Sponsored By

Passengers eager for jewelry, says Effy ambassador as store opens on board MSC Virtuosa

Passengers are looking to ‘invest their money’ through jewelry purchases, with interest in Effy items flourishing in spite of the pandemic.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

May 25, 2021

1 Min Read
Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

So said Lucian Alexandru, ambassador, Effy at the store's opening on board MSC Cruises’ MSC Virtuosa – the first vessel to resume sailing in the UK.

Passenger numbers swell at opening

Alexandru and his wife, Diana Alexandru, supervisor, Effy showcased jewelry items to a number of passengers at the store's May 25 opening, ‘Items here range from £95 to £150,000,’ explained Lucian, ‘there are 1,600 jewelry pieces on board the ship now.’

Effy stores can be found on all MSC Cruises’ vessels; a contract between the brand and the cruise line means an Effy store can be found on every MSC Cruise ship, with future vessels also set to feature Effy stores.  

Free gifts for those who attended

Passengers who attended the launch were rewarded with a free pendant.

MSC Virtuosa on its second week of four-night sailings from Southampton to Portland, UK; it will begin seven-night sailings in June. 

 

Read more about:

MSC CruisesUK & Ireland

About the Author

Holly Payne

Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

Holly is Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review & Seatrade Cruise News and has experience managing a range of highly successful international business and consumer titles. With a flair for video reporting and a history of overseas work documenting people and places of diverse cultures, Holly brings a variety of skills to the Seatrade Cruise portfolio.

Holly’s academic credentials include oral and written Arabic language skills (intermediate-advanced), an MA Multimedia Journalism with NCTJ accreditation, and a BA (Hons) Degree in Classical and Archaeological Studies with English and American Literature.

 

The latest cruise news, analysis and more straight to your inbox
Get the free newsletter read by industry experts

You May Also Like