Cruise news (MSC Cruises-tagged)
- Accidents

4 passengers charged with casino fraud on MSC Magnifica
During a recent voyage aboard MSC Magnifica, 4 passengers were apprehended for attempting to use fraudulent credit cards in the ship’s casino...
August 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Explora Journeys unveils exclusive Caribbean experiences for 2024-2025 season
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has unveiled a curated selection of exclusive Caribbean destination experiences...
August 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Port Galveston Texas to welcome MSC’s new $151M cruise terminal
MSC Cruises is further expanding its footprint in the United States with the development of a new cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston (Texas...
August 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Explora Journeys to anchor EXPLORA II ship at Monaco Grand Prix 2025
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has announced that in 2025, its newest ship EXPLORA II will be docked at...
August 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry

MSC and Explora Journeys implement smart container technology for fresh produce delivery
MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys have partnered with MSC Shipping, the global leader in container shipping, to implement smart container technology...
August 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry

MSC Cruises to feature in upcoming Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt
MSC Cruises will feature prominently in the forthcoming Formula 1 film “F1,” starring Brad Pitt and produced by Apple Original Films and...
August 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry

MSC Splendida joins South American fleet for winter 2024-2025
To address strong demand, MSC Cruises is deploying a 6th ship to South America for the 2024-2025 winter season. The company announced that MSC...
August 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry

MSC Cruises introduces OptiCruise to cut fleet emissions by 15% by 2026
MSC Cruises is set to reduce its fleet's emissions by up to 15% in 2026 with the introduction of OptiCruise, a new itinerary planning optimization...
August 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Details on MSC World America ship's family zone The Harbour
MSC Cruises has provided new details on The Harbour, an outdoor space on MSC World America ship. The 22-deck liner is scheduled to start revenue...
July 27, 2024 - Accidents

61-yo passenger suffers finger amputation (sun lounger incident on MSC Grandiosa ship)
A 61-year-old Dutch passenger opted for a relaxing day by the pool instead of exploring the city or visiting Florence or Pisa. However, his peaceful...
July 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry

MSC enhances Mediterranean itineraries with new fly-cruise routes
MSC Cruises has expanded its Fly & Cruise holiday programme by extending partnerships with two European airlines. MSC will continue...
July 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry

MSC Cruises launches premium excursions for Yacht Club guests
MSC Cruises has unveiled a new offering for guests traveling in the MSC Yacht Club, allowing them to book an exclusive selection of shore excursions...
July 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry

Galveston Port proceeds with $160M bond offering amid hurricane recovery
Port Galveston (Texas USA) is proceeding with its US$160 million bond offering on July 16th, despite the interruption caused by Hurricane Beryl on...
July 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry

MSC World Europa ship connects to Mediterranean's first shore power facility in Valletta (Malta)
MSC World Europa has achieved a milestone by becoming the first ship to connect to the shore power facility in Valletta Harbour Malta, marking the...
July 11, 2024 - Accidents

MSC World Europa ship diverts to Palermo Sicily due to high winds in Malta
MSC Cruises redirected the MSC World Europa ship from her planned stop in Malta (Valletta) to Palermo (Sicily Italy) on Thursday due to hazardous...
July 3, 2024