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Buenos Aires to welcome its largest cruise ship, MSC Splendida

MSC Splendida was scheduled to make its maiden call at Buenos Aires Tuesday as the largest cruise ship to ever visit the port.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

December 15, 2015

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The MSC Cruises vessel is 333.3 meters long and 37.98 meters at the beam.

To prepare for the arrival, simulator testing was conducted in Genoa and Buenos Aires.

MSC Splendida will be alongside at Darsena 'E.'

The Port of Buenos Aires planned a plaque ceremony, led by Capt. Sergio Borrelli, to commemorate the call. National and international figures from the public and private sectors were expected to attend.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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