The Port of Valencia has welcomed MSC Seaside, the first ship of the Seaside EVO class, designed so that both the interior and exterior areas connect passengers with the sea.
The arrival of the MSC Seaside in Valencia was marked by the traditional exchange of plaques. This event took place aboard the innovative ship, which has a capacity for more than 5,500 passengers, and was attended by representatives from MSC Cruises as well as municipal and port authorities. Among them were Luis Blanes, sales area manager for Levante and Southern Spain at MSC Cruises, and Francesca Antonelli, cruise director of the Port Authority of Valencia.
This port call was intended to celebrate MSC Cruises' growing commitment to both the Port Authority of Valencia and the city itself, a relationship spanning more than 17 years. Throughout the year, the company will welcome other ships, such as the MSC Seashore, MSC Splendida, and MSC Virtuosa. In this regard, Luis Blanes noted that “Valencia is one of the major embarkation and disembarkation ports for the Spanish market, with which we have been collaborating continuously for over 17 years, bringing cruises closer to the people of Valencia. Valencia boasts excellent transport links, making it a gateway to the Mediterranean and one of the main destinations for MSC Cruises ships.”
MSC Cruises has a strong commitment to the city of Valencia, as demonstrated by the itinerary of the MSC Seaside, which will make weekly calls in Valencia throughout the summer season, bringing approximately 150,000 passengers to the city. The MSC Seaside's itineraries will explore the Eastern Mediterranean from early April to late October, taking passengers on a voyage to the ports of Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Palermo, and Ibiza. Meanwhile, the MSC Splendida and MSC Virtuosa will also dock in the port of Valencia in the coming months.
Today's event provided a unique opportunity for both Valencians and numerous tourists to admire the MSC Seaside in all its splendor. This innovative 323-meter-long vessel incorporates significant technological and environmental advancements and is designed to offer a unique onboard experience, meeting the needs and demands of today's passengers and those of the coming years.
