MSC World Europa Cruise Ship Makes Debut in Qatar

Visitors on MSC Cruises’ latest and most revolutionary cruise liner expertise the splendor of the Center East and Mediterranean in consolation

MSC Cruises formally launched the MSC World Europa cruise ship on November 13 in a naming ceremony held on the brand-new Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha, Qatar. This cruise liner is the primary in MSC’s new World Class collection and probably the most environmentally superior, revolutionary ship within the fleet. 

MSC World Europa Cruise Liner Naming Ceremony

The normal maritime ceremony for the MSC World Europa occurred within the presence of Grasp of the Vessel Marco Massa and distinguished visitors from around the globe. The cruise ship’s godmother was her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hama Al Thani, vice chairperson and CEO of the Qatar Basis.

Pierfrancesco Vago, govt chairman of MSC Cruises, on the naming ceremony for the MSC World Europa cruise ship.

Hosted by producer, comic and entrepreneur Hamad Al Amari, occasion visitors loved experiences from native artists, a drone present and a cutting-edge video mapping projection on the cruise liner’s hull. Worldwide songwriter/singer Matteo Bocelli did a grand finale efficiency. The evening culminated with a spectacular fireworks show towards the gorgeous Doha skyline and a gala dinner within the MSC World Europa’s elegant eating places.

Extra About This Luxurious Cruise Ship

The 22-deck MSC World Europa is 154 toes extensive and 205,700 gross register tons. That includes greater than 430,000 sq. toes of public house and a pair of,626 staterooms, the cruise ship is greatest described as an ultramodern metropolis at sea, providing a veritable world of experiences. The breathtaking Promenade, which balcony staterooms overlook, encompasses a dramatic architectural centerpiece, a sculpture named the Venom Drop @The Spiral.

Eating Choices on MSC World Europa Cruise Liner

The MSC World Europa cruise liner counts 33 completely different eating places, bars and lounges, every with its personal distinct ambiance and magnificence. The 13 eating venues embrace six specialty eating places. The Chef’s Backyard Kitchen of Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt provides a menu that focuses on pure substances and a farm-to-ocean ethos. There are seven brand-new bars on the MSC World Europa.

Chef’s Backyard Kitchen

Cruise Ship Leisure 

The Panorama Lounge, situated on the stern of the ship, offers immersive performances. Within the 1,153-seat World Theatre, visitors take pleasure in authentic manufacturing exhibits. The Luna Park Enviornment offers interactive household enjoyable, resembling recreation exhibits, movie screenings, youngsters’s actions and themed events, plus roller-disco and bumper vehicles.  

Visitors can take pleasure in inspiring leisure from morning to nighttime. There are 5 new full-scale productions within the World Theatre, new concert-style exhibits within the Luna Park Enviornment and 4 themed experiences within the Panorama Lounge. And there are a shock, pop-up reside reveals all through the cruise liner.

The Cruise Liner’s Pool Areas 

The Aurora Borealis Aquapark, the fleet’s largest waterpark, features a child’s pool and waterslides. La Plage options the cruise liner’s 37,000-square-foot, terraced primary pool deck, whereas the Botanic Backyard Pool has a retractable roof, tropical bar and lounge space. The adults-only Zen Pool, situated at aft of Deck 18, has two swimming pools, a solarium and a shaded lounge space. 

MSC Yacht Membership 

The MSC Yacht Membership on the MSC World Europa cruise ship is the cruise line’s most luxurious and largest but. The 2-level non-public pool deck has a whirlpool in addition to a pool. There are devoted therapeutic massage rooms within the ship’s MSC Aqua Spa. Visitors staying within the MSC Yacht Membership take pleasure in their very own restaurant and different areas, together with the Prime Sail Lounge.

New to the World Europa’s MSC Yacht Membership are two 1,600-square-foot Proprietor’s Suites with a double bed room, walk-in wardrobe, rest room with a full-size imperial tub, a whirlpool, and separate eating and dwelling areas. There are Duplex Suites out there as effectively.

The MSC World Europa cruise ship arrives in Doha, Qatar. (Photograph credit score: Anthony Devlin/Getty Photos)

The Cruise Ship’s Itineraries 

The World Europa cruise ship is spending her inaugural season within the Center East, providing seven-night cruises to Dubai; Abu Dhabi; Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE; Dammam, Saudi Arabia; and Doha, Qatar. After departing Dubai on March 25, 2023, the MSC World Europa will head to the Mediterranean for seven-night cruises calling on the Italian ports of Naples, Genoa and Messina; Marseille, France; Valletta, Malta; and Barcelona, Spain.

MSC’s First LNG-Powered Cruise Ship 

The MSC World Europa is MSC’s first cruise ship powered by liquified pure fuel (LNG). One of many world’s cleanest marine fuels out there at scale LNG is about to play a key position within the decarbonization of worldwide delivery.

LNG nearly eliminates native air pollutant emissions like sulfur oxides and reduces nitrogen oxides by as much as 85 p.c. It additionally performs a key position in local weather change mitigation because it reduces CO2 emissions by 25 p.c. And it’s paving the best way for the replace of sustainable non-fossil fuels, together with inexperienced hydrogen.

The MSC World Europa’s dedication to the newest environmental know-how additionally contains selective catalytic discount (SCR) programs, shore-to-ship energy connectivity and superior wastewater remedy programs. An underwater radiated noise administration system reduces the potential noise and vibration influence on marine mammals.

The MSC World Europa’s Panorama Lounge

Extra MSC Cruises Information

MSC Cruises is the world’s third-largest cruise line model and one of many two manufacturers within the Cruise Division of MSC Group, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The trendy fleet contains 20 cruise ships and continues to develop, with three extra ships by 2025. And there are extra choices for added cruise liners. MSC is the fastest-growing world cruise line model, with a powerful presence within the Caribbean, North America and Asia.

A Nice Cruise Line Choice for Teams

With numerous leisure and 33 eating places, lounges and bars, immersive experiences, and engaging itineraries within the Center East and Mediterranean, the MSC World Europa cruise liner is certainly one to think about when reserving your subsequent cruise group.

By Cindy Bertram

Photographs courtesy of MSC Cruises

Cindy Bertram has 15+ years of cruise business experience in advertising, content material creation, gross sales and coaching in addition to social media. Her MBA from Loyola College Chicago enhances her excessive artistic edge and liberal arts BA. She may be reached at cindy@ptmgroups.com.