Switzerland/Italy: New Cruise Ship MSC Seascape to Surprise with High-Tech Attractions
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The new US flagship of the cruise company MSC Cruises (founded in Italy and today headquartered in Geneva), the “MSC Seascape”, the second ship of the “Seaside EVO Class”, will enter service in December of this year. The 339-meter long ship is the sister ship of the “MSC Seashore”, which set sail in 2021 and is already considered a high-tech cruise ship thanks to its special entertainment features. After the MSC Seascape started into its final preparation phase at the end of August following initial intensive tests at sea, the technological highlights of this ship’s modern entertainment offerings have now been presented.
The highlight will be the high-thrill attraction “ROBOTRON”, a robot arm with a gondola in which three guests can sit side by side. At a height of 53 meters above the sea, the arm will maneuver guests through the air, twisting and turning them upside down in different directions. The attraction, supplied by robot manufacturer KUKA, will provide guests with a personalized DJ experience, allowing them to choose the music they listen to during the ride. The rhythms and bass of the music will be reflected as colorful patterns on a giant video screen. To make the attraction attractive to families with kids as well, guests will be able to select the thrill level of their ride themselves. In addition, the ship will also feature two VR attractions on board – the “VR 360° Flight Simulator” and the “VR motorbikes”, a racing simulator called “MSC Formula Racer” and an “Immersive XD Cinema” 3-D attraction from Triotech.
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The 169,400-gt ship will be delivered to MSC Cruises in late November and christened in New York City on December 7. MSC Seascape, which can accommodate up to 5,877 passengers, will then sail year-round from Miami to the Caribbean, offering two different itineraries. (eap)
