Cruise news (MSC Cruises-tagged)
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CLIA and MSC react after cancellation of Explora 1 debut
CLIA (the trade organization representing the cruise shipping industry) and MSC Cruises have emphasized that strict safety standards must be met...
July 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises to temporarily close private destination in the Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
MSC Cruises plans to temporarily shut down its private destination, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, in the Bahamas for a period spanning from April to...
July 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises reaffirms commitment to Alicante (Spain) as homeport
Fernando Pacheco (MSC Cruises' general director) reaffirmed the company's commitment to Alicante (Spain) as its main homeport and announced that it...
July 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cruise ship air pollutants fall 80% in Venice following the ban on large liners
A recent study by Transport & Environment has revealed that toxic air pollutants emitted by cruise vessels near European ports have exceeded pre...
June 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands shore power plan fleetwide
On June 14th, 2023, MSC Cruises revealed its upcoming plans for shore power, showcasing its commitment to decarbonization and reducing emissions...
June 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Finland's Gasum signs LNG fuel bunkering deal with MSC Cruises
The state-owned Finnish energy company Gasum signed a long-term agreement with MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of the Switzerland-based MSC Group, to...
June 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ireland's Dun Laoghaire Harbor boasts record-breaking cruise season with 90+ ships
Dun Laoghaire Harbor (Ireland) is set to experience a record-breaking cruise ship season, as 90+ vessels are expected to visit the area. This influx...
June 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises officially names newest flagship Euribia in Copenhagen (Denmark)
On Thursday, June 8th, MSC Cruises officially named its highly anticipated new flagship - MSC Euribia, which boasts the most energy-efficient cruise...
June 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC's newest cruise ship MSC Euribia delivered by STX France
On May 31st, 2023, the Cruise Division of MSC Group's subsidiary MSC Cruises and STX France (Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire...
June 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC World America cruise ship's construction started at STX France
MSC Cruises held the keel-laying/aka coin ceremony for MSC World America. This ceremony - which marks the start of the vessel's physical...
June 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises to operate industry’s first net zero greenhouse gas emissions sailing
Next week, MSC Group's Cruise Division will make history by operating the industry's first voyage with net zero greenhouse gas emissions. This...
May 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Alicante (Spain) celebrates beating all records for cruise passengers
The projected arrival of cruise passengers in Port Alicante (Spain) this year is breaking all previous records. According to data from the...
May 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Details unveiled for MSC Euribia’s christening ceremony in Copenhagen (Denmark)
MSC Cruises released additional details about the upcoming Naming Ceremony for their newest ship - MSC Euribia, set to take place on June 8th in...
May 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Musica to be homeported in Greece for the very first time
MSC Cruises hosted a special event onboard its MSC Musica ship at the port of Piraeus (Athens, Greece) to celebrate the ship's summer 2023 season...
May 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises extends partnership with Formula 1
Ahead of the upcoming Grand Prix in Miami (Florida USA) over the weekend, Formula 1/F1 announced the renewal of its Global Partnership with MSC...
May 6, 2023