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MSC Euribia Review: Our First Time on a New Cruise Ship

All aboard the brand new and sparkling MSC Euribia cruise ship!

Named after the Ancient Greek Goddess Eurybia, who harnessed the winds and mastered the constellations to navigate the seas. This 19 deck mega-ship is the newest in MSC’s fast-growing fleet, and it’s the most environmentally advanced running on liquefied natural gas.

With a capacity of over 6000 passengers, and a vessel length that’s longer than 3 football pitches in tandem. The MSC Euribia is currently the 12th largest cruise ship in the world, and it’s fitted with the longest LED dome at sea!

Come explore this clean and modern cruise ship with me, and let’s see why MSC has gained the acronymic nickname ‘Most Sparkly Cruise’!

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Different types of rooms available on a cruise

Like all cruise lines there are different options when it comes to selecting your room. The one you pick will largely be down to personal preference, your budget, and of course, availability!

If your ultimate goal is to make your cruising holiday as cheap as possible then an internal cabin (which have no windows) will be the gentlest on your wallet.

Next up are window cabins. Which will flood your room with natural light, whilst allowing you to take a peek at the ocean waves. It’s probably a better option over the internal cabin for anyone who can experience feeling a little claustrophobic.

Then there’s balcony cabins which are quite a jump up on price. But for paying a premium, you gain your own private balcony to relax and enjoy. Away from the other passengers on board and the busyness of the ship.

After that you have premium options like rooms with whirlpools, or impressive duplex suites which are spread across two levels. There’s also cabins for ‘Yacht club’ members who get their own exclusive part of the ship.

For the purpose of this review, I’ll be talking about a ‘deluxe balcony room with partial view’ as that’s what we booked for our holiday.

Top tip: If you’re worried about getting travel sick, ideally you want to book a room near the middle of the ship that’s on a low level. You feel the swell and rocking much less in this position on the ship.

What are the partial view rooms like on MSC Euribia?

Partial view balcony rooms are cheaper than regular balcony cabins. Making them a good route to go down if you’re happy to forgo a little bit of your sea view. It means you can bag yourself a balcony room for pretty much the same price as a window room. You won’t know exactly what’s classing your room as a partial view, and the obstruction can vary from room to room.

For reference we were aft of the ship on deck 8 and this is the view from room number: 8243. You’re basically level with the roof of the life boat, so the obstruction was minimal, and it didn’t bother us at all.

The balcony space was generous, and even on our winter cruise we enjoyed having this little bit of outdoor space. It was also handy to feel how cold it was, and to check if it was raining before getting ready to head off the ship on port of call days. I will say though, I think a balcony would be even more important on a summer cruise.

Room tour on MSC Euribia

The deluxe partial view balcony room was well appointed and felt more spacious than what I imagined. The room was neutrally decorated with lots of brown and beige textiles. Which in itself could be a perk to some and a negative for others.

The queen size bed was firm but comfortable, and you were provided with two pillows with varying density’s. MSC also had a pillow menu available so you could select your ideal pillow option and get it switched out for your perfect choice.

Our cabin had a large sofa which could magically be converted into bunk beds, perfect if you’re bringing the family. The room would still feel fine if you have young children, teenagers might be making things feel a little cramped though. There was a large vanity area which came equipped with a stool and hairdryer. Also over this side of the cabin we had a mini bar, a kettle and a selection of teas and coffees to make your own hot drink.

We never watched the TV, but you could pay to hire films on it. As for mirrors, there was one at the vanity area to do your hair and makeup. A full length mirror near the wardrobe and a ginormous mirror opposite the bed which helped make the room feel bright and airy.

Air-con and heating could be controlled inside the room, so we were always comfortable. Thankfully it wasn’t noisy either so it didn’t keep us awake at night. There was a bit of creaking in the room, but I think much of that was because we were travelling through some pretty strong storms in the North Sea over Christmas.

The en-suite was fairly compact but you could wash your hair without whacking your elbows on the shower walls. MSC’s own blend of shampoo and body wash were provided in dispensers, and there was a retractable clothes line which we didn’t use. Although it would be handy for drying your swim stuff in the summer!

Storage space:

As for storage, we both managed to fully unpack our bulky winter clothes using the drawers, wardrobe and cubbies. The sliding wardrobe isn’t the biggest, but there are some additional coat hooks behind the front door which helped free up a bit of space. We slid our suitcases away under the bed to keep the room clear and clutter free.

Plug sockets:

There were plenty of plugs in the room, and all of which were a mix of 2-pin EU and 2-pin US. So don’t forget to bring a travel adapter if you’re coming from outside of those areas. There were also some USB slots above the nightstands which were perfect for charging up our phones.

I’ve seen lots of posts about people complaining their Dyson Airwraps won’t work onboard the MSC cruises, but don’t fret – I used mine all week! Admittedly, our multi travel adapter wouldn’t power my Airwrap. But using this EU to UK adapter worked perfectly and I had no issues at all.

Overall, the deluxe room (although very espresso toned) was new and spotlessly clean throughout. It was comfortable, and we didn’t encounter any issues.

Room service & cleaning

Our cabin steward was beyond efficient. He worked tirelessly and checked in with us regularly to make sure we always had everything we needed. Our room was cleaned at such rapid speed, that it makes me wonder if he was related to The Flash! Fresh towels were switched out daily, and all teas/coffees were topped up.

The cabin steward also delivered our daily programme and daily activity sheet, which lists everything that’s happening onboard the following day. Enabling you to take a look through and plan out your day from start to finish. On port days he would leave your shuttle tickets, along with critical information on your bed for you too. These shuttle tickets would only be charged to your account if they were used.

We had free breakfast room service included in our fantastica package. Which we only ended up using once on Christmas morning; it was a sea day, so we enjoyed a chilled morning. The system was simple; fill in the breakfast card, select a delivery time and hang it on your door before the clock strikes midnight. The room service menu is quite small – but there’s absolutely nothing stopping you from going for a second breakfast in the restaurant or buffet!

Spending Christmas on MSC Euribia

If you’re planning a December cruise, then you’ll see Christmas decorations throughout the ship. Although the festive decor somewhat dwindled once you moved away from the centre of the ship, which had been decorated with lovely snowmen, garlands and twinkling fairy-lights.

The main festive display was the Christmas tree and snowman which sat beside the piano, and a nut cracker near the entrance to the casino. Other than that, there was the impressive Christmas themed LED screens, plus a bit of tinsel and baubles here and there too. I also loved that all the staff were wearing their red and white Santa hats every day!

Christmas day is celebrated early onboard the MSC Euribia, as this is done on Christmas Eve. Which also means your traditional Christmas dinner is served on Christmas eve too. The dining tables were dressed with white & silver Christmas crackers for everyone to pull, the atmosphere was merry and the food was delicious. We really enjoyed spending our Christmas day somewhere in the North Sea on route to Rotterdam.

Travel sickness on a cruise

There’s no doubt in my mind, that crossing the North Sea in December is going to be a far choppier experience than taking the same route in the summer.

James suffers from travel sickness and I’ve never has the best sea-legs. So, to play it safe, we took plenty of Kwells and Stugeron travel sickness tablets with us. We used Kwells the most as they didn’t seem to cause the drowsy feeling of Sturgeron, and topped up whenever the boat felt a little rockier than usual. Thankfully, we never felt ill despite some rough north sea waves!

You can buy travel sickness tablets onboard but they are quite expensive, so I recommend bringing them with you.

Style of MSC’s newest ship

Euribia’s style is bold, modern and glitzy. Giving off somewhat of a ‘Vegas at sea’ vibe; with lots of bars, and a huge casino for you to have a little flutter. Having said that, Euribia’s casual and laid back atmosphere make this ship a top choice for families. We saw some young children onboard, but the majority of families were ones with older teenager kids. Probably because theres so much on board to keep them content and entertained!

The main reception area has MSC’s dazzling Swarovski crystal staircases, which do become a bit of a photography hotspot because they are beautiful! Without fail, you’ll see people glammed up, posing on the swooping stairs every evening.

Also expect a bit of upselling when it comes to photo opportunities. Photographers would try and get you to go for some cheesy photoshoots with some tacky backdrops (in our opinion). We just politely declined and continued walking. If this is your sort of thing though, and you would like to have a photoshoot done as a holiday memento. Then save yourself some money by buying the digital photo package before you sail, as it’s a considerable amount cheaper than once you’re on board.

The photographers also come around at dinner time, and ask to take a quick photo which we did a couple times. If you did want to look at them, or perhaps even purchase them. Then you just need to head over to the Gallery, where you can easily find any photos of yourself through some nifty facial recognition software. Same goes for the photoshoots.

If you’re looking to buy a completely unique piece of art for your home, then you should visit the onboard Iris Galerie. They use state of the art technology, which captures every detail and nuance of your iris. It’s then turned into a one of a kind pice of art for you to hang on your wall. They did look really impressive with the amount of detail that they capture!

Euribia’s Galleria area

Home to the longest LED dome at sea, the two-storey galleria is an impressive mediterranean styled promenade and shopping area onboard the MSC Euribia. The 80 meter LED dome continuously changes its display, and can also match a theme of an event that is happening. For example, they held a space theme silent disco in the galleria one night, and the LED dome became a galaxy. Throughout the week we saw many different christmasy displays as we wandered through this area, including Santa flying over on his sleigh!

The galleria on the Euribia is also where you need to head if you want to do a spot of retail therapy whilst at sea. There is a great selection of stores, especially for those in the market for designer sunglasses, watches or handbags. Not forgetting the impressive chocolate shop here too, and you’ll see some incredible chocolate displays in store. There is also a type of convenience shop; selling beauty products, food and medicines.

They liked to hold different games and events throughout the day here, which could cause a bit of congestion through this area at times. However, the worst was always when everyone flooded out of the Delphi theatre after a show finished. To avoid wiggling your way through the slow moving crowd, we headed straight up a level and walked along the speciality restaurants instead.

Perhaps during the summer months these events would be carried out up on deck out of the way?

Entertainment onboard the MSC Euribia

Delphi theatre:.

The main theatre on the MSC Euribia is called The Delphi Theatre. It’s a large theatre which seats 945 people in comfortable grey cushioned chairs. It’s worth noting that there’s no bar in here, but you’re allowed to bring drinks in with you. Depending on the shape of glass you have, they may not fit inside the cup holders as they aren’t overly wide!

The singing was sometimes undesirable, but we enjoyed the cheesy shows and vibrant costumes to begin with. Sadly we found the shows on the MSC Euribia to become increasingly repetitive as the week progressed. 5 out of the 7 days we had the same group of performers singing and dancing each night which became monotonous. Thankfully the guest magic show near the end of the week brought new talent to the stage, and provided excellent entertainment. It also introduced some much needed variety, which was certainly lacking onboard the MSC Euribia.

The Delphi theatre shows need to be pre booked (you cant attend without a booking) which can be done on he MSC for me app. If you haven’t downloaded the app, it can be done on the large touch screens which are dotted throughout the ship. The performances are shown 3 times per day at 5:30pm, 7:30pm and 9:30pm, and are available to book from 10pm the night before.

