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THE COMING INTO SERVICE OF MSC MERAVIGLIA

MSC CRUISES CELEBRATES THE COMING INTO SERVICE OF MSC MERAVIGLIA
31/05/2017
Nine million man-hours worked over a period of three years to deliver the biggest ship ever built by a European ship owner and the largest to come into service in 2017

Saint-Nazaire, France, 31 May 2017 – Today at the STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, MSC Cruises officially took delivery of MSC Meraviglia. During the ship’s flag ceremony, which pays tribute to centuries-old maritime tradition, the Company’s newest flagship received her official flag and blessings for good fortune. The Flag Ceremony was attended by Mr Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic and other high-level dignitaries from the French government. Continue reading “THE COMING INTO SERVICE OF MSC MERAVIGLIA”

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TWO NEW CIRQUE DU SOLEIL SHOWS EXCLUSIVELY ON BOARD MSC MERAVIGLIA

MSC CRUISES REVEALS CONCEPTS FOR THE TWO NEW CIRQUE DU SOLEIL SHOWS EXCLUSIVELY ON BOARD MSC MERAVIGLIA
18/05/2017
VIAGGIO – a poetic adventure into the world of colour; a painter’s journey into his imagination.
SONOR – with sound at its heart, the show takes guests on an auditory adventure

Geneva, Switzerland – May 18, 2017 MSC Cruises – the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa – revealed the names and concepts for the two exclusive Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows that will be performed on board MSC Cruises’ new next-generation flagship, MSC Meraviglia. The long-term partnership between MSC Cruises and Cirque du Soleil will set new standards in live entertainment at sea and will see the world’s leader in artistic entertainment create a total of eight original shows that will be exclusively available on MSC Cruises’ Meraviglia generation ships, coming into service between June 4, 2017 – with MSC Meraviglia – and autumn 2020.

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SALES OPEN FOR MSC BELLISSIMA

SALES OPEN FOR MSC BELLISSIMA, THE MUCH-AWAITED SECOND MERAVIGLIA-GENERATION MSC CRUISES MEGA-SHIP
01/05/2017
Early booking offers include a Cirque du Soleil at Sea dinner and show experience

Geneva, Switzerland – 1st May 2017 – MSC Cruises – the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa – announced today the opening of sales for MSC Bellissima. For her inaugural season, the ship, which is the much-awaited second of the Company’s Meraviglia-generation mega-ships, will set sail in the Western Mediterranean from March 2019. Sales are initially open exclusively for MSC Voyagers Club members, as one of the many benefits of the programme that rewards loyal MSC Cruises guests. They will open on 15 May for all other guests. Continue reading “SALES OPEN FOR MSC BELLISSIMA”

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The Msc Grandiosa

The MSC Grandiosa will be the new flagship of MSC cruises and start sailing the oceans in November 2019. In its first season the ship will take you to the most beautiful coastal cities of the Mediterranean Sea. Building on the Meraviglia class, the MSC Grandiosa offers even more space in public areas than its two sister ships. Worth mentioning are also the modern environmental technologies the ship is equipped with. These include the on-shore power connection, an innovative wastewater treatment system, a hybrid emission control system and a modern Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst – measures that reduce the environmental impact. On board, two new first-class shows at the Cirque du Solei at Sea, specially created for the MSC Grandiosa, will take you to breathtaking worlds. The central promenade aboard has boutiques, restaurants and cozy squares throughout the day. In the evening, the square becomes the center of music, parties and entertainment.

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The Msc Virtuosa

The MSC Virtuosa is the newest high-sea cruise ship from MSC Cruises and cruises from November 2020 to the most beautiful destinations of the mediterranean. It is a sister ship of the MSC Grandiosa and also a member of the Meraviglia Plus Class. This means amongst others that its public domains offer more space. Besides, the MSC Virtuosa surprises you with two new and first class shows from cirque du soleil at sea.

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The Msc Seashore

MSC Seashore is the first ship of the new developed Seaside EVO class. Due to similar onboard facilities like on MSC Seaview und MSC Seaside guests recognize easily that this new ship class is based on the Seaside class. The cruise line revised the restaurant concept and added a new two-storey show lounge. In addition, the water park is bigger and with some interactive features. Children will be happy about the enlarged Kids Club. With a big variety of onboard facilites and spacious outside areas the 339-metre long ship fits well to fine weather destinations. In addition, the MSC Seashore is equipped with state-of-the-art environmental technologies – including the innovative SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction System) catalytic converter with an active emission control system, as well as the modern wastewater treatment system and an onshore power connection.

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The Msc Seaview

The MSC Seaview is a state-of-the-art, casual vessel and the second ship in the Seaside range. With a length of 323 meters, the ship can accommodate up to 5429 passengers, who can expect great fun and variety for the whole family. The ship offers guests the opportunity to spend a lot of time outdoors and has spacious outdoor areas and a large number of balcony cabins. In addition, a 360 ° promenade with a glass balustrade that surrounds the entire ship offers unparalleled views over the sea and the coastline.

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The Msc Seaside

The MSC Seaside is a modern, relaxed ship that has been sailing the world’s oceans since December 2017, becoming the first ship in the Seaside class. At a length of 323 the MSC Seaside can accommodate about 5,100 passengers and offers fun and variety for the whole family. In addition, the ship has an extended exclusive MSC Yacht Club area. Special highlights of the MSC Seaside are the waterfront promenade and the airy atrium of the ship.

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The Msc Bellissima

The MSC Bellissima, Italian for “beautiful”, is the sister ship of the MSC Meraviglia and offers a gross tonnage of 171.598 tons and can accommodate about 4488 passengers (with double occupancy). In spring 2019, the MSC Bellissima was delivered and in its first season cruised the western Mediterranean on 7-day cruises. At a length of 315 meters and with over 33,000 square meters of space for public areas, the ship is generously designed. In addition, there are a number of technological innovations, such as Near Field Communication Technology (NFC), that allows passengers to pay via smartwatches, wristbands or smartphones on board, open their cabins or locate their children. Thanks to its extreme maneuverability, the MSC Bellissima can easily dock in almost every cruise port in the world.

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The Msc Preziosa

The MSC Preziosa is the newest ship in the Fantasia class of MSC cruises and was commissioned in 2013 and last renovated in 2015. The MSC Preziosa offers space for approx. 3,500 passengers at a length of 333.30 meters. The public areas are very modern and the color scheme is a bit simpler than on some other MSC ships. Many natural materials were used, such as natural stone for the paved piazza. The cabins are also more classic, but decorated with colorful accents. The MSC Preziosa is one of six vessels in the fleet with an exclusive MSC Yacht Club area.

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