Cruise news (msc cruises-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises’ flagship Euribia to sail in Northern Europe (winter 2023-2024)
MSC Cruises' flagship MSC Euribia promises to impress guests during her upcoming winter voyages, featuring 7-night itineraries to highly desirable...
October 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Colombia's promising cruise season to conclude in June 2024
Colombia is set to unveil a promising cruise season that will conclude in June 2024, emphasizing the exploration of emerging destinations within the...
October 26, 2023 - Accidents
MSC Cruises cancels Orchestra ship's winter 2023-24 Red Sea program
MSC Cruises has made significant alterations to its upcoming cruise programs, prioritizing passenger safety and experience. The winter program for...
October 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC is the first major cruise line awarded the Green Marine Europe Certification
MSC Cruises has made maritime history by securing the coveted Green Marine Europe Certification, a voluntary environmental accreditation program for...
October 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Shell to supply liquefied natural gas to MSC's second LNG-powered cruise ship Euribia
Shell LNG has entered into an agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to MSC Cruises' second LNG-powered ship MSC Euribia. This deal was...
October 20, 2023 - Accidents
MSC charters Crown Iris cruise ship to bring Israeli passengers back to Haifa
Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, maritime operations took a security-driven turn as cruise shipping companies temporarily halted their visits to...
October 16, 2023 - Accidents
RCI-Royal Caribbean cancels the remaining cruises planned for Israel
Due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, RCI-Royal Caribbean International has decided to cancel the remaining cruises planned for...
October 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC changes East Med cruises for Sinfonia and Musica ships
MSC Cruises has made significant adjustments to the Eastern Mediterranean sailings for the MSC Sinfonia and MSC Musica ships in response to the...
October 13, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Fantasia undergoing comprehensive drydock refurbishment at Malta's Palumbo Shipyard
MSC Fantasia, a prominent vessel in the MSC Cruises fleet, is presently undergoing a comprehensive drydock refurbishment at the Palumbo Shipyard in...
October 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Kiel (Germany) breaks the mark of 1 million cruise passengers in one season
Over the weekend of September 16th to 18th, the Port of Kiel (Germany) achieved a significant milestone by welcoming 1 million cruise passengers in a...
October 1, 2023