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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.
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.
Nancy Yoffe shares her cruisitude.
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
All of our Cruise Planners Specialists were asked: What's your cruisitude? Here's what they said:
"Just getting away from it all and spending time on the ship being pampered. Not having to cook and the feeling that I can do what I want when I want."
- Ashley Stewart Rockaway, New Jersey
"The Ultimate Sensation to the Perfect Vacation!"
- John Nelson Jr Cibolo, TX
"Must be dreaming because I believe I am a Queen because everything is being done for me. I have no worries because I am relaxed sitting in a deck chair by the pool. I can not believe how the cruise staff takes care of so many passengers and is always smiling. They make my bed and prepare my food and entertain us. I am always sad when the cruise is over and I have to go back to reality. Thanks to Cruise Planners we can do this for our clients. "
- Mary MJ Gilman Lunden Colorado Springs, Colorado
"My Cruisitude is that we as Cruise Planners offer the best of everything to do with cruises. There is no better way to cruise than going through our company and knowing your cruise will be unbelievable because you utilized the best cruise selling company in the country."
- Virginia DeDad Huntington, CT
"Cruisitude is the confidence you feel when you book with Cruise Planners!"
- Lois Ann Cianci Flanders, NJ
"Embarking on one of the greatest wonders of the world, “A SEVEN DAY CRUISE.”"
- Tony Lostumbo Weston, Florida
"Cruising to me is a get-away from a routine reality into a reality of luxury, pampering, exotic scenery,entertainment, fine dining, with loved ones."
- James Carter Chicago, IL
"Putting aside the reality of the world today and putting in the perspective of the beauty of nature and the peace and love and beauty of everyone."
- Shirley Conway Centennial, Co
"Cruisitude is friends, family, fun, amazing sights, and utter relaxation. There is nothing better than sitting on your balcony eating a wonderfully prepared breakfast while viewing a glacier in Alaska or those beautifully blue Caribbean waters in Cozumel!"
- Chris Silman Sahuarita, AZ
"Cruisitude- the best vacation you can take! Where else can you sail away to beautiful destinations around the world on a floating hotel with just about anything your heart desires!"
- Vera Kuemmel Trinity, Fl
"Cruisitude is knowing that the absolute hardest thing you will ever have to do on a cruise is to walk off the ship for the last time and know that you won't be able to just walk right back on.....unless of course you've booked back-to-back sailings! :-)"
- Lynn Kirby Edmond, OK
"Cruistitude is just hanging out with song in your heart and nothing else to do. "
- Peggy Cramer Fort Lauderdale, Florida
"TO ME CRUISITUDE IS STANDING OVER THE WAKE AND WAVING GOODBYE TO THE RAT RACE!!"
- Jennifer Baptista Felton, PA
"Cruisitude, for me, is the hope that every individual has the opportunity to share their passion for traveling this great planet. My obsession with travel allows me to assist globetrotters who share my preoccupation with learning about the worlds cultures. Cruisitude inspires us all to seek out our dreams and achieve them."
- Barbara Diener Johns Creek, Ga.
"Cruisitude: kicking back and relaxing -- leaving your daily cares behind anywhere from three days to three months; doing as little or as much as you want -- things you’d never be able to do back at home -- cave tubing, zip lining, glacier trekking, swimming with dolphins, and the list is endless; knowing that a cruise is the only way to travel to give you all the pleasures you want and deserve in one great vacation. Having the right cruisitude means relying on the professionals to: make all your culinary desires a reality; teach you the latest hip-hop dance; help you explore new world wonders; and treat you like such a pampered guest that you know you’ll return again and again. Having a grateful cruisitude means: respecting the oceans, seas and lands that are visited when traveling; recognizing the privilege of experiencing the beauty at that moment in time -- a privilege not all will attain; respecting different cultures and leaving a sense of brotherhood among all peoples. "
- Kim Ponder Griffin, GA
"Being on vacation where you don't ever have to make your bed, cook, do the dishes, or clean. Eat fantastic meals. Do as little as you want (watch the water go by, or read), or pack yourself full of things to do all day (playing games, bingo, doing crafts, swim, rock climbing, dancing and much much more). And, on top of that, fantastic entertainment. Cruistitude...getting the best bang for your buck."
- Gerry Eide San Diego, CA
"Is there any other way to vacation what a way to enjoy family, friends, drinks, sun, food the pool, beach, whatever....fun,fun, fun"
- Patti McGinnis Princtown, NY
"Cruisitude - a state of mind wherein one is totally relaxed, pampered, destressed, unplugged and at peace with the world, induced by sailing peacefully on the ocean in pleasant company and fabulous weather while experiencing luxurious amenities, fabulous food, drinks, entertainment and unbelievable fun on a majestic cruise ship being managed by the most professional, courteous and well trained staff in the cruise industry."
- Mary Cogley Joppa, MD
"Hot sun, gentle breezes, and white sand is my definition of Cruisitude but some of my clients prefer snow covered moutains, ice packs and dog sleds."
- Lori Nelsen Mission, TX
"I'd really rather be cruising......... Cruisin' without a 'tude.........."
- Sabine Harris Tampa, FL
What a great time we had. The food was plenty and drinks were flowing. Just like we were on a real curise. We loved dancing outside to the steel drum band music. Eveyone was so tired from dancing and having such fun, by the end of the night. Everyone was excited about the possiblity of going on a cruise. We're even talking about going all together. We'll see! :) Such fun.
What fun at our Royal Caribbean Houseparty! Though I was forced to drink out of a can, as my daiquiri was taken away! Wouldn't happen on the ship!
Having fun cruising!
Our House Party decorations, my hula girl Alyssa, a cake we made for the party, and various appetizers.
We just finished our party at 11pm! It was so great- we sang the Cruisitude song- or we tried to sing it- but it was a really fun time. We had all the strobe lights and red/blue cop lights set up for a good effect while we were dancing. It was a blast and we already called our Travel Agent to start booking 6 of us so far!
It is the excitement when you start planning your cruise, looking through the catalogs and choosing your ship, destination, cabin location, port of call, and island excursions. It is the excitement that comes from working hard, and saving, to get the most fun from the cruise. It's knowing the great meals, great service, and great entertainment that you can anticiate when you board your RCCL cruise ship! CRUISEITUDE IS EXCITEMENT!!!!!!