MSC Cruises officially christened its new ship MSC Poesia in Dover on April 5 2008.
It was the first time MSC Cruises has launched a ship outside Italy. Guests included singer Andrea Bocelli, actress Sophia Loren and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
MSC Poesia in dock at Dover
The Zebra Bar
Sophia Loren with MSC Cruises chief executive Pierfrancesco Vago
Andrea Bocelli, Sophia Loren and MSC Cruises chief executive Pierfrancesco Vago
Guests take drinks before dinner in Le Rendezvous, MSC Poesia
Andrea Bocelli performs, with the ship’s officers at the rear of the stage
Guests celebrate in the Moulin Rouge bar as MSC Poesia is christened
Guests celebrate in the Moulin Rouge bar as MSC Poesia is christened