MSC Group has achieved another major step in its sustainability efforts, as MSC World Europa and EXPLORA II connected to shore power in Valletta’s Grand Harbour on October 15 and 16, 2025.
MSC Cruises is getting ready for the spookiest celebration at sea! Until October 31, all cruise ships will turn into floating Halloween worlds filled with fun for kids, teens, and adults alike.
Guests can enjoy themed parties, workshops, quizzes, and live shows designed for the whole family. Little ones can join Monster Mash dance contests, spooky trivia, and creative costume workshops, all included on board.
Here’s what to expect:
MSC Lirica conducted a large‑scale emergency drill while docked in Ancona, putting its crew, systems and coordination with local authorities through a rigorous test.
A crew member aboard the MSC Magnifica was medically evacuated on Wednesday evening after suffering what the ship’s medical team described as a probable onset of a heart attack. The medical evacuation was conducted while the cruise ship was sailing off the coast of San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily.
A morning scare for passengers and crew aboard MSC World Europa ended on a calmer note after the ship suffered an engine failure near the island of Ponza, Italy. The vessel, carrying 8,585 people, is now en route to Naples after technicians managed to partially restore propulsion.
Explora Journeys, the luxury brand of the MSC Group, has named world-renowned tennis champion Jannik Sinner as its new global brand ambassador. The announcement was made at an exclusive event in New York City, just ahead of the US Open where Sinner is set to compete.
Explora Journeys, the luxury cruise brand of MSC Group, marked a major step in its fleet expansion with three key milestones celebrated simultaneously at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente.
The shipbuilder held the technical launch of Explora III, the coin ceremony for Explora IV, and steel cutting for Explora V, all in one day demonstrating the momentum behind MSC’s €3.5 billion investment into its growing luxury cruise division.
Three French men were sentenced on Monday by a court in Genoa for their involvement in the rape of a 19-year-old Italian student aboard an MSC cruise ship last year. The Genoa tribunal handed 10-year prison terms to two of the men, while the third received a 5-year and 4-month sentence. All three had been accused of participating in the sexual assault of the student on the cruise ship MSC Seaside during the night between May 17 and 18, 2024, as the ship sailed off the coast of Genoa.
In preparation for hosting the COP30 United Nations Climate Change Conference, the Brazilian government has announced plans to charter two large cruise ships Costa Diadema and MSC Seaview, to serve as floating hotels for international delegations attending the event.
MSC Cruises has revealed new details about its next flagship, MSC World Asia, the third vessel in the World Class series. Set to debut on December 11, 2026, the ship will offer Mediterranean cruises with immersive cultural design, thrilling attractions, and elevated dining and entertainment.
