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Top 5 Reasons Why Veterans Love MSC Cruises

(Courtesy: MSC Cruises)

From their great military cruise discounts to their new redeployment policy, it's no surprise that MSC Cruises is the preferred cruise company for the military. The Swiss-based cruise line loves veterans and has the utmost respect and appreciation for their brave service to this country.  As a family-owned cruise line, they understand how important families are to all military personnel.

Therefore, MSC Cruises has decided to go above the industry norm and make it easier than ever for members of the military and their families to cruise the world. Here are the top 5 reasons why veterans simply love MSC Cruises.

  1. Discounts, discounts and more discounts

MSC Cruises offers extraordinary discounts on select sailings exclusively for all retired and active U.S. & Canadian military personnel. Veterans and their families can enjoy an exclusive 5% discount when they book an interior or an ocean view stateroom.  And to sweeten the deal, MSC Cruises added an exclusive 10% discount for balcony stateroom and MSC Yacht Club 1 bookings. It gets even better. Most of our special promotions can be combined with the military discounts allowing veterans to save even more money cruising with MSC.

  1. Perks for the whole family

MSC Cruises offers discounts for veterans but what about their entire family? Well, they've got them covered too. Although uncommon in the cruise industry, MSC Cruises wanted to do something extra special for veterans. They extended their military discount policy so that veterans can now apply their discount to multiple staterooms, not just the one they're in. To make it even better, if the family member who is in the military does not sail, MSC Cruises will still honor the military discount for their spouses, their parents, their in-laws and their dependent children.

  1. ZERO penalties for redeployment - 100% future cruise credit applied

MSC Cruises wants to make the transition to redeployment a little bit easier for the families so they removed the need for unnecessary paperwork and red tape. The cruise line believes in zero penalties for veterans who are facing redeployment. Why should veterans have to endure yet another hardship especially for an unforeseen circumstance? As a veteran, all you have to do is cancel 15 days prior to the cruise departure. They will issue a future cruise credit that will be good for two years from cancellation.

  1. Kids cruise for free

When a military couple books a cruise with MSC, their children 11 years old and younger can cruise for free as 3rd/4th guests. And kids simply adore their MSC cruise experience, with so many attractions onboard, including partnerships with Lego® and clubs for all ages. They even make cruising simpler for military families traveling with small children. MSC has partnered with Chicco, the largest baby brand in all of Europe, to provide a wide selection of FREE baby essentials including bottle warmers, strollers, bouncing chairs and more. And it's all free!

  1. The MSC onboard experience is AMAZING!

From sailing to the impressive fjords of Norway to exploring the charming cobblestone streets of Le Havre, veterans can cruise to over 150 destinations in 73 countries worldwide aboard one of MSC Cruises' 14 fascinating ships. And the ships are gorgeous; each one beautifully designed and decorated by master architects to deliver a superior cruise experience. The onboard dining produces the finest foods that are freshly prepared 20 hours a day. The entertainment is spectacular with impressive Broadway and Las Vegas-style theatrical performances, live music and dance-till-dawn nightlife and so much more. There's even a wide array of sports and gym amenities including a panoramic state-of-the-art gym with Technogym® cardio, Aqua Cycling and strength training equipment, plus yoga and dance classes. The MSC Aurea Spa is the perfect escape for an exotic spa treatment designed exclusively for MSC guests.

To find out more about our Military discounts, contact your travel agent, visit the MSC Cruises website or call 1-(844) 220-9878.

Above content provided by MSC Cruises.

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