MSC SEASCAPEΒ TO BECOME THE STAR OF THE MANHATTAN SKYLINE AS MSC CRUISES ANNOUNCES NEXT U.S. FLAGSHIP WILL BE LAUNCHED IN NEW YORK CITY
- Naming Ceremony to be held December 7, 2022 in the heart of New York City at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal
- Godmother Sophia Loren to name her 18thΒ MSC Cruises ship
- Ceremony will kick off MSC Seascapeβs inaugural season in the U.S and Caribbean, while underscoring MSC Cruisesβ upcoming expansion to New York City homeport
Geneva, Switzerland β April 21, 2022βΒ New York City will serve as the glittering backdrop for an extraordinary inaugural event when MSC Cruisesβ newest U.S. flagship βΒ MSC SeascapeΒ β comes into service later this year. Today the cruise line announced plans to hold the shipβs Naming Ceremony at New Yorkβs centrally-located Manhattan Cruise Terminal on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
The star-studded event will bring MSC Cruisesβ distinctive European style and glamour to the Big Apple and be attended by local dignitaries, important partners, top travel advisors, media from around the world, celebrities and international artists. And of course, no Naming Ceremony would be complete without Academy Award-Winning star Sophia Loren carrying out her iconic role as godmother to her 18thΒ MSC Cruises ship.
Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, Cruise Division of MSC Group, commented:Β βWe are particularly pleased to celebrate this momentous milestone in New York City, which holds a special place in our Groupβs history, having been served by ships from the MSC Groupβs cargo division since 1985. Today, as MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company leads the container shipping sector globally as well as across North America, MSC Cruises has grown to become a major player in the U.S. cruise industry. Having developed a meaningful operation out of South Florida, we are now preparing a major strategic expansion across the East Coast that will see us launch year-round cruises out of New York in 2023. We could not think of a better way of celebrating such a significant milestone than holding MSC Seascapeβs β our latest flagship β naming ceremony in this wonderful city that has been an important hub for MSC Group for over three decades.β
MSC SeascapeΒ will be the cruise lineβs first ship to be named in New York, reflecting MSC Cruisesβ commitment to the North American cruise market and its upcoming expansion to New York and the Northeast with year-round cruises available from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal beginning in April of 2023.
MSC Cruises is the worldβs fastest growing cruise line and the third largest cruise brand in the world. With a truly global footprint, the line is continuing to expand and grow with two new ships coming into service in 2022 βΒ MSC World EuropaΒ andΒ MSC SeascapeΒ β andΒ MSC EuribiaΒ hot on their heels in summer 2023.
RubΓ©n RodrΓguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said: βWe are very excited to showcase to New Yorkers our European heritage and the unique international character we bring to cruising, matching the cityβs multi-cultural flair. Bringing MSC Seascape to New York City for her Naming Ceremony is a fantastic opportunity for us to host a very special gala event onboard for our valued travel advisors and partners, introducing them to our newest ship. Come next year, New York City will be our third US home port, alongside Miami and Orlando/Port Canaveral.Β This is the latest example of the significant investment weβre making in the U.S. and the Caribbean, which includes building theΒ largest cruise terminal in North AmericaΒ at PortMiami and offeringΒ Ocean Cay MSC Marine ReserveΒ as both a stunning tropical destination and a reflection of our commitment to the environment.β
While in New York, specially invited guests from around the world will enjoy a Naming Ceremony that includes live entertainment and performances, along with a gala dinner and an opportunity to discoverΒ MSC SeascapeβsΒ spectacular onboard venues and experiences.
MSC SeascapeΒ will sail to Miami immediately following the ceremony for an inaugural season in the Caribbean, with a long list of fantastic features that make her particularly well-suited for the regionβs warm, sunny weather. The ship will be the second Seaside EVO class ship to enter MSC Cruisesβ fleet and the fourth vessel in the lineβs highly innovative Seaside class, which has been redefining guestsβ expectations for Caribbean cruising sinceΒ MSC SeasideΒ first launched in Miami in 2017.
MSC SeascapeΒ will offer two different 7-night itineraries from PortMiami:
- Eastern Caribbean: Calling at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and Nassau in The Bahamas, San Juan in Puerto Rico, and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic
- Western Caribbean: Calling at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Cozumel in Mexico, George Town in the Cayman Islands and Ocho Rios in Jamaica
To find out more aboutΒ MSC SeascapeβsΒ itineraries,Β click here.
New Horizons at Sea
MSC SeascapeΒ will offer an immersive experience that connects guests with the sea through her cutting-edge design and impressive outdoor spaces that can be enjoyed for relaxation, dining, and entertainment.Β Some of the key highlights include:
- 2,270 cabins, featuring 12 different kinds of suites and staterooms with balconies (including the iconic aft suites featured on all Seaside class ships)
- 11 dining venues plus 19 bars and lounges, with many options for βAl Frescoβ dining and drinking
- Six swimming pools, including a stunning aft infinity pool with incredible ocean views
- The largest and most luxurious MSC Yacht Club in MSC Cruisesβ fleet, with approximately 32,000 square feet of space featuring sweeping ocean views from the front of the ship
- An expansive 1,772-foot-long waterfront promenade that puts guests closer to the ocean
- A spectacular glass-floored Bridge of Sighs at deck 16 with a unique view of the sea
MSC Seascapeβs environmental technologies will include selective catalytic reduction systems on each of her four WΓ€rtsilΓ€ 14V 46F engines, reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 90 percent and converting the gas into harmless nitrogen and water. Separate hybrid exhaust gas cleaning systems will remove 98 percent of sulphur oxide from ship emissions.
The vessel is fitted with best-in-class wastewater treatment systems with purification standards that are higher than most wastewater treatment facilities on land. It will feature advanced waste management systems, ballast water treatment systems approved by the United States Coast Guard, the latest-technology systems for the prevention of oil discharges from machinery spaces, and various effective energy-efficiency improvements β from heat recovery systems to LED lighting able to save energy.
The ship will also feature an underwater radiated noise management system to reduce and isolate the potential effects on marine mammals.
SOURCE MSC Cruises
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FRANCES CARABALLO
WILL BE HAPPY TO SAIL NEXT YEAR!!