MSC Cruises has just announced a partnership with Martha Stewart, one of the world's most renowned experts in cuisine and lifestyle. This agreement will allow for the development of a whole range of new culinary experiences both on board and ashore, ensuring that MSC Cruises passengers can enjoy truly special moments during their vacations.
This experience will feature different themes: Celebrate, Discover, and Experience, and includes exclusive excursions, surprise packages perfect for celebrations, as well as special menus and recipes on board. Martha Stewart is a popular Emmy Award-winning television host, entrepreneur, author of 94 bestselling, professor, and a leading figure in American lifestyle.
“MSC Cruises is once again demonstrating its commitment to developing innovative and enriching experiences for passengers by partnering with top experts in their respective fields, allowing us to offer truly unique moments,” commented Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises. “Martha Stewart’s philosophy and passion for discovering new things are a perfect fit for the spirit of MSC Cruises. That’s why we are delighted to bring her innovative spirit, style, and expertise to our ships in a collaboration designed to create unforgettable vacation moments for our passengers, accompanied by family and friends.”
Martha Stewart commented: “I have always enjoyed showing people new experiences, and I am excited to be working with MSC Cruises on a collaboration that embodies the true spirit of travel, discovery, and exploration.”
“The excursions encompass some of my favorite activities and help MSC Cruises passengers discover some of the authentic treasures hidden throughout the Caribbean. The special menus and gift packages include everything I believe a celebration should have: good food, good company, inspiring moments, and great adventures wherever we are.”.
EXCLUSIVE EXCURSIONS MARTHA STEWART & MSC EXPLORER
A series of excursions, created and exclusively overseen by Martha Stewart, will take place in multiple destinations throughout the Caribbean. These excursions will focus on some of the areas that this expert is passionate about and will include a wide variety of activities: from hands-on cooking classes and tastings of local cuisine to horseback riding along the coast and hikes through hidden caves. There will also be visits to artisan markets, fishing lessons with local fishermen, and tours of stunning gardens. In addition to seeing the most iconic landmarks of each destination, these special tours will allow you to get up close to the favorite spots of locals and discover the history of their culture.
At launch, the excursions will be available in all destinations visited by MSC Seaside and MSC Armonia, including San Juan, Puerto Rico; Nassau, Bahamas; Philipsburg, Saint Maarten; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; Riviera Maya; Roatán; and Honduras. Starting in October 2019, more excursions will be available on the Caribbean itineraries of both MSC Divina and MSC Meraviglia. These will include a visit to MSC Cruises' new private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, which will welcome its first visitors in November 2019.
MSC Cruises' modern and elegant ships offer passengers a unique experience. Onboard, they can enjoy a wide variety of dining options, featuring the finest Mediterranean and international cuisine. In addition, they offer award-winning entertainment and spaces for families and children of all ages, as well as luxurious and comfortable accommodations to suit every passenger's needs. Through partnerships like the one recently signed with Martha Stewart, MSC Cruises provides unique experiences that can only be enjoyed on board one of its ships.
Among them, the innovative Cirque du Soleil at Sea entertainment concept stands out, created with the world-leading entertainment company Cirque du Soleil and available on all Meraviglia class ships.
MSC Cruises works with six of the world's most renowned chefs, representing the best of their respective cuisines and bringing a unique culinary experience to life on board. Last month, the company introduced the first virtual assistant on board a cruise ship, ZOE. This innovative assistant can be found aboard the MSC Bellissima and was developed in collaboration with HARMAN, a leading voice technology company that has implemented technological solutions for global leaders such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.
Martha Stewart's program will launch on MSC Seaside and MSC Armonia and will be available from June 1st.
