MSC CRUISES LAUNCHES NEWEST FLAGSHIP MSC SEASCAPE AT A DAZZLING CEREMONY IN NEW YORK CITY
- The newest ship in MSC Cruises' fleet was officially named tonight during a traditional maritime ceremony
- The ship was named at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, marking the brand's continued growth inNorth Americaand the introduction ofNew York Cityas a new MSC Cruises homeport
- VIPs, key travel partners and global media attended the ceremony
- MSC Seascape to sail in theCaribbean, offering guests an immersive and enriching experience on board an innovative and elegant new ship
NEW YORK,Dec. 8, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- Last nightMSC Cruises—the world's third largest and fastest growing cruise brand—welcomedMSC Seascapeto its fleet of innovative and glamourous ships. The ship's naming ceremony took place at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal inNew York Cityin recognition ofNew Yorkbecoming the line'snewest U.S. homeport inApril 2023, ushering in an even wider variety of North American itineraries for guests from the U.S. and around the world.
Images from the MSC Seascape Naming Ceremony can be found here.
More than 3,000 guests attended the event, including VIPs, key travel partners and global media as well as top management from the entire Cruise Division of the company and its parent MSC Group.
One of the highlights of the traditional maritime ceremony was a stunning performance from international singer-songwriterMatteo Bocelli, hot on the heels of his performance at thenaming ceremony forMSC World Europalast month inDoha, Qatar。
Godmother of the MSC Cruises fleet and international movie iconSophia LorenblessedMSC Seascapevirtually whileAlexa Aponte-Vago, daughter of MSC Group's founder and executive chairmanGianluigi Aponte, performed the traditional cutting of the ribbon to officially name the ship. Loren shared her wishes for the ship's good luck and commented:"One of the highlights of the past 20 years has been to officiate the christening of MSC Cruises fleet not only because the Apontes have become like family to me but also because MSC has always occupied a special place in my heart. Let me bless the MSC Seascape, her great crew and all her passengers."
Following the ceremony, the guests enjoyed a gourmet gala dinner followed by a standout performance by international Grammy Award winner singer/songwriter Ne-Yo.
Rubén A. Rodríguez, President, MSC CruisesUSA, said:"As the first MSC Cruises ship to be named inNew York City, MSC Seascape represents a pivotal moment for the brand as we commit to further growing our presence inNorth America。Our latest flagship will serve as a great representation for all that we stand for at MSC Cruises, including sustainability, ground-breaking technology and modern design combined with an immersive and enriching guest experience delivered with European flair. Our guests will enjoy all of these wonderful amenities when she begins her sailings fromMiamiafter the naming ceremony."
MSC Seascapebecomes the 21stship in the MSC Cruises fleet and the second ship to be launched by the cruise line in a matter of weeks, followingMSC World Europa's naming ceremony in November. She will be closely followed by the line's second LNG-powered vessel,MSC Euribia, which is due to come into service inJune 2023。
MSC Seascape'sinnovative design will offer guests an unparalleled cruise experience with beautiful venues and locations to discover new horizons at sea. The ship features 2,270 cabins with 12 different types of staterooms and suites; 11 dining venues and 19 bars and lounges; six swimming pools, including a stunning aft infinity pool; an expansive waterfront promenade; a spectacular Bridge of Sighs on deck 16 with a breath-taking view of the ocean; and one of the most luxurious Yacht Clubs in the entire fleet. Guests sailing onMSC Seascapewill enjoy 98 hours of live entertainment per cruise and cutting-edge amusement options,including ROBOTRON, a thrilling amusement ride available at sea for the first time.
A reflection of MSC Cruises' commitment to sustainability,MSC Seascape还有最新的环保技术。These include best in-class wastewater treatment systems with purification standards higher than most wastewater treatments facilities on land and selective catalytic reduction systems to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 90 percent by converting the gas into harmless nitrogen and water.
MSC Seascapewill departNew YorkonDecember 8bound for her new homeport ofMiami, where she will begin sailing to theCaribbeanand theBahamasfor her inaugural season. The new flagship for the U.S will offer two contrasting itineraries:
- Eastern Caribbean:Calling at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve andNassauin TheBahamas,San JuaninPuerto Rico, andPuerto Platain theDominican Republic
- Western Caribbean:Calling at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve,CozumelinMexico,George Townin theCayman Islands, andOcho RiosinJamaica
To find out more aboutMSC Seascape,click here。
MSC Cruises is the world's third largest cruise brand as well as the leader inEurope,南美, the Gulf region andSouthern Africa, with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other player. It is also the fastest growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in theCaribbean,North Americaand the Far East markets.
Headquartered inGeneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises is one of the two brands that sit within the Cruise Division of MSC Group, the leading privately held Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage. MSC Cruises – the contemporary brand - has a modern fleet of 21 vessels combined with a sizeable future global investment portfolio of new vessels. The fleet is projected to grow to 23 cruise ships by 2025, with options for six more vessel orders in place through 2030.
MSC Cruises offers its guests an enriching, immersive and safe cruise experience inspired by the Company's European heritage, where they can enjoy international dining, world-class entertainment, award-winning family programs, and the very latest user-friendly technology on board. To learn more about MSC Cruises' itineraries and experience on board its ships,click here。
The Company's number one priority has always been the health and safety of its guests and crew, as well as the communities at the destinations its ships serve. InAugust 2020, MSC Cruises implemented a new comprehensive and robust health and safety protocol to become the first major line to return to sea. To learn more about MSC Cruises' health & safety protocol,click here。
MSC Cruises has long been committed to environmental stewardship, with a long-term goal to achieve net zero emissions for its operations by 2050. The Company is also a significant investor in next-generation environmental marine technologies, with the objective to support their accelerated development and availability industry-wide. To learn more about the Company's environmental commitment,click here。
Finally, to learn more about the MSC Foundation, MSC Group's own vehicle to lead, focus and advance its conservation, humanitarian and cultural commitments,click here。
SOURCE MSC CruisesUSA
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