MSC World Cruise 2020 - Members-only sales now open

Just received the following from MSC;

The new MSC World Cruise 2020 is here. A new itinerary and new destinations. 117 days, visiting 43 destinations in 23 countries across five continents. It‘s a once-in-lifetime experience, made all the more unique by MSC Cruises.

Sales are now open on our second ever round-the-world cruise, but only to you, our loyal members. You have one month to secure the best cabins on MSC Magnifica before sales open to everyone.

Departure ports Civitavecchia, Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona

Full itinerary Portugal, Cape Verde, Brazil, Argentina,Uruguay, Chile, Peru, Bounty BayPassage, French Polynesia, Cook Islands,New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia,Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Singapore,Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Oman, Jordan,Suez Canal Transit, Italy, France, Spain

MSC WORLD CRUISE PACKAGE Starting from €12,499 pp BOOK NOW

Departure dates 4-7 January 2020

Duration 117 days

Ship MSC Magnifica

1. 3x member points, credited at booking

2. Mealtime Restuarant Drinks Package

3. 15 Shore Excursions included

4. 30% discount on laundry services

5. Special activities, entertainment &cuisine

MEMBERS-ONLY PRIVATE SALE UNTIL 22 NOVEMBER - SECURE THE BESTCABINS BEFORE GENERAL SALES OPEN

I wish I could but they asked 30% of the total to reserve a cabin.

Why am I not rich [emoji23]

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Wow .............. I didn't see that, Priscila. I think they wanted the same for the 2019 cruise, too? :confused: That's far too much of a deposit to risk losing for something so far out, that's for sure!

PS .............. looking forward to reading your review of your trip - I'm just catching up on the forum today. The last few days have been a bit crazy.

Wow .............. I didn't see that, Priscila. I think they wanted the same for the 2019 cruise, too? :confused: That's far too much of a deposit to risk losing for something so far out, that's for sure!

 

PS .............. looking forward to reading your review of your trip - I'm just catching up on the forum today. The last few days have been a bit crazy.

I know the feeling, only managed to finish the review yesterday!

Indeed, that’s how much MSC Belgium wants to make a reservation but I cannot spare that much money in one go. I’ll start saving for 2021’s world cruise [emoji4]

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We're booked on Divina for March 2019. I'm wondering: if I get the casino discount voucher on that cruise with 30% off the next cruise would there be availability still at 9 months out. Now that would be some saving! The only conditions attached to the discount voucher are that you book within 2 months of receipt and sail within 9 months. I'll have to remember to check on what's available next March/April for the 2019 World Cruise for some indication of how that's been selling.

PS .......... just had a look at the Ireland website. We only have to pay a 15% deposit. I also see that the 2019 cruise isn't available to book.

Hi. Do MSC offer sections of the World Cruise? We couldn't commit to so long away from home but Barcelona to Peru would be really tempting!

Jim

Hi. Do MSC offer sections of the World Cruise? We couldn't commit to so long away from home but Barcelona to Peru would be really tempting!

 

Jim

They did for the first World Cruise in 2019 so I imagine they'll do the same for this one.

They did for the first World Cruise in 2019 so I imagine they'll do the same for this one.

Thanks for the information. I might give them a call tomorrow to check it out!

Jim

Thanks for the information. I might give them a call tomorrow to check it out!

 

Jim

Jim, I'm not sure that they'll break it down into legs 'til they see the response to the complete trip.

Silly me.

I saw the title and thought that bookings for the new World Class ship were open.:fever:

Jim, I'm not sure that they'll break it down into legs 'til they see the response to the complete trip.

Thanks Bea. I suppose with nearly three years to plan I can afford to wait a while.

Jim

Silly me.

I saw the title and thought that bookings for the new World Class ship were open.:fever:

Sorry, TWO - never thought of that! Just as well I didn't name the thread "Second World Cruise" - it may have left some scratching their heads as to how they had missed when the bookings had been released for the first World class ship - not looking at anyone in particular

Very tempting........Easter Island and Pitcairn are the last of my bucket list destinations :cool:

However, traveling solo I think the cost is just going to be prohibitive :(

I retire in December, so time won’t be an issue.......but finances will be!

I’ve already started my pricing spreadsheets for world cruise 2021. I’ve been tracking for almost a year. It’s my Official retirement celebration, but at only 54 years old I do expect to continue to work, just far less hours :-D.

Anyway, this is what I’ve found with world cruises:

1) 90% have availability right up until sailing date (we can still book 2019 MSc word cruise in the USA and there is LOTS of availability for 2018 world cruises still, even though its roughly 75 days until departure.

