Cruise news (Valletta Malta-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Ponant launches Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 program
Ponant launched its Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 program. Highlights include Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Atlantic. 50 new...
December 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises to debut in Taranto (Italy) next year with Costa Pacifica
In the summer of 2023, Taranto (Italy) will become a new Costa Cruises' port of call. From June 3 until October 7, Costa Pacifica will be in Taranto...
October 31, 2022 - Cruise Industry
MSC’s first LNG-powered cruise ship MSC World Europa to be named in Doha (Qatar)
The 6774-passenger ship MSC World Europa (the first of MSC Cruises’ WORLD-class series) is expected to inaugurate Doha’s Grand Cruise...
September 7, 2022 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line marks the return of Norwegian Escape to Europe
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line marked the successful return of Norwegian Escape, the first liner of the brand's Breakaway-Plus class, to Europe. Back in...
July 24, 2022 - Cruise Industry
SeaDream opens all 2024 Mediterranean cruises on both refurbished yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II
SeaDream Yacht Club recently announced the opening of all 2024 Mediterranean voyages on its newly renovated yachts - SeaDream I and SeaDream II...
July 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry
MSC unveils new dining & drinking venues on cruise ship MSC World Europa
Debuting in December 2022, MSC World Europa will offer 30+ different international and immersive food and beverage concepts. The liner has a total...
June 15, 2022 - 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
Malta's Valletta Cruise Port is expected to welcome Viking Cruises on a number of Mediterranean sailings with Viking Venus and Viking Sea...
August 6, 2021