MSC World Europa
MSC World Europa

Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Messina, Valletta

£3,259
from
Start date
04 June 2025
Nights
7
Cruise code
EU20250604MLAMLA
Type
Ocean
Price Type
cruise only

About the ship

Check out the Accommodation

MSC World Europa will also offer an extensive range of accommodation options to satisfy every taste, from luxurious suites with stylish private facilities of MSC Yacht Club and traditional comfortable cabins through to the brand new cabin designs overlooking the outdoor promenade where guests can soak up the vibrant atmosphere for a truly unique experience.

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MSC Yacht Club Owner's Suite
  • Owner’s Suite n°16002 - Surface 78 sqm with large balcony (48 sqm) and private whirlpool bath, deck 16
  • Owner’s Suite n°18001 - Surface 104 sqm with large balcony (65 sqm) and private whirlpool bath, deck 18
  • Large balcony with private whirlpool bath and outdoor living area
  • Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors
  • Separate dining and living room area
  • Bathroom with large shower and imperial tub
  • Vanity Area with hairdryer
  • Large walk-in wardrobe with shoe rack and luggage storage
  • Comfortable double bed
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
  • Bar setup, refrigerator, and espresso coffee machine
  • Air conditioning

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

  • 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
  • Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
  • Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
  • Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
  • 1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite

  • Surface 51-58 sqm with large balcony (42-51 sqm) and private whirlpool bath, deck 16 and 18

  • Large balcony with private whirlpool bath and outdoor dining area
  • Walk-in wardrobe and luggage storage
  • Bathroom with large shower and tub (some cabins feature large tub only)
  • Vanity Area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
  • Bar setup, refrigerator, and espresso coffee machine
  • Air conditioning
  • Accommodates up to 4 persons

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

  • 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
  • Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
  • Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
  • Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
  • 1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi

Two-deck high Duplex Suites (surface 46 sqm) with large private balcony (28-31 sqm) and private whirlpool bath, deck 16

Main features

Level 1:

  • Open living/dining room with Double sofa bed
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer

Level 2:

  • Master bedroom with comfortable double bed
  • Bathroom with large tub and hairdryer
  • Spacious wardrobe

Balcony area:

  • Private Sundeck
  • Private Whirlpool bath
  • Dining table

Other amenities:

  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning.

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

  • 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
  • Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
  • Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
  • Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
  • 1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite

Two-deck high Duplex Suites (Surface 46 sqm) with a balcony (6 sqm), deck 16

Main features

Level 1:

  • Open living/dining room with Double sofa bed
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer

Level 2:

  • Master bedroom
  • Bathrooms with tub and hairdryer
  • Spacious wardrobe

Other amenities:

  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning.

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

  • 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
  • Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
  • Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
  • Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
  • 1 Free cruise change

Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category).

The image is representative only.

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MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

  • Surface 25 sqm with private balcony approx. 5 sqm, deck 15-21

  • Spacious wardrobe
  • Bathroom with a and large shower hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning.
  • Accommodates up to 4 persons

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

  • 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
  • Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
  • Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
  • Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
  • 1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite

  • Surface 15 sqm, deck 15-16

  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning.
  • Accommodates up to 2 persons

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

  • 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
  • Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
  • Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
  • Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
  • 1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool

  • Surface 35 sqm with large balcony (37-46 sqm) and private whirlpool bath, deck 15-16

  • Setting Area with double sofa bed
  • Spacious wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace

  • Surface 35 sqm with private Premium Balcony (25-35 sqm), deck 11-14

  • Setting Area with double sofa bed
  • Spacious wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Accommodates up to 4 persons

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Grand Suite Aurea

  • Surface 35 sqm with private balcony (approx. 8-9 sqm), deck 9-10

  • Sitting Area with double sofa bed
  • Spacious wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Premium Suite Aurea

  • Surface 25 sqm with balcony 4 sqm, deck 12-14

  • Spacious wardrobes
  • Bathroom with tub and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, telephone and safe. Wi-Fi connection available (for a fee)
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Can accommodate up to 6 people

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Junior Suite Aurea

  • Surface 17 sqm with large private sundeck 13-17 sqm, deck 9
  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, telephone and safe. Wi-Fi connection available (for a fee).
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Premium Suite Aurea with Promenade & Ocean View

  • Surface 27 sqm with private Balcony (9 sqm) overlooking the Promenade, deck 11

  • Sitting Area with double sofa bed (for double occupancy) or separate living room with double sofa bed (for quadruple occupancy)
  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Premium Balcony Aurea
  • Surface 17 sqm with large private sundeck 13-17 sqm, deck 9
  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, telephone and safe. Wi-Fi connection available (for a fee).
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

Important: this cabin will be available for cruises with departure dates starting from 13th April 2025.

