the touristic South Zone), you'll drive for about 40 minutes on a highway from where you'll begin to get a sense of the dramatic contrast between beautiful landscape and devastating poverty. In this teeming metropolis of 12 million people (6.2 million of whom live in Rio proper), the very rich and the very poor live in uneasy proximity. You'll drive past seemingly endless cinder-block favela, but by the time you reach Copacabana's breezy, sunny Avenida Atlântica—flanked on one side by white beach and azure sea and on the other by condominiums and hotels—your heart will leap with expectation as you begin to recognize the postcard-famous sights. Now you're truly in Rio, where cariocas (Rio residents) and tourists live life to its fullest.Enthusiasm is contagious in Rio. Prepare to have your senses engaged and your inhibitions untied. Rio seduces with a host of images: the joyous bustle of vendors at Sunday's Feira Hippie (Hippie Fair); the tipsy babble at sidewalk cafés as patrons sip their last glass of icy beer under the stars; the blanket of lights beneath the Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain); the bikers, joggers, strollers, and power walkers who parade along the beach each morning. Borrow the carioca spirit for your stay; you may find yourself reluctant to give it back. |
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
Features either a balcony or panoramic sealed window. Also includes; a double bed which can be converted in to two singles, air conditioning, walk-in wardrobe, bathroom with bathtub, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.
Features a double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, spacious wardrobe, bathroom with shower or bathtub, interactive TV∘, telephone, wi-fi internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.
Features a double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.
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YC1 | Yacht Club Deluxe Suite | £1,519 | £1,519 |
Features a double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, walk-in wardrobe, bathroom with bathtub, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.
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YC2 | Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite | £2,059 | £2,059 |
Features a panoramic sealed window. Also includes: a double bed which can be converted in to two singles, air conditioning, walk-in wardrobe, bathroom with bathtub, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet connection∘ (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.
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YC3 | Yacht Club Royal Suite | £3,849 | £3,849 |
Features a double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, walk-in wardrobe, bathroom with bathtub∘, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.
Features a porthole and double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
The Eataly Steakhouse serves modern and traditional Italian food. The Eataly on the MSC Preziosa is fashioned after the famed restaurant in Eataly’s Manhattan location. Those who want to take a piece of Italy home can purchase authentic∘ Italian and artisan products, including olive oils, dried pastas, regional sweets and aged balsamics in the adjacent boutique marketplace.
Based on the style of 1950s supper clubs, the à la carte Galaxy Lounge on deck 16 offer panoramic views and background music along side lazy brunch or the Mediterranean fusion cuisine dinner menu before transforming into the ship's disco spot at night.
La Locanda is Preziosa’s Pizzeria Wine bar, seating 105 guests and located on deck 7 of the ship just outside the Italian Eataly and Ristorante Italia restaurants.
The casual dining option serves traditional fresh stone baked pizza along with complimentary tapas and hors d’oeuvres to enjoy with a selection of wine either by the glass or bottle, cocktails, beer and cider.
The menu includes a 1m long pizza for guests to enjoy along with a metre long strip of wood containing the equivalent of 10 glasses of beer to quench their thirst.
L’Arabesque is Preziosa's other Main Dining Room offering panoramic views and located on deck 6 with seating for 766 passengers.
With open seating for waiter served breakfast (from 7am to 10am) and lunch (12 to 2.00pm), dinner is served over two seatings with 1st seating around 7.15pm and 2nd at 9.45pm and features assigned seating. This means∘ that guests are allocated a set dining time at a specific table in one of the two MDR's for the duration of the cruise.
Serving a range of Italian and international cuisine, the evening menu offers a seven course continental style menu.
Nutella Corner is located near the Aqua Park pool on deck 14, and serves chocolate crêpes and the Happy Puppy Ice crystal drink stand where children can purchase ice slush drinks in a variety of flavours and colours.
Seating 80 guests and located on deck 6 of the ship, is designed to reflect an Italian Square with live music, a pastry and chocolate shop and ice cream parlour.
Coffee ranges from around €1.10 for an espresso €1.90 for a Cappuccino or espresso with chocolate cream and ice to €5.70 for an Irish Coffee and €6.70 for an iced coffee alcoholic coffee.
Hot Chocolate costs around €1.90 and tea (ranging from Darjeeling to camomile) is charged at €1.80.
Pastries cost from around €1.50 for small tartelettes, €0.80 for chocolate éclairs and €1.00 for chocolate mousse to €2.90 for a slice of fruitcake or cheesecake and €3.90 for sponge cakes such as Choco Light Bomb and Raspberry Mousse Cake.
Traditional Gelato Ice Cream is €1.20 per scoop, €2.50 per cone, $3.90 for a smoothie and €5.30 for a banana split or Vanilla and Strawberry ice cream with fresh strawberries.
Ice cream flavours range from chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut and pistachio to coffee, strawberry, mango, lemon, banana, melon, peach and raspberry.
