MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World Europa, was officially celebrated in an extravagant naming ceremony held at the brand-new Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha last night. The triumphant event was attended by thousands of distinguished guests, travel advisors, and media from around the globe, with the long-standing maritime tradition taking...
MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World Europa, was officially celebrated in an extravagant naming ceremony held at the brand-new Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha last night.
The triumphant event was attended by thousands of distinguished guests, travel advisors, and media from around the globe, with the long-standing maritime tradition taking place in the presence of Master of the Vessel, Captain Marco Massa.
Guests were treated to breathtaking entertainment at the ceremony including a cutting-edge video-mapping projection onto the ship’s hull, a huge drone show and a grand finale performance by international singer-songwriter Matteo Bocelli.
Finishing the night with a bang, a spectacular fireworks display lit up the Doha skyline as guests enjoyed a glamorous gala dinner to celebrate the first LNG-powered vessel in the MSC fleet.
The weekend’s celebrations aimed to reinforce MSC as a brand leader in the Middle East, and its commitment to supporting the growth of international tourism in Qatar and the broader region.
Speaking of the trailblazing ship, MSC Cruises Chair Lynne Clarke said “you are taken on this incredible journey from the moment you set foot on board.”
Australian trade partners have been hosted this week by Commercial Director Australia & New Zealand Lisa Teiotu – pictured – is the contingent ahead of the celebration: Helloworld’s Karen Deveson, Discover Australia’s Nathan Harding, Flight Centre’s Bhavna Thapar, My Cruises’ Michael Middleton, Teiotu, Dreamlines’ Ashkan Ghasemi, Ignite’s Randall Deer, Our Vacation Centre’s Noriye Oto, MSC’s Michelle Warren, Ignite’s Ryan Thomas, and Flight Centre’s Pauline McLennan.
