Cruise news (msc cruises-tagged)

MSC Cruises suspends sailings in the Mediterranean
MSC Cruises announced that it would temporarily pause the operation of MSC Grandiosa later in December and move to January 2021 the planned restart...
December 4, 2020
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MSC Cruises cancels February 2021 sailings
MSC Cruises became the latest cruise shipping company to cancel its ex-USA voyages through February 28, 2021. The decision affects the schedules of...
December 4, 2020
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2 MSC Cruises ships depart South America and sail back to Europe
A pair of MSC Cruises ships departed from South America and headed on a transatlantic journey back to Europe. The cancelation of the South American...
November 30, 2020
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Major cruise lines announce Cyber Monday deals for 2020
Major cruise shipping companies are offering Cyber Monday promo deals that feature discounted cruise fares going along with free perks that range...
November 29, 2020
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MSC Cruises reveals long-term agreement with ABP Southampton
MSC Cruises revealed a long-term agreement with ABP-Associated British Ports Southampton that will commence in summer 2021 with one of its liners...
November 26, 2020
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New GBP 55 million cruise terminal to open in Port Southampton UK
A new GBP 55 million (~EUR 61,44 M / ~USD 73,41 M) cruise terminal is due to open in Port Southampton (England UK) despite the COVID impact on the...
November 26, 2020
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MSC Cruises to restart sailings in Japan from April 2021
MSC Cruises became the first international cruise shipping company operating in Japan to receive a health and safety certification from Japan's...
November 25, 2020
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MSC Cruises opens bookings for its 2023 World Cruise aboard MSC Poesia
MSC Cruises opened sales for the MSC World Cruise 2023 boasting 53 destinations in a total of 33 countries across 6 continents with a focus on Asian...
November 9, 2020
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Voyages will not resume until January 1, 2021
South Florida's 3 largest cruise companies suspended passenger sailings through the end of the year. Less than a week after the CDC (Centers for...
November 9, 2020
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MSC Cruises announces itinerary changes due to ongoing restrictions in France and Germany
MSC Cruises announced that given the prevailing pandemic situation in Germany and France with significant travel restrictions affecting passengers...
November 5, 2020
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CLIA cruise lines voluntarily extend ex-USA cruise suspension through 2021
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), which represents 95% of the world's ocean-going cruise shipping capacity, announced on Tuesday...
November 4, 2020
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Port Canaveral reports US$18 million loss in 2019-2020 budget year
Port Canaveral (Orlando City, Florida) ended its 2019-2020 budget year with USD 18,36 million loss, attributing much of it to the pandemic. The CDC...
October 29, 2020
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MSC Cruises to install next generation air sanitation system
MSC Cruises will be the world's first passenger shipping company to install a new and advanced innovative technology sanitation system - ‘Safe...
October 22, 2020
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MSC Cruises’ MSC Magnifica restarts sailings in West and East Mediterranean
MSC Cruises' ship MSC Magnifica departed from Genoa Italy on Monday, October 19, and became the second vessel of the line to welcome passengers back...
October 20, 2020
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MSC Grandiosa passengers not allowed to disembark in Malta over suspected Coronavirus case
Passengers from the MSC Cruises' liner MSC Grandiosa have not been allowed to disembark in Malta over a suspected case of Coronavirus (COVID-19...
October 18, 2020
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