MSC Cruises celebrates the ceremony of its new flagship MSC World Europa at the brand new Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha, Qatar.
Together with its partner Qatar Airways, the celebrations are part of MSC Cruises' global commitment to Qatar, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the growth of international tourism in that country, as well as throughout the Middle East region.
MSC World Europa is the most innovative and environmentally advanced cruise ship in the MSC Cruises fleet. In addition to pioneering advancements in emissions reduction and energy efficiency, the LNG-powered ship also paves the way for the adoption of carbon-neutral synthetic fuels and other alternative fuels as soon as they become available at scale.
With 22 decks, 215,863 GT, a width of 47 meters, 40,000 m2 of public space and 2,626 cabins, MSC World Europa is an ultramodern urban metropolis at sea that offers a true world of different experiences while setting a new standard for the cruise industry.
The ship's inauguration ceremony, a maritime tradition, took place in the presence of the ship's captain, Marco Massa, and distinguished guests from around the world.
Under the direction of comedian, producer and entrepreneur Hamad Al Amari, guests from all over the world enjoyed experiences from local artists, a state-of-the-art video-mapping projection on the hull of the ship, a great drone show and a grand finale performance by international singer-songwriter Matteo Bocelli.
The evening culminated with a fireworks display against the stunning backdrop of Doha, and a gourmet gala dinner in the ship's elegant restaurants.
