MSC Cruises has hiked agent commission from 5% to 15% for shore excursion bookings until 31 May.

The booking incentive applies to Northern European sailings in MSC’s summer 2023 and winter 2023/24 programmes.

Soon-to-launch vessel MSC Euribia, MSC Virtuosa, MSC Preziosa, MSC Poesia and MSC Fantasia are all included in the promotion.

The line said a 20% saving is available when customers pre-book a shore excursion.

Travel agents can book shore excursions via the line’s booking system, MSC Book, under the Manage My Booking section.  

UK and Ireland Sales Director Steve Williams said: “We have shore excursions to suit every taste and for all ages.”