Cruise news (Genoa Italy-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
MSC announces 2027 World Cruise on Musica
MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its 2027 world cruise aboard the 2,550-passenger MSC Musica. The 121-night voyage spans 5 continents, covering...
December 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Smeralda ship offers longer Mediterranean-to-Dubai itineraries in 2024-2025
In November 2024 and March 2025, the Costa Smeralda ship has scheduled two relocation itineraries visiting popular destinations in the Mediterranean...
November 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys expands fleet with EXPLORA II’s delivery and new ship construction milestones
On September 12th, 2024, Explora Journeys marked a significant milestone at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente (Genoa, Italy), with a triple...
September 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Galveston Texas to welcome MSC’s new $151M cruise terminal
MSC Cruises is further expanding its footprint in the United States with the development of a new cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston (Texas...
August 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC and Explora Journeys implement smart container technology for fresh produce delivery
MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys have partnered with MSC Shipping, the global leader in container shipping, to implement smart container technology...
August 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri in talks for 6 new cruise ships for Carnival Corporation
Following the announcement of 3 new mega ships for CCL/Carnival Cruise Line, it appears that Carnival Corporation (world's largest cruise shipowner...
August 8, 2024