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Balcony Aurea

  • Surface 17 sqm with balcony (3 sqm), deck 10-16

  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Some cabins feature partial view

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Balcony

  • Surface 17 sqm with balcony 3 sqm, deck 9-10

  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Some cabins feature partial view

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Balcony with Partial View

  • Surface 17 sqm with balcony 3 sqm, deck 15-16

  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Some cabins feature partial view

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Balcony with Promenade & Ocean View

  • Surface 16 sqm with balcony (5 sqm) overlooking the Promenade, deck 9-15

  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Balcony with Promenade View

  • Surface approx. 16 sqm with balcony (5 sqm) overlooking the Promenade, deck 10-11

  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Guarantee Balcony

Bella experience is available with guarantee cabins.

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Infinite Ocean View Aurea

  • Surface 20 sqm

  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Wardrobe
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Some cabins have panoramic sliding window that turns into a glass balustrade when open*

*Officers of bridge may need to keep the windows of Infinite Ocean View closed without allowing passengers to reopen them. This may be necessary for weather conditions, maintenance, safety and bunker operation. The guest will be notified directly by the on-board staff.

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Infinite Ocean View

  • Surface 20 sqm

  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Wardrobe
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Some cabins have panoramic sliding window that turns into a glass balustrade when open*

*Officers of bridge may need to keep the windows of Infinite Ocean View closed without allowing passengers to reopen them. This may be necessary for weather conditions, maintenance, safety and bunker operation. The guest will be notified directly by the on-board staff

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Ocean View

  • Surface 16 sqm, deck 5-9

  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Wardrobe
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

Some cabins have panoramic sliding window that turns into a glass balustrade when open

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Studio Ocean View

  • Surface 12 sqm, deck 5-14

  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Wardrobe
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

Some cabins have panoramic sliding window that turns into a glass balustrade when open

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Guarantee Outside

Bella experience is available with guarantee cabins.

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Deluxe Interior
  • Surface 15 sqm, deck 5-14
  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Studio Interior

  • Surface 10 sqm, deck 11-19
  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Guarantee Inside

Bella experience is available with guarantee cabins.

Check out the Entertainment
Check out the Health & Fitness

As our first Liquified Natural Gas fueled cruise ship MSC World Europa is a huge step forward in that mission. This next-generation power reduces emissions and marks a milestone on our journey to net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions operations. Her state-of-the-art design also includes the latest water treatment technology, to purify wastewater, and propellers designed to reduce the underwater noise in respect of marine wildlife.

From her stunning silhouette to her signature plumb bow, the futuristic MSC World Europa is as visually striking as she is innovative.

Her unique Y-shaped open aft leads to the 104m long outdoor World Promenade, with incredible panoramic ocean views. The promenade also features the record breaking, longest dry slide at sea – the Venom Drop @ The Spiral – an 11-deck high stainless-steel masterpiece, unique in the cruise industry.

Pricing

Inside
fully booked
Outside
fully booked
Balcony
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£3,259
Fly cruise
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Let's explore the world

8 days of discovery: a voyage beyond dreams
Valletta, Alleyway
Day 1
Valletta, Malta

Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.

Barcelona Beach
Day 3
Barcelona, Spain

The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.

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Day 4
Marseille, France

Since being designated a European Capital of Culture for 2013, with an estimated €660 million of funding in the bargain, Marseille has been in the throes of an extraordinary transformation, with no fewer than five major new arts centers, a beautifully refurbished port, revitalized neighborhoods, and a slew of new shops and restaurants. Once the underdog, this time-burnished city is now welcoming an influx of weekend tourists who have colonized entire neighborhoods and transformed them into elegant pieds-à-terre (or should we say, mer). The second-largest city in France, Marseille is one of Europe's most vibrant destinations. Feisty and fond of broad gestures, it is also as complicated and as cosmopolitan now as it was when a band of Phoenician Greeks first sailed into the harbor that is today's Vieux Port in 600 BC. Legend has it that on that same day a local chieftain's daughter, Gyptis, needed to choose a husband, and her wandering eyes settled on the Greeks' handsome commander Protis. Her dowry brought land near the mouth of the Rhône, where the Greeks founded Massalia, the most important Continental shipping port in antiquity. The port flourished for some 500 years as a typical Greek city, enjoying the full flush of classical culture, its gods, its democratic political system, its sports and theater, and its naval prowess. Caesar changed all that, besieging the city in 49 BC and seizing most of its colonies. In 1214 Marseille was seized again, this time by Charles d'Anjou, and was later annexed to France by Henri IV in 1481, but it was not until Louis XIV took the throne that the biggest transformations of the port began; he pulled down the city walls in 1666 and expanded the port to the Rive Neuve (New Riverbank). The city was devastated by plague in 1720, losing more than half its population. By the time of the Revolution, Marseille was on the rebound once again, with industries of soap manufacturing and oil processing flourishing, encouraging a wave of immigration from Provence and Italy. With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Marseille became the greatest boomtown in 19th-century Europe. With a large influx of immigrants from areas as exotic as Tangiers, the city quickly acquired the multicultural population it maintains to this day.

