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Forbes Lifestyle Travel MSC Cruises: What To Expect Onboard This Fast-Growing Cruise Line David Nikel Senior Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Travel with a focus on Norway & Scandinavia, and the cruise industry. Following Sep 4, 2023, 11:35am EDT | Press play to listen to this article! Got it! Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin MSC Euribia is the second LNG-powered cruise ship to join the MSC Cruises fleet. getty With several attention-grabbing new ship launches and a hard push into the U.S. market, MSC Cruises is a name that’s hard to ignore in the world of cruising at the moment. The Italian-owned cruise line competes with other resort-style cruise operators such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, but there are significant differences in their approach. MSC—at least on its flagship Mediterranean itineraries —is a busy multinational, multilingual experience that’s an assault on the senses. Guests can expect a pan-European menu including pizza available almost around the clock, announcements in multiple languages, and people arriving and leaving the ship in most ports. If you can deal with such a hectic experience, MSC might be a great option for you as it offers some of the most competitive prices in the market. Entertaining resort ships MSC Cruises boasts a fleet of 22 ships that cater to various cruising styles and budgets, with more on the way. The focus on MSC ships has long been keeping guests of all ages entertained inside the ship, with multiple restaurants and entertainment venues on all their vessels. This means that vast promenade decks are not a common feature on the fleet. The main pool deck on the MSC World Europa can get crowded, but there are other outdoor spaces with ...
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