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The Spiral @ Tree of Life is expected to be the longest dry slide at sea when it debuts aboard MSC World Asia (Photo Credit: MSC Cruises)
MSC Cruises is sharing new photos of The Spiral @ Tree of Life, the massive dry slide slated to debut aboard new ship MSC World Asia.
The Spiral @ Tree of Life, which MSC Cruises says is the longest dry slide at sea, is located in The Harbour, a family-friendly outdoor park. It measures 266 feet and spans 12 decks on the vessel.
MSC World Asia is under construction at Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France (Photo Credit: MSC Cruises)
The slide rises 32 feet above the deck, weighs close to eight tons and is equipped with more than 492 feet of integrated LED lighting. It’s inspired by the identity of contemporary Asian cities and the iconic Supertrees of Singapore’s Marina Bay.
The Spiral @ Tree of Life aboard MSC World Asia (Photo Credit: MSC Cruises)
MSC World Asia is under construction at Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. It’s scheduled to launch in December and will offer seven-night itineraries to some of the Mediterranean’s most popular destinations, including Barcelona, Marseille, Messina, Civitavecchia for Rome, Naples and Valletta.
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