Msc Cruises News
MSC Group begins work on new Miami terminal
The cruise division of MSC Group has broken ground on its new $350 million terminal in Miami. When it opens in late 2023 it will be the largest in North America.
MSC Meraviglia to sail from New York year-round
MSC Meraviglia will homeport in the Big Apple from April 2023 for year-round cruises to the Caribbean, Bermuda, New England and Canada.
MSC Cruises scraps St Petersburg calls this summer
MSC Cruises has suspended its ships’ calls to St Petersburg due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The company said the health and safety of its passengers and crew was its top priority.
MSC Virtuosa extends UK summer sailing season
MSC Cruises has confirmed an extension to MSC Virtuosa’s ex-UK season, with the ship now set to perform 23 sailings between April and November.
MSC Bellissima to offer new Middle East trips
The trips, calling at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas in the United Arab Emirates and Doha in Qatar, will be on offer from April through to the end of June.
MSC Cruises renews Cruise with Confidence campaign
The line confirms its health protocols, flexible booking policy, robust vaccination and testing requirements and return to independent ashore exploration will apply to all sailings through summer 2022.
MSC Group prepares to welcome two LNG-powered vessels
MSC World Europa and MSC Euribia will become the first Liquified Natural Gas-powered vessels to join the MSC Cruises fleet next year - representing an investment of €3 billion in such ships.
MSC Virtuosa to sail from Southampton on 2022
The popularity of the summer 2021 season, and existing booking trends for 2022 have driven the decision to place a ship in Southampton year-round in 2022.
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Sophia Loren names MSC Virtuosa in Dubai
MSC Cruises has hosted the naming ceremony for MSC Virtuosa, with Hollywood superstar Sophia Loren officially naming the ship in Dubai. The ship will sail in the Middle East until March.
MSC Cruises expands US operations as borders reopen
The brand described a move to reopen borders to vaccinated travellers as “a tremendous boost” for European-based tourists wanting to holiday for winter sun in the Caribbean.
MSC Seashore to make debut in Bahamas next month
MSC Cruises has revealed its latest flagship, MSC Seashore, will be officially named at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas on November 18th.
MSC Cruises to sail northern Europe this winter
MSC Cruises will introduce a northern Europe itinerary in the coming months, the first time the company has offered a winter programme in the region.