Carousel Lounge:

We preferred the Carousel lounge which had live music in the form of The Big Band. A spectacular nineteen-piece group who covered different genres from jazz to disco. They also had incredibly talented singers perform in here who were fantastic. A lady called Christina Rodgers did some brilliant Adele covers and the Carousel Lounge quickly became our favourite place to spend our evenings.

The carousel lounge was a popular venue, which meant getting a chair wasn’t always possible. You either had to arrive super early, or it was pot luck that you managed to jump into someone’s seat once they left. We were cruising at full capacity, so this could be totally different if the ship isn’t full.

Day time entertainment on Euribia:

As for the events that happen throughout the day, like napkin folding & dance classes for example. We personally found some of the daily events a little repetitive, and some just beyond random! There were less options of things to do mid to late afternoon. Which gave us a chance to sometimes return to our room for an afternoon power nap (because we’re in our 30’s) ready for the evening.

The Marketplace Buffet

If you want to taste the best pizza at sea, then head straight to the Marketplace buffet for a slice of cheesy goodness! The Marketplace buffet is almost open around the clock. Switching from breakfast, lunch and dinner. To snacks, deserts and a mouth-watering pizzeria! Different dishes were being cooked up daily (along with the regulars) so we never got bored of the offerings here, and found everything really tasty!

The Buffet is located near top of ship on deck 15. Which got rocky at times on the rough North Sea, and you feel the movement more the higher you go. It became our routine to make the buffet our last stop every evening. Not only for a cheeky midnight snack; but it was also ideal for grabbing a bottle of water (on drinks package) to take back to our room. Plus we filled a little glass of milk from the buffet for our cup of teas. You are provided with UHT sachets in your room, but we preferred to take a little milk and keep it in our mini bar!

Busiest time:

We found the buffet to be it’s busiest at breakfast time. It was heaving! Getting around it all could be quite unpleasant with people everywhere, and take a while too (but again we were cruising at full capacity) Your best option for breakfast is; either go really early, or just before it switches to the lunch offerings.

Alternatively, you can head to one of the free restaurants to have breakfast served to you. We only ended up doing this twice, as it closes quite early and there were many tasty options in the Marketplace buffet. Although the banana pancakes in the restaurant were truly delicious!

Seating in the buffet:

Even though the buffet could get mega busy, we never once struggled to find a table. There would be entire sections (quite a distance from the food) with heaps of empty tables available. Which is where we always seemed to end up, as it was peaceful too. The spacing between the tables was also vastly different from the tightly packed restaurant arrangements.

Service call buttons could be found on the tables, in order to save you queuing up at the buffet bar. Although they only seemed to be present and correct on approximately half of the tables. Not sure why? We found wait times for drink orders in here varied from a couple minutes to around 15 minutes.

Restaurants onboard the Euribia

In total there are 10 restaurants onboard the Euribia, half of which are speciality restaurants (which means they are a chargeable extra, and not included in your ticket) We didn’t end up going to any speciality restaurants, as we felt we had enough choice with all the free/included food!

Hola! has some vibrant theming and it looked a top choice for some tasty tapas. We considered booking a meal at Le Grill – a brasserie style restaurant. Which cooked up some juicy & delicious looking steaks! They also had a sushi bar which looked fun and a chocolate cafe too for all the sweet-toothed passengers on board.

MDR (Main Dining Room)

Your designated MDR gets assigned to you at check in, and the restaurant details get printed onto your cruise card. Your cruise card also shows your table number, and your allocated seating time. Ours was in Colarado River right at the back of the ship, and we got lucky with a 7:30pm slot. They also have a 5:30pm and 9:30pm seating.

Whilst we expected to be seated at a table of two. We actually ended up on a table with three other couples, which was a little daunting to begin with! But we really enjoyed being in their company and catching up on each others travel adventures every evening over a 3-course dinner and unlimited wine.

You can head straight to the restaurant on the day of embarkation to check your seating arrangement – if it’s not what you want, you can put a request in to change. It’s also worth mentioning that tables of 2 are spaced only a few inches apart from one another – we’re talking the width of a credit card. Whereas the big round tables of 8 are nicely spaced apart.

Bars on the Euribia

As for drinks, theres a total of 21 bars on Euribia; 5 outdoors and 19 indoors. We didn’t get to experience all of them during our holiday as we ran out of time, and the outdoor ones were just too cold. The Infinity bar on deck 5 was a nice place to enjoy an afternoon coffee, or grab a cocktail to take to dinner. Masters of the Sea was a fun British-style pub, where we discovered you could also buy some battered fish and chips. If you’re after a scenic view, then the sky lounge was the place to go for a spot of ocean wave eye-candy. As mentioned earlier, Carousel lounge was our firm favourite. It was where we enjoyed listening and singing along to the live music.

Drink & Wi-fi packages

We’re not big alcohol drinkers. Yet we still purchased the premium drinks package as it was on a cracking deal when we booked our cruise. The premium drinks package includes all drinks up to 14 euros. Which allowed us to work our way through an extensive cocktail menu. Trying new drinks that perhaps we wouldn’t have otherwise tried. It was also nice to try mocktails, speciality coffees, teas and hot chocolates too. We certainly got our moneys worth!

As for the Wi-Fi. Go with the standard browsing package (which is much cheaper than the streaming package) and use a VPN to stream. You can even tether your iPad or Laptop to your enabled device (phone) to allow additional devices. This may change, and MSC might lock this down. But this is what we did whilst on the cruise and it worked a treat. We could facetime family on Christmas day and YouTube videos played perfectly.

Choice of swimming pools on Euribia

MSC Eruibia has a total of 5 swimming pools, including one indoor pool with a retractable roof. We didn’t use any of them as it was absolutely baltic outside in December. As a result, the only indoor pool was inevitably jam-packed with lots of excitable children, and because the roof was closed it was super noisy inside.

I can imagine the outdoor pools being a refreshing delight during the summer. There was heaps of deck space for pulling out the sun-loungers and doing a spot of sun worshiping. However during the winter this area was more like a ghost town.

There are crescent-shaped hot tubs plus one of the largest aqua parks at sea. Only a few brave souls were making use of the aquapark in December. But mainly just the one water slide that was heated! That icy cold wind was painful though! During the summer I would have spent hours in here with my children playing. There were waterslides, splash pools, and buckets of water getting chucked over your head. It really is a fabulous water park!

Getting about the ship

Even though the MSC Euribia has a whopping 19 decks. Its well laid out and quite easy to navigate your way around. Plus there are big touch screens dotted about the ship, with deck plans on if you need to take a look or double check where you’re going.

To save yourself getting dizzy from winding down multiple flights of stairs, or working up a sweat going up them. We frequently used the lifts. Especially when travelling from a high deck down to the lower bars and restaurants, or vice versa. Due to the amount of the lifts available, this was 9/10 times a short wait. They also had some clever technology for calculating which lift will give you the most direct route. You simply press the deck level you want, and it will ping up on the screen which letter of lift to wait by. Avoiding any chance of heading in the wrong direction.

MSC excursions

We personally didn’t think MSC had many exciting excursion options available. However, I would take that with a pinch of salt. As this could be down to fact we were cruising over Christmas. They might put on better excursions during the warmer summer months. They had some walking tours available but they all seemed a bit steeply priced for what they were. As a result, we opted to use the shuttles (which are charged) instead of booking any excursions. This gave us free-reign to head off and explore towns and cities by ourselves. Which was actually a lot of fun! Read about our time in Rotterdam & Bruges here.

If you’ve seen an excursion that you would like to do, I’d advise booking it in advance before you’re onboard. 1 – because they sell out. 2 – because they are cheaper if you book before you step foot on the cruise.

Top tip: Double check your shuttle drop off point. Sometimes the shuttle will drop you off to a nearby town, where you will need to organise the next mode of public transport (usually train) to reach the centre.

Health & Wellness

The MSC Euribia has an impressive gym where you can work up a sweat. Burning off some calories whilst enjoying a beautiful panoramic view. Or swerve the treadmill, and breathe in some fresh sea air. By heading out on deck to use the walking and running track instead. If ball games are more up your fitness street, then the impressive sportsplex will be the place for you.

After all that exhaustion, you could unwind with a visit to the MSC Aurea spa. Book yourself in for a relaxing massage, or enjoy the thermal area with a sauna, steam bath and whirlpool. The Aurea spa is chargeable, and you can get some good deals if you book it before you cruise.

Is MSC good value for money?

MSC is incredible value for money with Mediterranean cruises starting from £549 per person with a basic internal cabin. Prices can undoubtably jump up once you’ve added on things like excursions, Wi-fi and drink packages though. Make sure your gratuities are included in your price, otherwise these these will soon tally up.

We would book another cruise with MSC, although we would do a warmer destination one next time so we could make use of the outdoor space and pools.

Embarkation and disembarkation

I can’t fault the embarkation with MSC, it was silky smooth and ran like clockwork. A completely stress free process in comparison to getting through an airport. From dropping off our suitcases, to going through security, everything was quick and painless. From start to finish, the whole process took less than 30 minutes. With MSC staff on every turn if you needed them. We were both blown away with how seamless it was. We embarked around 3pm, which meant our room was ready and waiting for us. So we headed straight there to drop off our hand luggage. Then our suitcases arrived and were waiting outside out cabin door for us by 6pm.

Disembarkation was just as simple too. We chose to carry our suitcases off the ship ourselves so we could head out first thing in the morning. We left our room at 8am and we were back in our car driving home by 8:30am.

Top tip: When heading back on the ship after a day of sightseeing on port days, remember you can go straight to security and skip check-in as thats just for new arrivals only.

Euribia packs plenty of fun for the kids

There are loads of activities onboard MSC’s Euribia for kids and teens. The indoor basket ball court was always popular, and we watched people play football in there too. Although I have no idea how they controlled the ball, as the ship was swaying a considerable amount that day!

There is an entire arcade thats full of games too. I highly recommend giving the interactive 3D cinema a go. We had to shoot monsters on our one and it was such a laugh. There’s also a two-lane bowling alley, and of course the swimming pools. Not forgetting the Himalayan rope bridge course thats suspended above the water park.

If they are wanting to spend some time with other children, or perhaps away from the parents! Theres the option of dropping them off at kids club, which is split in to different age groups.

Final thoughts about MSC’s Euribia cruise ship

With five fabulous swimming pools, an epic aqua-park at sea, live music, VR-experiences, bowling, Formula 1 race car simulation, shows (some better than others), silent disco, casino and a spa. There is more than enough to keep your itinerary busy on sea days.

I think MSC’s Euribia is laid back, and perfect for couples, trips with friends or family holidays. It’s got something for all ages, which is why you’ll see a mix of all generations onboard.

Cruising holidays are polar opposite to our usual type of trip, especially compared to our Iceland ring road adventure! This trip has made me realise how cruising holidays can take the stress away from travel. Switching it for comfort and fun whilst still getting to explore some amazing countries and cities. Even if just for a brief whirlwind visit.

Although I wouldn’t book a cold Christmas cruise again (or at least not for a while) we will certainly be booking another cruise in the future. Somewhere hot and sunny!

