Cruise news (msc cruises-tagged)
- Accidents
2 sisters on cruise ship MSC Seascape arrested for drug smuggling (4.75 kg cocaine)
According to a criminal complaint made by a federal investigator, two sisters recently went on a weeklong cruise to the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Mexico...
July 30, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys officially takes delivery of Explora I from Fincantieri Italy
Explora Journeys, the new luxury lifestyle brand of MSC Group, celebrated the official delivery of its first ship - EXPLORA I, from the Fincantieri...
July 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises chooses Bilbao (Spain) as embarkation/homeport for MSC Grand Voyages itinerary
Starting on October 30th, MSC Virtuosa will embark on a 23-night voyage encompassing various destinations like Naples Italy, Piraeus-Athens Greece...
July 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Meraviglia’s autumn 2023 schedule includes itineraries from NYC to Canada/New England
MSC Cruises is offering captivating fall 2023 voyages scheduled for MSC Meraviglia ship along the east coast of North America and up to Canada...
July 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC's Bahamian island Ocean Cay designated as 'Hope Spot' by Mission Blue
MSC Ocean Cay (Bahamas) has officially been designated as a 'Hope Spot' by Mission Blue, a non-profit organization founded by Sylvia Earle to promote...
July 14, 2023 - Accidents
CLIA and MSC react after cancellation of Explora 1 debut
CLIA (the trade organization representing the cruise shipping industry) and MSC Cruises have emphasized that strict safety standards must be met...
July 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises to temporarily close private destination in the Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
MSC Cruises plans to temporarily shut down its private destination, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, in the Bahamas for a period spanning from April to...
July 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises reaffirms commitment to Alicante (Spain) as homeport
Fernando Pacheco (MSC Cruises' general director) reaffirmed the company's commitment to Alicante (Spain) as its main homeport and announced that it...
July 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cruise ship air pollutants fall 80% in Venice following the ban on large liners
A recent study by Transport & Environment has revealed that toxic air pollutants emitted by cruise vessels near European ports have exceeded pre...
June 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands shore power plan fleetwide
On June 14th, 2023, MSC Cruises revealed its upcoming plans for shore power, showcasing its commitment to decarbonization and reducing emissions...
June 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Finland's Gasum signs LNG fuel bunkering deal with MSC Cruises
The state-owned Finnish energy company Gasum signed a long-term agreement with MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of the Switzerland-based MSC Group, to...
June 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ireland's Dun Laoghaire Harbor boasts record-breaking cruise season with 90+ ships
Dun Laoghaire Harbor (Ireland) is set to experience a record-breaking cruise ship season, as 90+ vessels are expected to visit the area. This influx...
June 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises officially names newest flagship Euribia in Copenhagen (Denmark)
On Thursday, June 8th, MSC Cruises officially named its highly anticipated new flagship - MSC Euribia, which boasts the most energy-efficient cruise...
June 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC's newest cruise ship MSC Euribia delivered by STX France
On May 31st, 2023, the Cruise Division of MSC Group's subsidiary MSC Cruises and STX France (Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire...
June 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC World America cruise ship's construction started at STX France
MSC Cruises held the keel-laying/aka coin ceremony for MSC World America. This ceremony - which marks the start of the vessel's physical...
June 1, 2023