The ship's self service complimentary buffet spans almost half the length of deck 14. It seats 412 guests in the Inca section and 404 guests in the Maya area, and is open non-stop for 20 hours each day from 6am to 2am with tea, coffee and tap water∘ available 24 hours.
Breakfast is served from 6.30am to 10.00am, lunch from 12.00 to 3.30pm, afternoon snacks or casual late lunch from 3.30pm to 6pm and dinner from 7pm to 10.00pm followed by snacks until 2.00am.
A selection of both cold and cooked breakfast options area available whilst lunch and dinner offers dishes including salads, cooked meats, pasta and desserts along with a daily special and an Ethnic Corner serving a selection of curries from vegetable to lamb madras.
A pizzeria (open from 12.00 to 6.00pm) and grill (open from 12.00 to midnight) also forms part of the Inca section.
The 87 seater Sports Bar serves à la carte snacks and is open from 3pm to 12am.
Located on deck 7 with large TV screens airing sporting events and its own two lane ten pin bowling area, menu examples include Steamed shrimp cocktail, Fish & Chips∘, Buffalo Chicken Wings, and salad.
Other items on offer range from Italian flat bread with Parma ham and mozzarella, Italian bread filled with sausage, mushrooms and cheese to prawn curry, French baguette with ham, cheese, egg and salad, mini hamburgers, Spanish, German, Turkish and Chinese dishes.
The Golden Lobster restaurant is the ship's main dining room split over two levels on decks 5 and 6 with seating for 626 and 529 guests respectively.
With open seating for waiter served breakfast (from 7am to 10am) and lunch (12 to 2.00pm), dinner is served over two seatings with 1st seating around 7.15pm and 2nd at 9.45pm and features assigned seating∘. This means that guests are allocated a set dining time at a specific table in one of the two MDR's for the duration of the cruise.
Serving a range of Italian and international cuisine, the evening menu offers a seven course continental style menu.
An example of the dishes served is as follows:-
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
The Safari lounge on deck 7 seats 295 guests and is the ship's show lounge with its own bar and dance floor. Entertainment on offer ranges from bingo to international dance music.
Galaxy Lounge on deck 16 is the ship's nightclub served by its own bar with a themed cocktail menu for guests to sample in-between dancing.
Serving a wide selection of wines by the glass or bottle along with cocktails, 22 different varieties of bottled and draught beer and cider with complimentary hors d’ouevres is La Locanda. The bar can be found on deck 7 of the ship with seating for 105 guests and offers the ideal place to start or end an evening.
The Art Gallery features a selection of artwork from fine prints, lithographs, water colours and oils which can be purchased during the ship's champagne art auctions.
It is located outside the Sports Bar and Jazz Bar on deck 7.
Fantasia’s 4D ten seat cinema, with 3D graphics and moving seats to enhance guests' experience, is located on deck 16 aft and costs around €7.90 per viewing.
The Formula One Simulator on deck 16 offers guests the chance to experience racing a Formula one car around a variety of tracks.
It costs around €9.90 per ride and children must be 3'6" or taller to use it.
Guests can access the internet and their emails either using their own portable wireless devices or via the ship's Cybercafe on deck 5 opposite the Bar, where guests can use the 15 stations to access the internet. Charges are 15 cents per minute or if preferred a package of minutes may be purchased.
La Caramella, on deck 6, is the ship's candy and confectionary shop, featuring a large variety of pic ‘n’ mix sweets along with a small selection of toys all at duty free prices.
The ship boasts a variety of shops and boutiques.
From the MSC Logo shop that sells MSC clothes, souvenirs and toys, La Profumeria selling a range of cosmetics and perfumes including Dior and Marc Jacobs.
La Boutique, on deck 6 sells men's, women's and children's fashion with brands including Polo, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste and Armani, and the L'Angolo Dell'Oggetto sells sunglasses, watches and fashion jewellery on deck 6 also.
The Duty Free Shop sells a range of tobaccos, liquors and snacks and is located on deck 6.
The Pool bars are located by the Pool on deck 14.
The ship's coffee shop serves a selection of cakes and desserts.
It is located on deck 7 with room for 58 passengers.
The Bar is on deck 5 by the central atrium with 28 seats.
Guests can enjoy a drink here whilst listening to classical piano music, string quartets and singers.
The ship's Piano and Martini Bar, seats 108 and is located on deck 7.
The Diamond Bar overlooks the central atrium and is located on deck 6 serving the foyer area. It can seat up to 98 guests who can enjoy the musical entertainment from the bottom of the atrium.
The ideal place to settle down for a relaxing read from the extensive range of books, available in multiple languages, from the library and reading area which is incorporated into the bar area itself. A selection of board games can also be found in the library for guests' use.
The Casino, seating 323 features Roulette, poker, blackjack, and slot machines. It is served by its own bar.
The Green Sax Jazz Bar has seating for 106 visitors and features live jazz music along with a special range of 'made to measure' drinks.
The name says it all; onboard passengers are unlikely to find a better place to relax and catch a game. There's a wide variety of sport shown here, from football to cricket, basketball to ice hockey, something to suit all tastes. Passengers will find a variety of alcoholic and soft drink awaiting, all of which are complimented by a sports-inspired menu, serving up dishes from all around the world.
