ExprEssions Star ballet dancer Roberto Bolle was welcomed on stage by the Genoa Russian Ballet College performing a sequence from Swan Lake, directed by Irina Kashkova. A UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Bolle and MSC Cruise Lines support UNICEF through their joint “Get on Board for Children” initiative, which has raised over 2 million Euros for disadvantaged children in Brazil. The highlight of the evening was the floodlit ceremony and parade of the ship’s officers, when the peerless Sophia Loren, the embodiment of Italian elegance and the godmother of the MSC Cruise Line, cut the ribbon and christened the Preziosa in a crescendo of champagne and fireworks. An impressive laser show, projected from La Lanterna, could be seen far and wide putting a cap on the elegant evening to the delight of
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Top: The Captain and other dignitaries join Sophia Loren for the christening ceremony. Middle: Dazzling entertainment mesmerized guests. Bottom Left: The Roma Sinfonietta under the direction of Maestro Ennio Morricone. Bottom Right: The soccer jersey presentation commemorating MSC Preziosa, the twelfth ship of the line.
Indulge in the luxurious pleasure of Balinese massages, saunas, Turkish baths, and whirlpools; as well as face and body anti-age treatments, aromatherapy, thalassotherapy, and yoga. For the truly discriminating traveler, MSC Preziosa also offers the secluded luxury of her Yacht Club’s exlusive suites, butler service, dedicated facilities, and private decks, all offering privileged access to world-class leisure and entertainment, including a gaming casino and a Broadway-scale theater. Bringing the MSC Preziosa into the lineup this year, MSC will deploy nine ships from the port at Genoa and over 800,000 travelers will embark, disembark or transit during a total of over 211 calls there. msccruceros.com.mx
guests and residents all around the city.More on MSC Preziosa MSC Preziosa is the twelfth of the ships in the MSC fleet, and the fourth in the famous cruise line’s Fantasy Family. Incorporating natural materials that radiate Mediterranean light and color - including a real stone piazza - alongside spectacular features such as sweeping Swarovski grand staircases, a magical ‘infinity’ pool, and the largest water slide afloat, MSC Preziosa offers her guests classic glamour in high-tech comfort. As on all ships of the line, she provides a perfect blend of European charm and modern elegance, offering unparalleled style in the comfortable luxury of her accommodations. The first Eataly Restaurant at sea embodies the founding concept of the Eataly food chain, offering a stylish, minimalist space in which to eat, buy, and learn about the finest Italian food. Guests can take a taste of Eataly home, thanks to the wide choice of high-quality Italian produce available for purchase, from aged balsamic vinegar and Ligurian olive oil, to dried Gragnano pasta and organic wines. After dinner, dance until dawn at the panoramic disco that keeps the beat until the morning light.
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