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At the end of March, it will start its repositioning sailing to the Mediterranean, making stops in Doha in Qatar, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai in the UAE, Muscat in Oman, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, before sailing through the Suez Canal and later arriving in Naples, Italy, on April 10. (Guests can get on the ship at any point in the itinerary.) For the rest of the year, it will run constant loops between ports in Malta (Valletta), Spain (Barcelona), France (Provence), and Italy (Genoa, Naples, and Taormina). Using LNG instead of diesel will help to reduce the ship’s total emissions by 25 percent, according to Linden Coppell, MSC’s vice president of sustainability and environmental social governance. When planning the vessel, it was important to have a healthy balance of entertainment options as well amenities to help people relax, MSC CEO Gianni Onorato told AFAR during the maiden sailing. Chef’s Garden Kitchen, one of the original dining concepts on World Europa, has hydroponic gardens throughout the restaurant.
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Today, MSC Crociere is a subsidiary of MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) - the world's 2nd largest containership company. The vessel will initially sail a four-night Persian Gulf voyage from Doha, Qatar, to Dubai on Dec. 20. The seven-night voyages will feature calls at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Dammam, Saudi Arabia; Doha; and Sir Bani Yas Island.
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The MSC World Europa has a whopping 13 restaurants and buffets, so it’s easy to get a bit overwhelmed by choice. The most memorable meal our group had during the inaugural celebration was at the Chef’s Garden Kitchen, where many of the herbs and vegetables used in the dishes are grown in a hydroponic garden in the middle of the dining room. It’s helmed by Niklas Ekstedt, a Swedish chef (whose restaurant Ekstedt garnered a Michelin star), TV personality, and author. He told us that the menu is meant to bridge traditional Nordic cuisine and modern techniques. If you go, do yourself a favor and get the scallop ceviche and the almond cake (the latter of which, Ekstedt said, is his mother’s recipe).
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Half open to the sky and half-covered by an imposing LED-sky screen, the screen will feature tailor-made displays throughout the day. European cruise line MSC might not yet have the brand recognition of some of its U.S.-based competitors—at least to the North American audience—but its large ships bring all the at-sea fun you’d come to expect from the big names. Onboard, it’s not uncommon to hear passengers speaking numerous languages, as they hail from all over the world. Built in Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France, the 22-deck behemoth has the perhaps surprising distinction of being MSC Cruises’ first vessel powered by liquified natural gas, hugely reducing emissions and making it the most environmentally advanced ship in MSC’s fleet. Gin lovers will find it hard to tear themselves away from The Gin Project, a new 87-seat bar themed after a real distillery that serves up all manner of cocktails centered around the G&Ts of the world.
The staff speak several different languages, to cater to the many passenger nationalities on board, so don’t be surprised if movies are shown in German one day and Italian the next (majority rules is the rule). New aboard MSC World Europa are balcony cabins that overlook the outdoor World Promenade running along the centerline of the aft part of the ship. These inward-facing cabins have views of the ship's interior promenade instead of ocean views, allowing passengers to get up close to the action, and take in the amazing light shows performed here on most evenings.
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That said, it’s not suggested to shop up in shorts in the evening to the onboard dining rooms. Since being introduced in 2008 aboard MSC Fantasia, the MSC Yacht Club -- MSC's luxury ship-within-a-ship concept -- has gone through a number of iterations. The line has slowly refined its design with each successive ship, culminating in the relaxing and upscale spaces and accommodations found aboard MSC World Europa. New culinary additions include the Chef's Garden Kitchen, which is based around refined cuisine garnished with microgreens grown right onboard MSC World Europa.
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And, while it's not considered a dining venue per se, the Deck 7 pub, Masters of the Sea, has a host of pub favorites including fish and chips and bangers and mash available for order for a small fee. The ship's Mediterranean itinerary program is based on 7-night roundtrips from homeports in Italy (Genoa, Naples, Messina Sicily), Spain (Barcelona) and France (Marseille), all visiting Valletta (Malta). On May 31, 2021, were open for booking MSC World Europa cruises, with the inaugural season in the Middle East. Also new for the MSC fleet are "Zest - Juice Bar" (selling fresh-squeezed juices), "Malt Lounge & Bar (smoker's bar also selling fine cigars and with an incredible selection of top-shelf whiskies and cognacs), "Sweet Temptations" (ice cream bar for premium gelato and frozen yogurt/build-your-own choices). "La Pescaderia" is a market-style seafood grill (fresh fish display, takeaway options) with alfresco seating.
