In a Release Published on Monday, May 19, MSC Cruises announced the acquisition of two additional world -class sailing ships. Both vessels will be built by Chantiers de l’The Atlantique, a shipbuilding company established in 1862 and headquartered in Saint-Nazaire, France. Once completed, they will be joining the MSC world -class fleet, bringing it to six ships.
Both new cruises will have the latest facilities and will be equipped with the latest technology to reduce CO2 emissions and limit energy consumption. According to current estimates, they will be fully operational between 2029 and 2030.
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MSc Cruises has ordered two new world -class vessels from Chantiers de l’itiTique
Switzerland company MSC Cruises recently announced the purchase of two new ships to add to a world-class fleet. The Cruises, now identified as world class 5 and world class 6, will be powered by liquid natural gas (LNG).
Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Cruises, declared:
Confirmation of orders for two new world -class ships mark a new event on our extraordinary journey of shipbuilding in France and the continuity of our long -term industrial plan.
LNG has been considered a valuable alternative to other standard fossil fuels in combating climate change. However, experts show that methane leaks may be more dangerous than previously thought.
Unfortunately, data from different sources often conflicts, and getting accurate information on this issue can be challenging. That says, with the right technology, leakage can be drastically reduced. In this case, new vessels will feature dual-fuel internal combustion engines, with advanced technology to reduce methane slip.
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MSC’s new ship’s information |
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Name |
World Class 5, World Class 6 |
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Passenger |
More than 6,700 |
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We weigh |
217,000 tons of gross |
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Ready by |
2029, 2030 |
In addition, they will be equipped with advanced waste water treatment systems and energy efficient equipment to minimize waste. The ship will be able to welcome more than 6,700 guests and weigh 217,000 tonnes.
The press release states:
The ship will build more on the heritage of excellence and innovation set up by the world class, which combines the best in environmental technology with the latest advances in guests’ experience.
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Two new MSC vessels will join a six -rated fleet
MSC Seaside Cruise Ship is a beach -class cruise ship owned and operated by MSC Cruise, Aerial View
Both upcoming ships will join the MSc world-class ship. MSc World Asia and MSC World Atlantic are under construction. The first will be completed next year, while the last will be fully operational by 2027.
The only World-Class Cruise MSC currently sailing is MSC World Europa and MSC World America. The former was launched in November 2022, while the last was officiated in April 2025.
MSC Cruises is not the only sailing line that extends its fleet. Just a few days ago, Margaritaville in Sea announced the acquisition of its largest shipCosta Fortuna.
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What should you know about MSC Cruises
MSC Fantasia Cruise in the Ionian Sea, Mediterranean
MSC Cruises is the third largest cruise line in the world and the main part of Europe. Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the company offers sailing to over 100 countries around the world and several hundred destinations in Mediterranean, South America, North America, Scandinavia, Asia, and more.
It an average of 3.3 points on cruisecritic.co.uk based on more than 10,600 reviews. This is slightly lower than other cruise lines, such as the Royal Caribbean, which an average of 3.9 points based on more than 43,500 reviews, and carnival, with 3.8 points, based on more than 30,800 reviews. The company was established in 1988 and now owns more than 20 ships.