MSC Sinfonia––A classical symphony of delights.
Inspired by the great symphonies of Europe’s finest composers, the MSC Sinfonia cruise ship is a lovely blend of romance, passion and adventure. Italian ambiance abounds, from polished woods, to fine artwork and our beautifully relaxing spa.
Enjoy endless choices by day and night, from the Irish Pub and Buddha Bar, to the Internet Café or casino. Stay active in our health club with expansive windows overlooking the sea. Savor the great outdoors as you jog around our track or swim laps in one of two pools. And make it an enriching vacation with Italian lessons at sea. Meanwhile, the kids can enjoy mini-golf, our ship’s colorful play area and any number of exciting youth club activities.
Experience the best of classic cruising on MSC Sinfonia as we visit the destinations you’ve always wanted to see.
MSC Orchestra––A new jewel rides the ocean.
The MSC Orchestra is a shining gem among cruise ships. In an atmosphere of luxury cruising, she boasts 18 decks, the spacious Body and Mind Spa with serene meditation area and a large fitness center overlooking the bow of the ship. You can choose from five restaurants onboard the MSC Orchestra, including authentic Italian cuisine and the sophisticated Shanghai, the only Chinese restaurant at sea.
Stop by the MSC Orchestra’s Internet Café or take part in a game of tennis or basketball. Relax by the stunning Acapulco pool or the Cala Blanca pool with a massive LED screen for watching movies under the stars. Our state-of-the art cruise ship offers luxurious accommodations, most featuring private balconies.
We welcome you to join our new ship as she sails to exotic and delightful destination on the cruise vacation of your dreams.
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MSC Opera––A majestic presence.
The MSC Opera cruise ship lives up to her name––classic, grand, opulent. A true sense of grandeur and spaciousness prevails both inside and out. Her staterooms, many with private balconies, are roomy and comfortable. Her public areas feature a sweeping marble reception area and lovely open spaces with glass walls overlooking the sea.
Once comfortably onboard the MSC Opera you can enjoy an espresso at the coffee bar or a refreshing handmade Italian treat at the ice cream bar. Take Italian lessons, stop by the Internet Café or enjoy Wi-Fi in select areas of the ship. Play mini-golf with the kids or take classes at the health club. And when evening falls, join us for an elegant seven-course dinner followed by outstanding entertainment in our splendid Teatro dell’ Opera.
On your next vacation, we invite you to sail away with MSC Opera as we venture to breathtaking destinations, for the best in classic cruising.
Mary and Randy Wood:
"Cruisitude is the joy of cruising. The excitement of the shows, sports, ports, food, and all the things we love to do. The relaxation of being away from home and work and phones, along with the calmness of the sea, quiet of the spas and massages, peace of nothing we have to do. It's the thrill of having time to spend with each other undisturbed by life's necessities and stress; the sheer pleasure of having time to lay out on the beach or by the pool, watch the sunset, play in the many outlets available, and just be served a meal in our room looking at the sea and enjoying each other's company and renewing our love."
Ruth and John Shaw
"Cruisitude: "wearing" it through our expressions via person-to-person, through the phone, with our e-mails. In turn, it infects our clients to love cruises and travel."
Virginia DeDad
"Cruisitude is the overwhelming excitement when you can see your ship in the distance and just feel the stress level going away."
Wendy Cushing
"Cruising is Indulgence, relaxation, adventure and pure joy all rolled into one!"
Dale Borske
"Cruisitude is boarding a ship for the umteenth time in my life and the relaxing feeling that flows over me. It never gets old. It is just as exciting as the first time. Knowing the great time I will have with family and friends for a week is hard to describe but if you are a first time cruiser you will soon see what I am talking about."
Janice Sinardi
"That feeling you get on an open deck with the sea wind blowing on your face and your special someone holding you while you watch the sunset together. C = calm seas R = relaxing moments U = ultimate dining choices I = irresistible desserts S = serenity I = impressive service T = time for yourself U = unlimited activities D = dancing until dawn E = everything you could want in a vacation This is what Cruisitude is to me......"
