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MSC Cruises confirmed today full details of its Winter 2020/2021 Season, offering over 90 different itineraries across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, the Gulf, South Africa, South America and Asia – all of the regions where MSC Cruises traditionally operates. (more…)
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More than 1,700 passengers have disembarked MSC Magnifica following the ship’s berth yesterday in Marseille. The arrival, with 1,769 passengers onboard, marked a fleet-wide temporary halt to all MSC Cruises’ ships, according to a press release. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Emiliano González, President of MSC Cruises Spain sadly passed away on 25 March in Madrid, aged 68. He leaves his wife and two children behind. (more…)
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“I can attest first hand that the industry employees are working harder than ever and adapting to changes that are taking place minute by minute,” said Ken Muskat, executive vice president and COO at MSC Cruises USA. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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MSC Cruises has signed a long-term agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports for preferential berthing rights at both the Zayed Port and Sir Bani Yas Island. Port Zayed is the main cruise passenger gateway to Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, and Sir Bani Yas is a beach oasis located 170 kilometres/110 miles off the UAE coast. (more…)
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MSC Cruises USA, the North American arm of MSC Cruises, has appointed Rubén Rodríguez as President and he will join the organisation on 18 March. (more…)
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Demonstrating a continued dedication to the environment, MSC Cruises has today unveiled not only a series of carefully selected shore excursions specifically designed to help protect and preserve Earth’s natural beauty but also set specific objectives for local tour operator partners to become internationally certified under the Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification program. (more…)
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Venice cruise ship crash sparks protests, backlash (CBS This Morning)
Luxury all-inclusive river cruise company Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection brought suit against MSC Cruise Management (UK) Limited yesterday. (more…)
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Today MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique further extended their long-term partnership by making a number of strategic announcements at a ceremony held at the Matignon Palace, the French Prime Minister’s official residence. (more…)
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MSC Foundation, the private non-profit foundation established to lead, focus and advance MSC Group’s conservation and humanitarian commitments, launched today #SuperCoralPlay, a campaign to raise awareness of the need to take action to protect and preserve coral reefs. (more…)
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MSC Cruises – The Sea at its Most
With the new brand campaign, “The Sea at Its Most,” MSC Cruises shows how the sea and its many wonders are at the heart of the guest experience and when combined with the enriching guest experience on board the Company’s modern ships, an MSC Cruises holiday is truly unique. (more…)
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Business and relationship development will hit high gear on the high seas tomorrow. A group of more than 250-including Platinum Members representing some of the top regional stakeholders along with their guests of business partners and family members-will set sail on a weeklong journey with over 20 high-level executives from FCCA Member Lines for the annual FCCA PAMAC Cruise Summit. (ftnnews.com)
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MSC Cruises revealed “The Future of the Guest Experience”, a forward-looking report that explores the trends that will impact the future of the travel industry. (more…)
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MSC Cruises has wished bon voyage to guests aboard MSC Magnifica as she departed from Marseilles, France today (Jan.6) for the Company’s second world cruise. Guests will discover the world without having to unpack their suitcase during their 117-day trip of a lifetime. (more…)
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MSC Cruises yesterday spoke at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas about the future of travel, and the technology that will enable it. (more…)
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The Marine Hotel Association’s (MHA) Conference at Sea aboard the MSC Divina in December provided an intimate platform for hotel and food and beverage vendors to connect with relevant executives from a number of cruise operators. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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MSC Grandiosa Hits The Pier In Palermo
The cruise ship MSC Grandiosa operated by MSC Cruises had a small accident this morning, 30 December 2019, as the vessel was docking in the port of Palermo, Italy. (crew-center.com)
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MSC Cruises will offer its first ever season from Athens’ port of Piraeus in summer 2021 and make a welcome return to Turkey with embarkation in Istanbul plus calls for the first time at Kusadasi in two new Eastern Mediterranean itineraries that are now on sale. (more…)
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The next World Expo will be held in Dubai next winter and guests on board MSC Cruises’ two ships deployed in the Gulf, MSC Lirica and MSC Seaview, will be able to discover The World’s Greatest Show. (more…)
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MSC Cruises has appointed Paolo Raia as Managing Director of the Company’s Genoa, Italy-based Food and Beverage Division. He begins his new role today (Dec.11), reports to MSC Cruises’ CEO Gianni Onorato and joins the line’s senior management team. (more…)
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MSC Cruises has announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with DP World for preferential berthing rights at Mina Rashid Port in Dubai. Thanks to the additional volumes, the Geneva, Switzerland-based cruise line will further consolidate its position as the largest passenger cruise operator in the Gulf region. (more…)
