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MSC Cruises
Eastern Caribbean

Sail Aboard the Beautiful, Passionate, Italian MSC Poesia
Enjoy a Sectional-at-Sea
while cruising the eastern Caribbean!


Cruise from $849!

Including Cruise and Bridge Package

ACBL Membership
and all Bridge Voyages have NO TABLE FEES


MSC Poesia

Bridge Voyages Exclusives

The Sectional-At-Sea Bridge Program Includes:

  • ♥    14 Silver Point Sessions
  • ♣    Skill-level based Bridge Instruction
  • ♦    Swiss Team Event (Stratified by Team Average)
  • ♠    Open Pairs
  • ♣    99er Pairs
  • ♠    Bracketed KO's
  • ♥    Informal Opportunities to Socialize with your Fellow Players
  • ♦    Complimentary One Year New or Renewal Regular Membership in the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL)

  • ♣    All Regular Cruise Activities
  • ♠    Special Rates for non-playing Companions
Val & Rick
Enjoy Cruising with Your Bridge Voyage Hosts:
Val & Rick Covalciuc
The Bridge Place, Fort Myers Florida
  • Val Covalciuc is an Emerald Life Master and National Champion and a Past President of the American Contract Bridge League.
  • Her husband Rick is also a popular Bridge instructor and Director.

You're sure to benefit from their years of experience!

Sectional-at-Sea Bridge Cruise Itinerary

Earn Silver Points while Cruising!
All Bridge activities are located in the Disco Lounge.
Customize your Bridge Voyage with many available times to play and interact with other Bridge players.

MSC Poesia: March 6 - 12, 2010
Date: 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 10:30 PM
3/6 Embark @ Ft. Lauderdale Welcome Aboard Stratified Pairs
7:45-10:15
3/7 Lecture
9:30-10:15
Lecture
10:30-11:30
  Stratified & 99er Pairs
1:30-4:30
  Stratified & 99er Pairs
7:45-10:15
3/8 Stratified & 99er Pairs
9:30-12:30
  Stratified & 99er Pairs
1:30-4:30
  Lecture
8:00-
8:45
Lecture
9:00-9:45
 
3/9 Stratified & 99er Pairs
9:30-12:30
  Lecture
3:00-3:45
Lecture
4:00-4:45
 

Stratified & 99er Pairs
7:45-10:15

3/10 Lecture
9:30-10:15
Lecture
10:30-11:30
  Stratified & 99er Pairs
1:30-4:30
  Stratified & 99er Pairs
7:45-10:15
3/11 Stratified & 99er Pairs
9:30-12:00
  Statified Swiss Teams
1st Session
1:30-4:00
  Stratified Swiss Teams
Final Session
7:45-10:15
3/12 Stratified & 99er Pairs
9:15-11:30
  Bridge Conversations
2:30-4:00
Cocktail Party
4:30-5:30
  Farewell Stratified Pairs
7:45-10:15
Click Here to View Printable Copy of this Schedule

Whether you want to learn to play Bridge,
play socially, or want to advance your game,
this Bridge Cruise is all for you!


If you have Bridge-related questions regarding this sailing, call Bridge
Director Val Covalciuc at (239) 433-4422 or email valerierick@comcast.net


Cruise Itinerary
Travel on board of the MSC Poesia. Departing from Fort Lauderdale,Florida and calls to San Juan,Puerto Rico, Philipsburg (St. Maarten), Roadtown (Tortola), Nassau (Bahamas), Fort Lauderdale,Florida.

Eastern Caribbean
Sailing March 6, 2010 - 7 Nights
Date Port Arrive Depart
Sat. 03/06 Ft. Lauderdale, FL   5:00 PM
Sun. 03/07 At Sea -- --
Mon. 03/08 San Juan, Puerto Rico 5:00 PM 11:00 PM
Tue. 03/09 Philipsburg, St. Maarten 1:00 PM 8:00 PM
Wed. 03/10 Roadtown, Tortola 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
Thu. 03/11 At Sea -- --
Fri. 03/12 Nassau, Bahamas 12:00 PM 7:00 PM
Sat. 03/13 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 7:00 AM --
Itinerary Map:
Itinerary Map
   
MSC Poesia

Dining

Kaito Sushi Bar
Features a lovely Zen garden, beautiful in its simplicity.

