MSC Cruises’ new ship MSC Bellissima is heading to Asia in spring 2020.
The second Meraviglia-class ship is still under construction in France and will begin service in early 2019 with cruises in the Mediterranean before relocating to China.
It will homeport in Shanghai but also offer some cruises out of Japan.
New innovations include the ithe longest LED Sky Screen at Sea measuring 80 metres long and exclusive Cruises Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows.
Meanwhile the line’s 4,363-passenger MSC Splendida has just arrived in East Asia for its inaugural season sailing itineraries from Shanghai and Yokohama, Japan.
Spledidia has just completed a refurbishment adding new features and dining options for the Asian market.
"China is the focus of attention in the global cruise market#. MSC has a long-term, healthy and sustainable development commitment to the Chinese market. Today, the arrival of the Splendida will open up a new chapter in China, and reflects our commitment to the market," said MSC CEO Gianni Onorato.
