The president of the Port Authority, Carlos Rubio, and the mayor of Malaga, Francisco de la Torre, confirmed at FITUR that the luxury shipping company Scenic will celebrate the christening of its new ship, the 'Scenic Eclipse II', next June.
The president of the Port Authority, Carlos Rubio, highlighted that “this shipping company's commitment is important for our port and destination because luxury cruise tourism is a strategic activity.”.
For his part, the Mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, stated that “tourism and the ‘premium’ cruise industry, which comes hand in hand with ships like the Scenic, which will be christened in the city, is good for Málaga.” He added that “Málaga, from its maritime station in the heart of the city, is open to receiving these initiatives that contribute to strengthening our commitment and positioning in cruise tourism, a segment that helps increase tourist spending and enhances the quality and excellence of the destination.”.
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The Scenic Eclipse II joined the Scenic Luxury & Tours fleet in April 2022 and, after a series of exploration voyages to Mediterranean destinations, including Malaga, will celebrate its christening on June 3 at the port facility.
The event will also feature a godmother befitting the occasion: NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan. According to the company, she embodies the values of "self-improvement, a passion for adventure, and a curiosity to discover the world around us," having enjoyed a successful career dedicated to research and exploration.
The christening will be celebrated by the passengers on board, as well as 80 other VIP guests and international media who will travel to the capital of Malaga to witness this event and to be able to learn firsthand about the possibilities of the destination, which represents a very interesting positioning opportunity.
The ship, which is 168 meters long and has a maximum capacity of 228 passengers, is expected to make a stop at the Palmeral Terminal. This vessel has two helicopters on board and a custom-built submarine for excursions.
Currently, the shipping company is working together with the port and the destination to offer a unique experience to these exclusive passengers, organizing activities committed to sustainability, which is a very important pillar for the company.
