MSC Cruises Announces Dining Options on New MSC Splendida

In June, three new cruise ships were launched -- two new Costa ships, the Costa Pacifica and the Costa Luminosa, and the Seabourn Odyssey from the Yachts of Seabourn.

The next large cruise ship to be launched is the MSC Splendida,

which will debut on July 12 in Barcelona. When the MSC Splendida launches, the new flagship in the MSC Cruises' fleet will offer guests the chance to experience a vast selection of food and spirits in its 18 bars and lounges, four restaurants, and two buffets.

Traditional fare includes provincial food and fine wines in L'Enoteca wine bar and Mexican specialties in the Santa Fe restaurant. Villa Verde offers Italian delicacies with a panoramic view. The Bora Bora buffet extends the spectrum with its own special pizzeria for a tasty but light alternative, while La Reggia serves varied Italian dining on two floors.

The chefs on the MSC Splendida offer a combined recipe collection of 2,000 different selections during a typical seven-night cruise, allowing guests to choose from 14 menus daily. Food is available onboard 24-hours-a-day.

L'Olivo, MSC Splendida's specialty Mediterranean restaurant, is named after the olive tree which has contributed so much to the rich and diverse cultures nurtured by the ocean. L'Olivo offers select authentic delicacies from 14 different Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and Turkey.

For more about MSC Cruises and MSC Splendida, visit www.MSCCruisesUSA.com or a local travel professional.

The countdown has started. On July 12, watch the christening of MSC Splendida live at www.mscwebtv.com.

MSC Splendida Photo Courtesy of MSC Crociere

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