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CRUISE UPDATE

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TAKES TO THE SEA

Guests aboard MSC Cruises’ dazzling new flagship, MSC Meraviglia, will
soon be able to enjoy two new Cirque du Soleil shows – a cruise ship first.
Six nights a week, Meraviglia guests will be treated to two different
shows, each with a unique concept, ambience, storyline, costumes
and make-up. The shows will be held in the 413-guest Carousel
Lounge, specifically designed and built in collaboration with
Cirque du Soleil to showcase its talents.
The first show, Viaggio, will immerse guests in a universe of colour,
testing the imagination. It’s the story of a passionate and eccentric
artist who hears the call of his Faceless Muse. Mysterious and
seductive, she beckons him into the vivid world of his unbridled
imagination to complete his masterpiece. With each stroke of his
paintbrush, the Painter reveals the details of his grandiose tableau.
Electrifying colours fill the space with intriguing motifs and rich
textures. Majestic acts transform the theatre into a living canvas.
The other show, Sonor, has sound at its heart and takes guests on
an auditory adventure with dancers, acrobats and characters, all
moving to the rhythm. It conjures a world of unique sensations,
astonishing sounds, bold music and immersive projections and
culminates in a grand finale for the senses.
MSC is planning to extend its partnership with Cirque du Soleil to
MSC Meravigilia’s three sister ships to be launched in 2019, 2020 and
2022, creating a total of eight unique shows.

EXPERIENCE THE HISTORY OF THE MURRAY RIVER

The historic PS Murray Princess, with polished wood and gold trimmings,
winding staircase, full-length windows and glass-encased paddlewheel,
is the perfect way to cruise the Murray River, travelling much the same
way as those on the first boats to work the river in the 1800s.
As well as history, a Murray River cruise on the Murray Princess
immerses passengers in an abundance of local wildlife, birdlife,
culture and adventure. Each day brings excursions to historic ports
and guided nature walks to learn about the ecology of the river.
As well as enjoying the beautiful food on board, foodies can also
follow the food and wine trail for tastings at several vineyards and
cellar doors, or sample local food and wine with tastings in the Sturt
Dining Room and learn more about the Murray and Riverland regions
and their produce.
On board, sit back in one of two paddlewheel lounges and watch
the working paddlewheel through a spectacular two-storey glass
window, make use of the sauna, spa or gym, or enjoy some of the live
entertainment on board.
Choose from a range of three, four or seven-night cruise options.

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