SALES OPEN FOR MSC SEASCAPE’S INAUGURAL SEASON IN THE CARIBBEAN NEXT WINTER

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  • Deployment once again brings MSC Cruises’ newest ship to the U.S. market

  • MSC Seascape to start sailing from Miami in December 2022

  • Sales also open for MSC Divina from PortMiami and MSC Meraviglia from Port Canaveral

Geneva, Switzerland – January 18, 2022 – MSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC Seascape, which is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy and will become the line’s second Seaside EVO class ship upon delivery in late November. The ship will sail from Miami starting December 2022. Her inaugural season in the Caribbean will further enrich MSC Cruises’ strong offering for guests in the popular cruise region. MSC Seascape’s deployment in the U.S. is part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to serve the North American market with its newest and best ships.

MSC Seascape 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

Rubén Rodríguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said: “MSC Seascape will be the latest example of our dedication to North America and the Caribbean, joining a legacy stretching back to 2017 when we brought the first of our Seaside class ships to Miami. MSC Seascape and her sister ships are specifically designed for Caribbean cruising. Our guests love the ships’ unique mix of cutting-edge technology and outdoor space that gets them closer to the sea, and they tell us MSC Seashore was the best yet when she arrived late last year. Our newest ship will offer even more to love on board and along the way. Every itinerary calls at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve to give our guests the chance to soak up the natural beauty of the Bahamas and learn about our efforts to conserve and rebuild the surrounding ecosystem.”

Sales are also open for the other two MSC Cruises ships that will sail out of the U.S. in the Caribbean next winter. MSC Divinawill homeport in PortMiami with a new program of mixed Friday or Monday departures including:

  • 10-night sailings to Jamaica, Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica

  • 3 or 4-night mini-cruises to The Bahamas, calling at Nassau with an overnight at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve

  • 7-night cruises visiting Belize, Honduras, Mexico, and Ocean Cay

MSC Meraviglia will homeport in Port Canaveral. The new port, close to Orlando, Florida, is part of MSC Cruises’ plans to expand in this region. From October 2022, MSC Meraviglia will offer:

  • Mini-cruises to The Bahamas that all include Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve

  • 7-night sailings that include Cozumel and Costa Maya in Mexico, Belize, and Ocean Cay

All Voyagers Club members booking on MSC Seascape will benefit from their usual 5 percent discount, an additional early booking discount of 5 percent, and enjoy double Voyagers Club points. Members from Silver to Diamond also get a shipboard credit of $50 per person. This promotion is valid through January 20, 2022.

Booking change flexibility free of charge

All guests booking before March 31, 2022 will have the peace of mind that comes from knowing their booking is flexible—with the ability to reschedule their cruise free of charge up to 48 hours prior to departure.*

More details on MSC Seascape:

Designed to connect guests with the sea:

The Seaside EVO ships are an evolution of the innovative and popular Seaside class with new features, new spaces, and exciting experiences for guests. MSC Seascape pays homage to the beauty of the ocean with a host of innovative design features to enable guests to enjoy breathtaking sea views.

As with her sister ship, 65 percent of MSC Seascape’s public spaces have been completely re-imagined compared with earlier Seaside class ships, bringing the guest experience to the next level and offering beautiful venues and locations to connect with the sea:

  • 2,270 staterooms with 12 different types of cabins and suites with balconies, including coveted aft suites

  • 11 dining venues, 19 bars and lounges with plenty of options for dining and drinking al fresco

  • Six swimming pools including a stunning aft infinity pool with incredible ocean views

  • The MSC Yacht Club will be the largest and most luxurious in MSC Cruises’ fleet, offering around 30,000 square feet of space with sweeping ocean views from the foredecks of the ship

  • An expansive waterfront promenade even closer to the water, stretching nearly 1,800 feet

  • A spectacular glass-floored Bridge of Sighs on deck 16 with a unique view of the ocean

Future-proof environmental technology:

MSC Seascape’s environmental technologies will include selective catalytic reduction systems on each of the four Wartsila 14V 46F engines to provide up to a 90 percent reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions by converting the gas into harmless nitrogen and water. The ship’s hybrid exhaust gas cleaning system will remove 98 percent of Sulphur Oxide from its emissions.

The vessel is fitted with best-in-class wastewater treatment systems with purification standards higher than most wastewater treatment facilities on land. It is also equipped with 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 – from heat recovery systems to LED lighting that saves energy.

The ship will feature an underwater radiated noise management system to reduce and isolate the potential effects on marine mammals.

