MSC Cruises is offering discounts on 70 sailings this year as part of its Wave flash sale.

Upgrades and discounts are available on sailings this winter and summer around the Mediterranean, Caribbean and from Southampton.

The sale, which runs from today (17 January) until 29 January,  includes a free upgrade to a balcony cabin upgrade (agents must select a balcony cabin when booking) on ships including MSC Virtuosa, MSC Euribia, MSC Opera, MSC Fantasia, and MSC Seaside.

MSC Cruises UK & Ireland Sales Director Steve Williams said the flash sale has been launched now as the final two weeks of January are the line’s busiest for sales.

He added: “Additionally, this flash sales provides our invaluable travel agents with the chance to capitalise on securing numerous sales during this crucial time of the year for us.”

Prices start at £979 per person for a seven-night cruise in a balcony cabin on MSC Fantasia.