MSC Cruises renews deal with Emirates to offer Dubai fly-cruises

MSC Cruises’ MSC Euribia will sail from Dubai for the winter 2024/25 season, offering seven-night itineraries calling at destinations including Doha, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi. 

Gianni Onorato, MSC Cruises’ chief executive, said: “Both Emirates and MSC Cruises are recognised as leaders in their fields, so it’s a perfect match to offer Emirates’ high-quality flight service with the outstanding experience waiting for guests onboard our ship. 

“Guests will benefit from a streamlined journey from home to ship and dedicated support team for a stress-free start and end to their holiday.”

Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ executive vice-president for passenger sales and country management, added: “Our partnership with MSC Cruises is also one of the ways we’re working to strengthen Dubai’s position as the world’s preferred winter cruising destination.”

It comes after MSC Cruises’ UK and Ireland sales director Steve Williams stressed the importance of partnering with “reputable scheduled carriers” when flying passengers to and from Barbados in a recent interview with TTG. 

“We feel it’s important to match the quality of the cruise experience with the flight,” he explained.