We’ve got two stories from MSC Cruises today about their newest ship MSC Musica.
The first is that the official ceremony for MSC Musica’s delivery took place today at St. Nazaire at Aker Yards France, in the presence of the President Patrick Boissier, shipowner Gianluigi Aponte and the CEO of MSC Crociere Pierfrancesco Vago.
An exceptional guest was invited for this extraordinary event: Gerard Depardieu, the international celebrity who is very popular in Italy.
The Ceremony has also been attended by Karl Erik Kjelstad, President and CEO of Aker Yards and Mrs Ela Aponte, godmother of the new flagship MSC Musica.
MSC Musica has been the feature in Saint Nazaire since last Saturday, when almost 25,000 guests from the work force, relatives and families of all the staff who have been involved in the construction have visited this splendor of the Italian fleet.
MSC Musica is the latest ship generation custom designed and built for MSC Cruises. She carries the latest and most advanced technology developed by Chantiers de l’Atlantique/Aker Yards France. The naval architecture and design of this new flagship, 22.000 sq.m. of common areas, have been carefully planned to guarantee the best possible guest/space ratio so that all passengers can experience a vacation where the sea is the main feature, thanks also to the high percentage (80%) of outside cabins, the majority of which have a balcony. Security on board is guaranteed by the use of extremely sophisticated technology and in total environmental respect.
Soon after the delivery ceremony, MSC Musica will sail from Saint Nazaire toward Venice, where on June 29 she will be officially launched at the presence of the godmother Sophia Loren and numerous VIPs. She will then leave Venice for her first Mediterranean cruise, touching the most beautiful destinations in Greece, Turkey and Croatia.
MSC Musica is the first of five ships commissioned by MSC Cruises from Aker Yards France to be delivered over a period of three years: next delivery will be MSC Orchestra, followed by MSC Poesia and MSC Fantasia in 2008 and MSC Serenata in 2009. MSC Fantasia and MSC Serenata will be the biggest ships ever commissioned by a European company.
Click “more” to find out about the culinary offerings onboard MSC Musica or visit Cruise Planners for more information about MSC Musica’s itineraries.
Foie gras terrine with ginger fig compote, morel risotto with pumpkin and robiola cheese, lobster tail marinated in white myrtle, white chocolate semifreddo with pistachio coulis…No, you’re not dreaming! You’re onboard MSC Musica, the newest MSC Cruises flagship, where you can enjoy not only a journey through wonderful, uncontaminated landscapes but also a voyage of discovery, sampling unique flavours and offering you a full and wonderfully enjoyable culinary experience.
MSC Musica offers a full range of culinary products, designed to satisfy the most demanding palates and to meet the requirements of international guests. Why not experience a truly special moment and let yourself go, enjoying the unusual and original flavors in MSC Musica’s exclusive à la carte restaurants?
The panoramic aft restaurant “Il Giardino” will entice you with its delicious recipes, which change at every new port visited, offering a journey within a journey through the flavors and aromas of some of the most extraordinary cuisines. For an exotic touch, visit the Kaito Sushi Bar. Here, multi-ethnic ambiance creates a welcoming and informal atmosphere, as found in a far away land.
The perfect dinner deserves an unforgettable toast and, in fact, true wine connoisseurs will revel in the selection of more than 70 top wines available in the Wine Tasting Bar. Furthermore, those who wish may choose to be advised by an expert sommelier in the selection of the best wines to pair with typical local dishes.
But that’s not all! At the onboard restaurants and buffet bar you will discover a new recipe every day, encompassing Italian regional dishes and international delicacies. And when it comes to dessert, you’ll find it hard to resist all our treats. Not to mention the “pasta station,” where our Chef ventures on exciting preparation of one of the most enviable Italian dishes! And what about an aperitif? At the Martini Bar, of course!
Needless to say, we haven’t forgotten the children. For them, MSC Musica has Pollicino, a menu purposely designed to keep your little champions happy.
Cruises are synonymous with relaxation and well-being, and onboard MSC Musica you will find culinary options specifically geared for healthy eating: shakes, salads, cruditées and fruit await you at the SPA bar, to keep you in shape without sacrificing the flavor! Vegetarians will also find special menus suitable for their dietary requirements.
In a word, onboard MSC Musica you will find something to satisfy all tastes. You can sample the best Italian recipes made with genuine ingredients that recall the history of cuisine and its significance to the Italian culture. MSC Cruises is the only cruise company that offers cuisine made onboard every day by Italian pastry chefs and chefs. These maestros use their unbridled imagination and expertise to make creations worthy of the very best restaurants. So, all that’s left to say is…Enjoy!
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