For MSC Cruises, it´s the Sound of Musica in Venice

Against the backdrop of the setting sun on the bell tower of the Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italian actress Sophia Loren christened MSC Cruises´ newest vessel, the Musica, on June 29.

The christening was attended by about 1,300 members of a mostly European press and travel agent contingency; speaking at the ceremony were Italy´s transportation minister, Alessandro Bianchi, the mayor of Venice, Massimo Cacciari, and MSC CEO, Pierfrancesco Vago.

The Musica is the largest ship in the line´s fleet, at 89,600 tons and 964 feet long, with four restaurants, 11 bars, a casino, a 12,400-square-foot spa and fitness area, a 1,240-seat theater and room to carry 2,550 guests.