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Day 5
Genoa, Italy

Genoa is a port city in the Northwest of Italy. Home to the Genoa Aquarium, famous for having the largest exposition of biodiversity in Europe, the city is also a great place to visit for anyone interested in architecture.

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Day 6
Naples, Italy

Naples, in the Campania region, is Italy's third largest city. Its claim to fame is the spectacular location along one of the world's most splendid bays, backed by the perfect cone of Mount Vesuvius. In addition to its beautiful setting, Naples' surprises with other outstanding attractions such as the Royal Palace, San Carlos Opera House, the impressive National Archaeological Museum and the Castel Nuovo, dating from the 13th-century. The city's central area is best explored on foot. Chaotic traffic conditions make driving around the city a very frustrating experience. Naples provides a convenient starting point for trips to such favored destinations as Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. The Isle of Capri can be reached via a 45-minute hydrofoil service. The region of Campania was home to Greeks settlers some 300 years before Rome was founded. Pompeii, too, was a Greek town before being conquered by the Romans during the 5th century BC. It was under the Romans that Pompeii flourished and grew prosperous. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the population of 20,000 was wiped out, but dozens of buildings were preserved under layers of cinder more than 20 feet deep. The most important finds from Pompeii are displayed in Naples' National Archaeological Museum. A visit here will no doubt enhance a visit to ancient Pompeii.

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Day 7
Messina, Italy

Home to the Museo Regionale of Messina, known for featuring two of Caravaggio's paintings, the city is also famous for having been the capital of the ancient kingdom of Sicily.

Valletta, Alleyway
Day 8
Valletta, Malta

Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.

MSC World Europa
MSC World Europa

Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Messina, Valletta

£3,259
from
Start date
04 June 2025
Nights
7
Cruise code
EU20250604MLAMLA
Type
Ocean
Price Type
cruise only

About the ship

Check out the Accommodation

MSC World Europa will also offer an extensive range of accommodation options to satisfy every taste, from luxurious suites with stylish private facilities of MSC Yacht Club and traditional comfortable cabins through to the brand new cabin designs overlooking the outdoor promenade where guests can soak up the vibrant atmosphere for a truly unique experience.

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MSC Yacht Club Owner's Suite
  • Owner’s Suite n°16002 - Surface 78 sqm with large balcony (48 sqm) and private whirlpool bath, deck 16
  • Owner’s Suite n°18001 - Surface 104 sqm with large balcony (65 sqm) and private whirlpool bath, deck 18
  • Large balcony with private whirlpool bath and outdoor living area
  • Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors
  • Separate dining and living room area
  • Bathroom with large shower and imperial tub
  • Vanity Area with hairdryer
  • Large walk-in wardrobe with shoe rack and luggage storage
  • Comfortable double bed
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
  • Bar setup, refrigerator, and espresso coffee machine
  • Air conditioning

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

  • 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
  • Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
  • Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
  • Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
  • 1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite

  • Surface 51-58 sqm with large balcony (42-51 sqm) and private whirlpool bath, deck 16 and 18

  • Large balcony with private whirlpool bath and outdoor dining area
  • Walk-in wardrobe and luggage storage
  • Bathroom with large shower and tub (some cabins feature large tub only)
  • Vanity Area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
  • Bar setup, refrigerator, and espresso coffee machine
  • Air conditioning
  • Accommodates up to 4 persons

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

  • 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
  • Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
  • Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
  • Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
  • 1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi

Two-deck high Duplex Suites (surface 46 sqm) with large private balcony (28-31 sqm) and private whirlpool bath, deck 16

Main features

Level 1:

  • Open living/dining room with Double sofa bed
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer

Level 2:

  • Master bedroom with comfortable double bed
  • Bathroom with large tub and hairdryer
  • Spacious wardrobe

Balcony area:

  • Private Sundeck
  • Private Whirlpool bath
  • Dining table

Other amenities:

  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning.

