MSC Cruises Partners with Aeroplan to Offer Miles on Select Cruises

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (December 7, 2009) – MSC Cruises announced that Aeroplan Members can earn miles when they book an eligible MSC Cruises sailing.

Starting today, Aeroplan members can earn miles on select cruises offered throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, New England and Canada in addition to transatlantic and positioning cruises.

Richard E. Sasso, president and chief-executive-officer for MSC Cruises (USA), Inc., said, "MSC Cruises is pleased to partner with Aeroplan and offer its members exclusive benefits for sailing on our ships. We hope to expose even more Canadians to MSC Cruises and its beautiful ships and both exotic and varied destinations."

Aeroplan Members can also redeem miles for a $100 or $500 gift certificate which they can use to purchase an MSC Cruise through CruiseShipCenters on www.aeroplan.com.

"We're thrilled to be adding MSC Cruises to the Aeroplan program, giving our members another way to earn miles when they travel," said Craig Landry, Senior Vice President, Partnership and Rewards, Aeroplan. "Aeroplan Members can now earn miles when they travel by air, sea and car across the globe."

The mileage earned for each member, up to two per stateroom, for MSC sailings will vary depending on the itinerary and length as follows:

Mediterranean l Northern Europe l Transatlantic (Summer & Winter) l Positioning

1-6 nights: 500 miles
7 nights: 750 miles
8+ nights: 1,250 miles

Caribbean l Canada/New England
1-6 nights: 250 miles
7 nights: 500 miles
8+ nights: 1,000 miles

In order to receive the miles, guests must submit their Aeroplan number when booking directly with MSC Cruises or their preferred travel professional.