More dining flexibility from MSC

MSC is launching the Meraviglia in June and the Seaside in December. These 2 new ships will have more dining fexibility, choice and on board venues.The new dining concepts cater to the needs of today’s cruise guests, who are looking for more flexibility and choices.Starting with MSC Meraviglia and MSC Seaside, guests will be able to manage their choices, through cutting-edge onboard technology, and experience an even greater selection of international restaurants which will deliver culinary experiences from around the world. MSC will offer flexi dining and classic options.The first affords guests the opportunity to reserve daily dinner times in advance and change them at will. The second is the more traditional approach for selecting from two set seating times every evening. Meanwhile, MSC Yacht Club guests will retain their any-time or reservable dining benefits in the club’s dedicated restaurant. There will be the speciality restaurant options as always.Both the Seaside and Meraviglia will feature “open kitchen” concepts with viewable galleys, and certain venues will also showcase Chef’s Table experiences.Among the premium dining venues will be Kaito Sushi Bar and Kaito Teppanyaki for modern Asian cuisine on Meraviglia. Coming to both ships will be American Steakhouse – Butcher’s Cut for selecting favorite cuts from meat-aging refrigerators, all washed down with a selection of fine wines, cocktails and craft beers.They are offering a dinner and show package which will include a dinner and Cirque du Soleil at Sea performance, while another encompasses the Eataly Chef’s Table, a dedicated chef and sommelier, as well as seven wine-paired courses. Plus, there are discounted packages for guests wishing to experience a range of specialty restaurants.Highlighting celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi on the Seaside, there will be three more dining venues collectively called the Asian Market Kitchen by Roy Yamaguchi: an a la carte gourmet restaurant, a sushi bar and teppanyaki grills section. So it’s all exciting news for MSC and I can’t wait, can you?