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MSC CRUISES NAMES SECOND SEASIDE EVO SHIP AT COIN CEREMONY, ONE OF TWO VESSELS FINCANTIERI IS BUILDING TO SUPPORT THE LINE’S LONG-TERM GROWTH PLANS

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  • MSC Seascape named to pay homage to the stunning sea views to be enjoyed from the ship thanks to her innovative design

  • New ship planned to come into service in November 2022

Monfalcone, Italy (June 24, 2021) — MSC Cruises held a traditional coin ceremony today for its second Seaside EVO class ship at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy where the keel was laid.  

The name of the new ship was revealed – MSC Seascape, paying homage to the beauty of the ocean and the stunning sea views guests will enjoy from the ship, thanks to its innovative design features.

Long-standing employees Monica Somma, Category Manager – Retail, MSC Cruises and Jolette Vincenzi – Production Supervisor from Fincantieri performed the traditional maritime ritual as godmothers. The pair placed two coins within the ship’s keel as a historical sign of blessing and good fortune for the construction of the ship and her future life at sea.

Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Cruises said, “The coins we lay today, to mark a key construction milestone of one of our ships, are an important symbol of our confidence in the cruise industry and the future of travel and tourism. As a family owned business, we can plan for the long term and make these commitments despite the challenging context we all face in the short term. When she joins our fleet, MSC Seascape will generate meaningful economic impact not only for the shipbuilding industry and its entire supply chain but for all the ports and destinations that she reaches, strengthening coastal tourism and supporting the vital economic recovery of local communities.”

MSC Seascape, like her sister ship MSC Seashore, is an evolution of the already ground-breaking Seaside class. The Seaside EVO ships are enhanced and extended with a variety of brand-new features, spaces and experiences for guests. MSC Seascape is designed to connect guests with the sea through the ship’s innovative design features, including 13,000 m2 (≈139,930 sq. ft.) of outdoor space. Scheduled to enter service in November 2022 the 169,400 GT ship will be able to accommodate 5,877 guests. 

Mr. Vago added, “Furthermore, MSC Seascape represents our continued investment in this yard and region as well as our drive to advance with our long-term vision to achieve net zero-impact cruise operations. As every new vessel that we build, we are equipping MSC Seascape with some of the latest environmental technologies and solutions, including cutting edge emissions reduction and wastewater treatment systems. She will also break new ground in terms of guest entertainment and will be our first vessel to feature the dynamic and exciting RoboCoaster experience.”

Giuseppe Bono, CEO of Fincantieri, stated: “The coin ceremony is one of the oldest maritime traditions and also for the shipbuilder it always represents a special moment. With the welding, we address a good wish to future passengers and crew, who in this way symbolically board for the first time. I am sure that soon travelers will be able to sail the sea again as before, also on this splendid ship that is taking shape in our shipyard”.

The milestone ceremony was a private event attended in person by MSC Cruises’ Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago and Finacantieri’s CEO Giuseppe Bono, plus members of the ship owner’s and shipyard’s management and project teams for MSC Seascape and was held in full compliance with the current health regulations.

State-of-the-art environmental technology:

MSC Seascape’s environmental credentials include selective catalytic reduction systems on each of the vessel’s four Wartsila 14V 46F engines to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 90 percent by converting the gas into harmless nitrogen and water and hybrid exhaust gas cleaning systems to removes 98 percent of sulphur oxide from ship emissions.

The vessel will have advanced wastewater treatment systems with purification standards — that are higher than most wastewater treatment facilities on land — 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 – from heat recovery systems to LED lighting.

The ship will also feature an underwater radiated noise management system to reduce the potential effects on marine mammals.

Designed to connect guests with the sea:

As with her sister ship, 65 percent of MSC Seascape’s public spaces have been re-imagined, enhancing the guest experience and offering guests different venues and locations to connect with the sea:

  • 2,270 staterooms with 12 different types of cabins and suites with balconies including coveted aft suits

  • 11 dining venues, 19 bars and lounges with plenty of options for dining and drinking al fresco

  • Six swimming pools including a stunning aft infinity pool with incredible ocean views

  • The MSC Yacht Club will be the largest and most luxurious in MSC Cruises’ fleet, with almost 3,000 m2 (≈32,291 sq. ft.) of space with sweeping ocean views from the foredecks of the ship

  • An expansive 1,772 ft. waterfront promenade close to the water

  • A spectacular glass-floored Bridge of Sighs at deck 16 with a unique vantage point of the ocean

MSC Seascape is one of three vessels currently under construction as part of the Company’s continued long-term growth plans.

Coming to CruiseReport.com in July 2021