Msc ultimate summer 2020 adventures

Italy, Genoa

• The introduction of MSC Grandiosa to the fleet will offer guests the opportunity to rediscover the gems of the Mediterranean
• Guests looking for more flexibility can book onto MSC Cruises’ butterfly Cruises
• A new itinerary for Asia is announced for MSC Bellissima

Geneva, Switzerland – August 20, 2019 – The greatest experiences are the ones you can share with others. Any MSC Cruises holiday is made unforgettable through the combination of international cuisine, world-class entertainment and award-winning* family offering – perfect for couples, friends and families alike. Now is the time to plan and book to travel in style to the world’s most beautiful locations.

The Mediterranean introducing MSC Grandiosa’s First Summer Season
Experts in Mediterranean-cruising style, MSC Cruises will deploy 12 ships in this popular cruise region. MSC Grandiosa will become the newest flagship in the Company’s fleet when she launches in November, calling Genoa and Civitavecchia,Italy; Palermo, Sicily; Valetta, Malta; Barcelona, Spain and Marseille, France. The new flagship will offer a richness of experiences, from world-class entertainment with brand new Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows, a wide choice of international dining options, original activities for families to an enhanced MSC Yacht Club. MSC Grandiosa will become the second MSC Cruises ship to feature ZOE, the world’s first virtual cruise personal assistant and new updates to the innovative MSC for Me digital innovation program.

Alongside MSC Grandiosa, three other ships will sail in the Western Mediterranean in 2020 – MSC Divina, MSC Fantasia and MSC Seaview, rediscovering the gems of the continent:
• The beautiful MSC Seaview will call at Barcelona on Saturdays, followed by Ajaccio, France; Genoa, La Spezia and Civitavecchia, Italy Cannes, France and Palma de Mallorca on Fridays.
• MSC Divina will call Genoa, Italy; Marseille, France, Barcelona, Spain followed by thrilling party-destination, Ibiza then Naples and Livorno, Italy
• MSC Fantasia, will call of Sicily, Sardinia, and Valencia.
In the Eastern Mediterranean, with six ships in region, MSC Cruises are offering a cruise that suits everyone looking for a charming experience in this picturesque region:
• MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Magnifica, MSC Sinfonia and MSC Opera will all offer itineraries in the Greek Islands and the best of the Adriatic Sea: highlights include Dubrovnik, Mykonos and Venice During peak season, MSC Lirica will be offering itineraries including Valletta, Malta and Syracuse,
• MSC Poesia and MSC Splendida autumn cruises offer 12 or nine-night cruises respectively to Portugal and Morocco, or Madeira and Canary Islands.
• For those who simply crave a few days off relaxing on the sea, MSC Cruises are offering three to five days of mini-breaks, where guests can replenish and experience a taste of the extraordinary visuals that the brand can show you.

Experience Natural Beauty in the Caribbean
The sunny Caribbean is a must for cruise lovers and will feature two MSC Cruises ships throughout the summer season:
• During 2020, the iconic MSC Seaside will continue her reign in the Caribbean, sailing 7-night itineraries from Miami and experiencing the rhythmic beats of Ocho Rios, the idyllic surroundings of George Town and the Mexican paradise of Cozumel.
• Rounding out the Western Caribbean, guests will get the opportunity to sail in the Italian style aboard the MSC Armonia. This ship will call Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Mexico or Key West. Both ships will also call at the new private destination Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, , officially opening this November. This stunning island will allow guests to discover the beautiful natural environment and soak up the spirit of The Bahamas.

Discover the Adventurous Wonders of Northern Europe
Four MSC Cruises ships will be deployed in Northern Europe for summer 2020, the perfect opportunity to visit Scandinavian and Eastern European gems, including:
• Longer cruises of up to 14 nights will be offered on MSC Preziosa, sailing from Hamburg with cruises in the Baltics, Fjords and North Cape. MSC Preziosa will also offer seven-night Northern Pearls cruises from Hamburg calling at Le Havre, Southampton, Zeebrugge, Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
• MSC Poesia, homeported in Warnemünde will offer 11-night Baltic cruises and a mixture of 7-night cruises, visiting the Fjords in Norway and the Baltic capitals. Guests can experience a longer break with a larger range of destinations and combine two different routes by booking on one of the back-to-back butterfly cruises. MSC Poesia’s highlight will be her stunning 21-night cruise featuring Greenland and Iceland, two spots perfect for adventure-seekers and nature lovers.
• MSC Meraviglia, the ship for all seasons, will return to Northern Europe, homeporting in Kiel (Germany) on Saturdays and taking you on a cultural trip round Copenhagen, Helsinki and St Petersburg as well as the Fjords.
• MSC Splendida, will join MSC Meraviglia in their homeport of Kiel, with a variety of itineraries, including a long cruise to the Emerald Isle of Ireland and the North Cape, calling at Tallinn and Stockholm Offering cruises in the Fjords and the Baltics.