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MSC Euribia current position

MSC Euribia current location is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 48.38149 N / -4.46648 W) cruising en route to Brest. The AIS position was reported 1 minute ago.

Current itinerary of MSC Euribia

MSC Euribia current cruise is 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe . The itinerary starts on 11 Apr, 2024 and ends on 22 Apr, 2024 .

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The 2023-built MSC Euribia cruise ship is MSC's third/last MERAVIGLIA PLUS-class boat - with sisterships MSC Grandiosa (2019) and MSC Virtuosa (2021). MSC's 22nd ship Euribia is STX France-built and currently scheduled for delivery in May and inauguration in June 2023. MERAVIGLIA PLUS vessels are an upgraded (enlarged design) version of the previous MERAVIGLIA-Class liners MSC Meraviglia (2017) and MSC Bellissima (2019).

The vessel (IMO number 9901544) is currently Malta- flagged (MMSI 256281000) and registered in Valletta .

History - construction and ownership

MSC Cruises (MSC Crociere) is a passenger shipping company headquartered in Genoa and Naples . It was established in 1960. Today, MSC Crociere is a subsidiary of MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) - the world's 2nd largest containership company . MSC Crociere is the world's largest privately-owned cruise company.

By annual passenger shipping volumes, MSC is ranked the world's 3rd largest cruise shipowner - following only Carnival Corporation and RCG-Royal Caribbean Group .

Decks and Cabins

MSC Euribia staterooms (2405 total, in 17 categories) provide max passenger capacity 6334 (4810 lower berths) and ~75% of all cabins are with private step-out balconies. The largest are the MSC Yacht Club Royal Suites (700 ft2 / 65 m2 plus 430 ft2 / 40 m2 terrace with Jacuzzi).

The boat has 18 decks (3 crew-only, 15 passenger-accessible, 11 with cabins) and also features "cluster cabins" (up to 3 connecting staterooms for families) allowing up to three cabins to be interlinked for max capacity 10 guests. There are also 95x Yacht Club Suites (with 24-hour butler service and exclusive facilities), 15x Interior Studios (dedicated for solo travelers single cabins without single supplement), 60x ADA-compliant (wheelchair-accessible cabins for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility).

The MSC ship Euribia has total service area 460,000 m2 (4,951398 million ft2) and public areas 35,000 m2 (376,736 ft2), public area ratio 7,7 m2 (83 ft2) per passenger, 4 swimming pools (including 1x sliding roof-covered and 1x MSC Yacht Club), 9 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), 32 elevators (19 passenger lifts, including 1x MSC Yacht Club and 2x panoramic / glass-walled lifts in the Atrium).

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The ship offers 12 dining options (including 5 specialty restaurants) and 21 bars and lounges. Among the dining venues are the Mediterranean Village (specialty restaurant) and the exclusive Yacht Club Restaurant. MSC's signature Marketplace Buffet is complimentary, open 20 hours per day and offers international cuisine, traditional Mediterranean specialties, as well as itinerary-based themed food (with locally sourced produce), healthy (vegetarian/vegan) and dietary dishes.

Fine dining options include Kaito Sushi Bar, Kaito Teppanyaki Restaurant and Le Grill (combines an American-style steakhouse and French brasserie).

Follows the complete list of MSC Euribia restaurants and food bars.

• 5x Main Restaurants (MDRs / dining rooms offer different Italian traditional meals and wines; open for Breakfast 7-9:30 am, Lunch 12-2 pm, and Dinner with 2 fixed seatings at 7 pm and 9:30 pm, with a 7-course dinner menu; also features vegan and vegetarian meals)
• Eataly Restaurant (Eataly Food Chain designed food store and specialty restaurant)
• La Piazzetta Restaurant (self-service buffet and pizzeria; offers Afternoon tea and occasional midnight buffet; includes Onboard Pizzeria and steaks seafood specialty restaurant)
• Butcher's Cut (American steakhouse with an open kitchen)
• Jean-Philippe Maury Chocolaterie & Cafe and Crepes & Gelato (chocolate atelier and creperie by renowned pastry chef Jean Philippe Maury) also sells gourmet ice creams.
• Marketplace Buffet is a 20-hours-a-day open Lido Restaurant with capacity 1336 seats.
• Kaito Teppanyaki Restaurant & Sushi Bar offers traditional Far East cuisine, combining grill-cooked seafood, meats, and vegetables.
• Le Grill is a specialty restaurant that combines French brasserie and American steakhouse, serving shared dishes such as seafood platters and aged Black Angus beef.
• Champagne Bar (premium brand sparkling wines served with caviar, oysters and crabs)
• Edge Cocktail Bar
• (NEW) HOLA! Tacos & Cantina (Latin American and Mexican restaurant)
• (NEW) Indochine Restaurant (Asian-Vietnamese)
• (NEW) Helios Wine Bar is a premium venue served by professional suppliers. The bar offers food and wine pairing and wine tastings and features multitouch tables (interactive UHD touch display tables) for learning about the viticulture's/winegrowing's history/specifics, about grape varieties, as well as about the regions of 96 signature brand wines.

On Virtuosa and Euribia, MSC introduced two new specialty dining concepts with the fleet's first restaurants "HOLA! Tacos & Cantina" and "Ristorante Indochine".

• HOLA is a fast-food/street food bar (with Latin American and Mexican dishes and beverages) open for lunch and dinner. Menu's signature dishes include blue corn tacos 9also vegetarian), nachos, beef empanadas, tamales, tortilla soup. Beverages include the top 10 brands tequila and mezcal. HOLA's salsa bar offers 6 homemade salsas, several spicy sauces, fresh-made guacamole. HOLA also has the fleet's new Mexican Ice Cream Taco bar.
• Indochine Restaurant offers Vietnamese traditional cuisine specialties "with a French twist". The menu includes various vegetarian and vegan items and larger (family-style) dishes for sharing. Signature dishes are Green Papaya Salads, Beef Bo Buns, French Roasted Snails, Veggie Crepes, healthy food, an ample wine list, tropical cocktails menu.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The Meraviglia Plus class ships feature new original shows. A total of eight shows are available on MSC Meraviglia and Meraviglia-plus ships. Each of the 4 ships sails with 2 new contrasting shows, the first 2 of which debuted on Meraviglia in June 2017.

Exclusively for Euribia, MSC developed 7 live production shows (alternating weekly) which are hosted nightly at Delphi Theatre. The Theater's productions are titled "Circus 1920" (acrobatic show), "Generation Rock" (music-themed), "Illuminicity" (technical show), "Jukebox L!ve", "Song Book - Ed Sheeran", "Guest Entertainers" and "Variety" (guest performers plus resident cast).

The ship Euribia also has its own/resident Big Band at Sea (19-piece group of musicians and singers) performing live at the Carousel Lounge each night.

MSC Euribia has a large water park (Savannah Aquapark) connected to an indoor amusement park on two levels and to 2-deck entertainment space (interior promenade) housing specialty restaurants, bars, duty-free shops. The Promenade is covered by a LED dome ceiling (called "digital sky") displaying visual shows.

Traditionally for all large newbuilds, Euribia boasts the wristband technology that allows passengers to make onboard payments, book specialty restaurants and spa treatments, also allows parents to geo-locate their kids.

Follows the complete list of MSC Euribia lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Euribia Atrium (multi-deck high central ship area with live entertainment)
• Cyber Library (Internet computers room and library)
• Cybercafe (Internet computers room)
• Delphi Theatre (capacity 945 seats, size 1000 m2) hosts grand-style show productions and classical concerts (3 shows per night).
• (NEW) L'Atelier Bistrot (L' Atelier Bar & Art lounge) features a stage for live performances (including jazz), a large dancefloor, a pop-up art gallery.
• 12 weekly Cirque du Soleil shows in Carousel Lounge, accommodating 120 passengers for dinner, plus additional 290 seated guests for drinks. The acrobatic show productions (VIAGGIO, SONOR, COSMOS, EXENTRICKS) each span 40 minutes. Carousel Lounge is fitted with 80x kinetic LED lights providing video and sound effects at specific moments during the show.
• Pre-Dinner Cocktail Bar; Cocktail Bar; Italian Coffee Bar
• Chocolata; Ice-Creams
• Boutique and Accessories Shop; Jewelry Shop; Duty-Free Shop; Perfumery; Temporary Shop; Fashion Shop; Logo Shop; Fashion and Jewelry Shop; Photo Gallery Shop
• Red Gem Casino (gaming bar lounge with slot machines and tables for Blackjack, Roulette, Poker)
• Aft Bar Lounge
• Attic Club (nightclub)
• The ceiling covering the indoor promenade area is a 480 m2 LED screen - a digital sky transmitting live views (sunsets, sunrises, starry sky), also special events and shows.
• Solarium (adults-only relaxation area with Solarium Pool and Bar)
• Main Pool area (swimming pools, whirlpools, loungers) - 4 swimming pools (including a 25-meter Atmosphere pool - by night illuminated with special lighting, 10-m long indoor Bamboo pool, Horizon pool at the back of the ship - transformed into a dance space at night)
• sports and kids facilities, MSC Yacht Club Suites
• Yacht Club Bar Lounge
• 1100-ft2 Balinese spa; Solarium (adults-only relaxation area upper level)
• Gymnasium; Arcade Games; TV Games; Bowling
• 4D Cinema; Flight Simulator
• Sportplex is the ship's combined entertainment-sports complex with Team Sport Arena (for playing basketball, football, volleyball), a separate Tennis Court and Sports Bar. In the evenings, Sportplex transforms into a party/disco club.
• Yacht Club exclusive Restaurant
• Sliding Roof (over the Solarium pool area)
• Piano Bar Lounge
• Doremi Lab; Team Sport Area
• Baby's Club and Kids Club - LEGO and Chicco facilities; Junior Club; Young Club; Teen's Area
• Cinema, Theatre Doremi, Night Club, Studio
• Sun Deck (outdoor area with a pool)
• MSC Yacht Club Open Area (fleet's largest), Pool Bar
• 2 Whirlpools; 2 Solariums; Savannah Aquapark featuring Champagne Bowl high-speed waterslide and Himalayan Bridge, that spans the width of ship's deck
• 2-deck Super Amusement Park
• Power Walking/Jogging Track
• (NEW) MSC Starship Club

Traditionally for MSC ships, Euribia has F1 Simulators (2x Formula 1 VR racing cars).

MSC Foundation is the ship's educational interactive game center for children. The room transforms into a 3D Aquarium providing interactive teaching for kids and adults (providing info on MSC's lifesaving programs and partners). Passengers can support the MSC Foundation with direct donations or by purchasing MSC Foundation-logoed merchandise.

Euribia ship’s new youth complex is a 700 m2/7535 ft2 of interior space grouping 10 rooms housing age-appropriate activities for toddlers, kids and teens of ages 6 months to 17 years. Of the ten children's rooms, two are themed on sustainability and the environment and one is themed on digital technologies and innovations.

