Cat Cay Bahamas

Sparkling wine and music on the deck of a luxurious cruise ship under the Caribbean stars at savings of at least 50 percent off retail combine for a Romantic New Year with MSC Cruises.

Cruise-only rates for MSC Lirica's 7-night Dec. 28 Western Caribbean sailing begin at $899 for an interior stateroom and $1,049 for an oceanview stateroom; all prices are per person, double occupancy; government fees and taxes of $54.84 per person are additional.

In addition to the promotional rates, couples who book the Romantic New Year promotion will receive one complimentary bottle of spumante per stateroom.

The roundtrip sailing from Fort Lauderdale calls at Key west, Fla.; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; Nassau, Bahamas; and includes two days at sea.

As an added bonus, North American residents who place a reservation need only place a $100 deposit per person, based on double occupancy.

The Romantic New Year offer is valid only on bookings made by residents of the U.S. and Canada by Sept. 30. Prices are capacity-controlled. Restrictions may apply. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion.

For more information about MSC Cruises, visit a local travel professional or http://www.msccruisesusa.com.