Set sail in the charming Far East
Explore Asia in style and join MSC Belissima on one of three new itineraries for 2020 with a choice of different length cruises. In June, July and August, a 6 or 7-night cruise departing from Shanghai, Asia’s shopping paradise will then call at Japan’s second largest city, Yokohama and finally Osaka, none other than a perfect combination of energic cities, iconic street food markets and awe-inspiring city skylines. Meanwhile, a stunning 9-night cruise in October from Tokyo, Japan will offer guests the chance to visit Wakyama, Hiroshima and Matsuyama, Japan before calling Ganjeong, Korea and then Yokohama, Japan. Finally, for those looking for a taster of Asia by sea, there is a choice of 3 or 4 night cruises for China and Japan.

Details of Msc Seashore coin ceremony

Ship to feature the latest and most advanced environmental technology, including a state-of-the-art Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system and a next-generation Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) system
Further enhanced ship design and intelligently distributed deck space adds new dimensions for guest experience at sea, from accommodations to dining and entertainment including the highest ratio of outdoor space per guest of any ship in the company’s fleet Continue reading “Details of Msc Seashore coin ceremony”

Msc Cruises adds Tampa as new year homeport

MSC Armonia By courtesy of FINCANTIERI S.p.A.; All rights reserved

• Following an extensive dry-dock refresh, MSC Armonia to become the first MSC Cruises ship to homeport in Tampa as of November 2020

• Winter 2019/20: four MSC Cruises ships dedicated to the Caribbean region for first time, as further evidence of the Company’s focus on the region

Geneva, Switzerland, 12 September 2019 – MSC Cruises today announced that, following an extensive dry-dock refresh for the ship, Tampa, FL will become the new year-round homeport for MSC Armonia from November 2020 as the cruise line continues to develop its presence in the North American market.

Guest demand for cruise options from Tampa has led to MSC Armonia’s move from Miami next year and the first sailing from her new homeport will be on 1 November 2020 when she begins a 4-night Caribbean mini cruise to Cozumel in Mexico. MSC Armonia will offer 4- to 5-night short cruises for the 2020/21 winter season and for summer 2021 week-long cruises will be available.

A major highlight in all of MSC Armonia’s itineraries from Tampa will be calls to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the new breathtaking private island destination in the Bahamas that opens in November 2019 and will be exclusive to MSC Cruises guests. The ship’s new itineraries will also feature MSC Cruises’ exclusive partnership with U.S. home and lifestyle expert Martha Stewart, including exclusive culinary and discovery experiences on board and ashore.

MSC Meraviglia will join MSC Seaside, MSC Divina and MSC Armonia in North America for winter 2019/20. As a result, MSC Cruises will have four ships for the first time serve this market in another tangible measure of its expanding presence in the region.

Gianni Onorato, MSC Cruises’ CEO, said: “The introduction of Tampa as a homeport is another important milestone as we continue to grow our presence and profile in North America to meet the growing demand for our product.

“MSC Armonia’s short cruises will be perfect for first time U.S. guests to experience our European heritage and I’m sure that our seven-night product will appeal greatly to families. With every sailing from Tampa including our exclusive Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve private island, all of the ship’s itineraries should also be extremely attractive for large U.S. groups and charters.”

For winter 2021/21 MSC Armonia will offer a variety of destinations, including Key West in Florida and the Mexican resorts of Cozumel, Costa Maya and Progreso, as well as the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

Following its inaugural season in Tampa, from May 2021 MSC Armonia will then switch to 7-night sailings with calls at Key West, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Cozumel and Progreso.

With options for guests to book back-to-back cruises with new destinations on each sailing, travelers also have the ability to extend the length of their holiday to 9 or 10 nights.

