Celebrations held to mark the arrival of MSC Magnifica to Cobh

At the presentation were from left to right, Paul O’Regan, Carmel Dineen, Captain Michael McCarthy, Captain Antonio Siviero, Sara Mackeown Picture:MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises celebrated the arrival of MSC Magnifica to Cobh on 29 May 2013, as the Irish town became a maiden port of call for this ship for the first time. A presentation and crest exchange was held to signify the official arrival of the ship, with MSC Magnifica Captain Antonio Siviero in attendance to exchange crests with Captain Michael McCarthy from the Port of Cork. Guests attending the ceremony were delighted by the unique opportunity to explore the latest addition in MSC’s Musica-class and take a full tour of the ships’ outstanding facilities. MSC Magnifica effortlessly combines extraordinary comfort with a striking design, offering a choice of 5 exclusive restaurants, a cigar lounge, 1,200 person capacity theatre, as well as the sumptuous MSC Aurea Spa. As part of two new European itineraries departing from Hamburg on 21 May and 12 August 2013, the MSC Magnifica will be calling in Helgoland (Germany), South Queensferry, Invergordon, Kirkwall, Greenock (Scotland) Belfast, Dublin, Cork, and Amsterdam returning back to Hamburg. Related links for this article  MSC Cruises website