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The event made World Europa MSC's first cruise ship not to be named by Sophia Loren. The ceremony was attended by Pierfrancesco Vago, Captain Marco Massa (ship's Master), Diego Aponte MSC Cargo's President), Akbar Al Baker (Qatar Tourism's Chairman and Qatar Airways Group's CEO), Hassan Al Thawadi (Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy's secretary general). The ship naming ceremony featured a drone show, a fireworks show, gala dinner, live musical performances (by Qatar Youth Choir and Matteo Bocelli). By annual passenger shipping volumes, MSC is ranked the world's 3rd largest cruise shipowner - following only Carnival Corporation and RCG-Royal Caribbean Group. The 2022-built MSC World Europa cruise ship (initially announced as "MSC Europa") is the first in a 4-unit "MSC WORLD Class" series of passenger liners designed and built for MSC Cruises. The first vessel (World Europa) is to be followed by the sistership World America (2025).
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There are more than 1,400 crew members onboard MSC World Europa, and while it's impossible to meet them all, I found service to be stellar across the board. Because the ship is so large, don’t expect extremely personalized service (except in the yacht club). One of the best spots to hangout on the ship later in the day is the Ocean Promenade deck overlooking the stern. It’s a particularly atmospheric spot to gather for sunset and takes on an urban park feel, with people doing the very-Euro evening flaneur thing with ice creams in hand and sitting or benches to watch the wake. Were it not for the passing waves, you might wonder if you were even on a ship at all, so park-like is the vibe.
The public areas of Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class ships are famously broken down into seven or eight separate districts, which Royal Caribbean calls neighborhoods. Scheduled to debut in December, this massive new vessel named MSC World Europa is an astounding 22 decks high — four decks higher than Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas, the current size leader in the cruise world. Another concept new to MSC is the seafood restaurant La Pescaderia, which evokes a Mediterranean fish market. Whole fish are on display, and guests can choose which they’d like to have prepared for them. The Chef’s Garden Kitchen’s promises fresh and seasonal flavours, taking its cues from nature. Born in Sweden, the son of a produce seller, Niklas Ekstedt began his strong connection with nature and the Earth’s flavours at a young age.
Relax in MSC Cruises' Aurea Spa - featuring a sauna, steam room and whirlpool bath - fitness centers and wellness classes like yoga, dance and nutrition. Enjoy Messina, the gateway to Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean with a proud heritage and world renowned food. As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is the greatest luxury, which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal, a drink, or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world. The Masters of the Sea pub has music every night and serious British pub vibes, so much so that you might feel transported to London or Dublin, depending on the crowd and who’s crooning. If you're looking for a luxurious experience without sacrificing any of the big ship bells and whistles, MSC's Yacht Club will leave you spoiled.
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It truly feels like a city unto itself, with various “districts” to explore and too much by way of entertainment, eating and drinking to cover over the course of a standard week (especially if you plan to spend any time in port at all). Casual bites can be had at the two buffet restaurants that are stacked one atop the other, Il Mercato on Deck 18 and La Brasserie on Deck 19. Both offer indoor and outdoor seating and a wide array of delights for breakfast, lunch and dinner. MSC World Europa's two LNG-based SOFCs (fuel cells by Bloom Energy) are with capacity 75 kW per unit (total output 150 kW).
For passengers with disabilities, the liner has a total of 65 handicapped/wheelchair-accessible ADA cabins (33x Inside, 24x Balcony, 8x Junior Suite). "Elixir - Mixology Bar" serves handcrafted and trendy cocktails prepared by expert mixologists and features an outdoor terrace with seating. On the Promenade ends "The Spiral" (aka The Venom Drop) - a stainless-steel "dry slide". Spanning 11 decks (length 76 m / 250 ft), the slide is the quickest (and most fun) way to get from Deck 22 down to Promenade Deck (deck 8). Developed in collaboration with Lego and Chicco (and featuring play areas that include lots of their products), the children's area on MSC World Europa will spread over seven rooms and 8,200 square feet. This is more space than the children's areas on any other MSC Cruises ship.
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