Sherry Pace
"All the anticipation, the packing, the getting "there" jumping on the ship, bound for far away place with strange sounding name and then...and then......HOOOOOOOOOOT the wonderful sound of the horns shouting goodbye to the land & all of the cares stay behind you! Oh Yeah, I got CRUSITUDE and I never want to get over it!!!"
Melodie Williams
"Cruisitude is that feeling of excitement when you board the ship of the many adventures that await you."
MSC Lirica––An enchanting ode to the sea.
Like beautiful lyrics set to music, the MSC Lirica cruise ship is perfectly in tune with the sea. Her timeless Italian design and ambiance features gleaming marble, plush fabrics and fine artwork, comparable to the best hotels in Italy.
Relax by the pool with a cool drink on your days of classic cruising at sea while the kids enjoy our complimentary youth club programs. Check e-mail in the Internet Café or the Wi-Fi areas of our ship. When evening falls, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine with a seven-course dinner in our elegant main restaurant. Or go for casual family fun at our pizzeria.
On the MSC Lirica you can enjoy a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime vacation at sea.
Greater in length than the height of the Eiffel Tower, MSC Fantasia offers countless vacation pleasures, such as the Aurea Spa wellbeing center with thermal cave for relaxation and rejuvenation. For the kids, our children’s play area includes a swimming pool with waterslide. And our Acqua Park features 150 illuminated musical fountains. A magnificent theater seats 1,700 with unique live entertainment each night, or catch a movie at the interactive 4-D cinema. You can also test your skills at our Formula 1 simulators or surf the net in a Wi-Fi zone.
For dinner, choose from six main restaurants including El Sombrero Tex Mex with an open kitchen, a lovely French restaurant and a panoramic restaurant serving Italian regional specialties.
The MSC Fantasia is the largest cruise ship ever built for a European ship owner. She has 1,637 staterooms, 80% oceanview, many with private balconies. What’s more, our state of the art cruise ship features an eco-friendly design to safeguard the environment without sacrificing the comfort of our guests.
Onboard you will discover a first in our fleet––the MSC Yacht Club––offering a privileged maritime experience with rich gleaming wood, Italian marble and illuminated Swarovski crystal stairs. Our exclusive enclave includes a library, swimming pool and private lounge where a transparent ceiling allows guests to gaze at the starlit sky. The Yacht Club’s 99 spacious VIP suites offer comfortable luxury complete with butler service and concierge. Enjoy high tea served by your butler and sip a drink by the skydome pool or in the Yacht Club’s exclusive Observation Lounge with “captain’s views.”
All staterooms are provided with an innovative digital television system that gives the guest access to several onboard services. This service is made possible using the most technologically advanced interactive system in the cruise market. Using your remote control you can follow the daily program, watch first-run movies (pay-per-view), purchase shore excursions, order room service, preview our ports of call, or buy items from the onboard shops – and finally checking your onboard account. This new service delivers not only a great freedom of choice from the comfort of your stateroom, but it also delivers extremely high video and audio quality.
Ultimately, MSC Fantasia is perfectly designed for luxury cruising to a spectacular array of destinations. Please join us for a cruise vacation you won’t soon forget.
Majestic in stature, yet intimate and welcoming onboard, the MSC Armonia is the ideal way to cruise the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. See charming villages from the private veranda of your suite. Or sail past fjords with sparkling waterfalls while enjoying the relaxation area or gym in our health club and spa, with amazing views from the bow of the ship.
Savor the casually elegant Italian ambiance of the MSC Armonia in the Marco Polo Restaurant or pizzeria. Stop in for a refreshing libation at the The Red Bar or the White Lion English Pub and enjoy a different show each night in our plush theatre. At the top of the ship you’ll discover the Starlight Disco, our Virtual Reality Center and jogging track. The kids can take part in a game of basketball, mini-golf or a myriad of fun youth club activities.
Please join us for the finest in classic cruising aboard the MSC Armonia, for a truly tantalizing vacation experience.
WELCOME TO CRUISE PLANNERS OF KENTUCKY, an independently-owned franchise, operated by Dave & Glenda Russell, ACC accredited cruise counselors. Our taff specializes in cruise vacations, groups, corporate incentives, weddings, reunions, meetings @ sea, all-inclusives and more. We've sailed extensively and want to share our excitement about cruising with you! We're proud to be associated with Cruise Planners, which has grown to be one of the most respected cruise and tour agencies in the nation!
