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to start its 10-night cruises on 14 February 2021, both in the
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each. These ultra-luxury vessels were to be based on the cruise line's luxury concept, the "MSC Yacht Club."
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2222:. Scrapped in 2018.
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2351:"About MSC History"
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1960:In Service for MSC
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