MSC Cruises makes NYC a permanent port for cruises
The Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company Cruises has a new addition to its fleet, the Meraviglia, and it has found its permanent home in New York City. This massive craft with 19 decks, 171,598 gross tonnage, and 1,036 feet in length can accommodate up to 5,699 passengers in ten different types of cabins, including the luxurious MSC Yacht Club. The Meraviglia’s shopping promenade is 315 feet long and boasts of an overhead LED screen that is larger than life. The ship also has 20 bars, a water park, a 985-seat theater, a pickleball court, and the 6,000-square-foot Aurea Balinese spa.
The Meraviglia now offers year-round itineraries to Mexico, the Caribbean, Bermuda, Florida, eastern Canada, and New England, which is a first for the line. The ship’s sailings from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook are from October 15 to November 26, 2021. MSCCruises.com offers a variety of packages to choose from, including:
– Boos Cruise:
An 11-night package to Florida and the Western Caribbean starting at $569 per person departs on October 25. This package includes stops at Port Canaveral (Orlando), Cozumel, Costa Maya, the private Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, and Miami.
– Love Triangle:
A 6-night trip to Bermuda starting at $729 per person departs on September 4. This package includes a port of call at Kings Wharf (Royal Naval Dockyard), Bermuda.
– ‘Eh’ for Effort:
A 10-night journey to New England and Canada starting at $599 per person is offered from October 15. This package includes stops at Newport, Boston, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Sydney Nova Scotia, Halifax Nova Scotia, and Saint John (Bay Of Fundy), New Brunswick.
FAQs:
1. How many passengers can Meraviglia accommodate?
-Meraviglia can accommodate up to 5,699 passengers.
2. What are the different types of cabins available on the Meraviglia?
-Meraviglia offers ten types of cabins, including the luxurious MSC Yacht Club.
3. What amenities are available on the Meraviglia?
-The Meraviglia has a shopping promenade, 20 bars, a water park, a 985-seat theater, a pickleball court, and the 6,000-square-foot Aurea Balinese spa.
4. Where can one book a trip on the Meraviglia?
-One can book a trip on the Meraviglia by visiting MSCCruises.com.
5. What are the different packages available on the Meraviglia?
-MSCCruises.com offers a variety of packages, including Boos Cruise, Love Triangle, and ‘Eh’ for Effort.
NYC Becomes MSC Cruises’ Permanent Port for Cruises
Meraviglia, one of the most significant ships in the cruise industry, has finally found its forever home. Since it was christened by Sophia Loren in 2017, the 171,598 gross tonnage ship has attracted attention worldwide. Now, this Geneva-based vessel, belonging to Mediterranean Shipping Company Cruises, is making waves once again by offering year-round itineraries to New York-based travelers. The pleasantly surprising feature of these trips is the destinations, including Mexico, the Bahamas, Florida, Bermuda, eastern Canada, and New England, which is an excellent addition to its 22-ship roster. The ship offers ten different styles of cabins, ranging from solo cabins to its MSC Yacht Club – a ship within a ship. Featuring a football field-long promenade and a vast variety of shops, bars, and twelve restaurants, the Meraviglia’s charms are indeed endless. One can witness the ship’s grandeur by experiencing the Aurea Balinese spa, pickleball courts, 6,000-square-foot gym, 985-seat theater, and an MSC Kids Club. Departing from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook, visitors can select from a range of captivating itineraries, such as the Halloween-themed 11-night journey to Florida and the Western Caribbean starting from $569 per person. Additionally, the ship offers a love triangle cruise to the posh islands of Bermuda for six nights from $729 per person. Finally, the voyage to New England and Canada for ten nights starting at $599 per person is an impeccable option for travelers. To book, visit MSCCruises.com.