Cruise news (msc cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC Opera ship completes HVO biofuel trial at sea
MSC Cruises and Italian energy company Eni have completed a biofuel trial aboard the cruise vessel MSC Opera, in a project aimed at reducing...
May 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia started MSC’s first Alaskan cruise season from Seattle (WA USA)
MSC Cruises has entered the Alaskan market with the inaugural departure of MSC Poesia from Seattle, marking the company’s first deployment in...
May 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises introduces AI Concierge fleetwide
MSC Cruises has launched a new artificial intelligence/AI-powered concierge service integrated into its MSC for Me mobile application, extending...
May 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia ship introduces expanded family entertainment concept
MSC Cruises has outlined a series of new features for its newest vessel, MSC World Asia, scheduled to enter service this winter, with a particular...
May 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Yacht Club concept transferred to Miami Grand Prix
In a crossover between maritime hospitality and motorsport infrastructure, MSC Cruises has introduced a shore-based adaptation of its Yacht Club...
May 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Euribia ship transited the Suez Canal
During its repositioning passage from the Arabian Gulf to Northern Europe, MSC Euribia has completed its first transit of the Suez Canal. The LNG...
May 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens bookings for expanded Caribbean 2028 schedule
In the continuing expansion of Caribbean operations, MSC Cruises has released its full schedule for the summer 2028 season, setting out a deployment...
April 30, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises advances $450M terminal development at Freeport Harbor in Grand Bahama
The Government of The Bahamas has outlined a US$450 million terminal development project by MSC Cruises at Freeport (Grand Bahama Island), marking a...
April 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises extends support for climate reporting in South Florida
MSC Cruises has confirmed the renewal of its partnership with the Miami Herald to sustain a dedicated multimedia reporting position focused on...
April 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Tarragona (Spain) advances as a premium cruise port in the 2026 season
The commencement of the 2026 cruise season at Tarragona Port (Spain) was marked on April 16th by the arrival of Wind Star, inaugurating what is...
April 18, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise ships started repositioning from the Arabian Gulf following Strait of Hormuz reopening
Cruise ships that had been stuck in the Arabian Gulf since late February have begun to resume movement following confirmation that the Strait of...
April 18, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group expands private island portfolio with Sandy Cay development
MSC Group’s cruise division has announced the development of a new private island destination, Sandy Cay, to be introduced in 2028 alongside...
April 14, 2026 - Accidents
MSC Euribia’s first European cruise cancelled due to repositioning delay
MSC Cruises has cancelled the opening sailing of the European summer programme for the ship MSC Euribia after the vessel’s planned...
April 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia ship to introduce new Harbour Park and Aqua Deck facilities
MSC Cruises has disclosed additional details regarding two principal outdoor areas aboard its forthcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, focusing on the...
April 10, 2026 - Accidents
Rising oil prices raise questions over possible cruise ship fuel surcharges
Cruise passengers are increasingly questioning whether rising oil prices could translate into additional charges, as the global energy market reacts...
April 6, 2026