• Baby Club Chicco Eco (nursery for babies and toddlers under 3 years old) is fitted with toys made with 80& recycled plastic or 70% organic+recycled plastic.
• MSC Foundation Youth Center hosts educational activities and also provides information on MSC Foundation.
• Teens Club Extra Space room is fitted with the latest generation gaming consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, VR/Virtual Reality) plus foosball and tennis tables.
• World Quest Room is for a quiz and trivia game show themed on geography.
• Caravaggio Room hosts an art-themed spy game show where kids investigate museum heists to find stolen paintings and catch the thieves.

MSC's onboard kids' programming runs between 9 am and 12-midnight.

MSC Starship Club's Rob - the first-at-sea humanoid robot bartender

On Virtuosa and Euribia MSC introduced the "MSC Starship Club" (MSC Starliner One Bar) spaceship-themed venue served by the industry's first humanoid robot bartender - named Rob. Working on this project for 6 years (since 2015), MSC partnered with experts from companies specializing in entertainment experiences, digital solutions, robotics, automation, and interior design.

MSC Starship Club provides integrated bar-and-entertainment experiences and its interior is marked by a cold-white ceiling, a digital art wall, 3D holographic projections, a 12-seat digital (touchscreen) table for personalized interactive galactic tours.

Rob mixes and serves cocktails while entertaining the guests by moving his body, head and arms (shaking-stirring-garnishing-pouring drinks) in a natural way. The humanoid barman speaks 8 languages (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, German, Chinese, Japanese) and engages with his voice and human-like (LED face) expressions/emotions.

Between making and serving beverages, Rob interacts with the passengers, changes his facial expressions, dances, tells jokes, riddles, cosmic facts and trivia. Orders are placed in vertical digital cockpits. The drinks are served in futuristic, custom-made (MSC branded) souvenir glasses. The humanoid bartender can prepare a total of 16 "cosmic cocktails" (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) plus personalized (made-to-order) drinks using 40+ ingredients.

Itineraries

MSC Euribia itinerary program (as homeports and destinations/regions) was announced on March 31, 2022, when MSC opened Euribia's cruises for sale.

The ship's inaugural season (2023) started with the Maiden Voyage departing roundtrip from homeport Kiel Germany on June 10th. The 7-day Norwegian Fjords itinerary was offered as a roundtrip from two homeports/countries - Denmark (Copenhagen) and Germany (Kiel). The voyage visited Norway's ports (Norwegian Fjords destinations) Hellesylt/Geirangerfjorden/Sunnylvsfjorden, Alesund, Flam/Aurlandsfjord.

The Inaugural Cruise's prices started from EUR 770 (USD 855 / GBP 650) per person with double occupancy.

For 2024, the ship was again deployed in Northern Europe operating mainly 7-day roundtrip itineraries from Kiel and Copenhagen to ports in Germany, Holland, Belgium, France, and the UK. For winter 2024-2025, MSC deployed Euribia in the Red Sea. The program (November-April) was based on 7-day roundtrips from the UAE ( Dubai and Abu Dhabi ) and also from Qatar ( Doha ).

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MSC Euribia Wiki

The vessel (STX France, Chantiers de l’Atlantique yard/hull number V34) has volume 181541 GT-tons, DWT-deadweight tonnage 19610 tons, max draught 9 m. The powerplant is based on 4x Wartisla marine diesel engines (models 2x 12V46DF plus 2x 16V46DF) with combined output 64 MW (85830 hp). The propulsion is based on 2x Azipod thrusters with combined output 40 MW (53640). The registered shipowner is VISTA 5 COMPANIA NAVIERA SA, while the registered manager is MSC CRUISE MANAGEMENT UK LTD.

On February 1, 2016, MSC announced a shipbuilding order for two Meraviglia Plus-class units. With the order, MSC became France's largest private foreign investor - with USD 8,6+ billion in export contracts over a 5-year period.

The newbuilds are with max passenger capacity 6300, and, in comparison to Meraviglia-Class, with 200 more staterooms and 16 m (50 ft) longer. The first two Meraviglia-Plus units were delivered in November 2019 ( Grandiosa ) and February 2021 ( Virtuosa ).

On June 28, 2021, officially started the vessel's construction (yard/hull number I34), with the steel-laying ceremony held at Saint Nazaire 's Chantiers de l'Atlantique Shipyard (fka STX France). The ceremony was attended by Pierfrancesco Vago (MSC's Executive Chairman) and Laurent Castaing (shipbuilder's General Manager). During the special event, Euribia was announced as the industry's "most environmentally advanced ship to date" being MSC's second newbuild designed to be LNG-powered (by liquified natural gas) - following the WORLD-Class MSC World Europa (2022). LNG is currently the maritime industry's cleanest fuel (available at scale) significantly reducing air pollution, including SOx (99%), soot particles (98%), NOx (85%).

The vessel's keel-laying / coin ceremony was held on December 2, 2021. On the same day at the French shipyard was launched the fleetmate MSC World Europa . Euribia's keel-laying ceremony's godmothers/madrinas were two employees - Valentina Mancini (MSC's Corporate Brand Manager) and Anna Claire Juventin (shipyard's Quality Control Manager).

• Both ceremonies were attended by Pierfrancesco Vago and Laurent Castaing.
• World Europa and Euribia were, respectively, the 15th and 16th boats constructed by Chantiers de l'Atlantique for MSC.

The Euribia vessel was launched/floated out from drydock on June 20, 2022.

Sea trials (in the Bay of Biscay) were conducted in the period April 19-23, 2023, and successfully completed. During that period were tested all machinery (engines, propulsion, safety systems) as well as the ship's fuel consumption, max speed and emergency/full stop distance.

MSC Euribia was commissioned/delivered to MSC on May 31, 2023. The delivery documents were signed by Pierfrancesco Vago and Laurent Castaing.

MSC Euribia's powerplant includes 4x Wartsila dual-fuel engines (12V and 16V) that generally run on LNG and occasionally on ULSFO (ultra-low-sulfur diesel/MGO-marine diesel oil with sulfur content 0,1%). Euribia is also fitted with shore power plug-in connectivity (for shore-to-ship electrical power supply) which allows the berthed ship to shut off the main engines and receive city-grid electricity (in seaports where this technology is available). Other advanced maritime technologies implemented on this newbuild include wastewater treatment system (compliant with IMO's RESOLUTION MEPC 227/64), ballast water treatment system (preventing pollution with invasive species through water discharges, compliant with IMO's Ballast Water Management Convention), Radiated Underwater Noise Management System (Bureau Veritas-compliant URN (Underwater Radiated Noise Management System), intelligent HVAC system (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning/with automated energy recovery cycles), shipwide use of LED lighting (AI-controlled), automatic DCS (Data Collection System/for remote energy monitoring and real-time data analysis). The hull and engine room are designed to minimize noise and vibrations.

Unlike the MSC MERAVIGLIA Plus class sisterships, Euribia has an exclusive hull artwork design (by Alex Flaemig/Undercover Design) selected via an international online contest (thru TalentHouse.com / 2009-founded, Los Angeles-headquartered art networking website) and featuring the hashtag "#SaveTheSea".

The ship was named after Eurybia (translated wide-force) who was the Greek goddess of mastery of the seas. Eurybia was one of the Titans (Ancient Greece's pre-Olympian gods), the daughter of Pontus and Gaea, the wife of Crius, and the mother of Astraeus, Perses and Pallas. According to Greek mythology, the original 12 Titans were the children of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth/his mother) and included 6 Titans/males (Oceanus, Coeus, Crius, Hyperion, Iapetus, Cronus) and 6 Titanesses/females (Theia, Rhea, Themis, Mnemosyne, Phoebe, Tethys).

In February 2023 MSC announced that Euribia's christening ceremony is scheduled for June 8th, to be held in Port Copenhagen Denmark . The naming event preceded the Maiden Voyage leaving from Germany on June 10th. In May was announced that the ship's godmother would be Sophia Loren (1934-born Italian actress, 88-year-old at the time) while the Master of Ceremony will be Sarah Backhaus Grunewald (1984-born Danish model, actress, TV presenter). The naming ceremony on June 8th also featured live performances, including by Christophe Le Friant (aka Bob Sinclar/1969-born French record producer, DJ, remixer). Euribia became MSC's 19th cruise vessel named by Sophia Loren, the first one being MSC Lirica , in 2003.

Inaugural itineraries (2023)

Next tables show the ship's inaugural cruise. The Maiden Voyage is also currently the only itinerary (7-day "Norwegian Fjords") part of the season's schedule. Prices started from EUR 855 (USD 935) per person with double occupancy.

The itinerary is offered as a roundtrip from both Germany (Kiel) and Denmark (Copenhagen).

Meraviglia Plus-Class ship technology

New features on Meraviglia-Plus ships include the first at sea fine-art museum (with original artworks), longer (111 m / 36 ft) indoor promenade (Galleria) and larger LED screen (95x6 m / 280x20 ft) for the pool deck's outdoor theater. The extra space in the Galleria allows two additional restaurants. MSC signed an exclusive partnership with Samsung (providing the digital technology) and Cirque du Soleil (providing live shipboard programming).

Meraviglia Plus-class ships are also the fleet's most technologically advanced, implementing the latest marine engine technologies. Their machinery includes hybrid scrubbers (exhaust gas cleaning systems), SCR (selective catalytic reduction system converting NOx into diatomic nitrogen), most efficient waste plant, latest wastewater treatment system, superior recycling capabilities, emission-reducing, and fuel-efficient heat recovery system.

On February 1, 2019, MSC officially revealed the in-cabin digital assistant ZOE. The technology ("cruise industry first") was developed by Harman International (USA-based company, a fully-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics). Harman International has developed digital audio solutions for major corporations (Including Google, Microsoft, Amazon).

ZOE is an artificial intelligence device (voice-enabled, with advanced voice recognition software) available in all passenger staterooms. ZOE speaks 7 languages, answer cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations and bookings.

The digital device features far-field microphones, top-quality speaker, quad-core processor (for fast response times), direct phone connections (through Bluetooth). The system can also upgrade its own database to answer previously unanswerable questions.

Passenger data (including itinerary/tour and shipboard preferences) is stored in the Cloud Storage system and used on the next scheduled voyage.

The device (sized ~15 cm) can be activated whenever passengers choose. A waiver must be signed to agree for their personal data to be stored.

Starting with Bellissima (2019), ZOE is now available on all newbuild MSC liners and introduced fleetwide over 2019-2024.

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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CRUISES 

Start planning your winter holidays with the best christmas cruise deals.

This Winter holiday season, give yourself and your loved ones the gift of a lifetime with an unforgettable Christmas cruise like no other! With options from 4 to 14 nights, step aboard to the sun-kissed Caribbean and the enchanting Mediterranean to the captivating Emirates .

Experience unparalleled convenience with our direct cruise option aboard the state-of-the-art MSC Euribia , sailing from Southampton to the picturesque Northern European Pearls .

Get ready to be immersed in the spirit of Christmas from the moment you set foot on the ship. Experience Christmas shows , MasterChef Christmas Editions , Christmas karaoke , and more. Kids will also spend the most magical Christmas time meeting Santa Claus and joining many other themed activities designed for them.

