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The success story of MSC Cruises reads like a novel. In a
world where cruise lines are multinational companies run by
invisible boards of directors that have no apparent links to
shipping, it is quite refreshing to see that MSC Cruises is
very much a family affair.
As Italian as Ferrari and cappuccino, the whole Aponte
family
turned
up
for the naming ceremony of their latest
musical masterpiece
MSC
Orchestra
at St. Nazaire on May 3, 2007. |
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Built by Aker Yards, MSC Orchestra is the second in
a series of three Panamax cruise ships, specifically
designed for the pan-European cruise market. Last year
ShipParade
ventured to St. Nazaire to witness the naming ceremony of
MSC Musica and now, one year later,
Alexa
Aponte christens sister vessel MSC
Orchestra.
Being twins, the two ships are interchangeable |
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on the outside. But thanks to clever use of colors, MSC
Orchestra feels different from her musical sister. With
bold interior design, Italian flair and a multi-cultural
hospitality team, both ships are floating European resorts
with an easygoing feel to them. Perfect for families with
children, MSC Orchestra spends her days in the blue
Mediterranean offering a taste of 'la dolce vita' to anyone
willing to leave the everyday life behind and join the MSC
family. So: Strike up the band! |
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Cruise Line: |
MSC Cruises |
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Built: |
2007 |
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Building Yard: |
Aker Yards,
St. Nazaire |
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Gross Tonnage: |
89,600 |
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Length: |
293.8 m
(963.9 ft) |
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Beam: |
32.2 m (105.6 ft) |
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Passengers
(norm.): |
2,550 |
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Passengers
(max): |
3,013 |
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Crew: |
987 |
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Service speed: |
23.0 knots |
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Sister ships: |
MSC Musica,
MSC Poesia, MSC Magnifica |
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