MSC Euribia, the most-energy efficient cruise ship design ever has officially launched, showing just how you can be sustainable at sea. Powered by LNG and featuring a range of technologies and solutions that minimise its impact on the air and marine environment, as well as all the features we know and love about MSC Cruises, it sets precedence for the future of cruising.
The Naming Ceremony
The launch for MSC Euribia took place on the 8th of June 2023 at Copenhagen Port, honouring traditional maritime heritage and was presented by renowned Danish television host, actress and model Sarah Grünewald. Guests from all around the world watched the ceremony and MSC’s long-standing Godmother and globally recognised screen legend Sophia Loren was on hand to officially name the ship.
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MSC Euribia’s commitment to Sustainability and Marine Life:
MSC Euribia is the 22nd vessel in the MSC Cruises fleet, spanning 19 decks, 43 metres wide, with 2,419 cabins and boasting 35,000m2 of public space. It is named after the ancient goddess Eurybia who harnessed the winds, weather and constellations to master the seas, furthering the vision of the ship to master the deployment of state-of-the-art technologies to protect and preserve the precious marine ecosystem. There has never been such a focus on travelling sustainably as there is now, with environmental impact playing a large part in the holidays we choose to go on. A 2021 study from booking.com found 83% of global travelers think sustainable travel is vital, with 61% saying the pandemic has made them want to travel more sustainably in the future. MSC Euribia is paving the way for this to happen.
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Key Highlights on board MSC Euribia
- NEW! Located in the aft of the ship, The Carousel Lounge is reinvented with a new layout, offering even more stunning panoramic ocean views, allowing guests to relax during the day or participate in a range of leisure activities as well as enjoy a variety of live music every evening including from the Big Band at Sea – one of the largest big bands at sea.
- A revolutionary kids’ area will feature 700 sqm of interior space entirely dedicated to kids and teenagers with seven rooms, each catered to different age groups from 0 – 17 years and for the first time will include the NEW! MSC Foundation Lab – offers a brand-new kids area and programme of activities dedicated to educate children and teenagers about environmental topics.
- NEW! Guest can choose between 10 dining venues which includes five speciality restaurants with the exciting brand-new Le Grill, a stylish French bistro meets steakhouse and Kaito Sushi & Robatayaki, a mainstay of MSC Cruises that features a Robatayaki for the first time.
- NEW! Experience the artwork, Street. 2023, by renowned British artist Julian Opie in l’Atelier du Voyageur bar. The artwork, commissioned specifically for MSC Euribia, is an expansive 11 x 2 m purpose-built LED screen featuring walking figures in Opie’s distinctive style.
- An impressive five pools and the ship’s very own coral theme Ocean Cay AquaPark, one of the largest and most elaborate waterparks at sea, with three water slides for endless fun.
- The 945-seat Delphi Theatre offers world-class live entertainment every evening with a full seven-day programme of big-production shows.
- The ship offers 21 bars and lounges with five outdoor and 16 indoor areas to meet the needs and preferences of all.
- Guests will have the opportunity to explore and connect at Galleria Euribia, the longest LED Dome at sea, with an array of shops, restaurants and entertainment to discover.
Sail on MSC Euribia
MSC Euribia begins sailings in Northern Europe this summer with 7-night sailings from Kiel, Germany and Copenhagen, Denmark to the captivating Norwegian Fjords, including Geiranger, Ålesund, and Flaam. To find out more and book your trip, head to their website here.
