MSC Euribia will replace MSC Virtuosa in Southampton in the UK in October 2023, Antonio Paradisio, UK managing director of MSC Cruises told CruiseBusiness.com

“We have increased the number of itineraries and once more we will base a newbuild ship in Southampton. MSC Euribia, our second liquefied natural gas-powered ship that is under construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique yard in Saint-Nazaire, France will from October 2023 homeport for the winter season in the UK,” he said.

MSC Euribia and MSC Virtuosa, which entered service this year, are both Meraviglia Plus class vessels and they both have a gross tonnage of about 185,000.

“The British are passionate cruisers especially now that they can enjoy the freedom of travel again post pandemic.  And next year, 2023, promises to be a record year for us in the UK,” Paradiso said.

Photo: MSC Virtuosa in currently serving MSC Cruises in Southampton in the UK.