A cruise is the perfect Christmas wish! Secure your holiday today.

CHRISTMAS CRUISES ENTERTAINMENT

Christmas entertainment activities for adults.

MasterChef Christmas Edition:  The most famous cooking talent show in the world steps aboard MSC Christmas cruises! The power of the activity is the fact that the experience goes over the cruise; the lucky winner of the final prize, will have the opportunity to take part into the casting of the TVShow, and become the new Star of MasterChef!

Christmas Karaoke : amaze your friends and fellow guests sing the Christmas hits like they’ve never been heard before.

MSC Christmas Show:  a fantastic production Show inspired by the Christmas spirit and specifically designed for this iconic festivity will delight you.

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND FAMILY

Santa’s extravaganza: don't miss the biggest MSC Cruises event of the year, for all our children and parents on board Santa will personally bring a gift for each child on board from 0 to 11 years old. More than 15.000 gifts will be given fleetwide including Lego, Chicco, board games, sustainable toys and official MSC merchandise for an unforgettable Christmas cruise. Movie with Santa:  a special and unique MSC Cruises original short movie dedicated to the Santa’s arrival onboard (as part of “Santa’s Extravaganza”). Doremix Xmas:  kids and family disco game with the top 5hit list XMAS songs , all selected by our children. MSC Kids Xmas Parade:  be sure not to miss our original Xmas parade starring Doremi, Lego Sailor and all our children. Winter Wonderland (Doremi Village):  Doremi & Lego Sailor village with games, line dances and a lot of Xmas Magic.

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Terms and conditions.

WAVE “All Inclusive” rates are per person based on double occupancy. The rates are subject to change and may vary without notice. This offer is valid on new bookings only from 06/12/2023 to 31/03/2024, valid on all Summer 2024 & Winter 24-25 cruises. Under the WAVE “All Inclusive” promotion, guests will be able to purchase selected cruises on discounted rates (up to -£300). The £600 per cabin saving is based on MSC World Europa 27th September 2024 sailing.

Discounts apply to categories in different absolute amounts and according to availability, calculated per person and refer to double occupancy pricing (passenger 1 & 2). 3rd and 4th berth guests pay the usual applicable rate. For solo travellers, the applicable solo supplement valid for the departure at the time of booking will apply. The discounts have been calculated on previously existing rates. Total amount of discounts expressed in the promotion refer to the absolute value of discount vs previous rate.

This promo is combinable with all discount promotions, including MSC Voyagers Club 5%, Voyagers Exclusives 5+5% and Honeymoon packages, whilst for Senior and Young it is subject to availability. If customers book the WAVE “All inclusive” promotion onboard an MSC ship with the Future Cruise team, they will receive all the corresponding onboard benefits. If customers have a future cruise discount voucher, they can apply this to a cruise in the WAVE “All inclusive” promotion. If customers have an FCC voucher for a re-protected sailing, they can apply this to a cruise in the WAVE “All inclusive” promotion.

All guests travelling together must be on the same experience type and drinks package for dining and travel with arrangements. During the WAVE “All inclusive” Campaign, for sailings included, the promotion will be visible on our trade partner booking platform, MSC Book, at the time of the booking under the following price descriptions:

‘Cruise Only’, ‘All Inclusive Cruise Only’, ‘Fly & Cruise’, ‘All Inclusive Fly & Cruise’,

Only bookings taken under ‘All Inclusive Cruise Only’, ‘All Inclusive Fly & Cruise’,  price descriptions will receive the Premium Extra Drinks Package. The Premium Extra Drinks Package allows the guests to enjoy whilst on board, unlimited consumption of all drinks priced up to €14. For more information, please visit https://www.msccruises.co.uk/on-board/dining-drinks/drinks-packages.

Other terms & conditions may apply. Flights and any other add-ons including shore excursions will be available at the current selling rates, payable by all guests under the same booking unless clearly stated in the offer.

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For Fly Cruise reservations we charge an additional deposit amount of £150 (on top of the cruise deposit of £100), hence a total deposit of £250 per person at the time of booking, including infants up to 2 years old. Cancellation of the flights will be at full penalty. For cancellations and amendments, please refer to our general Terms and Conditions

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MSC EURIBIA

#SaveTheSea 

MSC Euribia 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 sustainable technologies to protect and preserve the precious marine ecosystem. The ship is also empowered with striking new features. Not only do the decks boast numerous original works of art, for the first time the hull itself is a visual masterpiece. On this unique ship where art meets innovation

Itineraries

The Naming Ceremony of MSC Euribia

will take place on 8 June 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark

MAIN FEATURES

Environmental stewardship.

Advanced onboard wastewater treatment system • All wastewater on board is directed to the water treatment system, so no water is allowed to leave the ship without specific treatment that cleans the water to very high standards. • This avoids alien ocean organisms from being transported from one ocean area to other, which could threaten local ecosystems

Waste Management • Any waste materials collected are sorted to segregate items for recycling • We have significantly reduced plastic waste through a programme to eliminate or replace single use plastic items.

Energy efficiency • Wide range of energy-saving equipment to maximise efficiency, such as smart heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

LNG-powered ship

• LNG will virtually eliminate sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulates, and reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 85% • The elimination of SOx from the fuel means EGCS (scrubbers) will not be required • LNG will reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by up to 20% • The hull of the ship (the part below the water) is coated with special paint sot reduce the growth of organisms, reducing drag and maintaining efficiency through the water

The iconic design of MSC Euribia

In October 2021, we launched a worldwide competition in search of an artist to design an artwork for MSC Euribia hull, to symbolize MSC Cruises commitment to the sea. The unique and iconic design by artist Alex Flämig has been chosen to represent our message of dedication to the marine ecosystem: his artwork #SaveTheSea will be permanently featured on the ship’s hull. Moreover, the five finalists will have their designs displayed on board the ship in a new gallery.

MSC Euribia Pools

Galleria Euribia

The longest and more spectacular LED Dome at Sea. The indoor promenade features both Main and Speciality Restaurants along with numerous shops. The promenade is destined to become the ultimate destination for socializing and entertainment possibilities for guests.

Family & Children

MSC Cruises is known for its award-winning family offering and has a long-standing partnership with the LEGO Group to design the kids club areas as well as on board activities. Discover all activities, services and technologies for children, teens and their parents  here .

Spa & wellness

MSC Yacht Club

The best location of the cabins and a reserved area accessible only to YC Members, dedicated restaurant and lounges and a large private pool area with solarium and whirlpool baths. 24-hour butler service, dedicated massage rooms and full access to Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea Spa.

This is the MSC Yacht Club , the ultimate luxury cruise experience. 

Cabins & Suites

Whether you’re looking for a duplex suite with private whirlpool bath, a sea-view balcony cabin or a family option, you’ll find it all on MSC Euribia.

• Surface approx. 12-17 sqm, balcony approx 4-8 sqm
• Sitting area with sofa
• Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer
• Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
• Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

Choose the cabin type that best suits you:

• Balcony Aurea (best ship position, surface approx. 17 sqm, deck 11-1 3)
• Deluxe Balcony (surface approx. 17 sqm, deck 8-14 )
• Deluxe Balcony with Partial View (surface approx. 17 sqm, deck 8-14 )
• Studio Balcony (single use, surface approx. 12 sqm, deck 13-14 )

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Size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category)

• Surface approx. 12-25 sqm, deck 5-11
• Window with sea view
• Relaxing armchair
• Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
• Can accomodate up to 6 people
• Premium Ocean View, can accommodate up to 6 people (surface approx. 25 sqm, deck 9-11 )
• Deluxe Ocean View (surface approx. 16 sqm, deck 5 )
• Junior Ocean View (surface approx. 12 sqm, deck 8 )
• Junior Ocean View with obstructed view (surface approx 12 sqm, deck 8 )

• Surface approx. 12-17 sqm, deck 5-14
• Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
• Deluxe Interior (surface approx. 17 sqm, deck 5-14 )
• Studio Interior (single use, surface approx. 12 sqm, deck 5-14 )

Entertainment

Restaurants & Buffet

Il campo restaurant.

Hola! Tacos & Cantina

The new fast-casual street food dining concept, offers a selection of Latin American and Mexican-inspired dishes and drinks to be shared and enjoyed in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, open for lunch and dinner. Choose from a tantalising array of dishes from blue corn tacos and nachos, authentic beef empanadas and tasty tamales through to tortilla soup or vegetarian tacos, all to be savoured with our selection of Top 10 Tequilas and Mezcals!

Kaito Sushi Bar

Tradition and modernity go hand in hand in this stylish sushi restaurant. This charming venue offers deliciously authentic Asian cuisine prepared on the spot with only the freshest, highest quality ingredients.

Kaito Teppanyaki

Step in, choose your spot at one of four cooking stations and watch your delicious Japanese dishes come to life, right before your eyes. Our expert chefs cook with flair on an open grill: a feast for the senses that sees flames and the finest sizzling ingredients coming together to form delicious dishes you'll remember forever.

Marketplace Buffet

The extensive buffet area includes various multifunction corners serving international dishes, ethnic cuisine, healthy options and a multitude of other tastes. It’s the ideal place for enjoying a great informal dining experience with a spectacular sea view.

Bars and Lounges

Carousel Lounge

Located in the aft of the ship, The Carousel Lounge offering even stunning panoramic ocean views, allowing you to relax during the day or participate in a range of leisure activities as well as enjoy a variety of live music every evening.

Helios Wine Maker

Helios Wine Maker invites the next generation of wine lovers to discover the story behind their favourite glass of wine. Seated at state-of-the-art multi-touch tables activated by digital coasters, you will have the opportunity to dive into the history, grape varieties, wine-making regions and more, learning everything there is to know about the drink in their hand.

Dance away into the early hours in our chic nightclub. Grab yourself a drink from our extensive list of cocktails, mocktails, Spritz, Mojito’s, classic cocktails, beers or ciders and feel the beat. Dance the night away as skilled DJ’s spin the best of today’s dance and club favourites through a state-of-the-art sound system in our trendy nightclub.

Jean-Philippe Crêpes & Gelato

A gourmet ice cream parlour and French-style crêperie dreamed up by award-winning master pastry chef Jean-Philippe Maury. Located in the impressive indoor promenade, it's the perfect place to enjoy a mouth watering made-to-order crêpe, with your choice of delicious sweet or savoury fillings. Treat someone you love to our unique house-made gelato or sorbet. Jean-Philippe Maury’s award winning gelato is made on the premises, using only the finest quality ingredients and fresh fruit purees.

Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Café

French master pâtissier Chocolatier Jean-Philippe Maury brings his award-winning touch to this coffee and chocolate bar boutique where enticingly sweet delights are created just for you in our unique open concept chocolate kitchen. As well as choosing from a variety of exquisite Chef created chocolate candies, guests can also create their very own chocolate bar right at the tablet stations. The boutique offers also a wide assortment of delectable French macaroons and fresh roasted coffee. No matter your preference, there is something for everyone.

Get that James Bond feeling, order a drink from our skilled bar tenders and cast an eye over the Casino as you contemplate where lady luck will go to next. We have a wide variety of selected cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine and fine spirits to refresh yourself with as you take a break from play.