L'Obelisco
à la carte restaurant offers Italian and international cuisine, with our chefs preparing homemade pastas and sauces fresh daily.

Light Healthy Fare
Selections are on the menu each day in restaurants throughout the ship.

An Authentic Pizza
Serves pizza just the way you like it—freshly prepared by the experts, our Italian pizza chefs. Buon appetito!

Breakfast on your Balcony
The perfect beginning for a relaxing day in the Caribbean.


Entertainment & Amenities

The Latest Eco-Technology
MSC Aurea Spa:
-- Turkish Baths
-- Thalassotherapy
-- Balinese massage
-- Yoga
-- Fitness Center
-- MSC Aurea Spa Bar
Wine Tasting Bar
Theater
Casino Royal
Outdoor Movies
Disco
Aurea Spa

About the MSC Poesia

Poetry is like the sea, lulling with gentle swells and stirring the emotions. Just as poetry brings pleasure, the magnificent MSC Poesia cruise ship introduces a new dimension of enjoyment. Onboard our elegant new ship you will discover luxury cruising at its best––a spectacular waterfall with bridges in the foyer, a zen garden in the sushi bar and a serene 13,000 square foot spa. Then imagine yourself on a private balcony overlooking the ocean and a star-filled sky, accompanied by the sounds of a Verdi aria.

Passenger Capacity: 1275 Cabins - 3,013 Guests
Length: 964 ft.
Width: 106 ft.
Tonnage: 93,300 tons
Speed: 23 knots
Passenger Decks: 13

The MSC Poesia, our third Musica class ship, offers the latest eco-technology to safeguard the environment, without compromising comfort and luxury. Suites and staterooms are spacious and elegant, most with private balconies. Guests can enjoy a wine tasting bar or casual outdoor Mojito bar and movies under the stars on an immense screen by the pool. And for the kids, we offer a delightful Stone Age dinosaur-themed play area.

Staterooms / Pricing

INSIDE & OCEANVIEW STATEROOMS
RATES INCLUDE EXCLUSIVE BRIDGE PROGRAM

Inside Stateroom
These cabins have a queen-size bed that can be converted into two single beds (upon request, except handicapped cabins), air conditioning, bath with shower, television, radio stations (available on television channels), telephone, and optional pay-for-use Internet connection for laptop PC, minibar, safe. Dimensions:(152 sq ft)

Inside Staterooms:

1
Decks: 5, 8
$849
Inside Stateroom
floorplan

Oceanview Staterooms:
5
Decks: 8
$899

BALCONY STATEROOMS - RATES INCLUDE EXCLUSIVE BRIDGE PROGRAM

Balcony Stateroom
These cabins have a queen-size bed that can be converted into two single beds (upon request, except handicapped cabins), air conditioning, bath with shower, television, radio stations (available on television channels), telephone, and optional pay-for-use Internet connection for laptop PC, minibar, safe. Dimensions: (192 sq ft).

Categories:

6
Decks: 8, 9
$999
Balcony Stateroom
floorplan

Pricing Details

  • ♥ Rates include Cruise Fare
        and Bridge Package
  • ♠ Prices are per person based on
        double occupancy
  • ♣ Government Taxes and Fuel Surcharges
        are additional
  • ♦ Transfers and Incidentals are not included
  • ♥ Special Rates for non-playing Companions

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
To attend the Bridge Voyages activities aboard our sailings, you must purchase your cruise through Bridge Voyages by booking via the phone number above or this website. If you book your cruise through another travel agency or directly with the cruise line, you must contact us at bridgevoyages@onlinevacationcenter.com to purchase the exclusive Bridge Package at an additional charge of $400 per person.