Formula 1 announces MSC Cruises as a Global Partner ahead of the 2022 season

Formula 1 is delighted to welcome MSC Cruises, as a Global Partner ahead of the upcoming 2022 season. The deal, which will begin at the FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2022, will see Swiss-based MSC Cruises, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing cruise brands, become the Official Cruise Partner of Formula 1. 

MSC Cruises and Formula 1 are collaborating to bring some of MSC’s most technologically advanced and glamorous ships port-side during select Grand Prix weekends, enabling MSC Cruises’ impressive fleet to complement the high-end experience of Formula 1 and drive global visibility for its brand.

Through this unique partnership MSC Cruises will be able to leverage Formula 1’s growing global fanbase to showcase its extensive offering of quality holidays at sea and bring the thrill of Formula 1 to MSC Cruises global audience as its ships sail to more than 100 countries around the world and host guests from over 185 nationalities. 

As global leaders in their respective fields, MSC Cruises will also unite with Formula 1 to continue to drive towards sustainable change . Both companies have long committed to becoming Net-Zero Carbon  and are investing heavily in as well as pioneering state-of-the-art environmental technologies and solutions. 

Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, said: 

“We are thrilled to announce MSC Cruises as a new Global Partner of Formula 1, bringing together two truly global brands in a collaborative and organic way. As we prepare for a record-breaking season we are incredibly proud to expand our global offering and excited to also embark on a new adventure with MSC Cruises and believe with their insight and expertise, they perfectly complement our global offering and will continue to enhance our fan experience.”

 

Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises’ Executive Chairman commented: 

“There is a strong shared ambition between us and F1 as we are both committed to investing in research to accelerate the development and adoption of next generation technologies – both maritime and environmental in our case – to build the future of our industries in a sustainable way. We are both working to continuously improve environmental performance with a clear vision to build a lasting legacy for future generations. We are looking forward to developing our relationship together as this exciting season unfolds.”

 

MSC Cruises is the contemporary brand of the Cruise Division of MSC Group and operates 19 ships, with two more due to come into service later this year.  Explora Journeys is the luxury brand of the Division, with its first ship due to come into service in 2023 and three more – one each year – through 2026. 

About Formula 1®
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About MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise brand as well as the leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other player. It is also the fastest growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in the Caribbean, North America and the Far East markets. 

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises one of the two brands that sit within the Cruise Division of MSC Group, the leading privately held Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage. MSC Cruises – the contemporary brand - has a modern fleet of 19 vessels combined with a sizeable future global investment portfolio of new vessels. The fleet is projected to grow to 23 cruise ships by 2025 with options for six more vessel orders in place through 2030.

MSC Cruises offers its guests an enriching, immersive and safe cruise experience inspired by the Company’s European heritage, where they can enjoy international dining, world-class entertainment, award-winning family programmes and the very latest user-friendly technology on board. 

The Company’s number one priority has always been the health and safety of its guests and crew, as well as the communities at the destinations its ships serve.  In August 2020, MSC Cruises implemented a new comprehensive and robust health and safety protocol to become the first major line to return to sea. 

MSC Cruises has long been committed to environmental stewardship with a long-term goal to achieve net zero emissions for its operations by 2050. The Company is also a significant investor in next-generation environmental marine technologies, with the objective to support their accelerated development and availability industry-wide.