United Arab Emirates & Suez Canal with MSC World Europa

Welcome aboard MSC Cruises! The cruise line was founded in 1970 and is the cruise division of the container shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company. MSC Cruises is the world's largest privately family-owned cruise line (Aponte family) and has many years of expertise on the seven seas. The Aponte family has also established an independent charitable organisation, the MSC Foundation, which is also present on board and supports many humanitarian and environmental projects.

MSC Cruises offers its guests a Mediterranean and modern lifestyle at a good price-performance ratio. Guests of all ages feel at home on the sometimes colourful, sometimes understated ships. The ships are also well received on the German market and the number of German guests is growing steadily. A knowledge of English is recommended, although some services are also offered in German.

With the MSC Yacht Club, the ‘ship-within-a-ship concept’, MSC Cruises offers an exclusive area on selected ships with luxurious suites, its own restaurant with five-star service and other amenities.

• Ship class: World Class
• Built in: 2022
• Inauguration: December 2022
• Length: 333 meters
• Width: 47 meters
• Height: 68 meters
• Tonnage: 215,863 BRT
• Speed: 22.7 knots
• Decks: 21
• Passengers: 6,762; 5,252 with double occupany
• Staterooms: 2,626
• Crew: 2,138
• Languages: German, Italian, English, French and Spanish
• Currency: € or US-$ (depending on the destination)
• Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)

The MSC World Europa is the first MSC Cruises ship to be powered by LNG and is also equipped with a solid oxide fuel cell. The ship also has a shore power connection, which means that the ship's engines can be switched off in harbours with a shore power system and direct emissions can be avoided. A recycling program minimizes waste on board and the low-noise propellers ensure that marine life is not disturbed. According to the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the MSC World Europa is one of the ships with the lowest CO2 emissions. MSC Cruises has divided its strategy to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 for its ship operations into three areas: Ship and Engine Technology (including shore power connection), Operational Efficiency and Renewable Fuels.  

The MSC World Europa has many different cabin categories: You can choose from a total of 19 stateroom types. Many of them have their own balcony. This ship will also introduce new stateroom types that will delight you. Among other things, there will be staterooms with a view of the promenade so that you can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere below deck, or so-called Infinite Ocean View staterooms with a panoramic sliding window that turns into a glass balustrade when opened.

On board mediaterranean happiness awaits you on the modern ship. The atmosphere is relaxed and invites to hours in good company. With good food, a wide sports offer and comfortable staterooms and lots of entertainment options, you can have dreamy days in MSC World Europa. A special on board is the dry slide 'The Spiral' which goes up to 11 decks and therewith is the largest slide on the seven seas.

The culinary offering on board the MSC World Europa includes numerous restaurants where every guest will find something to suit them. You can expect a culinary variety ranging from traditional to modern dishes. Drinks are available for an additional charge or you can take advantage of a drinks package.

The following restaurants are included in the price:

• Il Mercato (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet as well as Mediterranean delicacies await you here.
• La Brasserie (buffet restaurant): Look forward to international delicacies.
• Esagono/ Hexagon Restaurant (main restaurant): Taste freshly prepared dishes in an elegant ambience.
• Bubbles Restaurant (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
• La Foglia Restaurant (main restaurant): The largest restaurant offers international dishes.

The restaurant Les Dunes is exclusively for Aurea guests and offers exquisite dishes. Guests of the MSC Yacht Club also have access to an exclusive restaurant with gourmet creations and five-star service.

You pay a surcharge in the following speciality restaurants:

• Hola! Tacos & Cantina: Try Latin American and Mexican dishes such as tacos, nachos or empanadas.
• Kaito Teppanyaki: At the cooking stations you can watch how the Japanese delicacies are prepared.
• Kaito Sushi Bar: Sample Japanese specialities such as exquisite sushi or soup.
• Butcher's Cut: Savour high-quality Angus beef in the steakhouse.
• La Pescaderia: The Mediterranean restaurant offers a variety of fish dishes with fresh ingredients.
• Chef's Garden Kitchen: Try healthy, seasonal and delicious dishes.
• Pizza & Burger: Order delicious pizzas and much more from the pizza chefs and barbecue experts.

In addition to the restaurants, there are also numerous bars and lounges (not included). In the elegant Coffee Emporium, for example, you can choose from some of the best coffee beans in the world and select your favourite brewing and serving style. End the day with a delicious cocktail on the outdoor terrace of the Elixir Mixology Bar. Or try the MSC Signature beer in the British pub Masters of the Seas, which is brewed in a microbrewery on board.

Onboard the MSC World Europa there is something to do for everyone. At the Luna Park Arena there are multiple events and theatre productions. There is a rollerblades disco and bumper cars. Films are shown, there are game shows and kids activities as well as theme partys.

In the Panorama lounge at the stern you will also find an extravagant entertainment program. Another new exciting activity is the cooperation with "Guiness World Records". At different occations you get the possibility to break Guiness records and to get your name signed into the famous book of Guiness. In the World theatre there are also various shows for up to 1,153 guests. In the daytime 7 swimming pools and 13 whirlpools await you. Do you prefer action or relaxation? On MSC World Europa you will definitely find both! On one hand the aqua park with waterslides and a kids pool and on the other hand the zen pool area for adults only on deck 18. Here are 2 pools, a sun deck and a shadowy lounge area - all with a fantastic view on the ocean. And also the Yacht Club wins with its large sun terrace on 2 decks, private pool and whirlpool.

At the main pool (La Plage) you will find fun and entertainment again. With a space of 3,474 sqm you can sunbath on different areas. 

In addition to that there is also a botanic garden pool. It has an extendable rooftop, a tropical bar and a relaxing area.

There is plenty to discover on board for children of all ages: Thrill seekers can try the impressive dry slide "The Venom Drop". In the Aurora Borealis Aquapark, pool areas and several slides await for plenty of fun. In the LEGO® play area, children have the opportunity to build great things every day.

Childcare is also provided: babies and toddlers aged between six months and two years are looked after by certified staff in the Baby Club, which was created in collaboration with the leading children's brand Chicco®. Toddlers aged three to six play in the MSC Mini Club and the Junior Club looks after children aged seven to eleven. MSC's experienced entertainers look after the children with various games and many sporting activities. During the day, 12 to 14-year-olds in the Young Club and 15 to 17-year-olds in the Teens Club can enjoy clubs equipped with the latest consoles, games and VR technology, a teen disco and a dinner organised exclusively for teenagers.

The European and Italian atmosphere makes MSC World Europa a lively and happy ship. The ship is recommended for all who wish for variety, entertainment and a colorful boardlife. Families will feel comfortable here. MSC World Europa is superlative and becomes its own destination.