Cruise news (Genoa Italy-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
New Genoa–Frankfurt direct flight link to strengthen Costa Cruises’ German market connectivity
A new direct air connection between Genoa and Frankfurt is scheduled to begin on March 28th, 2027, creating an additional link between Liguria and...
August 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia to introduce expanded wellness facilities in the Mediterranean
MSC Cruises will introduce an expanded wellness concept aboard MSC World Asia when the new World Class vessel enters Mediterranean service in...
August 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys names LNG-powered EXPLORA III in Barcelona
Explora Journeys officially named EXPLORA III in Barcelona on August 1st, 2026, marking the introduction of the brand's first liquefied natural gas...
August 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys takes delivery of EXPLORA III
On July 23rd, Explora Journeys took delivery of EXPLORA III at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, expanding MSC Group's luxury ocean...
July 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Cruise sector strengthens economic role in Liguria’s port system
The cruise industry has further consolidated its position as a significant economic contributor to the Ligurian region, according to findings...
April 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys marks milestones for EXPLORA IV, EXPLORA V and EXPLORA VI at Fincantieri shipyard
MSC Explora Journeys has marked a series of construction milestones for its expanding fleet during a ceremony held on March 9th at Fincantieri's...
March 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Magnifica ship's World Cruise 2028 (115-day itinerary) opened for booking
MSC Cruises has commenced bookings for the MSC Magnifica 115-night world cruise, a circumnavigation scheduled for departure in January 2028 that will...
December 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Port of Genoa completes first passenger ferry bio-LNG ship-to-ship bunkering
At the Port of Genoa, a significant milestone in Italy’s maritime energy transition was reached with the first ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering of...
December 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group expands maritime portfolio with acquisition of SLAM.com S.p.A.
MSC Cruises has confirmed the acquisition of SLAM.com S.p.A. from Vam Investments, marking a strategic expansion of the group’s engagement with...
November 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys announces exclusive preview cruise for EXPLORA III
MSC's Explora Journeys has unveiled an exclusive opportunity for select guests to experience EXPLORA III ahead of her official launch. The...
October 27, 2025 - Accidents
Investigations follow crew sexual assault on Costa Favolosa ship
An incident of serious concern was reported aboard the Costa Favolosa on Thursday, October 9th, involving the alleged sexual assault of a female crew...
October 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Sun Princess introduces enhanced Mediterranean voyages for 2026–2027
Princess Cruises has announced modifications to the itineraries of Sun Princess, one of the fleet's newest vessels, introducing enhanced 7-day...
September 22, 2025 - Accidents
MSC World Europa experiences electrical breakdown off Italian coast
The Malta-flagged cruise vessel MSC World Europa suffered a technical failure while navigating the Tyrrhenian Sea en route from Genoa to Naples. The...
August 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises takes delivery of Oceania Allura
Oceania Cruises has formally taken delivery of Oceania Allura, the 8th vessel in its boutique fleet, at Fincantieri’s Genoa shipyard. As the...
July 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Star Explorer to join Windstar fleet for Winter Mediterranean 2026-2027
Windstar Cruises has scheduled the debut of its newest yacht, Star Explorer/now World Explorer, for December 28, 2026, marking Windstar's fourth...
July 2, 2025