MSC Cruises’ new flagship, MSC Seashore, will become the first ship ever to be christened at a private island when she is officially named at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas on 18 November.
She will kick off her inaugural seven-night cruise and US season two days later.
Hollywood icon Sophia Loren will perform the role of godmother as she officially names her 16th MSC ship.
The festivities will take place both on board and on the island as the ship will remain docked throughout the night, with a gala dinner, live entertainment and more.
Sophia Loren christening MSC Grandiosa. MSC Seashore will be the 16th MSC ship she has named
The naming ceremony also sees the formal inauguration of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, which opened in late 2019 and closed shortly thereafter due to the pandemic.
Pictured top of page: Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Image: Conrad Schutt
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