Cruise news (Marseille France-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
AIDAluna back in service after dry-dock refit under AIDA Evolution
After a 7-week stay at the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille, the vessel AIDAluna re-entered service on December 10th, 2025, emerging from refit...
December 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Smeralda ship enters drydock at Marseille for scheduled maintenance
The cruise ship Costa Smeralda, operated by Costa Cruises, has docked this week at Chantiers Naval de Marseille in France to begin a planned dry dock...
November 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival's ship Mardi Gras restarted cruises after refurbishment in Europe
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, the first vessel of the Excel class, has re-entered service following an extensive dry dock at...
October 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Sun Princess introduces enhanced Mediterranean voyages for 2026–2027
Princess Cruises has announced modifications to the itineraries of Sun Princess, one of the fleet's newest vessels, introducing enhanced 7-day...
September 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Symphony ship to undergo scheduled drydock refurbishment in November 2025
Crystal Cruises has confirmed that the Crystal Symphony will enter drydock in November 2025 for a planned 3-week program of refurbishment and...
August 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Evolution program expanded with 4 more ships scheduled for drydock refurbishments by 2028
As part of its largest fleet modernization effort to date, AIDA Cruises' AIDA Evolution program aims to extend the operational life and guest appeal...
July 9, 2025 - Accidents
CCL-Carnival demands €4.5M from Navantia after Liberty’s dry dock disruption
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has lodged an EUR 4.5 million compensation claim against Spain’s Navantia shipyard following a labour dispute that led...
June 24, 2025 - Accidents
MSC Orchestra itineraries suspended following engine room fire
MSC Cruises has suspended upcoming sailings of MSC Orchestra ship following an engine room fire accident. The event occurred during the early hours...
June 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas schedules major refits for Mariner and Voyager in 2025–2026
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced comprehensive refurbishment plans for two of its vessels, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Voyager, as...
April 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Smeralda commences Western Mediterranean deployment from Genoa
Costa Cruises' flagship Costa Smeralda (sistership to Costa Toscana) is now homeported in Genoa, offering roundtrip departures every Friday from...
April 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDAdiva ship underwent AIDA Evolution drydock refit and refurbishment
AIDA Cruises has successfully completed the inaugural phase of the AIDA Evolution program with the extensive modernization of AIDAdiva. This fleet...
March 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Splendida's 2025-2026 Mediterranean & South American itineraries
MSC Splendida is set to maintain a prominent presence in the Mediterranean throughout 2025, offering a variety of itineraries that cater to diverse...
March 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Nice (France) reconsiders large cruise ship ban amid business concerns
Christian Estrosi (Mayor of Nice) has revised his initial plan to ban large cruise ships from the French Riviera city. Initially, in late January...
March 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens sales for MSC World Asia ship’s Mediterranean voyages (2026-2027)
MSC Cruises opened for booking the inaugural voyages of MSC World Asia - MSC's newest vessel from the WORLD-Class fleet. The ship will enter service...
January 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC announces 2027 World Cruise on Musica
MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its 2027 world cruise aboard the 2,550-passenger MSC Musica. The 121-night voyage spans 5 continents, covering...
December 23, 2024