Cruise news (MSC Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia begins final countdown toward its 2026 maiden voyage
MSC Cruises has confirmed that its newest ship, MSC World Asia, will enter service in December 2026 as the third in the WORLD Class series. The...
December 4, 2025 - Accidents
MSC Meraviglia modifies Bahamas schedule following speed limitations
MSC Cruises has adjusted the itinerary of MSC Meraviglia after planned maintenance reduced the vessel’s operating speed ahead of its November...
November 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Nicko Cruises introduces Jeddah land program amid Red Sea rerouting
Nicko Cruises (fleet) is preparing to enter the Saudi Arabian market with a 4-night land program in Jeddah, incorporated into the revised 2025&ndash...
November 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises orders 2 more WORLD class ships from CdA France
On Wednesday, November 12th, MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique/CdA (fka STX France) announced orders for two more units in the World...
November 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Euribia homeported in Port Doha (Qatar) for 2025-2026 cruise season
The luxury cruise ship MSC Euribia arrived on Sunday, November 9th, at the Terminal at Old Doha Port in Qatar, marking the commencement of the 2025...
November 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Galveston’s Terminal 16 opens with MSC Seascape
MSC Seascape arrived on Saturday, November 8th, at its new homeport, the Port of Galveston in Texas, ahead of its inaugural sailings from the city...
November 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Seascape homeported in Galveston (Texas) year-round Western Caribbean cruises
The cruise ship MSC Seascape arrived today in Galveston, Texas, ahead of its deployment as the inaugural vessel from the newly established Cruise...
November 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia connects to shore power at Le Havre’s Pointe de Floride Terminal
On October 30th, 2025 the cruise ship MSC Poesia became the first vessel to connect to the newly commissioned shore-power network at the Pointe de...
November 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Meraviglia ship connects to shore power in NYC New York
MSC Cruises has marked a milestone in its North American sustainability program as MSC Meraviglia successfully connected to shore power at the...
November 5, 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
MSC Cruises commences major refurbishment of MSC Magnifica
MSC Cruises has initiated an extensive modernization of MSC Magnifica, marking the beginning of a large-scale enhancement program across its fleet...
October 31, 2025 - Accidents
MSC Splendida ship rescued 19 migrants off Mallorca
A group of Samoan crew members serving on the MSC Splendida has been commended following a rescue operation off the coast of Mallorca on October 26th...
October 29, 2025 - Accidents
Global cruise itineraries disrupted by USA-China port fee escalation
The intensifying trade conflict between China and the USA has begun to influence the cruise shipping industry. In a retaliatory move, China’s...
October 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Euribia’s African re-routing opens Middle East season
The LNG-powered MSC Euribia is en route to the UAE and the Arabian Gulf after its planned Red Sea repositioning was cancelled due to security...
October 27, 2025 - Accidents
Storm forces delay of MSC Preziosa’s scheduled call at Salvador de Bahia
A powerful storm over the coast of Bahia has delayed the docking of the MSC Preziosa at the Port of Salvador de Bahia (Brazil). The vessel, on a 20...
October 22, 2025