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The island’s opening is a major milestone for MSC Cruises. As part of a multi-faceted restoration strategy, the Company has transformed the island from what once was an industrial sand excavation site into a stunning tropical destination and has worked with environmental engineers and other experts to revitalize the surrounding ocean beds, marine life and endangered coral. (more…)
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MSC Cruises last weekend celebrated the float out of MSC Virtuosa at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, the third major new ship building milestone the Company has celebrated in the past month at the shipyard. (more…)
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The Port of Valletta has today (Nov.26) welcomed the first call of MSC Grandiosa, one of the most environmentally-advanced ships at sea. A ceremony has been held on board the stunning 6,334-guest cruise ship to commemorate her maiden call to her port of registry and to conduct the traditional exchange of crests between the ship’s Command and local authorities. (more…)
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MSC Cruises announced the roll out of its accessible shore excursions program to 5 more ports this winter 2019 and 3 additional ports for summer 2020, meaning that these tours will now be available for guests to book in 20 destinations across the Caribbean and Mediterranean. (more…)
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Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has signed an agreement with MSC Cruises to charter two cruise liners to accommodate fans during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. (more…)
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MSC Cruises through Kwazulu Cruise Terminal (KCT) yesterday (Nov.16) broke ground on the construction of the new world-class Durban Cruise Terminal in South Africa which is expected to be operational from January 2021. (more…)
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MSC Cruises: Ocean Cay – Discover the island
MSC Cruises has announced a new opening date for its new private island destination in the Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve: December 5, 2019. Previously, the cruise line had expected the destination to be ready to receive guests by mid-November, but adverse weather and last-minute operational challenges slowed down the completion of the island, MSC said. (travelagentcentral.com)
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The Marine Hotel Association’s (MHA) upcoming “Conference at Sea” aboard the MSC Divina will feature three key and relevant industry panel discussions focusing on the supply chain, quality and innovation and environmental sustainability. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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MSC Meraviglia — MSC Cruises’ first Meraviglia Class smart ship — debuted in North America last month and today (Nov.10) made her inaugural visit to Miami, her new homeport for her first winter season in the region. (more…)
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MSC Grandiosa – Christening Ceremony
MSC Cruises yesterday christens MSC Grandiosa, its newest, most environmentally-advanced flagship, in the city of Hamburg on the fourth and final night of celebrations in the Blue Port. (more…)
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Today on the occasion of the celebrations held in Hamburg, Germany for the coming into service of its most environmentally-advanced cruise ship yet – MSC Grandiosa – MSC Cruises announces its commitment to become the world’s first fully carbon neutral major global cruise line. (more…)
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MSC Cruises today (31 October) took delivery of MSC Grandiosa from Chantiers de l’Atlantique, one of the world leaders in cruise ship construction. (more…)
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Ken Muskat, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MSC Cruises USA, will speak at the opening of the Marine Hotel Association’s (MHA) Conference at Sea aboard the MSC Divina in December. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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As part of the cruise industry’s commitment to sustainability, Mr Erminio Eschena, Director of Institutional Affairs and Industrial Relations, MSC Cruises France, joined other industry leaders and the Port of Marseille on 17 October in signing the ‘Blue Charter’, a voluntary commitment to reduce air emissions in the area. (more…)
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The main cruise ship operators in French waters have agreed on measures to limit pollution caused by their vessels, including hooking up to the power grid instead of keeping their engines running during stopovers. The “Blue Charter” agreement signed in Marseille by Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises, Royal Carribean Cruises and Ponant also pledged to use less-polluting fuel when maneuvering in harbors as well as other measures to reduce emissions. (reuters.com)
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MSC Cruises revealed today details of the two brand-new and original Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows coming exclusively to MSC Grandiosa. (more…)
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This November MSC Cruises will welcome its first guests onto its new breath-taking private island destination located in The Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Today the leading cruise line reveals yet more island experiences awaiting MSC Cruises’ guests, in addition to photos of the island. (more…)
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MSC Cruises USA announced that Michelle Lardizabal has been named to the role of SVP and Commercial Sales Officer, a new position for the company responsible for overseeing the entire U.S. sales organization. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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With just one month until the Christening of the first Meraviglia-Plus generation ship, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Cruises has announced an exciting line-up for the star-studded four-night celebration. (more…)
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