Meet up with friends for an aperitif or after dinner cocktail and enjoy the stunning views while you listen to live piano music. With our handpicked carefully sourced drinks and fresh ingredients we are sure that you will be spoilt for choice.

Horizon Bar

Magnificent views of the sea, fantastic cocktails, The Horizon Bar is the place to be. Gaze out over the stunning panorama of the ocean while you sip on a cocktail at the Horizon Bar. With our handpicked and carefully sourced drinks and fresh ingredients we are sure that you will be spoilt for choice.

Enjoy the atmosphere of the big game in our unique sports bar. The wide and varied choice of draft beers, bottled beers, ciders and cocktails that we carefully selected are sure to quench even the strongest thirst. To sarisfy any hunger pangs, you can snack on our freshly made hotdogs, a perfect accompaniment to any game.

Masters of the Sea

Atmospheric and charismatic, our traditional British pub is the perfect setting to drop in for a pint. Serving beer, premium spirits and a wide array of beer based cocktaisl, the pub is an ideal place to kick back and have fun. If hunger kicks in, you can also enjoy  burgers, hotdogs and the traditional beer battered fish and chips made with the freshest ingredients by our talented chefs to satisfy your hunger pangs. 

Champagne Bar

With an array of first-rate champagne, bubblies, fresh oysters, caviar and fish, the chic Champagne Bar is a place to indulge in the finer things in life.

Infinity Bar

There are infinite choices in this ideal spot to join friends for an aperitif before a meal, or for a refreshing drink at any time of day. From traditional aperitifs, our Signature Cocktails to the contemporary classics, there is something to suit your taste.

TV Studio & Bar

Broadcasting live throughout the ship, our TV Studio and radio suite air live games, quizzes, talent contests and other fun content. An excellent selection of cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks are available to get you ready for your big performance.

Atmosphere Bar North

Relax at the poolside with friends and family, with a refreshing drink from the Atmosphere Bar North. From Signature Cocktails, beers, coladas, soft drinks, coffee and tea there is something to suit everyone’s taste.

Atmosphere Bar South

Days by the pool with the grill, what could be better! We realise that hunger can strike at any time and at the Atmosphere South Bar our expert chefs serve up fresh and tasty specialities hot off the grill 20 hours a day. Satisfy your cravings from our menu of freshly grilled food!

Atmosphere Ice Cream Bar

Grab a taste of the sun with our delicious soft serve ice cream, fresh fruit treats frozen drinks and coladas.

Top Sail Lounge

Enjoy spectacular views in this elegant lounge, offering the Yacht Club bar list of spirits, craft cocktails, beers and wines, soft drinks and coffee drinks. You can also enjoy a fine selection of gourmet finger food throughout the day. 

MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar

This sundeck buffet and bar, exclusive to MSC Yacht Club Guests, offers an exceptional selection of freshly grilled specialities. Enjoy an expansive breakfast offering and carefully selected meats for lunch. Alternatively, You can grab something from our selection of fresh fish, meat and burgers and homemade pasta and a wide choice of fresh salads compliment the wide variety of food on offer.

MSC Yacht Club Sundeck & Bar

Exclusive to MSC Yacht Club Guests, the MSC Yacht Club Sundeck & Bar, offers a luxurious and tranquil place to enjoy an aperitif. Surround yourself in the lap of luxury and let our artful bar tenders prepare something special for you!

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• 6. Ocean Cay
• 7. Galapagos
• 8. Marion Island
• 9. St Helena
• 10. Ross Sea
• 11. Fernando de Noronha
• 12. Rapa Nui
• 13. Zakynthos
• 14. Golf de Morbihan
• 15. Cinque Terre
• 16. Great Barrier Reef
• 18. Portuguese Island
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• Deluxe Interior
• Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View
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• Premium Ocean View
• Studio Balcony
• Deluxe Balcony
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• Premium Suite Aurea
• Grand Suite Aurea with terrace and whirlpool
• MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite
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B: Cabin with bathtub | BS: Cabin with bathtub and shower | P: Promenade view ° Single cabin with reduced size bed (140x200cm). °° Reduced size bed (140x200cm). • All cabins have one double bed convertible to two single beds except for Studio Interior°. • 3rd and 4th beds available in all categories except for Studio Interior°,  Junior Ocean View with obstructed view°°, Junior Ocean View°° and MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite. • 5th and 6th beds available in Premium Ocean View and Premium Suite Aurea • Cabins 13265, 13376, 14235, 14278 have only bunk bed.

•   Our ships offer the possibility of combining 2 or 3 connecting cabins based on the ship class. Call our Contact Center to choose the best accommodation for you

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• Gross tonnage: 183.500
• Number of guests: 6.327
• Number of cabins: 2.419
• Crew members: approx. 1.711
• Length/Beam/Height: 331 m / 43 m / 65 m
• Maximum Speed: 22,30 knots

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MSC Euribia Creates Winter Wonderland On Cruises From Southampton

Did you know that a Northern Pearls cruise aboard MSC Euribia is no ordinary affair in the lead up to Christmas? Get ready to discover a Winter Wonderland onboard…

‘Tis the Season

Ashore you can visit some of the most festive cities that Northern Europe has to offer, such as Hamburg, Rotterdam and Ghent. Back onboard the festive feeling continues…

From 17th November 2023 through to 30th December 2023, MSC Euribia will be transformed to create a warm festive feeling all about the ship!

On deck 15, around the main pool area, you’ll discover exciting games and activities like Ice curling, an iceberg game, an igloo game, cold smash and even a Polar Party! Expect twinkling fairy lights and decorations and even more to get you in the Christmas mood. In fact, there will even be Christmas Markets onboard, featuring authentic huts offering delicious sweet and savoury treats like stollen, hot dogs, waffles, candy floss, baked apples, and crepes! And, no festive markets would be complete without a mug of mulled wine; rich, steaming hot chocolate; or delightful Lumumba! (Drinks are chargeable, food is included)

Specially Themed Entertainment for the Festive season!

Kids & families.

• Meet Santa Claus onboard and receive a very special gift (ages 0-11 will receive a complimentary gift)
• Join the Doremix kids and family disco playing everyone’s favourite Christmas music as voted by the children onboard!
• Take part in the special Christmas parade with the MSC crew, Doremi & friends and the Lego Sailor
• Themed Christmas movie nights
• Themed arts & crafts
• Christmas versions of standard activities including: Lego Master Builder, MSC Music game, MSC Dance Crew, Family game show, MasterChef at Sea Juniors.
• Take part in Christmas themed Tik-Tok challenges
• Bust a move at the MSC Teens Christmas Flashmob
• Show your special talent at the MSC Teens Christmas Awards (teens only talent show)
• Dress in your best clothes for the Christmas Prom (teens formal night & party)

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CHRISTMAS CRUISES AND NEW YEAR’S CRUISES

Set sail for holiday magic with christmas cruise deals.

Are you in the mood for something truly astonishing for Christmas 2024?

If you're on the lookout for the perfect Christmas gift to surprise your loved ones or if you are planning the best winter holiday to enjoy with your family or friends, you've come to the right place. Our best Christmas cruise deals will have you feeling festive even before unwrapping gifts under the tree! Book a Christmas cruise from 4 to 14 days and celebrate with us on a journey of discovery to glorious locations.

Sail to Northern Europe and immerse yourself in charming atmosphere of Christmas markets . Unwind under the Caribbean palms, where golden sands and turquoise waters offer the perfect backdrop for your Christmas holidays relaxation. Or explore the Mediterranean 's most iconic cities, wandering historic streets glowing with twinkling Christmas lights. Do you dream of an exciting Christmas cruise filled with discovery? Be inspired by our routes in South Africa and the Emirates , or sail to South America for an unparalleled Christmas holiday.

However you choose to celebrate, an MSC Christmas cruise will help you and your family create new traditions and everlasting memories among the beauty of the world’s most stunning locations. Book your 2024 Christmas cruise or New Year's cruise and let the festivities begin as you set course for inspiration and adventure on the high seas.

CHRISTMAS CRUISES ENTERTAINMENT

Get ready for a stunning Christmas cruise on board our ships, where every day will be filled of Christmas activities and entertainment for both adults and kids! From MSC Cruises Christmas shows to the New Year’s Eve party or to the Christmas karaoke , there will be plenty of specials. Kids as well will spend the most magical Christmas holidays ever: meeting Santa Claus with their wish list and many other themed activities just designed for them. The true magic of Christmas awaits you on board MSC Cruises.

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS

MasterChef Christmas Edition:  The most famous cooking talent show in the world steps aboard MSC Christmas cruises! The power of the activity is the fact that the experience goes over the cruise; the lucky winner of the final prize, will have the opportunity to take part into the casting of the TVShow, and become the new Star of MasterChef!

Christmas Karaoke : amaze your friends and fellow guests sing the Christmas hits like they’ve never been heard before.

MSC Christmas Show: a  fantastic production Show inspired by the Christmas spirit and specifically designed for this iconic festivity will delight all our Guests.

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND FAMILY

Santa’s extravaganza: don't miss the biggest MSC Cruises event of the year, for all our children and parents on board Santa will personally bring a gift for each child on board from 0 to 11 years old. More than 15.000 gifts will be given fleetwide including Lego, Chicco, board games, sustainable toys and official MSC merchandise for an unforgettable Christmas Cruise. Movie with Santa:  a special and unique MSC Cruises original short movie dedicated to the Santa’s arrival onboard (as a part of “Santa’s Extravaganza”). Doremix Xmas:  kids and family disco game with the top 5hit list XMAS songs , all selected by our children. MSC Kids Xmas Parade:  be sure not to miss our original Xmas parade starring Doremi, Lego Sailor and all our children. Winter Wonderland (Doremi Village):  Doremi & Lego Sailor village with games, line dances and a lot of Xmas Magic.

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The 10 Biggest Cruise Ships in the World

Where to float on the biggest boats.

E very vessel that's once held the title of "biggest cruise ship" has one thing in common: It is a destination in and of itself. Of course, these enormous passenger cruise ships also transport guests to thrilling ports, exotic islands and remote locations too. It's almost as if you could live on a cruise ship !

These massive ships each have so much going on: theater and music on a multitude of stages, water slides, roller coasters and go-kart tracks, zip lines, ice skating rinks, laser tag arenas—you name it. There are also hidden cruise features waiting to be discovered and more restaurants than you will ever need to feed yourself. They are, simply put, awe-inspiring creations. Have you ever thought about how cruise ships float ?

One of the most important cruise tips for vacationing on one of these big boats is to accept that you won't be able to do it all on your first visit. Thankfully, with many itineraries to choose from, you can sail on the largest cruise ship again and again, learn cruise ship code words and have new experiences every single time you're on board one of these massive ships.

What is largest cruise ship in the world?

The current reigning champion is Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. But next year, there will be a brand-new biggest cruise ship, the Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas . Planned with 20 decks, 2,805 staterooms, seven pools and nine hot tubs, the future largest ship in the world is currently being built in Finland. Here are the details about the biggest and grandest ships to sail on.

