Cruise news (MSC Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC introduces 'Open Booking' program for future cruises
MSC Cruises has unveiled its new 'Open Booking' program, allowing guests aboard its fleet to reserve a future holiday at sea without committing to a...
February 21, 2024 - Accidents
Crystal Cruises cancels voyage and reroutes ships due to Red Sea risks
Crystal Cruises has made operational adjustments in response to ongoing security concerns surrounding ships navigating the Red Sea. The cancellation...
February 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia's 2024 World Cruise presents celebrity chef dining experience
MSC Cruises will host three renowned celebrity chefs on board MSC Poesia during the second leg of its 2024 World Voyage. Tourists currently...
February 16, 2024 - Accidents
72-year-old American passenger dies after falling overboard from MSC World Europa ship in Valletta...
A 72-year-old American individual passed away on Wednesday, February 14, following an incident aboard a passenger ship in the Grand Harbour (Valletta...
February 15, 2024 - Accidents
Venice removed from NCL-Norwegian's 2024-2025 cruise itineraries due to regulatory measures
A leading cruise line has adjusted its itineraries for 2024 and 2025, omitting Venice City amidst the ongoing measures to regulate tourism. NCL...
February 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises and Galveston Port signed terminal agreement for homeporting Seascape ship
The Galveston Wharves, renowned as a pivotal USA cruise embarkation point, and MSC Cruises (subsidiary of MSC Group/Mediterranean Shipping Company SA...
February 8, 2024 - Accidents
Man arrested after jumping from MSC Bellissima cruise ship in Port Naha, Japan
Authorities apprehended a man who leaped from a cruise ship and swam ashore at the Port of Naha, Japan. The incident transpired on the evening of...
February 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises allies with Tarragona for port enhancements
The Tarragona City Council is set to enhance the cultural and gastronomic offerings for cruise ship tourists visiting the city, while Global Ports...
January 29, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise operator Carnival warns of operational impacts amidst tensions in the Red Sea
Carnival Corporation, on Friday (January 26), joined the growing cohort of companies expressing concerns over potential operational impacts following...
January 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises adds Costa Maya and Cozumel to Seascape ship's ex-Galveston itinerary
MSC Cruises has incorporated Mexico's Costa Maya/Mahahual and Cozumel into a new 7-night itinerary. The departure port for the voyage visiting these...
January 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Kiel (Germany) reports strong cruise performance with 1+ million passengers
The port of Kiel (Germany) reported a total of 1,187,148 passengers across 214 calls in the previous year. The Baltic Sea port hosted various vessels...
January 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty takes helm as CLIA Chairman
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has officially announced the appointment of Jason Liberty (Royal Caribbean Group's President and CEO...
January 20, 2024 - Accidents
Cruise shipping companies change itineraries due to Red Sea security concerns
Several major cruise shipping companies have made operational changes to their itineraries, avoiding the Red Sea due to incidents of ship attacks by...
January 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group invests $100 Million in new Miami-Dade Headquarters
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council has collaborated with MSC Group to announce the development of MSC's new facility in Downtown Miami. MSC Group, with a...
January 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Euribia makes history as first LNG-fueled cruise ship in Spanish port
MSC Euribia marked a significant achievement in Cadiz/Sevilla by becoming the first cruise vessel to undergo LNG refueling/bunkering at a Spanish...
January 19, 2024