Cruise news (Valletta Malta-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN's newest cruise ship Viking Mars named in Valletta (Malta)
Viking OCEAN Cruises on Tuesday, May 17, named its newest ship - Viking Mars, during a private ceremony in Valletta (Malta). The ceremonial...
May 19, 2022 - Cruise Industry
MSC's winter 2022-2023 cruise program features the newbuild ships World Europa & Seascape
MSC Cruises’ 2022-2023 Winter lineup of voyages features 2 new ships: MSC World Europa and MSC Seascape. In total, the cruise line offers a...
February 4, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen's guests to relive record-breaking Corinth Canal experience in 2023
Fred. Olsen is giving its guests the chance to relive history via joining small ship Braemar for the repeat of her record-breaking Corinth Canal...
December 19, 2021 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Europa floated out. Keel laid for MSC Euribia
On December 2nd, the French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique and MSC Cruises celebrated two milestones for the company’s newest...
December 4, 2021 - Accidents
Fast ferry trips cancelled between Malta and Gozo
The 2 fast-ferry companies operating between Valleta (Malta Island) and Mgarr Harbour (Gozo Island) announced that the service is being canceled for...
November 29, 2021 - Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises launches Northern European voyages on 4 ships in summer 2023
TUI Cruises will send 4 of its ships to Northern Europe for the 2023 season. All sailings are roundtrips from Germany's homeports Bremerhaven, Kiel...
November 13, 2021 - 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
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 
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