Cruise news (MSC Cruises-tagged)
- Accidents
Cruise lines maintain long-term commitment to Arabian Gulf despite short-term adjustments
Despite recent deployment changes affecting the winter 2026-2027 season, several major cruise operators continue to indicate sustained confidence in...
March 17, 2026 
MSC Seashore ship resumes course after midnight false alarm
A precautionary search operation was carried out aboard MSC Seashore during the early hours of Tuesday, March 10th, after information circulated...
March 13, 2026- Accidents
Cruise ships held in the Arabian Gulf as operators repatriate passengers
Regional tensions in the Middle East have disrupted cruise shipping operations across the Arabian Gulf, leaving several vessels unable to depart from...
March 12, 2026 
MSC Divina ship assisted yacht in distress off Honduras
Crew members aboard the MSC Divina participated in a rescue operation late at night while the vessel was sailing near Isla Roatán, according...
March 10, 2026
Aroya Cruises ends inaugural Arabian Gulf season ahead of schedule
Aroya Cruises has announced the early conclusion of its inaugural winter season in the Arabian Gulf, confirming that the remaining voyages scheduled...
March 9, 2026- Accidents
MSC Cruises arranges repatriation flights for guests from MSC Euribia in Dubai
MSC Cruises has organized a series of repatriation flights for more than 1,500 guests who had been on board MSC Euribia in Dubai, allowing them to...
March 7, 2026 - Accidents
USCG/Coast Guard medevacs passenger from MSC World America ship
A passenger aboard MSC World America was medically evacuated by the United States Coast Guard/USCG after suffering a serious medical emergency while...
March 6, 2026 - Accidents
Euribia held in Dubai, MSC cancels remaining Arabian Gulf 2026-2027 cruises
MSC Cruises formally canceled its remaining Middle East winter 2026-2027 schedule because of the ongoing conflict in the Arabian Gulf and ...
March 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Major refit and refurbishment of MSC Poesia before the Alaskan cruise season
The Musica-class vessel MSC Poesia has entered drydock at Malta's Palumbo Malta Shipyard as part of a major refurbishment program ahead of her...
February 28, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises deploys interactive robots and game shows fleetwide
In advance of the 2026 sailing season, MSC Cruises announced new entertainment programming that incorporates advanced robotic technology alongside...
February 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Splendida ship to homeport in Rio de Janeiro for winter 2026–2027 South American season
MSC Cruises has confirmed that MSC Splendida will commence operations from Rio de Janeiro during the winter season of 2026–2027, marking the...
February 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises named exclusive partner of Wynn Rewards
In a recent commercial alignment, MSC Cruises has been designated the exclusive cruise benefit partner for the Wynn Rewards loyalty programme...
February 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises to broadcast 2026 soccer championship matches fleetwide
MSC Cruises has confirmed that its fleet will carry live broadcasts of every match from the 2026 global soccer tournament being hosted jointly by...
February 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises to develop second Bahamian private island, Little Cay
MSC Cruises has confirmed plans to expand its Caribbean infrastructure in The Bahamas with the development of a second private island destination...
February 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Charter agreement places MSC Bellissima on long‑term deployment from Incheon
A strategic 3‑year charter arrangement has been concluded between the South Korean tour operator Lotte Tour and MSC Cruises, under which the vessel...
February 13, 2026