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MSC Cruises: What To Expect Onboard This Fast-Growing Cruise Line
04.09.2023 - 16:11 / forbes.com / Royal Caribbean / Cruises
With several attention-grabbing new ship launches and a hard push into the U.S. market, MSC Cruises is a name that’s hard to ignore in the world of cruising at the moment.
The Italian-owned cruise line competes with other resort-style cruise operators such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, but there are significant differences in their approach.
MSC—at least on its flagship Mediterranean itineraries—is a busy multinational, multilingual experience that’s an assault on the senses. Guests can expect a pan-European menu including pizza available almost around the clock, announcements in multiple languages, and people arriving and leaving the ship in most ports.
If you can deal with such a hectic experience, MSC might be a great option for you as it offers some of the most competitive prices in the market.
MSC Cruises boasts a fleet of 22 ships that cater to various cruising styles and budgets, with more on the way.
The focus on MSC ships has long been keeping guests of all ages entertained inside the ship, with multiple restaurants and entertainment venues on all their vessels. This means that vast promenade decks are not a common feature on the fleet.
There’s outside space, of course, especially the pool decks that often feature water slides and other family-friendly attractions.
The recent launch of the MSC World Europa, one of the world’s largest cruise ships, shows the direction in which MSC is headed. World Europa is bigger and bolder than previous MSC ships, featuring a water park, arcades and sports facilities, a looping dry slide, and a Y-shaped promenade.
It also points towards a more sustainable future. While no-one can claim the new vessel is entirely environmentally-friendly, the World Europa does run on LNG. That means a significant reduction in emissions of sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and CO2 compared to standard marine fuels used in many other cruise ships.
Earlier in 2023, the LNG-powered Euribia launched in Northern Europe. From 2025, the World America—sister ship to World Europa—will offer year-round cruises in the Americas on a greener ship.
MSC Cruises ships are loaded with things to do, including vast theaters and show lounges, multiple bars and restaurants, boutiques, casinos, and relaxing spa facilities.
Attending theater shows is free for everyone, but seats must be reserved using the MSC app or one of the onboard touchscreen systems. Dining is offered at fixed times in the main dining rooms, with the informal buffet restaurant, poolside grill, and fast-food outlet also included for all. Speciality restaurants come at an additional charge.
As with many cruise lines these days, MSC offers three ‘experience’ tiers with various amenities bundled in to your
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