Located on the southern coast of Norway, Kristiansand is a charming port city and a favorite summer destination for locals and tourists alike. Highlights of this coastal gem include the Christiansholm Fortress, the Kristiansand Zoo, the Kristiansand Cathedral, Gimle Gård, and the Fiskebrygga wharf.

Formally called Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Ocean Cay is a private island only accessible to MSC Cruises guests. Activities include beachside lounging, snorkeling, paddle boarding, lighthouse climbing, dining, shopping and more.

The superb city of medieval magic is the capital of Switzerland. Explore the magnificent museums filled with art treasures; enjoy the famous Berne Symphony Orchestra or visit the cozy, historical basement pubs, Kellerlokale.

This Sicily harbor city is divided from Italy proper by the Strait of Messina. Visitors marvel at the Gothic, bell-towered Norman Messina Cathedral.

Freiburg was founded by the Dukes of Zähringen in 1120, and the layout of streets and squares of the rapidly prospering metropolis is still impressively reflected in today's cityscape.