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‘Time to cruise again… We are back!’ says MSC Cruises’ Paradiso

‘It’s time to cruise again, we are back!’ was the message from MSC Cruises’ MD UK & Ireland, Antonio Paradiso aboard MSC Virtuosa during the vessel’s second week sailing the UK.

Holly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

May 27, 2021

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

‘I’m still emotional, I’ve been emotional throughout the first cruise,’ he continued, alluding to the vessel’s maiden voyage on May 20. ‘Social media is looking good… More importantly, they [passengers] feel safe.’

He went on to describe the experience on board as ‘intimate,’ adding that he had ‘underestimated’ it. Raising a glass in celebration of the first vessel to restart sailing in the UK since the pandemic began, he concluded, ‘I’m really happy.’

A significant evolution

‘This is a significant evolution for us,’ added cruise director Gene Young. ‘It’s life changing… this is how we provide for our families. It’s an inspirational experience.’

A career highpoint

Hotel director, Alistair Burnett, recounted scenes of ‘people almost in tears coming up the gangway’ on MSC Virtuosa’s maiden voyage last week and said he considered it ‘a career highpoint.’

 

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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.

 

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