Cruise news (msc cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia completes final sea trials ahead of November delivery
MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World Asia, has successfully completed her final sea trials as preparations continue for the vessel’s...
September 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Golden Horizon sold to a Swiss-registered shipowner (Viking Holdings or MSC Group?)
The sailing ship Golden Horizon, formerly known as Flying Clipper, has reportedly been sold to an undisclosed buyer after remaining in lay-up in...
September 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia to introduce 5 new bar and lounge concepts
MSC Cruises will introduce 5 new bar and lounge concepts aboard MSC World Asia when the ship enters service in December 2026. The new venues will...
September 12, 2026 
MSC Cruises cancels MSC Armonia repositioning voyage to South Africa
MSC Cruises has cancelled the planned repositioning voyage of MSC Armonia to South Africa because of the continuing security situation in the Red Sea...
September 8, 2026- Cruise Industry
Sikuki Nuuk Harbour becomes Greenland’s first Cruise Europe member
Sikuki Nuuk Harbour has become Greenland's first seaport to join Cruise Europe, strengthening its position as a growing cruise destination on the...
September 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC's newest ship World Asia receives signature dragon sculpture
MSC Cruises has completed the installation of a large-scale dragon sculpture aboard MSC World Asia, the third vessel in the cruise line’s World...
August 29, 2026 - Accidents
MSC World America crew arrested after alleged sexual activity with minor passenger
A lifeguard employed on MSC Cruises’ ship MSC World America was arrested after allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a 17-year-old...
August 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises changes Winter 2027-2028 deployment for Caribbean and Mediterranean
MSC Cruises has announced changes to its Winter 2027-2028 schedule, with MSC World Asia moving into the South Caribbean and MSC World Europa...
August 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia to introduce expanded wellness facilities in the Mediterranean
MSC Cruises will introduce an expanded wellness concept aboard MSC World Asia when the new World Class vessel enters Mediterranean service in...
August 17, 2026 - Accidents
MSC Musica ship assisted in rescue of 8 people off Ibiza
MSC Cruises’ ship MSC Musica assisted Spanish maritime authorities and rescued 8 people from a small vessel in distress off Ibiza on July 31st...
August 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group reveals Catalina Sugar Beach ahead of November opening
MSC Group has unveiled Catalina Sugar Beach, the new name and redesigned concept for its beach destination on Catalina Island, off the coast of La...
August 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia to debut expanded luxury retail experience
MSC Cruises has revealed an expanded onboard retail programme for MSC World Asia, introducing a broader selection of luxury boutiques, family...
August 3, 2026 - Accidents
6 Passengers reported after unauthorized PA announcements aboard MSC Divina
Italian authorities have launched an investigation after six passengers allegedly gained unauthorized access to the public address (PA) system aboard...
August 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens bookings for 3rd Alaskan season in 2028
MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its third consecutive Alaska season, with MSC Poesia scheduled to return to the region for a series of 7-night...
August 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia begins sea trials ahead of December delivery
MSC Cruises' new flagship, MSC World Asia, the third vessel in the WORLD Class series, has entered the sea trial phase following its departure from...
July 22, 2026