Cruise news (MSC Virtuosa-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC Preziosa homeported in Southampton (UK) for Winter 2026-2027
MSC Cruises has confirmed that MSC Preziosa will in 2026 spend a full winter season homeported in Southampton, a first in the ship’s...
September 14, 2025 - Accidents
60-yo passenger dies following altercation on MSC Virtuosa ship
On May 3, 2025, the cruise ship MSC Virtuosa departed Southampton UK at 06:00 p.m. local time, embarking on a 2-day voyage to Zeebrugge/Bruges...
May 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Virtuosa introduces enhanced entertainment lineup for Summer 2025
MSC Cruises has announced an enriched array of entertainment options aboard the MSC Virtuosa for her summer 2025 itineraries departing from...
March 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises unveils Summer 2025 program
MSC Cruises unveiled its summer 2025 program, featuring various itineraries in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and the Baltic/Northern Europe. The...
March 3, 2025 - Accidents
Young woman dies after going overboard from MSC Virtuosa ship near Channel Islands
A woman has died after going overboard from a cruise ship near the Channel Islands, according to rescue services. The incident prompted an alert at...
October 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CLIA UK & Ireland announces 2025 conference in Southampton
CLIA UK & Ireland has announced that its 2025 conference will be held in Southampton from May 22nd-24th. This annual event, now in its 17th year...
September 21, 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
Cadiz Port (Spain) welcomes 12000+ cruise passengers in a single day
On the final day of July, the Port of Cadiz welcomed 3 large cruise ships, resulting in the arrival of 12,743 passengers who disembarked to...
July 31, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Euribia successfully connects to shore power at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen cruise terminal
MSC Euribia has successfully connected to the shore power facility at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen cruise terminal for the first time, marking a...
June 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises expands Family Program with new activities and services
MSC Cruises is enhancing its renowned kids and family program this summer with new entertainment options and services, ensuring memorable experiences...
May 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises launches diverse 2026 summer itineraries from Southampton UK
MSC Cruises is set to offer 3 concurrent summer seasons for bookings, including 2026 ex-UK sailings, starting Thursday, March 14. MSC Virtuosa ship...
March 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises implements No-Smoking Zones in ship casinos fleetwide
MSC Cruises has implemented no-smoking policies in the casino areas of its ships MSC Virtuosa and MSC Euribia. The decision to ban smoking onboard...
March 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ireland's Port Cork/Cobh reveals 23% surge in cruise ship visits for 2024
The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) unveiled the port's cruise schedule for 2024, highlighting an increase of 23% in the number of cruise vessels/booked...
January 26, 2024 - Accidents
MSC cancels April repositioning cruises due to heightened risks in the Red Sea
MSC Cruises has made the decision to cancel three repositioning Grand Voyage sailings scheduled for April due to heightened risks to shipping in the...
January 17, 2024 - Accidents
19yo female crew medevaced from MSC Virtuosa off Sardinia Island (Italy)
A medical evacuation was conducted by an Italian Coastguard helicopter for a female crew member of the ship MSC Virtuosa, navigating off Sardinia...
November 11, 2023