The initiative, sponsored by the International Federation of Roller Sports and organized by the group Skate Power in collaboration with the network of travel agencies Mister Holiday, represents a special opportunity for technical improvement in skating, holiday and fun for the whole family. Athletes can take part in this travelling International Stage, that will take place in the sports facilities of the stopover cities followed by the best coaches in the world, while for the parents MSC has planned very interesting excursions. On board you will enjoy every opportunity of this 5-star floating hotel with lots of entertainment and activities for adults and children, a program in which our sport will have an important place with the performance of the skating world champions.

THE SHIP - Fantasia takes off: launched in Naples on December 18^th 2008, it has been identified as the ship of fun and wellness. MSC Fantasia is the largest ship ever built by a European ship owner. The new flagship of MSC Cruises fleet is a travelling world , a masterpiece of Italian style, a perfect mix of high technology, elegance and exclusive services. MSC Fantasia offers 27,000 sqm of public spaces, spa, 5 restaurants, 4 swimming pools, 12 Jacuzzis, bars, shops, children's area, Formula 1 simulator and an interactive 4D cinema. The wellness center Aurea Spa offers leading treatments to let the beauty and health shine, therapeutic mud, smelling fumes, body treatments and more. The new flagship is the first ship to offer an exclusive VIP area: the MSC Yacht Club with 99 spacious suites, a bar, solarium, 2 Jacuzzis, a skydome pool, an observation lounge, living area with private bar, concierge and panoramic views towards the bow. For the first time on a cruise ship you can walk on a surface completely in Swarovski crystal. Finally, a transparent ceiling allows guests to experience the magic of sailing observing the night sky. Some numbers: FANTASIA is 333 meters long, 38 wide and 67 high, has a gross tonnage of 137,936 tonnes and a cruising speed of 22 knots. Has a maximum capacity of 3,959 passengers accommodated in 1637 cabins (plus 99 Yacht Club Suite), has 18 bridges and 25 lifts. Navigation and services are provided by more than 1,500 crew members. The costs of maintaining FANTASY exceed 300,000 Euros per day.

PROGRAM - Departure is from Genoa on Sunday, September 5^th and the arrival in Genoa on September 12^th , eight days and seven nights along the route Genoa-Naples-Palermo-Tunis- Palma-Barcelona-Marseille-Genoa. You can embark on each of the cities touched by cruising: for example Spanish friends will be able to board on September 3^rd in Barcelona, the French in Marseille on the 4^th while the large group of passionate Neapolitan can more easily sail from Naples on September 6^th, if they do not want to reach Genoa on the 5th. ROLLER CRUISE is certainly an ambitious project that arises from the dynamic cooperation among the creative staff of MSC Cruises, Firs and the new group Skate Power, that cares the organization. A cruise on a dream ship, that can be experienced in many different ways. For athletes it is a travelling stage every day in a different city. They reach the port in the morning and immediately the buses drive them to the facilities for training. The participation at the stage is open to the skaters of different disciplines: single, pairs , dance and solo dance. In the afternoon, back on board for other activities (choreography, athletic training) and moments of entertainment as roller fitness, open also to parents and other guests. In the evening, after dinner, much fun in the different pubs and clubs of the ship or in the beautiful theatre that, with 1.600 seats, will be the location of a program, full of international artists, attractions and also performances of the most popular figure skating champions: a chance to let our sport be appreciated by those who do not know it. During the day parents will be able to follow the lessons of the stage, but it is strongly recommended to choose at each stop one of the many excursions offered by MSC, that can be booked from now or directly on the ship during the navigation.

e-policy: continuous">CONDITIONS - Children under 18 travel free, if with parents in the cabin, the conditions for the adults are very favourable compared to the official ones of MSC. The advice for those, who are interested is to book as soon as possible,.The cruise takes place on the most beautiful ship in the last week of school holidays, following a very fascinating route and for these reasons it is very requested. e-policy: continuous">For info and reservations please contact POWER SKATE - via Pontebuco 26-40068 San Lazzaro (BO) - INFO LINE - phone & fax: +39 051-6272148 Mobile: +39 335-8244308 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.