Cruise news (MSC Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC Lirica from new homeport Paranagua (Brazil) expands MSC Cruises South American program
MSC Lirica recently launched a series of cruises from a new homeport in Brazil earlier this month, adding to MSC Cruises' comprehensive 6-ship...
December 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Alicante (Spain) becomes MSC Cruises homeport in summer 2024 for up to 20 departures
Alicante is poised to reclaim its role as an MSC home port, signaling a maritime resurgence starting in May. MSC Cruises unveils an ambitious plan...
December 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Explora Journeys introduces American itineraries (Latin America, USA & Canada Pacific Coast...
Explora Journeys, the new luxury travel brand of MSC Group (world's largest container shipping company) has unveiled its latest Destination...
December 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises witnesses significant rebound in Israeli cruise bookings
In a positive development for Israel's tourism industry, MSC Cruises - the world's third-largest cruise company, reports a noteworthy 70...
December 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises achieves milestone with first Mediterranean shore power facility for World Europa ship
MSC Cruises continues to propel its dedication to environmental sustainability with the successful implementation of shore power for MSC World Europa...
December 19, 2023 - Accidents
40-year-old passenger intentionally jumps from MSC Armonia ship
In a distressing incident at sea, a 40-year-old man plunged overboard from an MSC Cruises ship on Wednesday, December 13th, marking the second such...
December 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises enhances 2024 voyages with ships Musica (West Mediterranean) and Opera (Aegean/Greek...
MSC Cruises has unveiled noteworthy updates to its summer 2024 itineraries, featuring a comprehensive revision for MSC Musica's West Mediterranean...
December 12, 2023 - Cruise Industry
La Spezia (Italy) advances new waterfront construction with signing of Cruise Pier Tender Contract
On December 5, 2023, the La Spezia Port System Authority marked a significant milestone by signing the tender contract for the construction of the...
December 10, 2023 - Accidents
MSC Cruises adjusts Musica's summer itinerary amid Middle East geopolitical landscape
In response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, MSC Cruises made changes to MSC Musica's summer 2024 itinerary program. The ship's canceled sailings...
December 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens sales for World Cruise 2026 (Magnifica ship)
MSC Cruises has officially opened sales for the MSC World Cruise 2026, featuring an exhilarating new itinerary aboard the MSC Magnifica. This...
December 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Spain's Port Bilbao wraps 2023 season with 80 cruise ship calls and plans for Shore Power
The Port of Bilbao, Spain, has brought its 2023 cruise season to a close, marking the culmination of 80 calls and ~150,000 passengers throughout the...
December 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
16th China Cruise Shipping Conference commences in Nanshan district, Shenzhen city
The 16th China Cruise Shipping Conference commenced on Saturday, November 25, in Nanshan district, Shenzhen city, under the joint hosting of Shenzhen...
November 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
South African President inaugurates Durban's Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal
On November 22, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the grand inauguration of the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal...
November 25, 2023 - Accidents
Officer saves woman from drowning during MSC Meraviglia disembarkation
A tragic incident was avoided at MSC Cruises' private Bahamian island Ocean Cay thanks to the courageous actions of Officer Giuseppe Ruocco. He saved...
November 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises schedules island infrastructure development at Ocean Cay Bahamas
MSC Cruises is set to enhance its private Bahamian island resort destination Ocean Cay by introducing new infrastructure and amenities. The additions...
November 22, 2023