Ceremony is in recognition of MSC Cruises’ commitment to the UAE and the wider region.

MSC Virtuosa to be officially named tonight at Port Rashid, Dubai in a glittering ceremony in front of Royalty, Ministers, Government Officials, Overseas Diplomats, plus media and travel agents from around the world.

Ship to be named by Hollywood superstar Sophia Loren - her 17th MSC Cruises’ ship.

Event set to climax with traditional bottle breaking and spectacular firework display against stunning Dubai cityscape.

Line to extend requirement that already existed in other regions to its ships operating in the Mediterranean.

All MSC Cruises winter sailings fleet-wide now to require guests to be fully vaccinated and take a COVID-19 test prior to embarkation.

Reinforced measures are part of MSC Cruises’ industry-leading health and safety protocol designed to adapt to the evolution of the pandemic ashore to ensure the maximum level of protection.

MSC Cruises’ newest and most innovative ship to-date is first to be named at a private island

MSC Cruises’ Godmother Sophia Loren to name her 16th ship out of the fleet’s 19 ships

Event to include ground-breaking for MSC Foundation’s Marine Conservation Center to support its Super Coral Program