MSC’s newest ship, the Grandiosa, hosted a launch party in Southampton for some 550 travel industry professionals and media partners yesterday (November 12) – and NI Travel News were on board!
The new 6,000 passenger ship, which was in the UK port after she was christened by movie star Sophia Loren in Hamburg on Saturday, will remain in Southampton until Friday due to adverse weather conditions.
This was good news for travel agents and media partners who were invited to spend a second night on board – unfortunately the NI Travel News team we’re unable to change their travel arrangements!
The delayed sailing means Grandiosa has cancelled its call at Lisbon and it will arrive in Barcelona a day late on Tuesday, November 19, and in Marseille a day late on Thursday, November 21.
The offer of an extended visit was made yesterday evening ahead of a set by DJ Scott Mills, and was greeted with loud cheers.
A statement from the line read: “Due to adverse weather conditions along the Atlantic Coast of France and the Iberian peninsula, we are required to alter the route and sailing schedule of MSC Grandiosa.
“We will be extending our stay in Southampton till Friday November 15th from where we will depart at 14:00.”
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