MSC also ready to restart, Italy gives hope to cruise world
In recent days came the announcement by Costa Crociere, now it is the turn of the other Italian cruise giant: the [...]
In recent days came the announcement by Costa Cruises., now it is the turn of the other Italian cruise giant: the first departure of MSC Grandiosa, after being suspended for the Christmas and year-end holidays, has been rescheduled for Sunday, January 24, from Genoa.
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Starting on that date, the company's flagship will return to offering classic and already scheduled weekly cruises, departing every Sunday from the Ligurian capital and stopping in Civitavecchia, Naples, Palermo and Malta. Depending on the area from which you depart to reach the ship, you will also be able to start and end your cruise from Civitavecchia (every Monday), Naples (every Tuesday) and Palermo (every Wednesday). MSC Grandiosa will offer these itineraries until March 21, after which it will remain in the Western Mediterranean to offer summer schedule cruises with a new itinerary.
Starting Feb. 14, MSC Magnifica will also take to the sea again to offer six 11-day cruises exploring Italy, Greece and Malta, departing from Genoa as scheduled. The Company is already contacting all travel agents and clients involved in MSC Grandiosa's 2 canceled cruises.
Both ships strictly enforce MSC Cruises' health and safety protocol, which includes universal screening of all passengers and crew members prior to embarkation by antigen swabbing, sanitization of all carry-on and checked luggage, reinforced sanitation and cleanliness measures throughout the ship, social distancing on board, and the use of masks in public areas provided daily by the company.
In addition, all guests are given a complimentary MSC for Me wristband, which enables all contactless operations, such as opening the cabin door or making payments, and also helps to track proximity contacts if necessary. Strict and precise health and safety protocol standards are similarly applied to all shore excursions, where guests remain within the so-called "social bubble," protecting both themselves and their host local communities during shore visits.
In U.S. cruises halted until at least May
In recent days Carnival Group had announced that it was canceling all scheduled sailings until the end of March. Now more decisions have arrived that suggest a stop that will go well beyond Easter and perhaps extend into late spring.
With a post on the official blog, Holland America announced that all departures, worldwide, are canceled until the end of April.
Similar communication also for Princess Cruise, which announced May 14 as a possible day of restart.
The list is still missing Royal Caribbean, the largest company in the world, but we are sure it will not be long before it joins the group.
