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The first Meraviglia-Plus vessel was delivered in November 2019 (Grandiosa), the second - in February 2021 (Virtuosa). MSC signed an exclusive partnership with both Samsung (providing the technology) and Cirque du Soleil (live show programming). Since November 15th, the shipboard children's and teen's clubs (fleetwide/facilities for kids ages 12 to 17) operate with extended opening hours and longer live entertainment (8 hours daily). The company's expanded youth programming also includes more and new organized/supervised activities (sports, aquapark entertainment, kids-themed dinners, a different game show for teens every night/followed by a disco). MSC for Me has been designed to meet our guests needs today and in the future and enhances every aspect the MSC holiday experience. The MSC for Me programme is also available on MSC Splendida and on MSC Magnifica, however it has reduced programme features.
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European operations resumed in 2020 on August 16 (Grandiosa) and October 19 (Magnifica) but all voyages were eventually canceled. Starting with Grandiosa, MSC now offers 3 new activities for children (MSC Dance Crew, The Drone Academy, Spy Mission) plus a new web series targeting teenagers. STX France's new wind-power technology was trialed on the Ponant-owned superyacht Le Ponant, on which one of the existing sails was replaced and the new technology tested.
Luxury cruise line promises a gastronomical adventure for cruisers as it adds 3 new eateries on the Norwegian Aqua - MSN
Luxury cruise line promises a gastronomical adventure for cruisers as it adds 3 new eateries on the Norwegian Aqua.
Posted: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:04:35 GMT [source]
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This section provides a concise review of MSC's current and future cruise itinerary program. The company operates regularly scheduled voyages in Europe (Mediterranean, UK, Baltic), the Caribbean (ex-Florida USA departures), South America, South Africa, Asia, Arabian Gulf. In 2017, MSC started offering a new "free cruise deal" for customers celebrating their birthday. Event planners work with the couples to handle all the details (weddings and vow renewals). The first ships from the WORLD series were inaugurated in 2022 Dec (MSC World Europa) and 2025 April (MSC World America). The two optional vessels were ordered in November 2023 and scheduled for deliveries in 2026 May (MSC World Asia) and 2027 February (MSC World tbn).
Youth Programs
In mid-January 2018, MSC announced a new partnership with China's largest online payment platform "Alipay". The deal offers mobile payments fleetwide - on all MSC vessels deployed in Asia. Next ship with Alipay technology was MSC Splendida - homeported in Shanghai China since May 2018. On July 30, 2020, MSC Cruises Ltd and Palumbo Group formed a joint venture company to operate Palumbo Malta Shipyard (in Citta Cospicua).
Other Seaside-class ships, such as MSC Seaview, have many of the same features and a distinctive "Miami condo" look to them on the back of the ship, just smaller. MSC Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1987 which seamlessly combines European-style service and Italian beauty to offer you a marvelous cruise vacation. MSC's youthful fleet of ships travels all over the world, bringing you to intriguing and diverse destinations that will inspire and excite you. With affordable luxury accommodations, an upscale and relaxing onboard experience, and European hospitality, MSC Cruises is a line that allows you to truly cherish your time on and off the ship.
Monthly Historical Cruises Start April in St. Mary's County - MSN
Monthly Historical Cruises Start April in St. Mary's County.
Posted: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:37:22 GMT [source]
In 2 years ( ) MSC reported a 40% increase in bookings of Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf voyages leaving from Saudi Arabia. The top 5 (of the total 124 nationalities) were Italy, Germany, Spain, France, USA. On April 28, 2018, the ship hosted the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders for the team's annual calendar photo shoot, with special onboard show programming.
All affected bookings received full refunds in FCC (future cruise credit), including on prepurchased through MSC packages and services. The MSC island development is on a smaller isle connected to the main island by wooden boardwalk allowing exclusive access to MSC passengers. MSC worked closely with ecologists and the Abu Dhabi Port Authorities for over 2 years to develop the island and support the ongoing preservation work. The isle is one of the region's largest wildlife reserves due to decades of conservation works and ecological investments to maintain its biodiversity.
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Alaska Airlines offers regular nonstop flights to Havana from Los Angeles (California USA). An 80-minute JetBlue flight from Fort Lauderdale (Florida) to Havana costs less than USD 100. In May 2018, MSC Splendida started service on the Chinese market following its 2017 drydock refurbishment. The China-based (Shanghai) itinerary program included destinations in Japan, Korea, China. MSC Orchestra is introducing a new Middle East cruise itinerary from Safaga in Egypt, featuring 20 seven-night sailings to Jeddah, Aqaba for Petra in Jordan, Sharm El-Sheikh, and Cairo.
