By Sikha Thakur
Cruising has always been a dream for all travel lovers, driving across the seas and oceans enjoying the cool breeze. The best part about cruising is at a time the travelers experience both nature and thrill in the lap of the sea. Adding to their thrill and luxury MSC Cruises along with Fincantieri has announced a new generation innovative and ultra luxurious ship for the water travelers. Four ultra luxurious cruise ships will be introduced in Spring 2023 with a total value of EUR 2 billion.
MSC Cruises and Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for constructing those ultra-luxury cruise ships. The first ship will start its service in spring 2023, while remaining three ships will come into service one every year following three years. The cruise ships will weigh nearly 64,000 GT with 500 storerooms. The ships will be equipped with latest environmental technologies and cutting-edge maritime solutions at sea. The travelers will be introduced to a new cruising environment and comfort. Highly innovative design and ground-breaking options for relaxation and comfort of the travelers will be the main feature of that ultra-luxury cruise ship.
‘The guests always demanded to enter in the ultra-luxury segment. Considering their wishes, we decided to offer ship-within-a-ship luxury concept for our guests. This will also mark evolution of the MSC Yacht Club. The services provided to our guest will be of another level along with the unique itineraries. Personalized MSC Yacht butler service will be present 24/7 for the guests, informed Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Cruise.
‘Two well known brands came together – an Italian and another with a strong Italian DNA to join hands for an important construction program. Our design has been recognized and appreciated by MSC cuisine and this give us immense satisfaction to launch a new ultra-luxury segment. The ships will be of new generation design, both in terms of safety and technological content. Special attention will be paid on the luxury and comfort of the guests,’ said by Giuseppe Bono, CEO, Fincantieri.
MSC Cuisines expertise in sailing in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean also covers seasonal itineraries in northern Europe, Atlantic Ocean, Cuba and the French Antilles, South America, Southern Africa and Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman travelling year-round.