Christening of MSC World Europa happy to announce in Doha, Qatar 2022

MSC Cruises and Qatar Airways announced that the new MSC World Europa flagship will be christened in Qatar’s capital, Doha, on November 13 at the new Grand Cruise Terminal. Taking part in this event confirms MSC’s commitment to Qatar and its growing importance in the Middle East, where it is the market leader, and its commitment to triple the number of international tourists visiting the country by 2030.

Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Group Cruises, said: “We are incredibly proud to be christening our most innovative cruise ship, as well as the world’s largest with a low environmental impact, in Doha in November. MSC World Europe represents the future of cruising, a new concept that will offer our guests an unprecedented and unforgettable cruise experience, which is why the launch will take place in one of the new seven urban wonders of the world along with the inauguration of the magnificent new Grand Cruise Terminal in the city.”

MSC Group’s cruise division, in collaboration with Qatar Airways, announced today that the christening ceremony of MSC Cruises’ new flagship, MSC World Europa, will take place on November 13 in Doha, the capital of Qatar, where the new Grand City Cruise Terminal: The event demonstrates MSC’s commitment to Qatar and the growing importance of the Middle East, where MSC Cruises is a market leader, also supporting Qatar’s Vision 2030 commitment to triple the number of international tourists visiting the country within that year.

Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Group Cruises, said: “We are incredibly proud to be christening our most innovative cruise ship, as well as the world’s largest with a low environmental impact, in Doha in November. MSC World Europe represents the future of cruising, a new concept that will offer our guests an unprecedented and unforgettable cruise experience, which is why the launch will take place in one of the new seven urban wonders of the world along with the inauguration of the magnificent new Grand Cruise Terminal in the city.”

“Qatar will continue to play a key role in our expansion strategy in the Gulf region as we see increased demand from our guests to visit this culturally very rich, yet completely unknown part of the world.” I would also like to thank Qatar Airways for their cooperation and support in the realization of this event.”

“We will celebrate the entry into service of the long-awaited MSC World Europa, our first pioneering “world-class” ship that boasts future-proof marine and hospitality technologies, cutting-edge environmental solutions, and revolutionary, ultra-modern design. MSC World Europa will be the largest and most environmentally efficient passenger ship that will set sail from Doha, and from all over the Middle East and will welcome guests from all over the world for the winter season of 2022/2023.”