Cruise news (Genoa Italy-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises introduces Sea & Land Destinations for 2025
Costa Cruises has unveiled its Sea & Land Destinations itineraries for the 2025 season, combining maritime exploration with curated land-based...
June 16, 2025 - Accidents
MSC Orchestra itineraries suspended following engine room fire
MSC Cruises has suspended upcoming sailings of MSC Orchestra ship following an engine room fire accident. The event occurred during the early hours...
June 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Smeralda commences Western Mediterranean deployment from Genoa
Costa Cruises' flagship Costa Smeralda (sistership to Costa Toscana) is now homeported in Genoa, offering roundtrip departures every Friday from...
April 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys marks troncone launch of EXPLORA IV at Palermo shipyard
Explora Journeys has confirmed the successful launch of the troncone—the forward lower section—of EXPLORA IV, the fourth vessel in its...
April 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Splendida's 2025-2026 Mediterranean & South American itineraries
MSC Splendida is set to maintain a prominent presence in the Mediterranean throughout 2025, offering a variety of itineraries that cater to diverse...
March 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens sales for MSC World Asia ship’s Mediterranean voyages (2026-2027)
MSC Cruises opened for booking the inaugural voyages of MSC World Asia - MSC's newest vessel from the WORLD-Class fleet. The ship will enter service...
January 31, 2025