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

  • 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
  • Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
  • Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
  • Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
  • 1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite

Two-deck high Duplex Suites (Surface 46 sqm) with a balcony (6 sqm), deck 16

Main features

Level 1:

  • Open living/dining room with Double sofa bed
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer

Level 2:

  • Master bedroom
  • Bathrooms with tub and hairdryer
  • Spacious wardrobe

Other amenities:

  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning.

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

  • 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
  • Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
  • Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
  • Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
  • 1 Free cruise change

Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category).

The image is representative only.

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MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

  • Surface 25 sqm with private balcony approx. 5 sqm, deck 15-21

  • Spacious wardrobe
  • Bathroom with a and large shower hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning.
  • Accommodates up to 4 persons

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

  • 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
  • Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
  • Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
  • Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
  • 1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite

  • Surface 15 sqm, deck 15-16

  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection, telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning.
  • Accommodates up to 2 persons

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

  • 24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
  • Premium Extra Drink and Internet packages included
  • Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
  • Balinese massage package and Specialty restaurants package, available up to 2 days prior to embarkation; 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board..
  • 1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool

  • Surface 35 sqm with large balcony (37-46 sqm) and private whirlpool bath, deck 15-16

  • Setting Area with double sofa bed
  • Spacious wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace

  • Surface 35 sqm with private Premium Balcony (25-35 sqm), deck 11-14

  • Setting Area with double sofa bed
  • Spacious wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Accommodates up to 4 persons

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Grand Suite Aurea

  • Surface 35 sqm with private balcony (approx. 8-9 sqm), deck 9-10

  • Sitting Area with double sofa bed
  • Spacious wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Premium Suite Aurea

  • Surface 25 sqm with balcony 4 sqm, deck 12-14

  • Spacious wardrobes
  • Bathroom with tub and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, telephone and safe. Wi-Fi connection available (for a fee)
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Can accommodate up to 6 people

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Junior Suite Aurea

  • Surface 17 sqm with large private sundeck 13-17 sqm, deck 9
  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, telephone and safe. Wi-Fi connection available (for a fee).
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Premium Suite Aurea with Promenade & Ocean View

  • Surface 27 sqm with private Balcony (9 sqm) overlooking the Promenade, deck 11

  • Sitting Area with double sofa bed (for double occupancy) or separate living room with double sofa bed (for quadruple occupancy)
  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Premium Balcony Aurea
  • Surface 17 sqm with large private sundeck 13-17 sqm, deck 9
  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, telephone and safe. Wi-Fi connection available (for a fee).
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

Important: this cabin will be available for cruises with departure dates starting from 13th April 2025.

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Balcony Aurea

  • Surface 17 sqm with balcony (3 sqm), deck 10-16

  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Some cabins feature partial view

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Balcony

  • Surface 17 sqm with balcony 3 sqm, deck 9-10

  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Some cabins feature partial view

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Balcony with Partial View

  • Surface 17 sqm with balcony 3 sqm, deck 15-16

  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Some cabins feature partial view

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Balcony with Promenade & Ocean View

  • Surface 16 sqm with balcony (5 sqm) overlooking the Promenade, deck 9-15

  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Balcony with Promenade View

  • Surface approx. 16 sqm with balcony (5 sqm) overlooking the Promenade, deck 10-11

  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Guarantee Balcony

Bella experience is available with guarantee cabins.

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Infinite Ocean View Aurea

  • Surface 20 sqm

  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Wardrobe
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Some cabins have panoramic sliding window that turns into a glass balustrade when open*

*Officers of bridge may need to keep the windows of Infinite Ocean View closed without allowing passengers to reopen them. This may be necessary for weather conditions, maintenance, safety and bunker operation. The guest will be notified directly by the on-board staff.

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Infinite Ocean View

  • Surface 20 sqm

  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Wardrobe
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning
  • Some cabins have panoramic sliding window that turns into a glass balustrade when open*

*Officers of bridge may need to keep the windows of Infinite Ocean View closed without allowing passengers to reopen them. This may be necessary for weather conditions, maintenance, safety and bunker operation. The guest will be notified directly by the on-board staff

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Ocean View

  • Surface 16 sqm, deck 5-9

  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Wardrobe
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

Some cabins have panoramic sliding window that turns into a glass balustrade when open

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Studio Ocean View

  • Surface 12 sqm, deck 5-14

  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Wardrobe
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

Some cabins have panoramic sliding window that turns into a glass balustrade when open

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Guarantee Outside

Bella experience is available with guarantee cabins.