Wonder of the Seas

Cruise line: Royal Caribbean

Length: 1,188 feet

Width: 215 feet

Guest capacity: 7,084

A true wonder, the current biggest ship in the world delights guests every week with a feast of activities, shows, meals and memories. Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas , an Oasis-class ship that is a city at sea, has 16 guest decks, 2,204 crew members from every corner of the planet and more than 10 bars and 20 dining destinations—nine of which are complimentary. Curiously, even though the Icon of the Seas will eventually take the mantle as the largest cruise ship, Wonder will still have more staterooms than its new big sister, a whopping 2,867 of them.

It also features a carousel on a real boardwalk, a dry slide that twists down 10 decks, surfing simulators, a laser tag arena, an ice skating rink and a zip line that spans the interior width of the ship. It also has interior rooms with balconies that look out over the restaurant and a tree-lined neighborhood that looks like Central Park. Wonder of the Seas will soon lose its crown as the biggest cruise ship in the world, but it'll never lose its ability to provide unique vacations thanks to affordable cruises for every kind of traveler.

World Europa

Cruise line: MSC

Length: 1,093 feet

Width: 154 feet

Guest capacity: 6,762

MSC is not only a privately held shipping company, the largest in the world, they are also the maker of some of the largest cruise ships in the world. The World Europa , which took to the sea for the first time in 2022, is currently escorting passengers all over the Mediterranean, using one of the cleanest marine fuels to do so.

The World Europa features some of the best rooms on a cruise ship, thanks to having the most cabins with a balcony. It also has the world's longest dry slide at sea, taking adventurous cruisers down 12 decks in a shiny, twisting stainless steel tube, and bumper cars in a SportsPlex arena that also hosts rollerblading—not at the same time, however. People looking for something a little less dramatic will enjoy six pools, some surrounded by tropical greenery, 14 whirlpools and MSC's first-ever department store at sea. Finally, you'll never go hungry on this ship , given its 10 restaurants, including four main dining rooms and three buffets.

Cruise line: P&O Cruises

Length: 1,130 feet

Width: 138 feet

Guest capacity: 6,685

Whether you want the sunshine of the Caribbean or the culture found in and around Mediterranean ports, Arvia is P&O's largest cruise ship and one of the biggest cruise ships in the world, with 1,800 crew members, a three-screen cinema complex, a wide range of staterooms to choose from and four pools, including an infinity pool with a swim-up bar. There are also nearly two dozen whirlpool spas, a sauna, steam room and a hydrotherapy pool.

This means that whether you're taking a singles cruise or have children in tow—the Arvia is a family-friendly ship with age-specific kids clubs on board—serious rest and relaxation are definitely on the agenda. Then, when you're feeling spry and ready for some adventure during your vacation at sea, you can try an escape room or ropes course, play in the sports arena or strut your stuff in a dance class.

Costa Toscana

Cruise line: Costa Cruises

Length: 1,105 feet

Width: 137 feet

Guest capacity: 6,600

A sister to the Smeralda , the Costa Toscana became the fleet's largest cruise ship when it took to the water in March 2022. The ship uses LNG propulsion engines to make sea travel more sustainable, both while cruising and in ports of call around the world. An international crew of 1,678 works to deliver dream vacations for up to 6,600 passengers who will love to discover all there is to do, see and experience on board.

The ship has 1,550 staterooms ranging from interior cabins to elaborate suites, a baker's dozen pools and whirlpools, and a total of 20 restaurants, bars and lounges. Costa's new flagship vessel is a smart city at sea, offering subtly high-tech sailings that provide fun for the whole family, thanks to Peppa Pig character parties, an aqua park with water slides and a mind-bending skywalk 213 feet above the ocean! So book a vacation on one of the largest cruise ships in the world, then pack your cruise ducks and your appetite for learning how to cook at Toscana 's Food LAB cooking school, among other adventures at sea.

Celebration

Cruise line: Carnival

Guest capacity: 6,631

As cruise lines jockey for position at the top of the biggest cruise ship in the world leaderboard, the original family-fun ships are also getting larger. A total of 1,735 international crew, famously considered the best in the business, will ensure that every family's cruise on the Celebration not only maximizes the fun but also the memories, and all at some of the most affordable prices in the cruise industry.

This ship has BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea, Dr. Seuss children's themed cruises with character appearances, and incredible water parks with multiple slides. Delicious food is made fast-and-fresh at Guy's Burger Joint, Shaq's Big Chicken and the Seafood Shack, as well as tasty street-food carts located near the pools. Plus, with all the extra space on the largest cruise ship in their fleet, Carnival's Playlist Productions has more stages to dazzle you and your kids with famously fantastic live music and musical theater.

Cruise line: Norwegian

Length: 1,094 feet

Width: 136 feet

Guest capacity: 3,998

With 1,700 crew members and more than 2,000 staterooms, including suites in The Haven—Norwegian's luxurious, private and tranquil ship-within-a-ship concept high atop the ship, which comes with 24-hour butler service and its own lavish sundeck—the Encore ranks among the largest cruise ships in the world. Curiously, this vessel from 2019 is still the largest in the Norwegian fleet! Both Prima  and the forthcoming Viva were built after Encore but are considerably smaller in size, bucking the cruise industry trend of "bigger is better."

Encore shines as a superior and super big ship, the fourth in the Breakaway Plus class, and features a multi-deck go-kart track, the Cavern Club music venue, fashioned after the famous Liverpool room where The Beatles became big, a virtual-reality gaming room, an outdoor laser-tag arena and some of the best food at sea. No doubt, this will become one of every passenger's favorite cruises.

Symphony of the Seas

Width: 216 feet

Guest capacity: 6,680

None of the many all-inclusive cruises take place on the largest cruise ships, but you may be forgiven for thinking you're enjoying an all-inclusive experience on Symphony of the Seas . The ship's many spectacular activities include a zip line that soars above the boardwalk many decks below, an old-fashioned carousel, Broadway-style theater shows, surfing simulators and the 10-story Abyss dry slide. There's also delicious food all over the ship that is 100% complimentary. And while you may fly on the zip line over and over again, you'll probably still wonder, Why do cruise ships have wings ?

After its maiden voyage in April 2018, Symphony was the biggest cruise ship in the world. But because of its ingenious neighborhood concept, guests rarely feel overcrowded. Seven distinct areas carve up the ship into unique spaces to play, eat, stroll, sleep and enjoy live entertainment, and the traffic flows brilliantly to make passengers feel as though they're on a more intimate ship and not cruising with upward of 6,680 other people in more than 2,700 staterooms, some of which are interior cabins with balconies that boast views of the Central Park neighborhood's greenery and eateries.

Cruise line: AIDA

Guest capacity: 6,654

While American travelers looking to cruise the Caribbean may not encounter her, the AIDAnova is not only the largest cruise ship in the AIDA fleet, she's also a revolutionary lady. The ship's Four Elements adventure deck, with its three water slides and climbing garden under the dome of a retractable glass roof, drops jaws on every sailing. The ship's more than 2,600 staterooms with 20 different types, ranging from a glorious two-deck penthouse to budget-friendly interior cabins, allow guests to sleep well and arrive in port well rested, and the two-deck spa offering 80 different treatments provides even more healing and luxury.

But AIDAnova is also impressive because it made history as the world's first cruise ship to be powered in port and at sea by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the world's cleanest burning fossil fuel. It's important that big ships can be more sustainable, but did you ever wonder why there are big balls on cruise ships ?

Sun Princess

Cruise line: Princess

Length: 1,133 feet

Guest capacity: 4,300

The Love Boat is getting much, much bigger! Yes, this is the namesake ship from the beloved '70s TV show. With 2,150 cabins, the Sun Princess is close to carrying 4,300 passengers to Europe for its inaugural season later this year. And then all around the world, people will be asking, "Why do cruise ships have to stop in Canada?"

The third ship in the history of the fleet to be graced with the iconic name, the S un Princess is poised to be a fan favorite. There are more than 29 bars, lounges and restaurants on board, with the Sea View Terrace and Bar ensconced in glass at the top and front of the ship, book-ended by the Wake View Terrace at the back, which has a stunning infinity pool hanging off the edge. Drawing inspiration from the tiered terraces of Santorini, Greece, this evocative area will have an indoor/outdoor pool to enjoy supreme relaxation during the day. But once the sun says goodbye, the pool becomes a stage and the dome above transforms into an entertainment venue with eye-popping lighting effects.

Length: 1,085 feet

Width: 141 feet

Guest capacity: 6,334

Come June 2023, one of the newest and biggest cruise ships at sea will be carrying eager pasengers, and more than 1,700 dedicated crew members, to world-class destinations in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. While on board the Euribia , cruisers will enjoy a massive amount of personal space (100-plus square feet per person) at any one of five unique pools, including one of the most intricate waterparks at sea, covering more than 10,000 square feet.

These watery areas of rest, relaxation and revelry will comfortably accommodate more than 1,000 guests at a time. Indoors, a 360-foot-long Mediterranean-style promenade is lined with myriad shops, along with some of the 20 bars and 10 restaurants found on the ship. It also features a domed LED screen that magically displays the sky and other animations throughout the day and night. MSC continues to be a favorite cruise line of environmentalist travelers looking to ease their mind and minimize their footprint, as the Euribia has an advanced onboard wastewater treatment system that doesn't allow any water to leave the ship without being treated and cleaned.

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Visitors from America and Western Europe might be surprised to discover that Russia celebrates Christmas on January 7th. That’s because the Russian Orthodox Church follows the Julian calendar. After the end of the Soviet Union, some Russians have begun celebrating Christmas on December 25 in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. But many Russians still observe the tradition of fasting on January 6th, breaking the fast with a large feast on Christmas Eve after the first star has appeared in the sky.

During the Soviet era, Christmas and religious traditions were banned in Russia. Santa Claus was replaced by Ded Moroz, or, Grandfather Frost, an old man with a long white beard who would bring gifts to children on New Year’s instead of Christmas. According to Russian tradition, Ded Moroz is accompanied by his granddaughter, Snegurochka, the Snowmaiden, who helps him on his journey to give presents to children.

Although the tradition of having a Christmas tree, known as a yolka in Russian, was also banned during Soviet times, Russians got around this by having New Year’s trees from which they hung homemade decorations. Today, the restrictions of the Soviet Union have faded into history, and during the Christmas season visitors to Russia can even purchase Christmas ornaments in the shape of matryoshka dolls, or religious icons that depict nativity scenes.

Heading counterclockwise around the Golden Ring this holiday season, northeast of Moscow, your first stop will most likely be the city of Vladimir, home to some of Russia’s most striking churches and cathedrals. The Vladimir region is known for its fine crystal. Stop by the Crystal, Lacquer Miniatures, and Embroidery Museum ( 2 Bolshaya Moskovskaya ) for an overview of traditional crafts before visiting the gift shop in the museum to browse the crystal selection. Vladimir Chic ( 2 Dvoryanskaya ) also sells local glass and crystal work.

