The Escape To Sea Offer: Cruise From $229 + Kids Sail Free* provides limited-time value on select MSC Cruises sailings, featuring lead cruise-only fares from $229 USD and the added benefit that kids sail free on eligible itineraries. New bookings created through CruiseDirect.com from October 1, 2025 through October 30, 2025 qualify for this promotion across a broad range of ships and destinations sailing from October 2025 through November 2027.
Eligible Sailings and Fleet: This offer applies to select departures on MSC World America, MSC World Asia, MSC Armonia, MSC Bellissima, MSC Divina, MSC Euribia, MSC World Europa, MSC Fantasia, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Lirica, MSC Magnifica, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Musica, MSC Opera, MSC Orchestra, MSC Poesia, MSC Preziosa, MSC Seascape, MSC Seaside, MSC Seashore, MSC Splendida, MSC Seaview, MSC Sinfonia, and MSC Virtuosa. Featured destinations include Alaska, the Caribbean and North America, Canary Islands, Far East, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Panama Canal, United Arab Emirates, and Grand Voyages, with sailing months from October 2025 through November 2027.
Lead Rates and Deposits: Lead rates begin at $229 USD per person for cruise-only Escape to Sea fares, based on double occupancy and availability. Booking deposits are $99 USD per person for one- to four-night cruises, $199 USD per person for five- to fourteen-night cruises, and $300 USD per person for sailings of fifteen nights or longer.
Kids Sail Free: Children seventeen years old and under sail free as third and fourth guests sharing the same stateroom on select sailings; government fees and taxes, if any, remain the responsibility of the guest. The Kids Sail Free benefit is offered on a space-available basis and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Additional restrictions may apply.
Applicable Discounts: One additional discount type may be applied per stateroom where eligible. MSC Voyagers Selection offers up to five percent plus an additional five percent off with added benefits based on booking date, departure, and club status. Military/Interline/Civil Service discounts provide five percent off Interior and Ocean View categories and ten percent off Balcony and above up to YC1. A Senior Discount of up to ten percent off the cruise fare may be available based on departure date and availability. Military eligibility covers active and retired U.S. and Canadian personnel of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, National Guard, Army Reserve, and Department of Defense. Civil Service eligibility includes active and retired government employees, teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics. Interline eligibility includes active and retired airline employees of a current airline and employees of Federal Express, DHL Worldwide Express, and United Parcel Service. The Senior Discount applies to two guests aged sixty-five and older traveling together in the same cabin. Discounts may also extend to spouses, dependent children, parents, and parents-in-law of qualifying participants. A valid organizational ID must be provided at time of booking via email, or within seventy-two hours on MSC BOOK; for Military, Teachers, and Civil Servants, send verification to [email protected]. Only one discount type may be applied per stateroom.
General Notes: Offer applies to new bookings only and is subject to availability and change at any time without notice. Lead rates are capacity controlled, vary by sailing, category, and date, and may not be available on all departures. Additional charges for optional services, upgrades, and onboard purchases are not included. Other restrictions may apply.
CruiseDirect Disclaimer: Promotions, including discounts and savings, are automatically applied to the cruise fare. Offers are valid for new bookings only. Modifying an existing booking with an active promotion may result in loss of the offer. Promotions do not apply to special fares, such as group rates, military discounts, and similar.
Promotional Reference: Please request the “Oct-Offer: Cruise From $229 + Kids Sail Free*” rate when booking to ensure proper application.
Governing Terms: MSC Cruises’ standard Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy apply in addition to CruiseDirect’s booking terms. Full details are available at MSC Cruises’ official website, and CruiseDirect’s privacy policy is available at CruiseDirect.com
Validity: Offer valid for new bookings made between October 1, 2025 and October 30, 2025, for select sailings from October 2025 through November 2027, and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. Ships’ registry: Panama and Malta.