Haskoning’s Smart Mooring Platform implemented across MSC Cruises fleet
MSC Cruises is the first cruise line to implement Haskoning’s Smart Mooring software platform across its entire global fleet of 23 vessels. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Shares Itinerary Highlights Ahead Of First Season In Alaska
Seven-night itineraries will visit Ketchikan, Icy Straight Point and Juneau, along with sailing through Tracy arm Fjord in Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (more…)
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MSC Cruises To Offer Brand-New Year-Round Itinerary From New La Romana, Dominican Republic, Homeport
Today at Fitur, the International Tourism Trade Fair taking place in Madrid, Spain, MSC Cruises spoke of their new year-round operation from La Romana, Dominican Republic starting November 2026. (more…)
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Cruise Ship ‘Leak’ Sends Water Flooding into Cabins, Impacting Multiple Passengers
Multiple cruise passengers were left wading through water in their cabins last week due to flooding on an MSC Cruises voyage. (more…)
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Cruise Europe at Sea takes place in February on board MSC Splendida
Cruise Europe (CE) is taking to the sea on board MSC Splendida on February 7, providing its members with a four-day immersive educational on both the cruise business and experience. (more…)
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MSC Poesia to Host Dirty Dancing: In Concert in 2026
MSC Cruises has announced that it is bringing live-to-film “Dirty Dancing: In Concert” to the Poesia for her debut in Alaska, starting May 11, 2026. (more…)
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MSC World Europa set for 2nd consecutive Middle East winter season in 2027/28
MSC World Europa is scheduled to return to the Middle East for a second consecutive winter season in 2027/28, reinforcing the cruise line’s continued commitment to the Arabian Gulf as a core seasonal deployment region. (more…)
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Newly Upgraded MSC Magnifica Leaves Shipyard In Malta For Mediterranean Sailings
MSC Cruises has completed a major refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard, marking the start of her winter sailings in the Mediterranean ahead of the 2026 MSC World Cruise. (more…)
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MSC Cruises’ MSC Magnifica to Sail on World Cruise in 2028
MSC Cruises opened bookings for the MSC Magnifica 115-day world cruise, which will call at 40 destinations in 29 countries. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Unveils Mediterranean Journeys for Summer 2026
MSC Cruises has unveiled new summer 2026 itineraries in the Eastern Mediterranean with seven-night sailings visiting destinations, including Turkey, Greece, and Italy aboard MSC Lirica and MSC Divina. (more…)
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MSC Cruises And Meyer Werft Sign Landmark Agreement For Six Next-Generation Cruise Vessels
Today, MSC Cruises announced a major new order for four next-generation cruise vessels and two additional options from MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany, marking the launch of its “New Frontier” platform—a brand-new class of ships. (more…)
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Travel Trends Impacting Booking Patterns, According to MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises identified six trends impacting traveler booking patterns in 2026 and beyond, including the desire to attend major sporting events, quests for restorative vacations, and short getaway trips. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Debuts New Family Experiences at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
MSC Cruises announced an expansion of entertainment activities at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its private island destination in The Bahamas, beginning January 2026, with offerings rolling out in phases over subsequent months. (more…)
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MSC Opens Bookings for World Atlantic 2027 Sailings
MSC Cruises has opened sales for the MSC World Atlantic, which will debut from Port Canaveral, Florida, in November 2027, with alternating seven-night and 14-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings. (more…)
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Art After Dark Launches Program at MSC Miami Cruise Terminal
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, MSC Group’s Cruise Division and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ Art in Public Places program hosted Art After Dark: Panel Discussion and Artist Reception at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal at PortMiami. (more…)
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MSC Cruises to introduce new family, dining, and design features aboard MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has released new details on its upcoming new ship MSC World Asia, highlighting design elements and amenities planned for the next ship in its World Class series. (more…)
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MSC Cruises MSC Grandiosa Arrives at Port Canaveral
MSC Cruises MSC Grandiosa arrived at Port Canaveral yesterday (December 6, 2025) to begin week-long sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas from the Central Florida port. (more…)
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MSC Foundation and UNICEF launch a new programme to transform education for 400,000 children in the Philippines
The new programme “The Learning Bridge” aims to tackle profound learning setbacks and boost literacy, numeracy and teaching quality for vulnerable children in Mindanao. (more…)
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MSC Cruceros opens immersive store in Madrid with a Caribbean beach
A unique MSC Cruceros store has opened in Madrid, featuring the atmosphere of a Caribbean beach. Visitors can book cruises with significant discounts. (more…)
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MSC World America Selected As A Good Housekeeping 2026 Travel Awards Winner
MSC Cruises announced that MSC World America was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Travel Awards in the Cruise Getaways category. (more…)
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BC Cruise Services awarded Best Global Tour Operator 2025 award by MSC Cruises
BC Cruise Services, the company specialising in providing tourist services for cruise ships, which is part of Alsa, has received the Best Global Tour Operator 2025 award by MSC Cruises. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Announces Two New World Class Ship Orders During Double Celebration With Chantiers de L’Atlantique