Typical souvenirs are also for sale in Vladimir’s old town, especially by the Golden Gate, a triumphal arch and defensive tower that is one of the last-remaining parts of the wall that once surrounded ancient Vladimir and a sure stop on any tour of the Golden Ring.

Just 63 kilometers from Vladimir lays the nearby city of Gus-Khrustalny , the ‘Crystal Goose,’ also home to a rich glass and crystal making tradition. You can visit the glassmaking factory in Gus-Khrustalny and buy gifts ranging from plates and vases to decanters, or visit the outlet store back in Moscow ( 4 Ilyinka ) just east of the Kremlin.

North of Vladimir, you’ll arrive in Suzdal, one of the Golden Ring route’s more tranquil towns. Suzdal boasts a number of small bazaars and stands outside the main tourist sites where visitors can purchase local honey mead, called medovukha, along with traditional crafts, like a pair valenki, or Russian woolen boots, which make an ideal Christmas gift for friends and family back home. The shopping stands outside Suzdal’s Museum of Wooden Architecture and Peasant Life ( Ul. Pushkarskaya ) are also highly recommended. Market Square ( Torgovaya Pl ) houses a number of shops where visitors can search for arts and crafts.

Following the Golden Ring north of Suzdal, many tours will stop in the city of Kostroma, a former trading outpost on the immense Volga River. One of the city’s highlights is the Museum of Linen and Birchbark ( 38 Tereshkova ), where visitors can view exhibits on traditional Russian crafts woven from flax and bark. A gift shop in the basement sells tablecloths, napkins, baskets, linen dolls, and traditional clothing typical of the region.

South from Kostroma, stop in the city of Rostov-Veliky for enamel jewelry, a craft which allows artists to produce small paintings on metal that are then fired to produce a thin glaze over the image. Rostov became famous for its tradition of enamel work. Today, visitors can purchase rings, earrings, bracelets, brooches, and jewelry boxes in the gift shop of the Rostov Enamel factory ( 3 Borisoglebskoye Highway ).

While you’re in Rostov, visit the House of Crafts ( 16 Vtoraya Tolstovskaya Naberezhnaya ) for local pottery and the Souvenirs shop ( 5 Ul. Kamennyi Most ) for ushanka hats—Russian fur caps with earflaps—paintings, and samovars for tea lovers.

The last two stops on a tour of the Golden Ring are the cities of Pereslavl-Zalesskiy and Sergiev Posad. Pereslavl is most famous for its embroidery work, available at the Art Salon ( 12 Ul. Sovetskaya ) along with souvenirs made of wood and stone. Nearby Sergiev Posad is considered the place where Russia’s matryoshka dolls were first invented, and was the chief production center of the dolls before Soviet times. Visit the city’s Toy Museum ( 123 Pr. Krasny Armii ) to get a better sense of the birthplace of one of Russia’s most recognizable toys, then head over to the market alongside the Trinity Monastery of St. Sergius—one of the city’s most important sites—to load up on matryoshka dolls, painted eggs, and icons before going home.

If you’ll be in the Golden Ring during New Years, the city of Vladimir hosts an impressive Christmas fair, with an iceskating rink and performances by local artists, in the main square ( Sobornaya Pl ). In most other Golden Ring cities you’ll find similar events in the center square as Christmas nears.

Most shops and markets in the Golden Ring are open year round. If you’re coming to Russia for a short period of time, whether in winter or summer, consider a trip to this stunning part of the country, and bring an extra bag if you plan to go shopping for Christmas gifts.

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MSC Cruises introduces ‘world’s greatest bars’ programme

MSC Cruises  announced its world-class Food & Beverage offering is being brought to new heights with its brand-new beverage programme: ‘World’s Greatest Bars’. This innovative new concept brings some of the most acclaimed ashore bars to MSC Cruises ships, offering guests a truly unique and immersive experience like never before at sea.

The delectable new programme sees the world-famous bars open as pop-ups on board selected MSC Cruises’ ships, each for a six-month extravaganza, to serve up something extra special to guests.

Maestros from each partnering bar have personally and comprehensively trained the skilled onboard bar teams, passing on the secrets of the flavour combinations and techniques to prepare the cocktails that have made them so famous.

The programme includes award-winning bars Paradiso and Sips from Barcelona, Spain, allowing guests the opportunity to savour the finest mixology at sea.

Jacques Van Staden, Food & Beverage Vice President at MSC Cruises, said: “We’re delighted to bring the ‘World’s Greatest Bars’ concept on board our ships to create world-class and innovative experiences for our guests. The new programme brings our food and beverage offering to new heights, providing unforgettable experiences not seen before at sea. We’re thrilled to have on board such exciting bars, SIPS and Paradiso, two bars ranked as some of the best in the world. These two bars are incredibly hard to get into right now, so we’re so excited that our guests can get a taste of the action.”

The programme, which commenced on 1 April 2024, will be available for a six-month activation with the Paradiso pop-up on board MSC World Europa and Sips on board MSC Euribia.

As MSC Cruises is always looking to elevate its Food & Beverage offering with innovate concepts such as Helios Wine Bar on MSC Euribia, an immersive digital experience for the next generation of wine lovers, The Gin Project on MSC World Europa, a must-stop shop for gin aficionados with over 70 craft gins, and Masters of the Sea microbrewery on MSC World Europa where special-brew beer is made from desalinated seawater.

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Nachdem die Reisen bereits einige Wochen lang nicht mehr buchbar waren, hat MSC Cruises nun die Positionierungsfahrten von Kiel nach Dubai mit MSC Euribia, dem neusten Schiff der Flotte, gestrichen. Wegen der Sicherheitslage am Roten Meer, wo vor der Küste des Jemens Schiffe durch die Huthi Rebellen beschossen werden, hat MSC Cruises nun frühzeitig reagiert, um somit auch gebuchten Gästen der MSC Euribia Sicherheit zu geben. 

Die Sommersaison 2024 endet am 19. Oktober 2024 in Kiel. Dort werden die letzten Gäste einer einwöchigen Fjordkreuzfahrt ab/bis Kiel und die Gäste einer sechstägigen Kreuzfahrt von Kopenhagen nach Kiel von Bord gehen. Aktuell scheint MSC Cruises für MSC Euribia eine Fahrt ohne Gäste rund um Afrika zu planen, um das Schiff aus dem Sommerfahrtgebiet in Nordeuropa sicher ins Winterfahrtgebiet am Persischen Golf zu verlegen. Die erste Kreuzfahrt im Orient soll am 16. November 2024 in Dubai beginnen. 

Alle Abfahrten mit MSC Euribia vom 19. Oktober bis einschließlich 15. November werden daher abgesagt. Das betrifft die Grand Voyage aus Nordeuropa in die Orient, die auch in kürzeren Abschnitten buchbar war. Der Zeitraum vom 19. Oktober bis 16. November 2024 dürfte ausreichen, um die MSC Euribia ohne Gäste von Kiel nach Dubai zu überführen. Neue Kreuzfahrten mit Zielen in Afrika dürften angesichts des relativ kurzen Absagezeitraums nicht möglich sein. 

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For the first time Rosatom Fuel Division supplied fresh nuclear fuel to the world’s only floating nuclear cogeneration plant in the Arctic

The fuel was supplied to the northernmost town of Russia along the Northern Sea Route.

The first in the history of the power plant refueling, that is, the replacement of spent nuclear fuel with fresh one, is planned to begin before 2024. The manufacturer of nuclear fuel for all Russian nuclear icebreakers, as well as the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, is Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC), a company of Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL that is based in Elektrostal, Moscow Region.

The FNPP includes two KLT-40S reactors of the icebreaking type. Unlike convenient ground-based large reactors (that require partial replacement of fuel rods once every 12-18 months), in the case of these reactors, the refueling takes place once every few years and includes unloading of the entire reactor core and loading of fresh fuel into the reactor.

The cores of KLT-40 reactors of the Akademik Lomonosov floating power unit have a number of advantages compared to the reference ones: a cassette core was used for the first time in the history of the unit, which made it possible to increase the fuel energy resource to 3-3.5 years between refuelings, and also reduce the fuel component of the electricity cost by one and a half times. The FNPP operating experience formed the basis for the designs of reactors for nuclear icebreakers of the newest series 22220. Three such icebreakers have been launched by now.

For the first time the power units of the Akademik Lomonosov floating nuclear power plant were connected to the grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020. The supply of nuclear fuel from Elektrostal to Pevek and its loading into the second reactor is planned for 2024. The total power of the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, supplied to the coastal grid of Pevek without thermal energy consumption on shore, is about 76 MW, being about 44 MW in the maximum thermal power supply mode. The FNPP generated 194 million kWh according to the results of 2023. The population of Pevek is just a little more than 4 thousand, while the FNPP has a potential for supplying electricity to a city with a population of up to 100 thousand people. After the FNPP commissioning two goals were achieved. These include first of all the replacement of the retiring capacities of the Bilibino NPP, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya TPP, which has already been operating for more than 70 years. Secondly, energy is supplied to the main mining companies in western Chukotka in the Chaun-Bilibino energy hub a large ore and metal cluster, including gold mining companies and projects related to the development of the Baimsk ore zone. In September 2023, a 110 kilovolt power transmission line with a length of 490 kilometers was put into operation, connecting the towns of Pevek and Bilibino. The line increased the reliability of energy supply from the FNPP to both Bilibino consumers and mining companies, the largest of which is the Baimsky GOK. The comprehensive development of the Russian Arctic is a national strategic priority. To increase the NSR traffic is of paramount importance for accomplishment of the tasks set in the field of cargo shipping. This logistics corridor is being developed due regular freight voyages, construction of new nuclear-powered icebreakers and modernization of the relevant infrastructure. Rosatom companies are actively involved in this work. Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL (Rosatom Fuel Division) includes companies fabricating nuclear fuel, converting and enriching uranium, manufacturing gas centrifuges, conducting researches and producing designs. As the only nuclear fuel supplier to Russian NPPs, TVEL supplies fuel for a total of 75 power reactors in 15 countries, for research reactors in nine countries, as well as for propulsion reactors of the Russian nuclear fleet. Every sixth power reactor in the world runs on TVEL fuel. Rosatom Fuel Division is the world’s largest producer of enriched uranium and the leader on the global stable isotope market. The Fuel Division is actively developing new businesses in chemistry, metallurgy, energy storage technologies, 3D printing, digital products, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. TVEL also includes Rosatom integrators for additive technologies and electricity storage systems. Rosenergoatom, Joint-Stock Company is part of Rosatom Electric Power Division and one of the largest companies in the industry acting as an operator of nuclear power plants. It includes, as its branches, 11 operating NPPs, including the FNPP, the Scientific and Technical Center for Emergency Operations at NPPs, Design and Engineering as well as Technological companies. In total, 37 power units with a total installed capacity of over 29.5 GW are in operation at 11 nuclear power plants in Russia. Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC, Elektrostal) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fuel for nuclear power plants. The company produces fuel assemblies for VVER-440, VVER-1000, RBMK-1000, BN-600,800, VK-50, EGP-6; powders and fuel pellets intended for supply to foreign customers. It also produces nuclear fuel for research reactors. The plant belongs to the TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom.

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