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E: 31/12 Win an MSC cruise
Win a 7 night balcony cabin for two with MSC Cruises from Southampton in 2026
You could win a 7-night cruise aboard MSC Virtuosa departing from Southampton port, for two guests sharing one balcony cabin.
One winner and their guest will enjoy a week at sea on one of MSC Virtuosa's departures.
The prize includes:
A 7-night cruise aboard MSC Virtuosa departing from Southampton port, for two guests sharing one balcony cabin (full board (excluding drinks)) subject to MSC schedule and availability.
Available sailings
9 May 2026 – Norwegian Fjords
16 May 2026 – Norwegian Fjords
30 May 2026 – France and the Iberian Coast
20 June 2026 – France and the Iberian Coast
27 June 2026 – France and the Iberian Coast
5 September 2026 – France and the Iberian Coast
23 October 2026 – France and the Iberian Coast
24 October 2026 – Iberian Coast and Gibraltar
How to Enter
Simply fill in the short form below and answer the competition question for your chance to win. This competition closes on 31 December 2025.
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One winner will win:
A 7-night cruise aboard the MSC Virtuosa departing from Southampton port, for two guests sharing one balcony cabin (full board (excluding drinks)).
The winner may choose from the following sailings and must book with MSC Cruises no later than 28 February 2026. All itineraries, destinations, and sailing dates are strictly subject to availability at the time of booking and cannot be guaranteed in advance. Once a sailing has been selected and confirmed, no amendments or substitutions will be permitted.
Available sailings:
• 9 May 2026 – Norwegian Fjords
• 16 May 2026 – Norwegian Fjords
• 30 May 2026 – France and the Iberian Coast
• 20 June 2026 – France and the Iberian Coast
• 27 June 2026 – France and the Iberian Coast
• 5 September 2026 – France and the Iberian Coast
• 23 October 2026 – France and the Iberian Coast
• 24 October 2026 – Iberian Coast and Gibraltar
If the winner fails to make a booking by the stated deadline, the prize will be forfeited without compensation. MSC Cruises reserves the right to withdraw, substitute, or amend any sailing of equal or greater value should unforeseen circumstances make the original prize unavailable.
All travel arrangements, including transport to and from the departure port, travel insurance, valid passports, and any necessary visas, are the sole responsibility of the winner and their guest. Both must be aged 18 years or over at the time of sailing.
9. The winner and their guest must abide by and are subject to the MSC Cruises published Conditions of Carriage and Booking Terms and Conditions (available at https://www.msccruises.co.uk/terms-conditions (which may be updated from time to time).
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of travel. If the winner cannot secure valid travel documents, the prize will be withdrawn and may be re-awarded.
A valid credit or debit card is required at check in to cover incidentals.
Please inform MSC of any wheelchair or similar access needs in advance.
Participation is at the winner’s and guest’s own risk. By accepting the prize, the winner agrees to hold the promoter and prize providers harmless for any loss, injury, illness or expenses arising from the trip.
MSC reserves the right to exclude any winner or guest from any aspect of the prize if directions are not followed or behaviour is unsafe, anti-social or causes a nuisance to others.
10. Prize Restrictions:
The prize does not include visas, passports, travel insurance, travel to and from the departure port, food in speciality/thematic restaurants, beverages, souvenirs, gratuities, car parking charges, excess baggage, additional excursions and attractions, or any other costs of a personal nature (including spending money) not explicitly set out in these terms.
11. The winning entrant will be the first correct entry drawn at random from all the correct entries after the closing date. The Promoter’s decision as to the winner is final and no correspondence relating to the promotion will be entered into. The Promoter may share the details of the winner with the prize provider for the purposes of fulfilling/delivering the prize.
12. The winner will be notified within 7 days of the close of the promotion by email. If the winner cannot be contacted, or fails to respond within 14 days of such notification being sent, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to a runner up, or to re-offer the prize in any future promotion.
13. There is no cash alternative and the prize will not be transferable. Prizes must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of the same or greater value.
14. The surname and county of residence of the winner will be available upon request by sending an SAE to Cruise Collective at Our Media, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST within two months of the closing date of the promotion. The Promoter will contact the winner before releasing this information and provide the winner the opportunity to object or limit the amount of information shared.
15. The Promoter reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions or to cancel, alter or amend the promotion at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion, or if circumstances arise outside of its control.
16. The Promoter does not accept any responsibility for lost, delayed or fraudulent entries.
17. The Promoter excludes liability to the full extent permitted by law for any loss, damage or injury occurring to the participant arising from his or her entry into the promotion or occurring to the winner arising from his or her acceptance of a prize.
18. By entering this promotion you agree to release Facebook or Instagram of any liability howsoever caused in respect of this promotion.
19. The promotion is subject to the laws of England.6
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