MSC Seashore Naming Ceremony & Christening at Ocean Cay
MSC Seashore will be officially inaugurated today, along with MSC Ocean Cay, the cruise line’s private island & marine reserve. The event was attended by travel agents, media, and MSC executives. Yesterday, the MSC Seashore departed from Miami, and will spend one night at Ocean Cay while guests enjoy a gala dinner celebrating the newest vessel in the MSC fleet. As with every new MSC Cruise ship, Hollywood royalty, Sophia Loren, will perform the important role of Godmother as she officially names her 16th MSC Cruise ship.
This ship christening event will precede the formal inauguration of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, which opened in late 2019 and closed shortly thereafter due to the pandemic. The island has since gone through further work and significant improvements, and this ceremony is an opportunity for MSC Cruises to showcase the island to the invitees on this occasion.
MSC Seashore at Ocean Cay • Photo © cruiselinecommunity / Instagram
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to launch our newest ship in Miami and celebrate it’s naming in Ocean Cay, as a further demonstration of our commitment to and investment in the U.S. market. Not only have we expanded our footprint in Florida by now offering two homeports with PortMiami and Port Canaveral to make our cruises even more accessible, but we’re also elevating the U.S. guest experience by bringing some of our best and most innovative ships for our North American guests. It is also no coincidence that Ocean Cay will be central to our celebrations next month. We can’t wait for more guests to see firsthand what makes the island so special”
MSC Seashore Miami Arrival © MSC Cruises
MSC Seashore is the first Seaside EVO ship, an evolution and enrichment of the game-changing and pioneering Seaside class that was designed in the style of Miami beach-front condos. This class of ship is renowned for its innovative and glamorous design features and is intended to connect guests with the sea. MSC Seashore offers brand-new features, venues and experiences for guests. Of the public areas, 65% of spaces have been reimagined to take the guest experience to a whole new level. The ship offers 140,000 sq. ft. of outdoor space (the most of any ship in the fleet) with a whole host of ways to enjoy the outer decks - lounging by a pool, sipping on a cocktail in one of the bars or simply sitting on the balcony of the cabin.
Some of the key highlights include:
• The largest most luxurious MSC Yacht Club - the all-inclusive ‘ship within a ship’ premium concept
• Five specialty restaurants housed in the stylish Chef’s Court on deck 8 with two elegant bars for pre- and post-dinner cocktails plus al fresco dining for The Butcher’s Cut
• A brand-new lounge, Cabaret Rouge, spanning two decks with panoramic views of the sea, offering new entertainment experiences
• Six stunning swimming pools with an enlarged indoor pool, a new interactive waterpark and a spectacular new aft Infinity Pool
• The exclusive Top 19 Solarium with its chic outdoor lounge area and bar for Aurea guests
• A 12,215-square-foot casino with 182 slot machines, 12 tables and the latest gaming technology
• Times Square with an LED wall spanning four decks with a projection of this iconic Manhattan attraction. Dueling pianos bring the area to life, playing popular hits as guests join in the countdown to watch a New Year’s Eve-inspired ball drop spanning a different decade every night
MSC Seashore is the first cruise ship in the world to feature a new air sanitation system developed by Fincantieri. ‘Safe Air’, uses UV-C lamp technology eliminating 99% of viruses and bacteria to guarantee clean and safe air for guests and crew. 100% fresh air is used on board and there is no recirculation of air.
MSC Seashore will become the third MSC Cruises ship based in the U.S and the Company is offering a range of different length cruises from mini cruises, regular 7 night sailings through to longer cruises of 8-night and 11-nights. New for this season is Port Canaveral where MSC Divina began operating in September. This new homeport is convenient and easily accessible and is close to popular attractions and major cities like Orlando, Tampa and South Florida for those wishing to make the most out of their holiday either before or after the cruise. When MSC Seashore arrives, MSC Meraviglia will move to Port Canaveral for the rest of the season and MSC Divina will move to PortMiami.
For summer 2022, MSC Seashore will remain in Miami offering cruises for summer 2022, along with MSC Divina out of Port Canaveral.
