Cruise news (Genoa Italy-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Fincantieri-built MSC ship EXPLORA II successfully completes sea trials
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of MSC Group, has announced the successful completion of sea trials for EXPLORA II. This...
June 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar announces winter Mediterranean cruises for 2025-2026 season
The premium travel brand Windstar is set to offer an impressive array of winter Mediterranean voyages for the 2025-2026 season, showcasing a diverse...
May 23, 2024 - Accidents
4 passengers arrested for alleged rape aboard MSC Seaside
Italian authorities have detained four young passengers on charges of allegedly raping an Italian woman aboard the MSC Seaside while the ship was...
May 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Genoa and Savona ports expand quays to accommodate ultra-large cruise vessels
A comprehensive large-scale infrastructure plan has been implemented at the passenger ports of Genoa and Savona, with developments underway across...
March 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa unveils 'Sea Destinations' to enrich Mediterranean and Northern European cruises
Beginning in spring 2024, Costa's Mediterranean and Northern European cruises will introduce new destinations to be enjoyed from the distinct vantage...
March 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Brilliant Lady ship completes final drydocking before delivery to Virgin Voyages
The newbuild Brilliant Lady cruise ship has successfully concluded her final dry dock period ahead of her imminent delivery to Virgin Voyages. This...
February 28, 2024 - Accidents
MSC cancels April repositioning cruises due to heightened risks in the Red Sea
MSC Cruises has made the decision to cancel three repositioning Grand Voyage sailings scheduled for April due to heightened risks to shipping in the...
January 17, 2024 - Accidents
MSC Poesia embarks on annual World Cruise with altered route amid Red Sea security concerns
MSC Cruises celebrated the start of the company’s epic yearly world cruise on Friday, January 5, but announced to passengers that the ship will...
January 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises launches 19 voyages for Christmas and New Year 2023-2024
The Carnival Corporation-owned Costa Cruises announced that it will offer 19 cruises for Christmas & New Year 2023-24 on 10 ships, with various...
December 18, 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 - 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
Italy's Port Genoa to boast new shoreside power facilities
On October 30th, started construction works in Port Genoa for installing new shoreside power facilities. These enhancements aim to allow passenger...
November 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ports of Genoa achieves unprecedented milestone with 4+ million passengers
The Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado have recorded a remarkable increase in passenger throughput during the first 9 months of this year, with ~4...
October 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Uniworld announce new voyages for 2024
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled an array of new offerings slated for 2024. In addition, the brand is expanding its Cruise & Rail...
October 22, 2023