MSC Cruises confirms order for luxury ‘superyachts’
MSC Cruises has firmed up its agreement with shipbuilder Fincantieri for a quartet of luxury small ships.
The two companies signed the final contracts which will see the delivery of the vessels beginning in mid-2023 with one rolled out per year through 2026.
It marks not only a new class of ship but also a new brand segment into purpose-built premium superyacht vessels.
"With this now firm order, MSC is entering a new segment that bears significant potential globally. While we already serve the premium market with the MSC Yacht Club featured on MSC Cruises’ fleet, our new true luxury brand will deliver to this separate and fast-growing segment," said MSC Cruises executive chairman Pierfrancesco Vago.
Each vessel will feature 481 guest suites accommodating 962 passengers.
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