WE PROMISE YOU PERSONALIZED SERVICE. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a seasoned sailor, we'll find the ship and itinerary that's right for you. We continually research all the cruise lines and we're dedicated to making your cruise a truly memorable experience. No question is too small and we'll provide you with a prompt, courteous answer. We promise to EXCEED your expectations!!
WE PROMISE YOU GREAT PRICES. We know that purchasing a cruise is a major decision and we want to help you find the lowest price. You'll find that Cruise Planners has great rates on cruises anywhere in the world--from the tropical Caribbean to the breathtaking glaciers of Alaska, to the romantic beauty of the Mediterranean. We also represent all the major tour operators, including Travel Impressions, GoGo Worldwide Vacations, Club Med, Apple Vacations, Vacation Express...and more!
WE PROMISE YOU EXCELLENT VALUE. A cruise is all about value! Where else can you experience a floating resort with gourmet dining, Broadway shows, exotic destinations and romantic evenings, all under one roof? Dollar for vacation dollar, you get more for your money cruising, because one price covers virtually everything--your accommodations, meals, entertainment, shipboard activities and lots more!!
And let's not forget about the kids! Cruising is great for families, offering quality time together, as well as activities for kids of all ages. Cruise lines offer special meals and camp programs for children, giving parents time alone to enjoy their vacation together. Ask us for detailed information about special programs for the kids!
CRUISING IS ALSO A GREAT VALUE FOR GROUPS and we can customize programs for corporations, churches, synagogues and charitable organizations--or just for a "group" of family and friends. Group Leaders...ask us how to earn amenities for your group. We're specialists in cruises for groups of all sizes, with great bonus programs for corporate meetings, family reunions, weddings, social groups and non-profit organizations. Let us show you how to organize a successful fund raising cruise for your organization. Best of all--we do all the work, and coordinate all the details with the cruise line.
WE PROMISE YOU SAVINGS. Cruise Planners is a Top Producer with all the major cruise lines, so we're able to offer you the the lowest prices available. We want to earn your business by giving you great prices and great service, so you'll cruise with us, again and again!
Our team at Cruise Planners of Kentucky is here to serve you. Call us today and we'll help you make your cruise dreams come true!! We look forward to hearing from you soon. We're open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
All of our Cruise Planners Specialists were asked: What's your cruisitude? Here's what they said:
"Lounging on a deck chair, tropical drink in hand, next to my husband by a deserted pool- while everyone else is in port."
- Linda Conner West Eaton, NY
"All inclusive vacation, relaxation, being treated like a king/queen, pampered, reflecting on memories, and just having a fun time all wrapped up in one glorious package with a bow (the ship). "
- John Sawh Stafford, VA
"Cruisitude: the art of allowing someone else to meet your every whim, relax, have a umbrella drink with your favorite friend or partner and chill out with the ocean breeze as you put miles between you and everyday stress."
- Eva Desjeunes Show Low, AZ
"Cruisitude is positive, rational, emotional behavior exhibited by someone thinking about, or experienceing a cruise vacation. Having cruisitude often leads to habitual packing and indulging in tropical drinks. Having serious cruisitude often least to an addiction to cruising."
- Miki Schnackel NEW PORT RICHEY, FL
"Heaven baby...pure heaven!"
- Angela Cooper High Point, NC
"To me cruisitude is defined as: that Margaritaville, it's 5:00 somewhere, laidback, don't worry; be happy, easy, breezy, take it as it comes attitude. "
- S Carol Garza Seabrook, TX
"Cruisitude is enthusiasm for helping my clients get in the right latitude for their attitude!"
- Janet McLaren Richardson, TX
"Friends and Family all having fun, sharing Diners and telling of our adventures in Port that day."
- Bill Schnabel Anacortes, WA
"Waking up in our balcony cabin going to another exciting location. Going on a fabulous shore excursion and learning about another fantastic port. Going to dinner and sampling mouth-watering delights. Smiling a lot. Laughing a lot. Meeting new people of many different customs and traditions. All this while we are young enough and healthy enough to enjoy what the world has to offer!"
