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MSC Cruises are offering two adults for the price of one on ocean voyages connecting Europe to the Americas and Africa, departing from October to December 2008. Choose from seven different itineraries that include the old world charm of Europe, the sultry atmosphere and white sand beaches of the Caribbean and South America and the wildlife of the plains of South Africa, with plenty of time for rest and relaxation onboard in between. Prices start from AUD $2805 for two adults for an 18 night cruise departing Venice on 30 November 2008 and calling at ports in Croatia, Tunisia, Spain, Morocco, Canary Islands and Brazil. The second adult pays only port charges of between AUD $255 - $270 depending on the itinerary selected. Children under 18 cruise free when sharing a cabin with two adults, children pay only port charges. Established in 1995, MSC Cruises is part of the world's largest private, family owned and operated shipping group, Mediterranean Shipping Company. MSC Cruises currently has a fleet of eight ships: the flagship MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Opera, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Melody and MSC Rhapsody. In 2008 MSC Poesia, sister ship to MSC Orchestra and MSC Musica, plus next generation ship - MSC Fantasia will join the fleet, followed in 2009, by MSC Splendida and in 2010 by MSC Magnifica, taking the total to 12. MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida are the biggest ships to be commissioned by a European ship owner. MSC Cruises were co-sponsors of Shosholoza and Alinghi, the winner of the 32nd America's Cup held in Valencia in July 2007. If you would like further information or for a copy of MSC Cruises' 2008 brochure, please contact Australian toll free - 1300 028 502, New Zealand toll free - 0508 4278 473 or visit www.msccruises.com.au. Please direct all media enquiries to: Katie Kelman, PR and Communications Manager, MSC Cruises