Cruise Talk: MSC NEWBUILDS 2011/2012

Cruise Talk

Cruise News

Welcome to Cruise Talk the Internet's most popular discussion forum dedicated to cruising. Stop by Cruise Talk anytime to post a message or find out what your fellow passengers and industry insiders are saying about a particular ship, cruise line or destination.

>>> Reader Reviews
>>> CruisePage.com Photo Gallery
>>> Join Our Cruise Club.

Latest News...Norwegian Cruise Line celebrated the official christening of the all-new Norwegian Aqua in Miami and unveiled its plans to reimagine Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's idyllic private island in the Bahamas, with new experiences debuting in the fourth quarter of 2025, including an expansive pool area with a dedicated bar and kids splash zone and so much MORE. With a history of delivering guests ...

Latest News...MSC Cruises officially named its highly-anticipated new flagship, MSC World America, in a dazzling ceremony on April 9 at the line's new state-of-the-art MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, the largest cruise terminal in the world. MSC World America's Godmother, Drew Barrymore officially named the ship at the glamorous event with the maritime tradition of cutting a ribbon and triggering the breaking of a champagne...

Latest News...Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, celebrated the maiden arrival of Seabourn Encore to the continental United States on April 9, 2025, marking a major milestone as the ship docked for the first time in Long Beach, Calif. The visit offers a rare opportunity for guests and local travel advisor partners to see the award-winning ship up close..

More Cruise News...

my profile | register | search | faq | forum home

»	Cruise Talk » Cruise Ships » MSC NEWBUILDS 2011/2012 - STATUS?

UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!

Author

Topic: MSC NEWBUILDS 2011/2012 - STATUS?

rd77
First Class Passenger
Member # 2117

posted 11-29-2009 01:34 PM

Hi all,

Early 2008 MSC placed the last newbuild orders for quite a while. Later, they were named as MSC FAVOLOSA and something similar. Then, it transpired the order wasn't confirmed and that MSC and STX France were working on modifying the design (enlarging it). Afterwards, everything went silent.

Does anyone know what the status of these orders is now?

Posts: 1037 | From: The Hague, Netherlands | Registered: Jun 2001 | IP: Logged

ahrpd
First Class Passenger
Member # 6229

posted 11-29-2009 02:52 PM

The new orders were on - then off - but are back on course again. MSC MERAVIGLIA is due in 2011 and MSC FAVOLOSA in 2012.

Tony

Posts: 948 | From: gibraltar | Registered: Feb 2006 | IP: Logged

mike sa
First Class Passenger
Member # 5957

posted 11-30-2009 12:52 AM

Are they still between Musica and Fantasia size wise ?

Posts: 2272 | From: Durban, South Africa | Registered: Sep 2005 | IP: Logged

ahrpd
First Class Passenger
Member # 6229

posted 11-30-2009 02:34 AM

They were originally meant to be somewhere between the two but were subsequently downsized to the same size as the Musica-class at 93,000gt and 2,550 pax.

FANTASIA and SPLENDIDA remain the largest at 137,936gt and there are no current orders for any more that big.

Tony

Posts: 948 | From: gibraltar | Registered: Feb 2006 | IP: Logged

rd77
First Class Passenger
Member # 2117

posted 11-30-2009 05:27 AM

Thanks Tony!

This is going to be confusing by the way, as one of Costa's upcoming newbuilds will also be named COSTA FAVOLOSA...

Brgds.
Ralph

Posts: 1037 | From: The Hague, Netherlands | Registered: Jun 2001 | IP: Logged

ahrpd
First Class Passenger
Member # 6229

posted 11-30-2009 08:10 AM

quote:
Originally posted by rd77:
This is going to be confusing by the way, as one of Costa's upcoming newbuilds will also be named COSTA FAVOLOSA...
Brgds.
Ralph

Hi Ralph

Costa has COSTA DELIZIOSA due at the end of January. Its two other newbuilds have not yet been named. FAVOLOSA still remains unique with MSC!!

