Float out of MSC’s first LNG powered vessel, MSC World Europa, which will operate with significantly reduced emissions.

And the coin ceremony for also LNG-powered MSC Euribia, one the most environmentally high performing contemporary vessels ever built in France.

MSC Cruises and the Chantiers de l’Atlantique confirmed the installation of a fuel cell pilot plant on board MSC World Europa.

• MSC Virtuosa returns to the UK for summer 2022 offering biggest ever season with 20 sailings from Southampton
• Ship offers a range of stunning itineraries including seven nights exploring the Norwegian Fjords and 14 nights taking in the West Med
• MSC Cruises announces that at least one ship will home port in Southampton throughout 2022
• This comes as the Company announces the whole fleet of 19 ships will be back at sea for Summer 2022

Ceremony is in recognition of MSC Cruises’ commitment to the UAE and the wider region.

MSC Virtuosa to be officially named tonight at Port Rashid, Dubai in a glittering ceremony in front of Royalty, Ministers, Government Officials, Overseas Diplomats, plus media and travel agents from around the world.

Ship to be named by Hollywood superstar Sophia Loren - her 17th MSC Cruises’ ship.

Event set to climax with traditional bottle breaking and spectacular firework display against stunning Dubai cityscape.

Line to extend requirement that already existed in other regions to its ships operating in the Mediterranean.

All MSC Cruises winter sailings fleet-wide now to require guests to be fully vaccinated and take a COVID-19 test prior to embarkation.

Reinforced measures are part of MSC Cruises’ industry-leading health and safety protocol designed to adapt to the evolution of the pandemic ashore to ensure the maximum level of protection.