MSC Cruises’ protocol at restart will benefit from health studies currently taking place across the country on the impact on COVID infections of the Omicron variant specifically in South Africa

Cruise line’s protocol will also reflect any new health and safety measures the government may issue for its citizens

• Cruise Line to extend vaccination requirement that exists in all other global markets
• All South African guests to take PCR COVID-19 test prior to embarkation
• Reinforced measures are part of MSC Cruises’ industry-leading health and safety protocol designed to adapt to the evolution of the pandemic ashore to ensure the maximum level of protection

Ceremony is in recognition of MSC Cruises’ commitment to the UAE and the wider region.

MSC Virtuosa to be officially named tonight at Port Rashid, Dubai in a glittering ceremony in front of Royalty, Ministers, Government Officials, Overseas Diplomats, plus media and travel agents from around the world.

Ship to be named by Hollywood superstar Sophia Loren - her 17th MSC Cruises’ ship.

Event set to climax with traditional bottle breaking and spectacular firework display against stunning Dubai cityscape.

Line to extend requirement that already existed in other regions to its ships operating in the Mediterranean.

All MSC Cruises winter sailings fleet-wide now to require guests to be fully vaccinated and take a COVID-19 test prior to embarkation.

Reinforced measures are part of MSC Cruises’ industry-leading health and safety protocol designed to adapt to the evolution of the pandemic ashore to ensure the maximum level of protection.