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Agent anger as Scottish govt 'denies MSC ship right to dock'

Cruise
Tom Parry
8 June 2021

The Scottish government is alleged to have denied MSC Cruises’ MSC Virtuosa the right to dock in Greenock, less than 36 hours before the ship’s arrival.

This will be the first time the line has continuously operated one of its vessels from the UK year-round

Although Scottish authorities are yet to publicly confirm the decision regarding the vessel, which is currently at sea en route to Greenock (near Glasgow), the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) claims to have seen an email from the line to guests explaining the enforced itinerary change.

TTG has contacted MSC and the Scottish government for further comment and clarification.

UPDATE: Scotland bans all cruise calls until Covid restrictions can be eased