CRUISE FROM VENICE TO RIO

FOR LESS THAN $100 PER DAY

From romantic Venice to vibrant Rio de Janeiro, MSC Cruises has an exciting 25-night package which combines an eight-night Mediterranean cruise with a 17-night ocean voyage, prices starting from $91 per passenger per day.

Beginning on November 23, 2011, the Sizzling Venice to Rio holiday aboard MSC Musica is priced from $2285 per person, twin share and starts with a return cruise from Venice to Bari, Rhodes, Izmir, Piraeus (Athens), Katakolon and Dubrovnik before embarking on an ocean voyage to South America.

The second leg includes another visit to Bari before the cruise ship heads to Valletta, Malaga, Madeira Island and the Brazilian ports of Salvador, Buzios and, ultimately, Rio de Janeiro.

“Passengers will have two chances to explore and experience Venice – before and during the 25-day cruise holiday,” said Lynne Clarke, managing director of MSC Cruises Australia and New Zealand.

“It’s an exciting holiday of almost four weeks and well within many passengers’ budgets when you consider the starting price is around $91 a day,” she said. “And for the money passengers are treated to on board meals, international standard entertainment and invitations to the captain’s cocktail party and gala dinners. Port charges are also included.”

Furthermore, as with all MSC Cruises programs, children under 18 years are free, providing they share the cabin with two paying adults (need only pay port charges of $665 per child).

Details: MSC Cruises, phone (Aust)1300 028502, www.msccruises.com.au