MSC Cruises says it has enjoyed a period of sales during October and November in the UK and Ireland, with bookings up more than 70% year-on-year.

The company attributes these sales figures to an amazing selection of offers including the All Inclusive Drinks Package, United Arab Emirates ‘Mega Deal’ and the ‘Pick Your Gift’ offer where passengers can choose one gift from a list of options including free flights, onboard credit, £200 per person discount or the All Inclusive Drinks Package, just to name a few.

Also, MSC Opera’s ex-UK sailings from Southampton to northern and western Europe are proving to be extremely successful for the second year running thanks to the offers that have been put in place. At a time when everyone is being forced to tighten their budgets, promotions such as these have made MSC’s cruises accessible to a wider audience than ever before.

Commented Giulio Libutti, MSC Cruises’ Managing Director for UK and Ireland:  “We are delighted with how customers have responded to our programme of promotions.  A 70% increase year-on-year for October and November is a phenomenal result, particularly given the prevailing market conditions. I would like to thank MSC Cruises’ staff, our preferred partners and travel agents that have all worked so hard to make these promotions a success.

“MSC Cruises’ profile has never been stronger in the UK and Irish markets, thanks to our unrivalled reputation for offering high quality cruises at value for money prices.” The company currently has 11 ships cruising five regions of the world. The fleet comprises three ship classes, each unique in size and capacity and designed to appeal to different passenger types. The fleet will increase in size with the addition of the MSC Divina in May 2012.