AN exclusive group of cruise aficionados gathered over the weekend to enjoy the elegant christening of the newest jewel in MSC Cruises’ fleet, MSC Divina. Presided over by Divina’s Godmother, none other than screen legend Sophia Loren, the high-profile event was themed Med with Passion, to reflect the vessel’s “embodiment of Mediterranean style” and included a gala dinner and entertainment. “Every detail of the onboard experience and the christening itself were carefully considered to reflect the colours, the perfumes, the history and the culture of the [Mediterranean] area,” a statement from MSC said. The exclusive event took place in Marseille, and was opened with a breathtaking aerobatic and jet plane show performed by the Captains Aerobatic Display Team and the Breitling Jet Team respectively. Other highlights of the ceremony included a performance by acclaimed Italian singer, pianist and composer Paolo Conte. Pictured above cutting the ribbon is Sophia Loren with MSC’s founder Gianluigi Aponte (right) and Captain Giulian Bossi (left). Pictured right is Divina and the jet plane show.
