Lotte Tour Development to Launch Korea's Largest 170,000-Ton Cruise Ship

Premium Cruise Package Visiting Three Asian Countries to Launch in June Next Year

Largest-Ever Chartered Cruise Ship, MSC Bellissima, Set to Join the Fleet

Departs from Incheon Port for a 6-Night, 7-Day Itinerary Connecting Taiwan and Japan

Lotte Tour Development announced on September 14 that it will introduce, for the first time in Korea, a 170,000-ton super-large cruise ship as a charter cruise.

The company plans to operate the MSC Bellissima, the largest charter cruise ship ever in Korea, as part of a premium cruise package traveling to three Asian countries. The cruise will depart from Incheon Port on June 14 next year. At 315.83 meters long—which is equivalent to three football fields—the ship has the largest capacity in East Asia, accommodating approximately 5,600 passengers and 1,500 crew members.

MSC Bellissima, the largest domestic 170,000-ton gross tonnage chartered cruise ship. Provided by Lotte Tour Development

This cruise package will operate as a single voyage, departing from Incheon Port and calling at Keelung in Taiwan and Sasebo in Japan over a 6-night, 7-day itinerary. The schedule includes three full days spent at sea on the cruise.

The MSC Bellissima is equipped with a wide range of facilities, including the “Galleria Bellissima,” its signature feature with one of the world’s longest LED sky domes, as well as an aqua park with water slides, a jogging track, and a fitness center. Guests staying in the “MSC Yacht Club,” a high-end private service, have access to exclusive amenities such as a private restaurant and lounge, a private swimming pool, and a premium beverage package. In addition, a variety of onboard performances and events will be held, including the signature star show and singing competition, which are flagship programs of Lotte Tour’s charter cruise.

A Lotte Tour Development representative stated, “Since 2010, 79,000 people have experienced cruise travel through Lotte Tour charter cruises,” adding, “Over the past 15 years, we have led the popularization of charter cruises. Now, by introducing a 170,000-ton super-large premium charter cruise, we will set a new standard for the next generation of cruise travel.”

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