Cruise news (MSC Explora Journeys-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys introduces first President’s Cruise (ship EXPLORA II)
Explora Journeys has announced its first President’s Journey, a 7-night voyage hosted by company President Anna Nash aboard EXPLORA II from...
October 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Naha Port begins construction of new cruise terminal in Okinawa
Naha Port Authority, Cruise Port Naha G.K. (joint venture), Royal Caribbean Group/RCG and MSC Cruises started the construction of a new cruise...
October 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises started developing Sandy Cay (Bahamas private island) off Ocean Cay
MSC Group’s Cruise Division formally broke ground on September 28th on Sandy Cay (fka Little Cay), an artificial private island destination...
September 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys expands into European river cruising
Explora Journeys is preparing to enter the river cruise sector, with the MSC Group’s luxury ocean brand signing a Letter of Intent/LoI with Den...
September 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises named title sponsor of 3 Formula 1 Grands Prix in 2027
MSC Cruises will serve as title sponsor of three Formula 1 races during the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship, with the cruise line attached to...
September 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys unveils 2 new Journey Collections for Winter 2027–2028
Explora Journeys has announced two new Journey Collections/ship deployments for the Northern Winter 2027–2028 season. EXPLORA I is scheduled to...
September 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys expands Caribbean 2026-2027 schedule with 2 ships
Explora Journeys will operate its 2026–2027 Caribbean season with two ships, offering itineraries from mid-October 2026 through March 2027...
September 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Greenland calls for limits on cruise ship traffic in sensitive fjords
Greenland’s government is asking cruise operators to reduce or avoid sailings through certain fjords and narrow coastal waterways following...
August 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group reveals Catalina Sugar Beach ahead of November opening
MSC Group has unveiled Catalina Sugar Beach, the new name and redesigned concept for its beach destination on Catalina Island, off the coast of La...
August 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys names LNG-powered EXPLORA III in Barcelona
Explora Journeys officially named EXPLORA III in Barcelona on August 1st, 2026, marking the introduction of the brand's first liquefied natural gas...
August 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys takes delivery of EXPLORA III
On July 23rd, Explora Journeys took delivery of EXPLORA III at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, expanding MSC Group's luxury ocean...
July 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys enhances Winter Mediterranean season with new culinary, wellness and cultural...
MSC's Explora Journeys has unveiled an expanded programme of culinary, wellness and cultural experiences for EXPLORA II during its Winter 2026&ndash...
July 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys announces inaugural Alaskan season for EXPLORA III ship in 2027
Explora Journeys has unveiled its first programme in Alaska, scheduled for the summer of 2027. Operating from May to September, the season will mark...
June 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora II ship to remain in the Mediterranean for Winter 2026-2027
Explora Journeys has announced that Explora II will remain deployed in the Mediterranean throughout the 2026-2027 winter season, marking the first...
June 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys unveils exclusive Mandala fine jewellery collection
MSC's luxury travel brand Explora Journeys has introduced Mandala, a new fine jewellery brand created exclusively for its fleet, during a private...
June 13, 2026