Cruise line’s health & safety measures, flexible booking policy and full experience ashore confirmed for all cruises through summer 2022

The Company with its pioneering protocol that led the restart of overall cruise industry has safely welcomed over one million guests on board its ships during all phases of the pandemic

Protocol designed and continuously updated with input from ‘Blue Ribbon’ panel of external experts now extended to include experienced virologist and former US CDC Director, Dr. Robert Redfield

14 ships to be deployed in the Mediterranean - the Company’s biggest ever offering in with more than half of the fleet offering over 40 different itineraries.

MSC Virtuosa enriches northern Europe offering, returning homeporting in Southampton, UK for range of sunning itineraries including to the Norwegian Fjords and the Baltic Capitals.

• MSC Virtuosa returns to the UK for summer 2022 offering biggest ever season with 20 sailings from Southampton
• Ship offers a range of stunning itineraries including seven nights exploring the Norwegian Fjords and 14 nights taking in the West Med
• MSC Cruises announces that at least one ship will home port in Southampton throughout 2022
• This comes as the Company announces the whole fleet of 19 ships will be back at sea for Summer 2022

Ceremony is in recognition of MSC Cruises’ commitment to the UAE and the wider region.

MSC Virtuosa to be officially named tonight at Port Rashid, Dubai in a glittering ceremony in front of Royalty, Ministers, Government Officials, Overseas Diplomats, plus media and travel agents from around the world.

Ship to be named by Hollywood superstar Sophia Loren - her 17th MSC Cruises’ ship.

Event set to climax with traditional bottle breaking and spectacular firework display against stunning Dubai cityscape.