MSC World Europa – to begin its maiden season

MSC World Europa will also be christened in Doha on 13 November, before its sailing debut across the Middle East.

The World class series ship that can welcome up to 6.774 passengers will be celebrated at Doha’s Grand Cruise Terminal, in a ceremony organised by MSC and Qatar Airways. Following its inauguration, World Europa is set to begin its maiden voyage starting December 20, while sailing across destinations such as Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, as well as Dammam in Saudi Arabia.

Pierfrancesco Vago, CEO at MSC Cruises, commented with the ocassion:

“MSC World Europa represents the future of cruising, a totally new platform that will provide our guests with an unforgettable cruise not experienced anywhere before, so it is fitting that this monumental event will take place in one of the seven new Urban Wonders of the World and inaugurate the city’s magnificent new Grand Cruise Terminal.

“Qatar will continue to play an important role in our strategy to expand our presence in the broader Gulf region as we see greater demand from our guests to visit this culturally rich and yet not fully discovered part of the world. I would like to thank Qatar Airways for its collaborative partnership and strong support in making this event happen.”

Moreover, according to Vago, the state-of-the-art vessel, will be the “most environmentally high-performing” cruise ship to sail into the Middle East.

Akbar Al Baker, chair of Qatar Tourism and chief executive Qatar Airways Group, added:

“As Qatar places great importance on sustainability, it is fitting that we host this ceremony for such an environmentally-focused cruise ship. In addition, the opening of the new Grand Cruise Terminal is a state-of-the-art facility that firmly puts Qatar on the map for cruise ships and positions Doha as one of the most modern ports in the world,” he said.

After its maiden season, starting next year’s March, World Europa will serve the Mediterranean route, in seven-night cruises across Genoa, Naples, Messina, Valletta, Barcelona and Marseille.

 

Source: breakingtravelnews.com