Brgds

Tony

Posts: 948 | From: gibraltar | Registered: Feb 2006 | IP: Logged

buddhaJoe
First Class Passenger
Member # 4356

posted 11-30-2009 09:01 AM

hi Tony,

i think that piece of news missed you

Costa's next two ships are named
Costa Favolosa (2011) and Costa Fascinosa (2012)

so this to do with the rivalry between those two
companies Costa and MSC???

namewise it will be all confusing yes...

regards
Joe

Posts: 366 | From: De Goorn, small village in The Netherlands | Registered: Jan 2004 | IP: Logged

ahrpd
First Class Passenger
Member # 6229

posted 11-30-2009 11:34 AM

Thanks Joe and apologies Ralph!

Confusion will indeed (and does) reign with COSTA FAVOLOSA in 2011 and MSC FAVOLOSA in 2012.

Tony

Posts: 948 | From: gibraltar | Registered: Feb 2006 | IP: Logged

TampaMike
First Class Passenger
Member # 4445

posted 11-30-2009 11:44 AM

which one will be 'Absolutely Favolosa'?

[ 11-30-2009: Message edited by: TampaMike ]

Posts: 246 | From: Tampa | Registered: Feb 2004 | IP: Logged

Christophe D
First Class Passenger
Member # 1680

posted 11-30-2009 01:12 PM

Curently, MSC has not confirm order for the 2 new ships around 100 000 tons (a new design between Musica and Fantasia)

STX Europe Saint-Nazaire and french governement are working on the ships's financialing.

We hope a firm order before the 25 february 2010. The MSC Magnifica will be delivered at this date.

Posts: 282 | From: Dunkerque, France | Registered: Nov 2000 | IP: Logged

All times are ET (US)

Ultimate Bulletin Board^TM 6.1.0.3

VACATION & CRUISE SPECIALS

Check out these great deals from CruisePage.com

Royal Caribbean - Bahamas Getaway from $129 per person

Description: Experience the beautiful ports of Nassau and Royal Caribbean's private island - CocoCay on a 3-night Weekend Getaway to the Bahamas. Absorb everything island life has to offer as you snorkel with the stingrays, parasail above the serene blue waters and walk the endless white sand beaches. From Miami.

Carnival - 4-Day Bahamas from $229 per person

Description: Enjoy a wonderful 3 Day cruise to the fun-loving playground of Nassau, Bahamas. Discover Nassau, the capital city as well as the cultural, commercial and financial heart of the Bahamas. Meet the Atlantic Southern Stingrays, the guardians of Blackbeard's treasure.

NCL - Bermuda - 7 Day from $499 per person

Description: What a charming little chain of islands. Walk on pink sand beaches. Swim and snorkel in turquoise seas. Take in the historical sights. They're stoically British and very quaint. Or explore the coral reefs. You can get to them by boat or propelled by fins. You pick. Freestyle Cruising doesn't tell you where to go or what to do. Sure, you can plan ahead, or decide once onboard. After all, it's your vacation. There are no deadlines or must do's.

Holland America - Eastern Caribbean from From $599 per person

Description: White sand, black sand, talcum soft or shell strewn, the beaches of the Eastern Caribbean invite you to swim, snorkel or simply relax. For shoppers, there's duty-free St. Thomas, the Straw Market in Nassau, French perfume and Dutch chocolates on St. Maarten. For history buffs, the fascinating fusion of Caribbean, Latin and European cultures. For everyone, a day spent on HAL's award winning private island Half Moon Cay.

Celebrity - 7-Night Western Mediterranean from $549 per person

Description: For centuries people have traveled to Europe to see magnificent ruins, art treasures and natural wonders. And the best way to do so is by cruise ship. Think of it - you pack and unpack only once. No wasted time searching for hotels and negotiating train stations. Instead, you arrive at romantic ports of call relaxed, refreshed and ready to take on the world.

Holland America - Alaska from From $499 per person

Description: Sail between Vancouver and Seward, departing Sundays on the ms Statendam or ms Volendam and enjoy towering mountains, actively calving glaciers and pristine wildlife habitat. Glacier Bay and College Fjord offer two completely different glacier-viewing experiences.

More Vacation & Cruise Specials...