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Homeporting/embarkation was offered from Safaga, Jeddah, Sharm El-Sheikh and Sokhna. Closer to the USA, Caribbean-bound travelers in the coming summer have an array of ships and itineraries to choose from. MSC Magnifica, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Seascape, and MSC Seashore offer diverse routes covering Jamaica, Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, and other enticing destinations. Alternatively, seeking a cooler summer retreat, MSC Euribia navigates the Norwegian Fjords, exploring scenic locales like Nordfjordeid, Flam, and Hellesylt/Geiranger. Travelers can also opt for voyages on MSC Poesia or MSC Preziosa, embarking on journeys to Iceland and Greenland, featuring whale watching, hiking, and the rugged landscapes of both islands. MSC's new cruise vessel will be able to sail with min wind speed 15 knots (28 kph) and wind angle 50+ degrees.
MSC Meraviglia has a variety of elegant staterooms including family options, luxurious duplex suites, balcony staterooms and ocean view staterooms.
Palumbo Group's other shipyards are in France (Marseille) and Italy (Ancona, Naples, Savona). The parent company (MSC Group) was founded and owned by its current Chairman Gianluigi Aponte (1940-born). Since 2014, the company's President and CEO is his son - Diego Aponte, while his daughter (Alexa Aponte Vago) is the CFO. MSC Seashore is a ship that while based in Miami, still attracts an international audience; about half of its guests are non-American, coming from Europe, South and Central America and the Caribbean.
This way the company now offers year-round voyages from the country and also provides the largest capacity in the region. Since 2017, MSC Cruises offers an upgraded fleetwide onboard wellness experience via a partnership with TechnoGym. It is part of the company's cruise fare-inclusive offers that can be chosen upon booking. Since 2015, MSC Cruises has a new cruise wedding program available on Caribbean itineraries.
MSC Cruises is tempting guests to extend their at-sea vacations with new pre- and post-cruise hotel stays in several dynamic cities across the globe. The “Stay & Cruise” offers apply to summer 2024 itineraries onboard 11 cruise ships. For summer 2021 season (July-October) MSC chartered flights (26000+ seats) to offer fly-cruise packages via partnerships with Europe's largest airlines including Iberia (Spain), Alitalia (Italy), Air France, Eurowings (Germany) and Neos (Italy). The package deals were also inclusive of airport-ship bus transfers and COVID health insurance (EUR 25 pp, by Europ Assistance). On cruises departing from US ports, the “Stay & Cruise” packages are offered as a pre-cruise option to guests sailing Caribbean itineraries onboard MSC Seascape, departing from PortMiami. And in New York, the hotel deal is offered pre-cruise on Caribbean cruises operated on MSC Meraviglia.
The activities include virtual gaming (consoles and arcade machines), large aqua parks with slides, treasure hunts, trivia games, themed parties, supervised playgrounds (indoor and outdoor). In December 2015, MSC unveiled plans to develop an "unprecedented exclusive marine reserve island experience in the Bahamas". In January 2016, MSC signed a partnership with Samsung for the latest technology equipment upgrade fleetwide.
Discover a place where you can savor exclusivity and privacy in a world of choice. Indulge in the luxury of a private club, while enjoying access to the myriad recreation and entertainment possibilities that the rest of the ship affords. Step into the MSC Yacht Club, an exclusive private sanctuary available to you on MSC Cruises. Here, you can discover elegance with luxury suites offering a 24/7 butler service.
The building cost (per unit) is EUR 1,125 billion, the shipbuilder is STX France. In November 2017, MSC ordered 2 more (Seaside-EVO class) units from Fincantieri (contract value EUR 1,8 billion). They are are bigger (16 m longer, GT-tons larger, capacity 467 more passengers) in comparison to Seaview-Seaside. Their deliveries were scheduled for 2021 May (Seashore) and 2022 November (Seascape). In June MSC signed a long-term agreement with Gasum Oy (1994-founded Finnish state-owned energy company) for the fleet's LNG bunkering operations in the Baltic. The deal was signed by Linden Coppell (MSC's VP of Sustainability & ESG/Environmental, Social and Governance) and Mika Wiljanen (Gasum's CEO).
