MSC Cruises has launched new smurf themed family activities on its MSC Divina. USA Today reported that the activities coincide with the debut of The Smurfs 2 movie in Europe.

"The 3,500-passenger ship already has Smurfs-themed Mini and Junior clubs for kids. The new program adds family programming hosted by the ship's large Smurf mascot," reported USA Today.

Events on the ship include a Smurfs Family Disco, a talent show with cooking demonstrations called Smurfs Master Chef. During the demonstrations the pastry chef on board will teach kids how to make cakes and biscuits.

Though the movie won't play onboard, the trailer will play in the bars and lounges and children will be able to do crafts using materials related to the movie.

In other MSC news one of their new cruise ships, MSC Preziosa, features one of the longest water slides at sea a long with other high end amenities.

USA Today reported that the Doremi Castle Aqua Park has water with sprays, fountains and water pistols as well as the longest waterslide at sea, Vertigo. It starts at the 18th deck and goes down 394 ft.

"The slide will have colored sections so riders are treated to a strobe affect while they hurtle through the enclosed tube at speeds up to 20 feet a second. The minimum height for each rider is 47 inches, and the maximum weight, 330 pounds," reported USA Today.

MSC'swebsite states about Preziosa that it offers "the utmost in comfort, service and advanced, environmentally-friendly technology, the 13th addition to the MSC Cruises fleet completes our flagship MSC Fantasia class."

The cruise ship boasts three main restaurants and different bars on board that have different themes and serve everything from wine and food to speciatlty cocktails.

"Each one boasts a top gastronomic selection thanks to the variety of dishes and the high quality of the foods, from choice Italian meats, scrupulously controlled, to fresh fruit," states MSC's website about their restaurant selection. "Every product is fresh and carefully handled, such as bread baked on board with the passion and knowledge of the most distinctive boulangerie. Dishes range from traditional and tasty Mediterranean fare, to the most refined international recipes."