Tagged: MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises today announced that “MSC Bellissima”, one of the line’s most modern ships, will sail 21 Red Sea voyages from Jeddah, the commercial hub of Saudi Arabia, between the end of July and late October. (more…)

MSC Cruises revealed further details of the enriched leisure offering on board the Company’s upcoming flagship, MSC Seashore. With countless ways to relax or let loose on board, the guest experience is elevated to a whole new level on MSC Seashore. (more…)

MSC Cruises announced that Kris Endreson has joined MSC Cruises USA as Vice President, Strategic Sales. MSC Cruises is enhancing its sales organization ahead of its upcoming restart from U.S. ports and as the Company continues its investment in North America as part of its strategic growth. (more…)

MSC Cruises announced today that it has chartered the industry-largest air charter programme for summer 2021 to make more ports of embarkation easily and safely accessible from a range of European countries. (more…)

“MSC Splendida” at the weekend became the latest MSC Cruises ship to restart summer sailings with her 7-night itinerary to the enchanting landscapes of the Eastern Mediterranean from the northern Italian port of Trieste. (more…)

Two passengers on board MSC Cruises’ MSC Seaside ship tested positive for COVID-19, disembarking Tuesday during a scheduled port call Siracusa a city in Sicily, Italy. (eu.usatoday.com)

The announcement follows CDC approval of the Company’s Phase 2A Port Agreements for PortMiami and Port Canaveral as well as the provisional approval of its request to conduct a simulation cruise, to be held on MSC Meraviglia from PortMiami on July 17, 2021. (more…)

MSC Cruises is the industry’s first major line to have its entire food safety supply chain and fleet of ships certified for onboard food safety by the global International Organization for Standardization, commonly known as ISO. (more…)

MSC Cruises today revealed new details of the dining experience on its newest flagship, MSC Seashore, launching this July and arriving to the U.S. this November. (more…)

MSC Seaside joined MSC Grandiosa back at sea this past Saturday, welcoming guests back on board for weekly 7-night cruises in the Western Mediterranean, featuring new destinations in Siracusa in Sicily and Taranto in Puglia, Italy. (more…)

MSC Cruises announced today that it has started a fleet-wide COVID-19 vaccination programme for all its crew members. (more…)

MSC Cruises revealed today details of the Company’s brand-new itinerary in the Red Sea for the Winter 21/22 season. (more…)

MSC Cruises today announced that this summer guests of MSC Seaside will be able to enjoy a private beach experience in Taranto, Puglia exclusively for them. This is in addition to the previously-announced two brand new destinations in sunny southern Italy with Siracusa in Sicily in addition to Taranto. (more…)

Cruise Saudi, a 100% Public Investment Fund-owned business that seeks to develop Saudi Arabia’s cruise industry, and MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line, announced today the launch of Red Sea cruises in the coming winter 2021/22 season. (more…)

MSC Cruises today announced new and updated itineraries in the Mediterranean and across Europe for this coming summer, offering guests plenty of options for the upcoming holiday season. (more…)

Italy may be in a strict coronavirus lockdown this Easter, with travel restricted between regions and new quarantines imposed. But a few miles offshore, guests aboard the MSC Grandiosa cruise ship are shimmying to Latin music on deck and sipping cocktails by the pool. (wfmz.com)

With each new ship that is built, MSC Cruises seeks to further enrich the guest experience and with the Company’s two newest ships – MSC Virtuosa and MSC Seashore, the exclusive MSC Yacht Club has been elevated further. (more…)

The new luxury brand of MSC Group’s Cruises Division today announced details of five senior members of its management team led by CEO Michael Ungerer. (more…)

The fire aboard the MSC Lirica which started in a lifeboat was fully extinguished by Friday evening, with no injuries to the 51 crew aboard the ship, according to a statement from MSC Cruises. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

The MSC Lirica was on fire in the port of Corfu in Greece on Friday afternoon. Heavy black smoke and flames were visible in the late afternoon on the starboard side of the ship, which is docked on Corfu. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

MSC Cruises revealed details of the extensive dining offering on board MSC Virtuosa, the Company’s next flagship. (more…)

MSC Cruises today announced that one of its most innovative ships MSC Seaside will be deployed for the first time in Europe since her launch in 2017, joining the Company’s flagship MSC Grandiosa in the Mediterranean from 1 May. (more…)

With just six months to go until MSC Seashore comes into service this August in the Mediterranean, MSC Cruises revealed today new details of what will undoubtedly be one of the line’s most innovative next-generation ships yet. (more…)

MSC Cruises revealed today details of the immersive, futuristic “MSC Starship Club” featuring Rob, the first-ever humanoid, robotic bartender at sea. (more…)

MSC Cruises announced today that it is working closely with the Greek Ministry of Tourism and other relevant authorities for the reopening of local tourist services in time to serve cruise passengers visiting Greece starting with the upcoming Easter holiday period. (more…)