2. While there is availability still, the early bookings on the 2018 world cruises typically ended up being about the same price as last minute discounting because w/early bird they typically toss in free gratuities (which can be $1,000s,) free beverages, free laundry, etc...).

3. If possible, World cruise before you turn 60. Dh will be 60 at time of departure and medical insurance is a several grand. Might be different outside USA.

4. All cruises I’ve researched do offer shorter legs of the larger world itinerary.

5. The USA mainstream lines offering world cruises are princess and Hal - the less costly options are MSC, p&o, Cunard, etc... (hence me hanging around here still lol).

If I were sailing in 2019, the merg would be under serious consideration as the pricing is inexpensive comparatively, and I’m fine with all the MSC quirks as long as the price is right.

The MSC web site is down right now for me, any chance you can screen shot the itinerary (with port times)? I’d be much appreciative as I want to add all the perks to my spreadsheets.

For those considering world cruises, my advice is to start planning two years in advance. Between requirements for immunizations, passport blank page, and multiple visas I’ve found that starting the planning early is critical to avoid stress.

Happy world cruise planning :)

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Oh my oh my. Now to just win the Euromillions and I am THERE!!!

Thanks for the info.

Looks like a new bucket list entry has replaced the crossed off Caribbean cruise!

Conversation in our house last night......

Mark “look at this email”

Phone taken for 10 minuets

Jane “you know you took me to the Caribbean for my 50th, well it’s fate what was that famous book... around the world in 60 days well this is what I want when I’m 60”

Mark “it’s around the world in 80 days”

Jane “no that’s too long to wait”

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I’ve already started my pricing spreadsheets for world cruise 2021.

Happy world cruise planning :)

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Some terrific information there, BB. (I won't quote the whole post here.)

Sorry not to post the screenshots last night - it was very late and I was heading to bed when I read your request. Perhaps the site will be back up for you today. In the meantime, I'll post the screenshots over the next 2 posts from my phone. Not sure how good they are, though.

Deleted - photos too blurred. Don't know why - they're legible on my phone. Will try again! :rolleyes:

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The last photo duplicates some of the previous one's dates.

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I see the 2019 World Cruise is back up on the Ireland site. It has increased in price from when it was first released.

I’ve already started my pricing spreadsheets for world cruise 2021. I’ve been tracking for almost a year. It’s my Official retirement celebration, but at only 54 years old I do expect to continue to work, just far less hours :-D.

 

Anyway, this is what I’ve found with world cruises:

 

1) 90% have availability right up until sailing date (we can still book 2019 MSc word cruise in the USA and there is LOTS of availability for 2018 world cruises still, even though its roughly 75 days until departure.

 

2. While there is availability still, the early bookings on the 2018 world cruises typically ended up being about the same price as last minute discounting because w/early bird they typically toss in free gratuities (which can be $1,000s,) free beverages, free laundry, etc...).

 

3. If possible, World cruise before you turn 60. Dh will be 60 at time of departure and medical insurance is a several grand. Might be different outside USA.

 

4. All cruises I’ve researched do offer shorter legs of the larger world itinerary.

 

5. The USA mainstream lines offering world cruises are princess and Hal - the less costly options are MSC, p&o, Cunard, etc... (hence me hanging around here still lol).

 

If I were sailing in 2019, the merg would be under serious consideration as the pricing is inexpensive comparatively, and I’m fine with all the MSC quirks as long as the price is right.

 

The MSC web site is down right now for me, any chance you can screen shot the itinerary (with port times)? I’d be much appreciative as I want to add all the perks to my spreadsheets.

 

For those considering world cruises, my advice is to start planning two years in advance. Between requirements for immunizations, passport blank page, and multiple visas I’ve found that starting the planning early is critical to avoid stress.

 

Happy world cruise planning :)

 

 

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WOW! :) I'm bookmarking this when I plan one of these for my retirement. Fortunately, time is on my side, I won't hit 60 for a few decades, now about the finances...

I see the 2019 World Cruise is back up on the Ireland site. It has increased in price from when it was first released.

This is exactly why I make spreadsheets :). Thanks so much for posting! I got the email invitation to book yesterday, but the site is still down in the USA.

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I was surprised to read about the 30% deposit because they """only""" required a nonrefundable 15% deposit from us and want the rest of the payment by Nov. 6th, 2019. Compared to other cruise lines, the price (expensive as it may be) still seems cheaper. It seems like we will be spending our vacation in the next 2 years in our garden:). The itinerary is amazing, I esp like the route around South America instead of through the Panama Canal like most other cruise lines offer. Just 2 years 1 month and 1 week to go!!!!