CruiseMSC Cruises turns its ship into a hotel during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023.

Catch the F1 action from track side to cruise ship

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The packages offer various accommodation levels, including half board, complimentary Wi-Fi, and transfers to and from the F1 track.
The packages offer various accommodation levels, including half board, complimentary Wi-Fi, and transfers to and from the F1 track.

MSC Cruises has partnered with Formula 1 to offer an exclusive Grand Prix hospitality experience.

The collaboration will provide a fully integrated Grand Prix experience that extends the thrills of the track to the cruise ship MSC Virtuosa, which will be docked at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal and will serve as a hotel for guests from 23 to 27 November.

The packages offer a range of accommodation levels, all with half board (breakfast and evening meal), complimentary Wi-Fi, and transfers to and from the track. Guests offer enjoy the convenience of complimentary transfers to the circuit, a short drive away from the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal.

With the partnership, Stefano Domenicali, president & CEO of Formula 1, said guests will enjoy an unforgettable race weekend with luxurious accommodations, exclusive insider access, and the convenience of all-in-one race packages.

Gianni Onorato, CEO MSC Cruises, highlighted that the exclusive hospitality offering brings together the very best of two worlds, Formula 1 and MSC Cruises. Through this collaboration, they aim to integrate the atmosphere at the track with the experience on board MSC Cruises.

On board the ship, guests will be able to find various amenities including restaurants and bars, two theatres, a shopping mall, luxurious spa, and fully equipped gym, five swimming pools, an interactive waterpark, and extensive kids’ areas.

MSC Virtuosa can accommodate up to 6,334 passengers and is touted to be one of the most environmentally-advanced ships in the MSC Cruises’ fleet.

Sales are open for the hospitality packages aboard the MSC Virtuosa during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November.

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