Germany, United Kingdom, Iceland

10 nights from £1,299pp departing Thursday 29th Aug 2024

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	29th29	AugAug	202424	Hamburg, Germany, embark on the MSC Preziosa		19:00
Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with a history dating back to Charlemagne. A major port, this vibrant city is home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, Baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. With its well-known fish market, art galleries and Museums together with several beautiful parks including a botanical garden, this is a city with something for everyone. British visitors who remember the Swinging Sixties may like to visit the streets around Grosse Freiheit, where an unknown pop group called The Beatles gave their first public performances in various local clubs before achieving worldwide fame.
	30th30	AugAug	202424	At Sea
	31st31	AugAug	202424	Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland	07:00	16:00
In bustling Kirkwall, the main town on Orkney, there's plenty to see in the narrow, winding streets extending from the harbor. The cathedral and some museums are highlights.
	1st01	SepSep	202424	At Sea
	2nd02	SepSep	202424	Reykjavík, Iceland	08:00	21:00
Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation's nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island's population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there's no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city's seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.
	3rd03	SepSep	202424	Isafjørdur, Iceland	09:00	21:00
Two colossal terraces of sheer rock stand either side of this extraordinarily located town - which rides a jutting spit onto an immensity of black fjord water. Surprisingly, considering the remoteness of its location and its compact size, Isafjordur is a modern and lively place to visit, offering a great choice of cafes and delicious restaurants – which are well stocked to impress visitors. The town is a perfectly located base for adventures amongst Iceland's fantastic wilderness - with skiing, hiking and water-sports popular pursuits among visitors.
	4th04	SepSep	202424	Akureyri, Iceland	09:00	17:00
Akureyri, called the Capital of the North is the second largest urban area in Iceland, and a lively one at that. Hemmed by the 60-km (37-mile) long Eyjafjörður, Akureyri is sheltered from the ocean winds and embraced by mountains on three sides. Late 19th-century wooden houses impart a sense of history, and the twin spires of a modern Lutheran church rising on a green hill near the waterfront, provide a focal point. To the south of Akureyri is the pyramid-shape rhyolite mountain Súlur. Beyond it is Kerling, the highest peak in Eyjafjörður District.
	5th05	SepSep	202424	At Sea
	6th06	SepSep	202424	Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland	08:00	19:00
Founded by Dutch fishermen in the 17th century, Lerwick today is a busy town and administrative center. Handsome stone buildings—known as lodberries—line the harbor; they provided loading bays for goods, some of them illegal. The town's twisting flagstone lanes and harbor once heaved with activity, and Lerwick is still an active port today. This is also where most visitors to Shetland dock, spilling out of cruise ships, allowing passengers to walk around the town.
	7th07	SepSep	202424	At Sea
	8th08	SepSep	202424	Hamburg, Germany, disembark the MSC Preziosa	07:00
Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with a history dating back to Charlemagne. A major port, this vibrant city is home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, Baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. With its well-known fish market, art galleries and Museums together with several beautiful parks including a botanical garden, this is a city with something for everyone. British visitors who remember the Swinging Sixties may like to visit the streets around Grosse Freiheit, where an unknown pop group called The Beatles gave their first public performances in various local clubs before achieving worldwide fame.

MSC Preziosa

Launch Year

2013

Tonnage

139,072

Capacity

4,345

Cabins

1,751

Accessible

Deck 18 - Topazio

Deck 16 - Acquamarina

Deck 15 - Cristallo

Deck 14 - Smeraldo

Deck 13 - Ametista

Deck 12 - Opale

Deck 11 - Giada

Deck 10 - Tormalina

Deck 8 - Onice

Deck 7 - Rubino

Deck 6 - Diamante

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

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
YC1	Yacht Club Deluxe Suite	£3,889	£3,889

Surface 22 sqm, balcony 6 sqm, decks 15-16
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

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 Executive and Family Suite

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
YC2	Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite	£4,499	£4,499

Surface 40-51 sqm, deck 12
Panoramic Sealed Window
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

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	£5,729	£5,729

Surface 36 sqm and balcony with dining table 16 sqm, deck 16.
Separate living area and dining room
Bathroom with bathtub and shower, vanity area with hairdryer
Walk-in wardrobes
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Wifi connection included
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).

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

La Locanda

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

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.

The Golden Lobster

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:-

Salad of the Day (e.g. Greek Salad)
Soup (such as Oxtail consommé or shellfish bisque)
Pasta or Risotto (spinach and Ricotta ravioli or truffle scented pumpkin risotto)
Main Course (Baked leg of lamb, mixed vegetable tempura)
Cheese Platter
Desserts (e.g. tiramisu, pannacotta, ice cream or fresh fruit).

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

Safari Lounge

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

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.

La Locanda

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.

Art Gallery

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.

4D Cinema

Visit our on-board 4D Cinema for a chance to enter a world of adventure without having to leave the comfort of your seat. Enjoy a unique cinematic experience, full of surprising features and visual effects.

Available on: MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Preziosa, MSC Divina, MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia, MSC Magnifica.

Type of service: Charges apply

Cyber Cafe

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.

€12 for 60 minutes
€19 for 100 minutes
€45 for 30 minutes
€59 for 480 minutes
€145 for 1440 minute

Boutiques

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.

Sweet Shop

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 Pool Bars

The Pool bars are located by the Pool on deck 14.

Preziosa Bar

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.

El Dorado Piano Bar

The ship's Piano and Martini Bar, seats 108 and is located on deck 7.

Millennium Star Casino

The Casino, seating 323 features Roulette, poker, blackjack, and slot machines. It is served by its own bar.

Green Sax Jazz 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.

Diamond Bar & Library

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.

Sports Bar

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.

Platinum Theatre

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.

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Holiday Summary

	10 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*

Interior staterooms from		£1,299pp
IB	Interior (Bella experience)	£1,299pp
IM1	Junior Interior (low deck)	£1,359pp
IM2	Junior Interior (medium deck)
IR1	Deluxe Interior (low deck)	£1,429pp
IR2	Deluxe Interior (medium deck)	£1,449pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,589pp
OB	Ocean View (Bella experience)
OM2	Junior Ocean View (medium deck)
OR2	Deluxe Ocean View (medium deck)	£1,589pp
OL1	Premium Ocean View (low deck)

Balcony staterooms from		£1,829pp
BB	Balcony (Bella experience)
BM1	Junior Balcony (low deck)
BM2	Junior Balcony (medium deck)	£1,829pp
BP	Deluxe Balcony with Partial View
BL1	Premium Balcony (low deck)
BL2	Premium Balcony (medium deck)
BL3	Premium Balcony (high deck)	£1,909pp
BA	Balcony Aurea

Suite staterooms from		£2,469pp
SRS	Deluxe Suite Aurea with Sealed Window
SL1	Premium Suite Aurea (low deck)
SLS	Premium Suite Aurea with Sealed Window	£2,469pp
SX	Grand Suite Aurea
YC1	Yacht Club Deluxe Suite	£3,889pp
YC2	Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite	£4,499pp
YC3	Yacht Club Royal Suite