MSC Cruises Names New Ship ‘Grandiosa’, Ready to Sail the Med

MSC Grandiosa

MSC Cruises’ newest ship, “Grandiosa”, is ready to set sail for the Western Mediterranean, following its recent christening by MSC “godmother” Sophia Loren.

The Hollywood actress named the ship during a lavish ceremony attended by thousands of guests, held at the port of Hamburg and on the ship.

“Grandiosa’s” grand theater hosted international artists, as well as local officials, MSC executives, tourism professionals and media representatives from all over the world.

During the event, Top Kinisis Travel, which represents MSC Cruises in Greece and Cyprus, was announced top associate in the “Best Group Producer” category.

“MSC Grandiosa” is among the world’s top environmentally-friendly cruise ships.

It is equipped with advanced cutting-edge technologies including the innovative Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system and a sewage treatment unit.

Following its christening, MSC Grandiosa will commence her regular seven-night cruises in the Western Mediterranean from November 23, with six embarkation ports calling Genoa, Civitavecchia, Italy; Palermo, Sicily; Valetta, Malta; Barcelona, Spain, and Marseille, France.