The Sports Lounge on deck 7 is a multi-screen themed sports bar with seating for 87 passengers.
Featuring a customised drinks menu and snacks, it is also home to the two lane bowling alley which attracts a charge of €6 per game.
The 1,600 seat Theatre Lounge found onboard offers at least 6 different shows, and spans two decks. The seats are tiered, allowing guests to enjoy some of the most varied shows found at sea with the best view possible.
Main production shows are shown at 8.00pm for guests on 1st dinner seating and 10.15pm for those on 2nd dinner seating.
Two decks high and located on decks 6 and 7, it features Broadway style shows, illusionists, dancing on ice shows and circus extravaganzas.
During the day it also hosts bingo games and conferences
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
An onboard arcade, with a variety of video games and digital options. Open to all children onboard and located on deck 6.
The Doremi Castle Aqua Park Adventures on deck 16, is the ship's waterpark for children. With sprays, fountains and other water features including a drenching bucket which slowly fills up before emptying on unsuspecting heads below.
It also includes water cannons to shoot at friends and family and a double and single slide.
For older children, there is the Vertigo waterslide, measuring 120 metres long and 13 metres high, starting from deck 18 and exiting on deck 15. Featuring twist and turns and average speeds of 6 metres a second, certain sections of the slide have translucent bands of colour which catch the light producing strobe effects, whilst a nine metre long transparent stretch of the slide overhangs the side of the ship providing those who dare to keep their eyes open with a spectacular view of the sea below.
Vertigo is for children over 120cm tall and opening times are dependent upon itinerary and season.
Doremi Land is home to the Mini and Junior Kid's Club and is located midship of deck 15. Designed around the world of pirates with ships, buried treasure and desert islands, the colourfully decorated area is ideal to capture children’s imagination.
Activities on offer range from Fairy Tale Time and Doremi Live talent show to Do-Remix (a family disco) and Doremi Master Chef where kids can learn how to make cakes and biscuits through hands on experience before sampling some ready made biscuits.The Kid's Club is available for children aged 3-12, free of charge, and run by qualified entertainment staff who arrange activities from painting to board games and group games.
Whilst the Kid's Club is only available at certain times of the day, a programme of activities is on offer from early morning to early evening to keep children entertained.
With children’s programs available daily from the children’s centre, activities are divided into two categories:
Mini Club, for children from 3 to 6 years
Junior Club, for children from 7 to 12 years
Whilst parents are away from the ship on excursions, the Mini Club remains open. Additionally, for parents ashore or involved in activities on board the ship, the children’s supervisors will also take the youngsters to the buffet or the ship’s restaurant for children’s meals from the dedicated children’s menu.
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.
6 nights aboard the MSC Preziosa | |||
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* |
Date 23rd Jan 2022 |
Nts 6 |
Interior £449pp |
Oceanview £569pp |
Balcony £689pp |
Suite £889pp |
Date 23rd Jan 2022 |
Nts 6 |
Interior £449pp |
Oceanview £569pp |
Balcony £689pp |
Suite £889pp |
Interior staterooms from | £449pp | ||
IB | Interior (Bella experience) | £449pp | |
IM1 | Junior Interior (low deck) | ||
IM2 | Junior Interior (medium deck) | ||
IR1 | Deluxe Interior (low deck) | ||
IR2 | Deluxe Interior (medium deck) | £519pp | |
Oceanview staterooms from | £569pp | ||
OB | Ocean View (Bella experience) | £569pp | |
OM2 | Junior Ocean View (medium deck) | ||
OR2 | Deluxe Ocean View (medium deck) | £649pp | |
OL1 | Premium Ocean View (low deck) | £659pp | |
Balcony staterooms from | £689pp | ||
BB | Balcony (Bella experience) | £689pp | |
BM1 | Junior Balcony (low deck) | ||
BM2 | Junior Balcony (medium deck) | £769pp | |
BP | Deluxe Balcony with Partial View | ||
BL1 | Premium Balcony (low deck) | £779pp | |
BL2 | Premium Balcony (medium deck) | £799pp | |
BL3 | Premium Balcony (high deck) | £809pp | |
BA | Balcony Aurea | £849pp | |
Suite staterooms from | £889pp | ||
SRS | Deluxe Suite Aurea with Sealed Window | £889pp | |
SL1 | Premium Suite Aurea (low deck) | ||
SLS | Premium Suite Aurea with Sealed Window | £919pp | |
SX | Grand Suite Aurea | ||
YC1 | Yacht Club Deluxe Suite | £1,519pp | |
YCP | Yacht Club Grand Suite | ||
YC2 | Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite | ||
YC3 | Yacht Club Royal Suite | ||
Interior | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |
(All prices are £GBP per person) | ||||
Sun 6th Feb 202206 Feb 22 | 399 | 519 | 639 | 839 |
Sun 20th Feb 202220 Feb 22 | 399 | 519 | 639 | 839 |
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