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MSC Seaview returns to operation in Germany
MSC Cruises has launched its northern European summer season, with the departure of MSC Seaview from the German port of Kiel. The vessel will sail a number of seven-night cruises in the Baltic Sea.
Steel cutting ceremony for MSC Euribia in France
The first steel for the upcoming MSC Euribia was cut earlier at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint Nazaire. Set to come into service in mid-2023, the ship will become the 22nd in MSC Cruises’ fleet.
MSC cruises unveils name for new Seaside-class ship
A traditional coin ceremony for MSC Cruises’ second Seaside-class ship was held earlier at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, where the keel was laid.
MSC Group unveils new Explora Journeys brand
The MSC Group has announced its entry into the luxury cruise market with the launch of a new brand, Explora Journeys. Built by Fincantieri, the first of four luxury ships will set sail in 2023.
MSC Cruises latest to confirm US summer return
MSC Meraviglia will kick off MSC Cruises’ restart starting August 2nd, with three- and four-night cruises from Miami to the Bahamas and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
MSC Virtuosa passengers refused entry to Scottish port
The MSC Virtuosa left Liverpool earlier this week for a seven-night cruise, with planned stops in Greenock in Inverclyde, as well as Belfast, Southampton and the Isle of Portland.
MSC Cruises adds Spain departures this summer
MSC Cruises will restart its sailing operations in Spain with the deployment of MSC Grandiosa to Barcelona from June 26th. Valencia will then be added as an additional port of call as of July 30th.
MSC Cruises signs for new Barcelona terminal
This multi-year concession will see the construction of an innovative terminal of 11,670 square metres that MSC Cruises will operate and manage for a 31-year period.
MSC Virtuosa marks reopening of UK cruise market
Today marks the restart of cruising in the UK after 14 months, as MSC Virtuosa sets sail on her maiden voyage from Southampton around the British Isles.
MSC Cruises to return to Germany in July
MSC Cruises will restart its sailing operations in Germany on July 3rd. The line will deploy a Seaside-class ship, MSC Seaview, to operate in the Baltic Sea and will offer a brand-new itinerary for the region.
MSC Virtuosa arrives in Southampton ahead of UK debut
MSC Cruises’ flagship, MSC Virtuosa, has arrived in Southampton, ready to welcome guests as cruising restarts in the UK. She will embark on her maiden voyage around the British Isles on May 20th.
MSC Cruises to offer Saudi sailings this winter
Fawaz Farooqui, managing director of Cruise Saudi, and Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises, signed a framework agreement in the Saudi capital city Riyadh.