The future of cruising is here, with MSC World Europa, MSC Cruises’ new flagship, which will soon have its naming ceremony in Doha, Qatar.

The naming ceremony of MSC’s most environmentally advanced cruise ship, MSC World Europa is set to take place in Doha on November 13. The Cruise Division of MSC Group in partnership with Qatar Airways made the announcement. As part of the event, the city’s brand-new Grand Cruise Terminal will be officially inaugurated. This highlights MSC’s commitment to Qatar and the continued importance of the Middle East, where MSC Cruises is brand leader. It also supports Qatar’s Vision 2030 pledge to triple the number of international tourists visiting the country by that year.

Doha’s Grand Cruise Terminal is a state-of-the-art, 24,000sq/m facility that will handle up to 28,000 passengers a day and has the capacity to host two mega-cruise ships a day. It features an aquarium and a gallery specialising in Islamic art, among other things.

Starting December 20, MSC World Europa will offer sevennight cruises to Doha, Qatar; Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates; and Dammam, Saudi Arabia. She will move to the Mediterranean Sea in March 2023, where she will offer seven-night cruises to the Italian ports of Genoa, Naples and Messina, as well as Valletta in Malta, Barcelona in Spain and Marseille in France. In the winter this year, MSC Opera will offer seven-night itineraries in the Gulf region to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas island plus two destinations in Oman, Muscat and Khasab.

Spanning 22 decks with 40,000sq/m of public space and 2,626 cabins, MSC World Europa has been designed to offer a range of premium experiences for vacationers. It will be the first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessel in MSC Cruises’ fleet and the most environmentally advanced to date. LNG is one of the world’s cleanest marine fuels available at scale and is set to play a key role in the decarbonisation of international shipping. It virtually eliminates local air pollutant emissions like sulphur oxides and reduces nitrogen oxides by up to 85%. ✤

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