Two MSC Cruises’ ships have departed from Genoa in Italy for simultaneous world cruises which is an trade first, in line with the cruise line.
The MSC Poesia and MSC Magnifica will sail collectively for the beginning of their respective voyages with greater than 4,200 friends from 54 international locations onboard the 2 vessels earlier than the ships half methods on the fringe of the Mediterranean Sea for various routes across the globe, the corporate mentioned.
The MSC Poesia’s 117-day voyage will cross the Atlantic, transit the Panama Canal and journey up the West Coast of Central America and North America earlier than crusing the Pacific Ocean after which an prolonged interval in Asia. Crossing the Indian Ocean, the ship will then return to the Mediterranean by way of the Suez Canal. In complete, MSC Poesia will name 53 ports in 33 completely different international locations.
The MSC Magnifica’s 119-day crusing will circumnavigate South America following a transatlantic voyage, cross the South Pacific Ocean on to the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, the Crimson Sea after which by the Suez Canal into the Mediterranean Sea. The ship will go to 43 locations in 24 completely different international locations.
Veteran Brazilian Chef and Restauranteur Allan Vila Espejo will serve a menu onboard each ships, the MSC Poesia will characteristic each internationally famend Japanese American Chef Roy Yamaguchi and Michelin-starred Swedish chef, TV character and creator Niklas Ekstedt, and MSC Magnifica will host famend Peruvian Chef James Berckemeyer.
The MSC Poesia can even sail a world cruise subsequent 12 months, with a brand-new itinerary that features 52 locations in 31 completely different international locations navigating the Mediterranean, Crimson Sea, South Africa, South America, Caribbean, USA and Canada, earlier than returning to mainland Europe by way of Greenland and Iceland. One of many standout options of the 2024 world cruise can be a phase that explores the River Amazon in Brazil.
