MSC Cruises has chosen Bilbao as the embarkation port for the MSC Grand Voyages itinerary which, departing from the Port of Bilbao, will head to Dubai passing through some of the most fascinating and evocative locations in the Mediterranean and Western Asia.
The trip will depart on October 30th, and throughout the 23 nights, the cruise passengers will be able to immerse themselves in the different cultures, histories and traditions of places like Naples, Athens, Petra or Muscat, and will live unforgettable experiences such as crossing the Suez Canal before arriving in the United Arab Emirates, one of the most requested destinations by Basques for a family cruise.
The itinerary will take place aboard the MSC Virtuosa, a Meraveglia Plus class ship boasting a wide range of entertainment and leisure activities, including the Sportplex, Grand Théâtre, Savannah Aquapark, and children's areas such as the Baby Club. This cruise ship is also one of the most innovative and environmentally friendly vessels, featuring a variety of energy-efficient systems and using 98% less sulfur dioxide and 90% less nitrogen oxide.
Bilbao, a port for cruise ships
The cruise facilities at the Port of Bilbao in Getxo expect to break their own record this year and reach 80 cruise ships in a season with calls from such emblematic cruise ships as 'The World', from Residences at Sea, or the 'Anthem of the Seas', from RCCL; from such prestigious shipping companies as Cunard, Oceania, Disney and MSC itself; and, for the first time, from the Ambassador company and fourteen new ships.
One of the new features this season is the two voyages that the 'Norwegian Gem' cruise will make, departing and arriving in Getxo, to visit the most emblematic cities of Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
