MSC Grandiosa resumed services last night, as it departed from the port of Genoa in Italy for its seven-night cruises in the Mediterranean, after a short pause of operations.
The ship had temporarily suspended its sailing as a result of the Italian decree that restricted movement within the country.
MSC Grandiosa first welcomed back guests on board in August last year and feedback from the more than 30,000 guests who have sailed so far on board has been extremely positive, so much so that some guests have been choosing to extend their stay on board by one or more weeks.
The Company?s health and safety protocol has been approved by national authorities in Italy, Greece and Malta, and is being used as the basis to inform and support plans to restart cruising in other parts of the world.
Prior to embarkation, all guests pass through a series of health checks, including COVID-19 testing which is compulsory for all guests and crew, as part of MSC Cruises comprehensive health and safety protocol. The health and safety measures also include a dedicated response plan that can be activated in collaboration with the authorities.
Since November last year, some of the measures were enhanced, including the introduction of mid-cruise testing for guests and weekly testing for crew, as well as further enhanced hygiene and sanitation measures. Everyone on board observes social distancing as well as wearing masks in public areas, and the guest technology has been leveraged to facilitate onboard contact tracing. Guests go ashore only as part of protected shore excursions, so that guests can be protected even while they are ashore, by measures similar to those on board.
The Company's flagship, MSC Grandiosa, offers a wide range of experiences for guests. The iconic Mediterranean-style interior promenade is the social hub, topped by an LED sky screen that changes scenery at every hour of the day and night. Guests can enjoy a wide range of international dining, and the MSC Yacht Club ? the ship within a ship concept offers a range of private facilities, including a private pool, lounge and restaurant as well as 24-hour a day butler service.
To find out more about MSC Grandiosa, visit: https://www.msccruises.co.uk/cruises/ships/msc-grandiosa
To find out more about the health and safety measures on board, visit: https://www.msccruises.co.uk/health-and-safety-measures
