MSC Cruises presents details of the facilities and activities designed especially for children and families on board MSC World Europa. The company's new flagship will feature the largest children's area in the entire fleet, along with new high-tech activities, including virtual reality games and innovative game shows. MSC World Europa will enter service in 2022 and will also be positioned as the most innovative and environmentally advanced ship in the MSC Cruises fleet.
“We have invested heavily in the entertainment offering for our younger passengers, and we know they value the latest technology, trends, and experiences. Therefore, we have worked to introduce real innovations, both in the design of the facilities and in the development of an incredible program of activities. To achieve this, we have listened to more than 350,000 young people who have traveled with us over the years,” commented Matteo Mancini, Children's Entertainment Manager.
With an area of 766 m2, MSC World Europe will feature the largest and most action-packed children's area in the entire MSC Cruises fleet, offering seven different spaces dedicated to different age groups from 0 to 17 years old.
Kids' Clubs are available for passengers from the youngest children up to teenagers, and activities are organized according to age group:
- Baby Club: A club specially designed for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old, with qualified crew members
- Miniclub and Juniors Club: For the youngest children between 3 and 11 years old
- Young Club and Teen Club: For older children aged 12-17, including the new TEENS LAB, a fully immersive, tech-filled and modern room just for teenagers
MSC Cruises offers a range of services for babies and toddlers, including the Mini Club for children under 3, as well as a dedicated childcare service that gives parents the freedom to enjoy the ship, knowing their children are being looked after by dedicated and highly trained staff. Many of these services are offered in partnership with Chicco®, the world's leading baby brand and a long-standing partner of MSC Cruises.
The new activities will include:
- LEGO® CELEBRATION ROOM: A never-before-seen room celebrating LEGO®'s "90 years of play," designed to thrill children of all ages.
- HIGH-TECH ACTIVITIES: with access to more than 21 next-generation consoles, 7 virtual reality stations and more than 50 different video games.
- 3,2,1 KNOCK: Gameshow inspired by the challenges and colors of Asian entertainment: K-pop, Japanese games and tests that will leave participants breathless.
- BEAT THE MUSIC: an interactive and digital game show dedicated to music
- Z ACTIVE: A sports program for children and teenagers that will include soccer, basketball, zorb ball, and, for the first time on board, pickleball and hoverboards
- DRONE ACADEMY 2.0: a drone relay race that will come to life at night thanks to fluorescent lights and glowing drones.
The most popular activities will also return to MSC World Europe:
- CABIN 12006-THE EXPERIENCE: live entertainment, with seven different activities.
- MSC DANCE CREW: a team competition experience, made up of children aged 10 to 17 battling each other to win the title of dance team of the year.
- LEGO® EXPERIENCE ON BOARD
- MSC FOUNDATION JUNIOR AMBASSADORS: Thanks to the MSC Foundation, the MSC Group is committed to providing young passengers with tools to understand environmental, marine conservation, educational and community support projects, turning them into young ambassadors of the Foundation to live in a better world.