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Deluxe Interior
  • Surface 15 sqm, deck 5-14
  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double bed which can be converted in two single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Studio Interior

  • Surface 10 sqm, deck 11-19
  • Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Interactive TV, Wi-Fi connection (for a fee), telephone and safe
  • Mini bar and Air conditioning

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Guarantee Inside

Bella experience is available with guarantee cabins.

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8 days of discovery: a voyage beyond dreams
Valletta, Alleyway
Day 1
Valletta, Malta

Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.

Barcelona Beach
Day 3
Barcelona, Spain

The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.

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Day 4
Marseille, France

Since being designated a European Capital of Culture for 2013, with an estimated €660 million of funding in the bargain, Marseille has been in the throes of an extraordinary transformation, with no fewer than five major new arts centers, a beautifully refurbished port, revitalized neighborhoods, and a slew of new shops and restaurants. Once the underdog, this time-burnished city is now welcoming an influx of weekend tourists who have colonized entire neighborhoods and transformed them into elegant pieds-à-terre (or should we say, mer). The second-largest city in France, Marseille is one of Europe's most vibrant destinations. Feisty and fond of broad gestures, it is also as complicated and as cosmopolitan now as it was when a band of Phoenician Greeks first sailed into the harbor that is today's Vieux Port in 600 BC. Legend has it that on that same day a local chieftain's daughter, Gyptis, needed to choose a husband, and her wandering eyes settled on the Greeks' handsome commander Protis. Her dowry brought land near the mouth of the Rhône, where the Greeks founded Massalia, the most important Continental shipping port in antiquity. The port flourished for some 500 years as a typical Greek city, enjoying the full flush of classical culture, its gods, its democratic political system, its sports and theater, and its naval prowess. Caesar changed all that, besieging the city in 49 BC and seizing most of its colonies. In 1214 Marseille was seized again, this time by Charles d'Anjou, and was later annexed to France by Henri IV in 1481, but it was not until Louis XIV took the throne that the biggest transformations of the port began; he pulled down the city walls in 1666 and expanded the port to the Rive Neuve (New Riverbank). The city was devastated by plague in 1720, losing more than half its population. By the time of the Revolution, Marseille was on the rebound once again, with industries of soap manufacturing and oil processing flourishing, encouraging a wave of immigration from Provence and Italy. With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Marseille became the greatest boomtown in 19th-century Europe. With a large influx of immigrants from areas as exotic as Tangiers, the city quickly acquired the multicultural population it maintains to this day.

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Day 5
Genoa, Italy

Genoa is a port city in the Northwest of Italy. Home to the Genoa Aquarium, famous for having the largest exposition of biodiversity in Europe, the city is also a great place to visit for anyone interested in architecture.

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Day 6
Naples, Italy

Naples, in the Campania region, is Italy's third largest city. Its claim to fame is the spectacular location along one of the world's most splendid bays, backed by the perfect cone of Mount Vesuvius. In addition to its beautiful setting, Naples' surprises with other outstanding attractions such as the Royal Palace, San Carlos Opera House, the impressive National Archaeological Museum and the Castel Nuovo, dating from the 13th-century. The city's central area is best explored on foot. Chaotic traffic conditions make driving around the city a very frustrating experience. Naples provides a convenient starting point for trips to such favored destinations as Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. The Isle of Capri can be reached via a 45-minute hydrofoil service. The region of Campania was home to Greeks settlers some 300 years before Rome was founded. Pompeii, too, was a Greek town before being conquered by the Romans during the 5th century BC. It was under the Romans that Pompeii flourished and grew prosperous. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the population of 20,000 was wiped out, but dozens of buildings were preserved under layers of cinder more than 20 feet deep. The most important finds from Pompeii are displayed in Naples' National Archaeological Museum. A visit here will no doubt enhance a visit to ancient Pompeii.

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Day 7
Messina, Italy

Home to the Museo Regionale of Messina, known for featuring two of Caravaggio's paintings, the city is also famous for having been the capital of the ancient kingdom of Sicily.

Valletta, Alleyway
Day 8
Valletta, Malta

Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.

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