Cruise news (Valletta Malta-tagged)
- Accidents
Fire breaks out on Gozo Fast Ferry ship "Your Faith" in Malta
Firefighters rushed to Marr Harbour (Gozo Island, Malta) on Monday morning (August 23) after smoke was seen rising from a Gozo Fast Ferry ship soon...
August 23, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Saga Cruises returns to international cruising following Around-Britain itineraries
On October 5, Saga UK's cruise ship Spirit of Adventure is scheduled to depart on a 5-day "Taste of the Continent" itinerary visiting Holland...
August 17, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Valletta Cruise Port, Malta welcoming Viking Cruises on a number of Mediterranean sailings
Valletta Cruise Port, Malta is expected to welcome Viking Cruises on a number of Mediterranean sailings with Viking Venus and Viking Sea regularly...
August 6, 2021 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises takes delivery of its new flagship MSC Seashore
The world's largest family-owned (and the world's 3rd largest by fleet) cruise company MSC took delivery of its newest ship (current flagship) MSC...
July 26, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Viking celebrates first “Welcome Back” cruises in the Mediterranean
Viking OCEAN Cruises celebrated on Friday, July 23, its first “Welcome Back” voyage in the Mediterranean. This was the latest milestone...
July 25, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises' ship Costa Firenze restarts from Savona, Italy
Costa Firenze became the 4th Costa Cruises' ship to sail again in 2021, following Costa Smeralda, Costa Luminosa, Costa Deliziosa, after the line...
July 5, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Viking Ocean's ship Viking Sky starts cruises from Reykjavik Iceland
Viking Cruises celebrated on June 28 the latest milestone in the line's return to service as passengers were welcomed onboard in Iceland. Over the...
June 29, 2021 - Accidents
Passenger medevaced from MSC cruise ship Grandiosa en route to Barcelona
A passenger on the MSC Cruises ship MSC Grandiosa was medically evacuated on Friday, June 26, by the Italian Coast Guard (CG) after suffering from...
June 26, 2021 - Accidents
2 COVID-positive passengers aboard MSC Seaside ship: Malta refuses entry
Malta's authorities on Monday, June 7, prohibited the MSC Cruises' ship MSC Seaside from entering Port Valletta because 2 passengers tested positive...
June 9, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Cruises announces 2022-2023 Europe and Mediterranean itineraries for Scenic Eclipse
Scenic Cruises released details of its 2022-2023 Europe and the Mediterranean voayges and land land excursions for the ship Scenic Eclipse. The new...
June 6, 2021 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises restarts in Spain with MSC Grandiosa from Barcelona on June 26
MSC Cruises announced it will restart its cruise operations in Spain with the deployment of the MSC Grandiosa ship to Barcelona from June 26 for a...
June 4, 2021 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Bookings open for MSC’s largest cruise ship MSC World Europa
The first in a new class of ships, the MSC World Class, the next-generation MSC Cruises' ship MSC Europa introduces to the market a new platform that...
June 1, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises announces new Mediterranean itineraries for summer 2021
Viking OCEAN plans to expand its Mediterranean deployment during summer 2021, adding a 3rd ship with homeporting in Valletta Malta. Part of the...
May 26, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises restarts in the Mediterranean with new voyages for vaccinated passengers
Viking Cruises announced it will restart operations in the Mediterranean with new voyages for vaccinated passengers beginning this summer. Offered...
May 7, 2021 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises' MSC Seaside joins MSC Grandiosa back at sea in the Mediterranean
MSC Cruises' MSC Seaside ship joined MSC Grandiosa back at sea on May 1, welcoming passengers onboard for weekly 7-night voyages in the Western...
May 4, 2021