Announced on the same day the company celebrated the float out of the first next-generation vessel MSC Meraviglia at STX France's yard in St Nazaire, Gianni Onorato, MSC Cruises ceo, commented: 'MSC Bellissima is a name that embodies the beauty and the magnificence of this entire next generation of MSC Cruises ultramodern mega-ships, so rich with new features and amenities for guests of all ages and interests.'
MSC Meraviglia is due to come into service in June 2017.
The ceremony was attended by, amongst others leading MSC Cruises and STX France executives, Senator of Pays de la Loire Region, Bruno Retailleau, General Council President of Loire Atlantique, Philippe Grosvalet and the Mayor of Saint-Nazaire, David Samzun.
Onorato concluded: 'Since we opened sales last year for MSC Meraviglia’s inaugural season in the Western Mediterranean, from the very beginning demand has been extremely encouraging. This make us believe that this is a generation of ships with a bright future ahead, that has already caught the attention of holidaymakers from all markets.'
Laurent Castaing, president of STX France, commented: 'We are extremely proud to design and build these new ships for MSC Cruises. We are aware and thankful for the trust this amazing company has in our innovation ability. It’s been more than 12 years that our partnership started, and we are always excited by the challenges of fulfilling MSC ambitions.'
Among many on-board features, the specially designed Carousel Lounge where Cirque du Soleil artists will perform shows created exclusively for MSC Cruises guests, a 96mtr-long Mediterranean-style promenade with an 80mtr LED Sky that runs through the centre of the ship as well as an enhanced MSC Yacht Club, with its own private facilities spanning three decks.
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