Msc Magnifica undergoes 130 million euro transformation

• The newly-restyled and extended MSC Magnifica will now also feature two new major and important onboard environmental advances: a state-of-the-art Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system and next-generation Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) system
• MSC Magnifica’s guests to enjoy even more public spaces, more and improved guest accommodation options, new features as well brand-new itineraries encompassing Northern Europe, Baltic Capitals, Canary Islands & Madeira and the Mediterranean
Geneva, Switzerland – 11th September 2019 – MSC Cruises opened sales today for MSC Magnifica for summer 2021, sailing from Southampton, UK. The ship will undergo a Euro 130 million transformation at the start of 2021, adding 23 meters to the ship resulting in an additional 7,000 m2 of comfort and other features.
When works will be completed, MSC Magnifica will feature two new major and important onboard environmental advances to complement a wide range of existing leading-edge environmental technologies across the company’s entire fleet: a state-of-the-art Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system and next-generation Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) system.
SCR technology helps reducing nitrogen oxide into pure nitrogen and water through advanced active emissions control technology. MSC Cruises also took the opportunity to install a state-of-the-art advanced wastewater treatment system on board that meets the highest standards and that purifies used wastewater to near tap-water quality. The system meets the so-called ‘Baltic Standard’ and treats the wastewater to a higher standard than most waste standards available in cities around the world.
To help reducing and continuously minimizing emissions also while in port, the ship will be able to ‘plug in’ to the local power grid wherever such systems are available at berth.
MSC Magnifica’s transformation will also result in the addition of 215 extra cabins – thus bringing the total number of balcony cabins to 63% of the overall ship – as well as overall improved guest accommodations, an additional 800m2 of sundeck, a totally new water park, a redesigned kids area, plus additional features such as two new restaurants and a new shopping area.

Additionally, MSC Cruises revealed today that MSC Magnifica will also offer new and varied itineraries to some of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands & Madeira, Northern Europe plus the Baltic Capitals. Following her transformation works the ship will in fact adhere to the world’s strictest environmental standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which allows MSC Magnifica to be certified to operate in delicate environment including the Baltic Sea.
The 24 sailings from Southampton beginning in May 2021 and ending in October 2021, will see the introduction of cruises ranging from 2-nights to 14-nights. One of the highlights is a 12-night cruise in May, which calls at three of the Canary Islands – Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Lanzarote – with their fantastic climate, distinctive landscapes and bustling ports.
Meanwhile in August, a 14-night Western Mediterranean cruise that will include popular destinations such as Palma de Mallorca and Monte Carlo will be the perfect choice for the family summer holiday. MSC Magnifica will offer four different stunning Norwegian Fjord itineraries and will call at two brand new destinations: Skagen in Denmark, renowned for hours of sun and a unique light; and, Rosendal, Norway, which is the world’s fourth largest fjord — making this the picture-perfect cruise for summer 2021.
As part of her in-depth transformation work, MSC Magnifica will also receive additional new and upgraded state-of-the-art environmental technology, including hybrid exhaust gas cleaning system (ECGS), as part of MSC Cruises’ longstanding commitment to minimize and continuously reduce its impact on the environment. Such a system removes up to 98% of the sulphur dioxide from the ship’s exhaust and greatly reduces particulate matter. The hybrid EGCS system on MSC Magnifica provides a higher level of flexibility to operate under all circumstances in an environmentally sound and responsible manner.
Sales for MSC Magnifica are open from 12 September and guests who book before 12 November will receive a 5% early booking discount. Voyagers Club Members will also receive their usual 5% loyalty discount in addition to the early booking discount.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Mini Cruise during the May UK public holiday
This 3-night sailing runs across the late May Bank Holiday and is perfect for a first-time cruiser who wants a taster of a holiday at sea or an experienced cruiser looking to make the most of the bank holiday weekend. Set sail from Southampton late on Friday evening and spend the day in Zeebrugge before returning to Southampton.
Baltic Capitals
There are two opportunities to discover the much-loved Baltic Capitals, on a 12-night cruise departing 31st May or on a 14-night cruise departing 11th September. Offering slightly different itineraries with added highlights on the 14-night itinerary including an overnight stay in the Swedish Capital Stockholm, and a visit to Denmark’s Skagen. Both sailings include an overnight onboard stay in St Petersburg and a visit to Norway’s capital, Oslo.

Norway Your Way
With so many beautiful ports to explore in Norway choose from one of four different Norwegian Fjord itineraries setting sail across the summer season. Explore much loved ports including Flamm and Stavanger and new destinations for MSC Cruises Rosendal, Denmark and Nordfjordeid, Norway. Cruises depart throughout the summer,
14 nights perfect for families
Following guest and agent feedback this 14-night cruise to some of the Mediterranean’s most loved destinations has been developed with families in mind. Departing on the 7th August this no-fly cruise begins with two sea days to give guests a chance to settle in. Then it’s action packed itinerary allows you to explore seven different ports in nine days including a late sail from the fabulous Palma de Mallorca and a visit to the exclusive Monte Carlo.

Michael Ungerer joins Msc Group

Geneva, Switzerland – 11 September 2019 – Today MSC Group announced that industry veteran Michael Ungerer joined its cruises business as CEO of MSC’s new luxury brand.

Mr Ungerer joins MSC with over 30 years of senior management experience in cruising as well as in luxury hospitality. He will be based out of the Company’s global headquarters in Geneva and will report to Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Group’s cruises business and broader passenger division. Continue reading “Michael Ungerer joins Msc Group”