MSC Cruises welcomed MSC Seascape to its fleet as its 21st ship, and the line’s newest ship was officially named at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City on Wednesday evening.
This location was chosen in recognition of New York becoming a new home port for MSC Cruises in April 2023 to provide greater choice of North American embarkation ports and itineraries for the line’s North American guests , and from the rest of the world, the company reports. said.
The event was attended by more than 3,000 guests, including VIPs, key travel partners and global media, as well as senior management from the entire cruise division of the company and its parent group MSC.
One of the highlights of the traditional naval ceremony was the stunning performance by international singer-songwriter Matteo Bocelli following his performance last month at the MSC World Europa naming ceremony in Doha, Qatar.
Godmother of the MSC Cruises fleet and international film icon Sophia Loren gave the ship a virtual blessing while Alexa Aponte-Vago, daughter of MSC Group founder and executive chairman Gianluigi Aponte, cut the ribbon to officially name the ship.
Lauren shared her best wishes for the new ship and said: “One of the most exciting events of the last 20 years was the christening of the MSC Cruises fleet, not only because the Apontes have become like family to me, but also because MSC has always held a special place in my heart. Let me bless MSC Seascape, its wonderful crew and all its passengers.”
After the ceremony, guests were treated to an exquisite gala dinner and an outstanding performance by international Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Ne-Yo.
