MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Euribia’s naming ceremony will take place in Copenhagen on 8 June.
The new flagship will become MSC Cruises’ second ship to be powered by LNG one of the world’s cleanest marine fuels available at scale.
The ship will also feature further state-of-the-art environmental technologies including the ‘Baltic Standard’ advanced onboard wastewater treatment system, waste management handling, and energy efficiency measures.
The ship also comes with shore power connectivity to enable zero emissions from the ship where onshore power is available.
The cruise line said that MSC Euribia “symbolises the line’s commitment to protecting the oceans” and this is why the port of Copenhagen was selected as the launch location.
With a rich maritime heritage, Denmark is also a country with a deep respect for the sea and a commitment to sustainability.
Antonio Paradiso, Managing Director – UK and Ireland, MSC Cruises, commented:
“We are committed to offering the best experience for our guests from the UK and Ireland, and that is why our newest environmentally advanced flagship, MSC Euribia, will be sailing from the UK during Winter 2023.
“Since our first full ex-UK season back in 2018, we’ve seen a huge demand for stress-free, no-fly cruises from Southampton on board our current UK-based ship, MSC Virtuosa.
“We will be able to build on this success by offering our UK customers the opportunity to experience one of the most impressive cruise experiences available, featuring leading sustainability technology and cutting-edge design.”
This new ship will feature a striking fresco painted on her exterior that represents MSC Cruises’ commitment to protecting and preserving the marine environment.
Designed by German graphic artist, Alex Flaemig, the artwork is designed to communicate the importance of protecting this delicate and complex ecosystem.
MSC Euribia is named after the ancient goddess Eurybia who harnessed the winds, weather and constellations to master the seas.
The company said the vision of the ship is to “master the deployment of state-of-the-art sustainable technologies to protect and preserve the precious marine ecosystem.”
Starting her inaugural season in Northern Europe on 10 June, MSC Euribia will offer 7-night sailings from Kiel, Germany and Copenhagen, Denmark.
The ship will sail to the Norwegian Fjords including Geiranger, Ålesund, and Flaam.
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