Which restaurants are worth visiting on board, is it possible to save money on a cabin with a sea view, where can you board the ship and how to safely ride in an evening dress on the Spiral. Experts from the general representative of MSC Cruises shared these and other secrets of the ship at a meeting with journalists and travel agents in Moscow.
The most innovative ship of the cruise company MSC Cruises will set off on its first cruise in December.
Representatives of the tour operator PAC Group, which is the general representative of MSC Cruises for sales in Russia and a number of CIS countries, visited the recent inauguration of the liner in Doha personally tested all the most interesting new products from MSC World Europa.
And this is what they noticed and shared with us:
Five main life hacks
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1. Take a ride along the “SPIRAL” in an evening dress
The highlight of the innovative liner MSC World Europa is The Venom Drop @ The Spiral, or “Spiral” This is an unusual “dry” high-speed descent with a height of 11 decks of the liner.
The “Spiral” is rightfully considered an engineering innovation in its length, shape and design, and this dry slide is completely built into the interior of a cruise ship.
The slide ends on the main promenade, where the majority of restaurants are located. So you can arrive to the Spiral gala dinner right away in an evening dress.
When boarding the Spiral, a special case is used that protects clothing from friction.
The speed of descent is quite fast at the top, then gradually decreases. And at the final “stop” you can safely get out without outside help.
2. Visit six restaurants, cafes and bars in a week
There are several dozen bars and restaurants on the ship, and it is almost impossible to visit them all during a week-long cruise “Pearls of the Persian Gulf”, which is very popular among Russians.
Experts have identified six establishments that will help you get an idea of the unique gastronomic concept of the MSC World Europa liner.
So, you can start your day at coffee shop Emporium Coffee, where in the morning there is always real Italian coffee and fresh croissants.
Ideal for tea lovers Raj Polo Tea House. Here tourists will find a wide selection of teas from different regions of the world, as well as a treat for the traditional Five O’Clock.
The brewery deserves special attention pub Masters of the Sea, where they offer, among other things, craft beers that are brewed right on site liner.
There is also a special area for whiskey lovers Malt Lounge with the rarest Single Malt varieties and a relaxation area.
And finally, the most difficult choice is restaurants. The fact is that the ship has 6 restaurants with unique signature cuisine that operate on an a-la-carte basis. And this is in addition to the main restaurant for tourists, included in the price of the cruise, and 24-hour fast food establishments with different themes.
It is recommended to visit at least two such establishments – Chefs Garden Kitchen and& ;nbsp;La Pescaderia.
The Chefs Garden Kitchen restaurant is unique in that the greens and herbs used here as seasonings are grown right on the ship, and they can be seen in pots in the hall itself.
La Pescaderia restaurant will definitely appeal to those of our compatriots who love good fish cuisine and seafood. It operates like an outdoor grill bar and offers very unusual dishes.
3. It’s smart to save money on a cabin with a good view
The MSC World Europa features several new types of cabins, including the top-of-the-line and expensive Owner’s Suite in the MSC Yacht Club.
However, for those tourists who want to save money on a cabin, but get a beautiful view from the window, there is an excellent option – these are Infinity Ocean View cabins.
These cabins do not have a balcony, but have increased living space due to it, with a full seating area and a sofa. Ideal for three people and suitable for families with children.
Its main feature is a panoramic opening window overlooking the ocean. This cabin will be appreciated by tourists who want to breathe fresh air and admire the sea, but are not ready to overpay for a similar cabin with a balcony.
4. Have a fun time at the embarkation port
The MSC World Europa Gulf itinerary includes visits to the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, so tourists can choose the most suitable landing port for themselves and have an interesting time.
So, when landing in Dubai, you can visit at least 5 interesting locations, which are located 10-20 minutes drive from the port of Rashid.
Here it is worth asking about the additional services of the airline at the point of arrival. For example, in November, with an Emirates ticket, you could take a free one-hour boat trip on a traditional dhow boat through the historical district of Dubai.
In Abu Dhabi, travelers awaiting departure should definitely try the local cuisine – the full Michelin Guide will appear there in 2023, and the first list of restaurants was published in November this year.
Tourists can get gastronomic pleasure from Abu Dhabi already on board ETIHAD Airways aircraft. Passengers in economy class will be offered tableware made from new and environmentally friendly materials. And the dishes and cutlery in business class were developed by the airline in collaboration with a famous design house.
The conditions for boarding a cruise ship are the same in all ports – after the abolition of mandatory vaccination in this water area on board MSC Cruises. Unvaccinated passengers over 5 years of age will only need a negative PCR test (or antigen test). Moreover, done no earlier than 48 hours before the start of the cruise.
An interesting pastime awaits those tourists who choose Qatar as their port of departure.
Here, in addition to sightseeing and visiting amusement parks, they can go to the beach. Doha has now seen a significant increase in the number of beach clubs for those staying in regular city hotels, and foreigners feel very comfortable there.
5. Plan another cruise on MSC WORLD EUROPA
However, I am sure that tourists who will soon find themselves at MSC World Europa will want to come back here more than once.
For the summer season, the flagship of the MSC Cruises fleet will go to the Mediterranean Sea, on the “Classic of the Mediterranean” cruise.
These cruises will also be operated in Russian-speaking group mode – with an accompanying person from the PAC Group on board, excursions and basic materials in Russian: menus in restaurants, daily “programs of the day”, information sheets in the cabin.
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