Cruise news (MSC Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises extends support for climate reporting in South Florida
MSC Cruises has confirmed the renewal of its partnership with the Miami Herald to sustain a dedicated multimedia reporting position focused on...
April 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Tarragona (Spain) advances as a premium cruise port in the 2026 season
The commencement of the 2026 cruise season at Tarragona Port (Spain) was marked on April 16th by the arrival of Wind Star, inaugurating what is...
April 18, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise ships started repositioning from the Arabian Gulf following Strait of Hormuz reopening
Cruise ships that had been stuck in the Arabian Gulf since late February have begun to resume movement following confirmation that the Strait of...
April 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group expands private island portfolio with Sandy Cay development
MSC Group’s cruise division has announced the development of a new private island destination, Sandy Cay, to be introduced in 2028 alongside...
April 14, 2026 - Accidents
MSC Euribia’s first European cruise cancelled due to repositioning delay
MSC Cruises has cancelled the opening sailing of the European summer programme for the ship MSC Euribia after the vessel’s planned...
April 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia ship to introduce new Harbour Park and Aqua Deck facilities
MSC Cruises has disclosed additional details regarding two principal outdoor areas aboard its forthcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, focusing on the...
April 10, 2026 - Accidents
Rising oil prices raise questions over possible cruise ship fuel surcharges
Cruise passengers are increasingly questioning whether rising oil prices could translate into additional charges, as the global energy market reacts...
April 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Europa deployed in the Caribbean for winter 2026‑2027
MSC Cruises has confirmed a revised deployment for the Winter 2026–2027 season that sees the cruise ship MSC World Europa repositioned from the...
March 31, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group establishes dedicated entertainment development facility in Edinburgh
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has announced the creation of MSC Creative Studios, a new facility intended to support the development of shipboard...
March 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands Yacht Club concept to all MUSICA-Class ships
MSC Cruises has opened reservations for the introduction of its Yacht Club concept aboard the vessels MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, marking a further...
March 21, 2026 - 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 - Accidents
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 - Accidents
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 - Accidents
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