MSC Cruises’ first Meraviglia Class ship has arrived in New York City at its new homeport, the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. The arrival of the ship marks the first time MSC Cruises has deployed a ship in New York operating year-round sailings.
That opens up a year-round drive market for Eastern Canadians to sail on MSC.
In addition, New York offers a large number of flight connections for clients further afield, and for those that want to stay in the city, MSC Cruises offers “Stay & Cruise” packages with an option to stay up to three nights in New York City prior to setting sail with a selection of hotel options. As part of the package, guests can take a complimentary guided tour through Manhattan and its landmarks prior to embarking on the ship. Staff at the hotels are available to book other excursions, from a standard “city tour” to a special “evening” excursion.
MSC Meraviglia’s mix of itineraries, ranging from six to 11 nights, were designed to take advantage of New York’s geographic flexibility, so that guests go to the Caribbean during the spring and winter seasons, head to Bermuda during the summer, or go north to Canada in the autumn for fall colours.
Itineraries from New York on MSC Meraviglia include:
- The Bahamas and Florida – Tropical seven to 11-night sailings with a selection of destinations including Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida; Nassau and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, The Bahamas; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico.
- Bermuda – Starting in August, guests can take five and six-night sailings to Kings Wharf in Bermuda, with several days in port to explore the island.
- Canada and New England – MSC Meraviglia will offer ten and 11-night itineraries calling at Newport, Boston and Portland in the U.S and Saint John, Halifax, Charlottetown, and Sydney in Canada.
About MSC Meraviglia
MSC Meraviglia has 19 decks and capacity of up to 5,700 guests with features including:
- Ten different types of accommodations to choose from, including solo, balcony, and MSC Yacht Club.
- Galleria Meraviglia, a promenade lined with shops, restaurants and bars, with an LED sky screen.
- 20 bars and 12 restaurants, including the Butcher’s Cut steakhouse and Kaito Sushi and Teppanyaki.
- Indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, together with a water park and ropes course.
- Seven different shows in the 985-seat Broadway Theatre and the Carousel Lounge.
- The MSC Aurea Spa, providing massage therapy, body treatments, facial treatments, and a dedicated thermal area.
- Gym featuring equipment from Technogym with floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the main pool deck.
- MSC Kids’ Club for children from 0-17 years old, with dedicated areas for different age groups and the Lego Experience.
Sustainability Features
MSC Meraviglia has an exhaust gas cleaning system for cleaner emissions; an advanced wastewater treatment system; smart heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to recover heat from machinery spaces; and LED lighting and smart devices to significantly save energy.
To learn more about MSC Meraviglia, see here.
