Cruise news (msc cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
La Spezia (Italy) advances new waterfront construction with signing of Cruise Pier Tender Contract
On December 5, 2023, the La Spezia Port System Authority marked a significant milestone by signing the tender contract for the construction of the...
December 10, 2023 - Accidents
MSC Cruises adjusts Musica's summer itinerary amid Middle East geopolitical landscape
In response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, MSC Cruises made changes to MSC Musica's summer 2024 itinerary program. The ship's canceled sailings...
December 9, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens sales for World Cruise 2026 (Magnifica ship)
MSC Cruises has officially opened sales for the MSC World Cruise 2026, featuring an exhilarating new itinerary aboard the MSC Magnifica. This...
December 7, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Spain's Port Bilbao wraps 2023 season with 80 cruise ship calls and plans for Shore Power
The Port of Bilbao, Spain, has brought its 2023 cruise season to a close, marking the culmination of 80 calls and ~150,000 passengers throughout the...
December 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
16th China Cruise Shipping Conference commences in Nanshan district, Shenzhen city
The 16th China Cruise Shipping Conference commenced on Saturday, November 25, in Nanshan district, Shenzhen city, under the joint hosting of Shenzhen...
November 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
South African President inaugurates Durban's Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal
On November 22, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the grand inauguration of the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal...
November 25, 2023 - Accidents
Officer saves woman from drowning during MSC Meraviglia disembarkation
A tragic incident was avoided at MSC Cruises' private Bahamian island Ocean Cay thanks to the courageous actions of Officer Giuseppe Ruocco. He saved...
November 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises schedules island infrastructure development at Ocean Cay Bahamas
MSC Cruises is set to enhance its private Bahamian island resort destination Ocean Cay by introducing new infrastructure and amenities. The additions...
November 22, 2023 - Accidents
MSC Preziosa cruise ship rescues 6 fishermen near Jorge Grego Island/Ilha Grande (Brazil)
The cruise ship MSC Preziosa undertook a rescue operation near Jorge Grego Island/Ilha Grande (Angra dos Reis, Brazil), saving 6 fishermen from a...
November 20, 2023 - Accidents
Crew member goes overboard from MSC Seascape en route to Puerto Plata
Last night, November 14, a crew member went overboard from the cruise ship MSC Seascape while en route from San Juan Puerto Rico to Puerto Plata...
November 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC confirms order of two LNG-powered cruise ships with Chantiers de l’Atlantique/STX France
MSC Cruises has officially confirmed the order of two liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessels in collaboration with Chantiers de l&rsquo...
November 13, 2023 - Accidents
19yo female crew medevaced from MSC Virtuosa off Sardinia Island (Italy)
A medical evacuation was conducted by an Italian Coastguard helicopter for a female crew member of the ship MSC Virtuosa, navigating off Sardinia...
November 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Galveston's Board approves $5.3M contract for new/4th cruise terminal
On November 7, the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees sanctioned a US$5.3 million contract for engineering and architectural services, marking a...
November 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens summer 2024 itineraries for booking
MSC Cruises has unveiled its summer 2024 itineraries, now open for booking. The upcoming season will feature voyages by MSC Divina, MSC Lirica, MSC...
November 10, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Construction milestone reached for MSC's 3rd LNG-powered cruise ship World America
MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of the world's largest container shipping company MSC Group, has achieved a significant milestone in the construction of...
November 8, 2023