MSC Cruises’ most environmentally friendly ship and the 2nd LNG ship in the MSC Cruises fleet, MSC Euribia, is now on sale. Currently under construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France, she is due to join the fleet in June 2023.
Where will MSC Euribia sail from?
MSC Euribia will spend her maiden season in Northern Europe sailing from her homeports of Kiel in Germany and Copenhagen in Denmark. From here she will spend the summer sailing north, exploring the Norwegian Fjords, calling at some of Noway’s most sought after destinations, such as Hellesylt, for the Geirangerfjord; as well as Alesund and Flaam, to name but a few.
What does the name Euribia mean?
MSC Euribia is named after the ancient goddess Eurybia who harnessed the winds, weather and constellations to master the seas, furthering the vision of the ship to master the deployment of state-of-the-art sustainable technologies to protect and preserve the precious marine ecosystem.
Brand New Hull Design
Ships in the MSC Cruises fleet have up until now had a very plain hull design, simply white with the ship’s name painted on the side. This is all set to change with MSC Euribia thanks to an exclusive artwork designed as a commitment by MSC Cruises to the sea. Last year MSC Cruises held an exclusive international design competition, aimed at creating a truly unique artwork for the ship’s hull. The winner was German artist Alex Flaemig, who overcame competition from artists from 59 different countries. His design will be featured permanently on the ship’s hull, highlighting the steps that MSC Cruises is taking towards a greener future thanks to the cruise line’s pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
“In order to make people even more aware of this unique underwater world with its precious life, I have graphically placed a small section of this ecosystem on the hull of the MSC Euribia. What was important to me was not only the representation of the underwater world, but also a message about how it should be preserved.”
Alex Flaemig, Artist
What makes MSC Euribia so environmentally friendly?
When MSC Euribia comes into service in 2023 she will become the second LNG-powered ship in MSC Cruises fleet, marking another step forward in substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions. LNG plays a key role in the journey towards climate change mitigation and will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 25% on MSC Euribia compared to standard fuels while also virtually eliminating other air emissions.
MSC Euribia will utilise an advanced wastewater treatment system, as well as an underwater radiated noise management system to minimise the effects of vibrations on marine life. Multiple energy efficiency features will also help reduce and optimise engine use.
Are there any Voyagers Club benefits when booking MSC Euribia?
Yes, there certainly are, in fact all Voyagers Club members who book a cruise on MSC Euribia, will not only benefit from their usual 5% discount, they’ll also receive a further 5% booking discount as well as accumulating from double Voyagers Club points. In addition, Silver, Gold and Diamond members will also benefit from a €50 per person on onboard credit.
