For those who work from home and cannot allow themselves a few days of total vacation, there is an initiative that will allow them to combine work with a good vacation. Indeed, it will set sail on 11 June from Civitavecchia and the following day from Genoa, the first cruise ship designed for smart workers: the project was born from a collaboration between Cosmic, a startup that unites professionals of the digital world with the largest companies and consulting firms, ed MSC Cruises, one of the most important Italian shipping companies.
“This initiative represents for me the true soul of remote working: to be able to work anywhere in the world, sea view (indeed, in this case right in the middle of the sea) networking with other digital workers, in a complete synergy of projects and ideas “, comments Francesco Marino, Managing Director of Cosmico, and continues: «MSC immediately accepted our idea, fully embracing our philosophy, thus allowing us to realize the first cruise in Italy dedicated to remote workers».
Without a doubt, it is the ideal solution to reconcile business needs with family ones, passing through Malta, Syracuse and Taranto. The cruise it will last eight days and will provide passengers with every kind of comfort: from the gym to the wellness room to the cinema and the swimming pool. Obviously, since this is an initiative designed for freelancers and those who work in smart working, one is available Wi-Fi internet connection and you can take advantage of common areas ideal for connecting with other digital workers: therefore, it is also a valid opportunity for fare networking and forge relationships with other professionals.
«It is a new way of thinking and managing work, which allows you to be on vacation as soon as the working day ends, with the possibility of having an aperitif or going to dinner at a restaurant without time limits imposed by the curfew. But it is also possible to take a dip in pool, train in gym, attend a show in the on-board theater, play bowling, have fun at the cinema 4D, try a massage in the health centre Balinese, and much more. A unique opportunity to combine work and free time with all the activities at hand and returning to a lost normality “he comments Massimo Bertoldero, Mice Manager of MSC Cruises, and concludes «And all of it in full safety thanks to a health and safety protocol considered among the best in the world. We are happy that a company like Cosmico has accepted this challenge, bringing digital talents aboard MSC Seaside from 12 to 19 June: I am sure it will be a partnership that will have other initiatives in the future “.
Obviously, a precise protocol is foreseen to guarantee the maximum safety on board, in fact: all passengers will carry out a pre-boarding swab, 96 hours before departure, an additional swab at the start and finally at the midpoint of the cruise. For crew members, on the other hand, there is a tampon per week. In addition, the protocol provides for a constant and mandatory body temperature measurement, the sanitation of environments ed protected excursions designed exclusively for passengers.
According to estimates, the “remote workers” who will participate in the initiative will be about a hundred but some places are still available: the starting price is 870 euro and you can sign up via This Page.
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