- Barb Shulman San Diego, CA
"My definition of Cruisitude is cruising to someplace new and exciting that I've never visited (like Alaska) and loving it so much that I end up moving there!"
- Madelyn Tyson Anchorage, AK
"Getting on a ship, unpacking, and not having to get into a car to figure out where we are going, where we are eating, or what we are doing next for at least minimum 7 days or longer!!!!! Relax and feel the sea air and watch the beautiful water go by!"
- Diane Culkin Tampa, Fl
"My definition of Cruisitude is the feeling I get the moment I set foot on the ship! Ahhh.... leave all those troubles behind! Slip into a bathing suit, head for the pool and let the fun begin!"
- Jeanne Mirisola Cape Neddick, ME
"Cruisitude cruisitude [krooz-i-tood, -tyood] –noun 1. A state of mind and being that is care free, euphoric and full of optimism and eager anticipation. 2. A descriptive term used to describe the trancelike state often associated with cruisers; efficient dedication of cruise planners; and professionalism of cruise staff. IE: “He has cruisitude” or “He’s got crusitude”. cruisitude [krooz-i-tood, -tyood] –verb To enter or be in a state of crusitude. IE: He crusitudes every time he sees a ship. IE: He has been crusituding ever since we boarded. IE: He crusituded for the whole 7 days! "
- Frank Fiore Homestead, Florida
"It starts with finding the perfect cruise ship that will appeal to all family members. Going with all the kids even though there almost grown-up. Having the kids hangout with us rather than kids there own age. I guess we can still be fun"
- Linda Ford Hanson, MA
"My Cruisitude is the RUSH feeling I get when I embark on any ship and the adrenaline feeling of exploring all the ins and outs of yet another ship! It's Exhilirating!"
- Wendy Cushing Sagamore Beach, MA
"If I'm cruising then "its all good""
- Melodie Williams Knoxville, TN
"It is the best getaway from the stress of real life. When you cruise you can be very relaxed and not have to drive anywhere. We drink, eat and be merry with everyone we meet."
- Bob Ieva Seminole, Florida
"Being on a Trans-Ocean cruise with no where to go for a week - no ports, no excursions; all the naps I want, ordering room service, sitting on my balcony with a book. Aaaaaaah!! "
- Michele Dixon Huntersville, NC
"Be pampered while the warm ocean breezes and all the personal amenities bring you to your own Cruisititude, attitude!"
- Ron Dello Russo Aventura, Florida
"Sunsets, sand, gentle waves, and good friends"
- Michael Tietjen Oxford, NJ
"Cruisitude to me means being absorbed in sea air, drink in hand,, basking in the sun, totally relaxed and appreciating how beautiful life is. "
- Carol Samela Coconut Creek, Florida
"Any Cruise on Any ships and Any Itinerary is better than staying home!"
- DAEJIN SUH FORT LEE, NJ
"Ahhh ~ my definition of cruisitude is the serene and most pleasurable feeling I get when I can go to bed at night with my balcony door open, smelling the ocean, hearing the waves hit the side of the ship and let the ocean lull me to sleep. To me there is nothing in life that's better than that!"
- Kate Frost Hanson, MA
"Cruisitude? Whenever anyone mentions the name of a city, my first thought is always...Can I get there by ship?"
- Ronda Zeneri Massillon, Ohio
"A setting of relaxation, fun, & excitement!"
- Mary Graves Pensacola, FL
"Cruisitude..that indescribable tingly feeling I get when i board a cruise ship!"
- Tracy Bonetti Kingston, NY
"96 cruises and counting! Not too many places in the world I haven't been, but I can visit them all over again! Cruisilicious!!!"
- CARRIE CROUCH NORTH ANDOVER, MA
"It's fun and laughter in a place I've longed to go with my friends and family. It's my NIRVANA. "
- Teresa L Boynton Beach, FL
MSC Poesia––Our poem of the seas.
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 in her inaugural 2008 season. 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.
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.
Overall, the MSC Poesia offers an unparalleled cruise vacation that is sure to inspire.
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