The United Arab Emirates remain one of the great dreams of travelers, and one of the best ways to discover them is on a cruise, enjoying them one stop after another crossing the sea between cities projected to the future such as Dubaiart meccas like Abu Dhabi, and then deserts, fairytale beaches and much more. This year we will be able to do it until late spring with MSC Cruises, which has just announced two important news for fans: the extension of the winter season 2021-22 until the end of June on board MSC Bellissimaand the arrival in the seas of the Emirates, at the end of autumn 2022, of the highly anticipated MSC World Europa.
MSC World Europa
An innovative ship, now under construction, MSC World Europa Sara the largest and most environmentally advanced in navigation in the Middle Eastthe most modern and green of the fleet because the first to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the cleanest fossil fuel currently available for large cruise ships: a key element in achieving the goal that MSC Cruises shares with the United Arab Emirates of achieve net zero emissions by 2050. 333.3 meters long, it will have a gross tonnage of 205,700 tons and can accommodate up to 6,672 passengers. An innovative ship also in designwith – among other things – a spectacular Y-shaped stern that opens onto the 104-meter promenade with sea views partly covered by one LED screen that will transmit plays of lights throughout the day and embellished with «The Venom Drop @ The Spiral», a striking central architectural element in the form of a dry slide that spans 11 decks and which is the longest at sea. All on a ship that, in the style of MSC Cruises, has everything for everyone: 13 refreshment points including six thematic restaurants, a family area, a Zen area for those seeking silence, the exclusive yacht club and – among the many comforts – the MSC Aurea Spa. Also from next winter, together with MSC World Europa, he will be sailing the seas of Arabia MSC Operaanother famous ship of MSC Cruises.
The itineraries
The trips are made in complete tranquility: on each ship they will be implemented MSC’s health protocols that ensure safe holidays, and there are crazy weekly itineraries that include extended stays in ports and that combine the history and culture of one of the most famous cities in the Emirates with the absolute relaxation of the beach and sea. They are always different, with some fixed stages. The first is Dubaithe city of records, where there will be plenty of time to discover the most famous sites and the big news – such as the Museum of the Future – as well as traditional places like the souks because they are foreseen two nightsthe second is Abu Dhabicapital of the United Arab Emirates, for a dip in beauty in iconic places such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or a desert escape, and finally Sir Bani Yas, the largest natural island in the United Arab Emirates, where MSC Cruises guests have exclusive access to a 1.5 kilometer-long paradisiacal beach on their stop days. At these stages, on board MSC Bellissima is added Doha in Qatarwhile aboard MSC World Europa, in addition to Doha, a Dammam stopover in Saudi Arabia is planned. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, Muscat in Oman and Khasab, the northernmost city of the country are finally the stops of MSC Opera.
Here are some pictures of the stops of MSC Cruises in the United Arab Emirates:
Source: Vanity Fair
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