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique announced a major extension today (November 12, 2025) of their long-standing relationship with orders for two additional World Class ships—numbers 7 and 8—due to be delivered in 2030 and 2031. (more…)
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Port of Galveston Opens 4th Cruise Terminal
Galveston’s fourth cruise terminal officially opens (KHOU 11)
The Port of Galveston celebrated the opening of its fourth cruise terminal on Friday, Nov. 7, with a terminal ribbon-cutting and welcoming ceremony for MSC Seascape, the first ship to homeport at the new terminal. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Connects To Shore Power In New York For The First Time
MSC Cruises utilized shore power successfully in New York yesterday (November 2, 2025) when MSC Meraviglia connected to shore power at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, marking the first connection following MSC Cruises’ official shore power commissioning and test connection on October 26. (more…)
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“All Aboard!” Brings the Cruises to Lisbon Classrooms
On October 7, with great enthusiasm and participation, the first session of the educational program “All Aboard!” took place at the Gil Vicente School in Lisbon. (more…)
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MSC Cruises closed the acquisition of the Genoese Slam
MSC Cruises has acquired Slam, the historic Genoese sportswear company, from Vam Investments, as announced by the group headed by Gianluigi Aponte (who is also the publisher of the Secolo XIX), confirming what had been anticipated by Il Sole 24 Ore on 23 September. (more…)
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Major Refurbishment Of MSC Magnifica Begins In Malta Shipyard
Work has begun on the upgrade of MSC Cruises’ MSC Magnifica, marking the start of an extensive enhancement program that underscores the cruise line’s ongoing investment in enhancing the guest experience across its fleet. (more…)
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The First Edition of “All Aboard!” Launches — An Educational Programme for Students in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), in collaboration with MSC Cruises, have launched the first edition of All Aboard!, an educational project designed to introduce Year 5 pupils in Santa Cruz de Tenerife to the many different professions on board a cruise ship through dynamic and interactive sessions. (more…)
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MSC Group Marks Back-to-Back Shore Power Milestone in Malta
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has reached another major milestone in its decarbonization journey. (more…)
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MSC World Asia To Offer Largest Variety Of MSC Yacht Club Suites, Including Brand-New Royal Duplex Suite
MSC World Asia will offer the widest variety of MSC Yacht Club suites to date, with seven different categories to choose from, including the brand-new Royal Duplex Suite. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Serves As Title Sponsor For Austin 2025 Grand Prix™, Announces Continued Partnership With Formula 1® For 2026 Season
Fresh off the heels of serving as the title sponsor of the Austin GRAND PRIX™, MSC Cruises today announced that it will be the proud title sponsor of three 2026 Formula 1® World Championship Grand Prix races, in Austin, Texas; Barcelona, Spain; and São Paulo, Brazil. (more…)
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MSC Cruises promotes Alyshia Bartlett to head of sales UK
MSC Cruises has promoted Alyshia Bartlett to head of sales UK as it looks to reinforce its commitment to its trade network. (more…)
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MSC Yacht Club To Make Its World Cruise Debut In 2027 With Newly Refurbished MSC Magnifica
MSC Cruises will debut its first ever MSC Yacht Club experience on the 2027 World Cruise, giving guests to the opportunity to enjoy the ultimate comfort, privacy and personalized service while travelling to more than 45 extraordinary destinations around the globe. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Opens Sales For Second Alaska Season – Summer 2027 Itineraries Now Available To Book
MSC Cruises opened sales today (Oct. 8, 2025) for its Summer 2027 Alaska cruises. (more…)
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Storyland Studios To Design A New Pavilion Within The Msc Foundation’s Flagship Bahamian Marine Conservation Center
Storyland Studios, a global destination and experience design firm today announced a partnership with MSC Cruises and the MSC Foundation to design a new iconic building at the Marine Conservation Center on Ocean Cay in The Bahamas. (more…)
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MSC Poesia To Receive Major Upgrades – Including MSC Yacht Club, Specialty Dining & More – Ahead Of Summer 2026 Alaska Season
MSC Cruises is bringing its award-winning luxury cruising concept, the MSC Yacht Club, to MSC Poesia as part of a major upgrade – one of the largest of the cruise line’s history. (more…)
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MSC Cruises explains why it no longer has two ships in Dubai at Connections Cruise Arabia
MSC Cruises has explained why it no longer stations two ships in Dubai for the winter season, saying it is more cost-effective to deploy a single, larger resort-style vessel than to divide resources between one large ship and a smaller one. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Brings Boot Scootin’ Texas-Inspired Entertainment To Msc Seascape – Sailing From Galveston Starting November 2025
MSC Cruises revealed expanded entertainment offerings today that guests can look forward to on board MSC Seascape when the ship begins sailing from Galveston this November. (more…)
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Cruise Line Reroutes 2026 Voyage Around Africa, Spotlighting South Africa
MSC Cruises has revised its 2026 World Cruise itinerary aboard the MSC Magnifica, opting to bypass the Red Sea due to regional instability and instead rerouting the return leg around Africa. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Brings Its Authentic Gastronomic Experiences To BWT Alpine Formula One® Team At Italian Grand Prix
From the high seas to high speeds, MSC Cruises brought a taste of its world-class gastronomy trackside at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix. (more…)
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