Brazil’s Labor Court has ruled that a cruise operator must compensate a former crew member after requiring HIV test as a condition of employment, calling the practice abusive and discriminatory.
A crew member of the cruise ship MSC Euribia reached out to share something that’s been weighing heavily on them. The crew member said that since MSC introduced a new position in housekeeping, things onboard have reportedly gone downhill. Instead of teamwork, there’s tension, pressure, and a lot of frustration between housekeeping stewards and cabin stewards.
“This is my 7th,” the crew member said. “I’ve never felt this discouraged by a colleague in all my years at sea.” contract with MSC
Crew Center received a message from a crew member aboard the cruise ship MSC Poesia, who wished to remain anonymous, sharing news of a distressing incident that occurred during an entertainment show.
MSC Foundation and the United Nations organization dedicated to protecting children’s rights have announced the next phase of their long-standing 16-year partnership. Their renewed collaboration launches The Learning Bridge, a major three-year initiative aimed at transforming education for around 400,000 children in the Philippines, with a strong focus on Mindanao area.
Passengers and crew aboard MSC Euribia were treated to a memorable encounter when David Coulthard, former Formula 1 driver and well-known TV commentator, spent time on the ship and made a lasting impression on the Captain Maresca Lauro.
Captain Lauro shared that the meeting was both unexpected and uplifting. As soon as Coulthard saw him, he greeted the captain with genuine enthusiasm, saying:
“So you are the pilot of this wonderful ship?”
The Miss Blumare pageant returned in 2025 with one of its most impressive editions yet, transforming the cruise ship MSC Grandiosa into a floating stage for a week of fashion, entertainment, and high-energy competition. From 9 to 15 November, the ship hosted 47 finalists from across Italy for a full-scale beauty and fashion event. This year's title went to Asia Baldini of Tuscany, who emerged victorious.
MSC Group and the MSC Foundation have launched a relief effort to support the Jamaican Government’s humanitarian response following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on October 28.
The cruise ship MSC Divina delivered 12,700 liters of bottled water and 264 waterproof tarps to Jamaica. The supplies arrived in Ocho Rios on November 11 to meet immediate needs identified by local relief agencies, ensuring safe drinking water and materials for temporary shelters.
MSC Cruises has just supercharged its future fleet with the announcement of two additional World-class ships set to arrive in 2030 and 2031. The big news dropped during a celebration at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, where MSC also marked two major construction milestones: the float-out of MSC World Asia and the coin ceremony for MSC World Atlantic.
The fresh €3.5 billion order pushes MSC Cruises’ total investment in four France-built ships this year to nearly €7 billion.
A group of Samoan seafarers aboard MSC Splendida is receiving widespread praise after a dramatic rescue operation off the coast of Mallorca saved 19 migrants from drowning, including two young children. The rescue took place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, approximately 20 nautical miles off Cabrera in the Balearic Islands.
A powerful storm sweeping across the coast of Bahia has forced the cruise ship MSC Preziosa to delay its scheduled docking at the Port of Salvador de Bahia. The vessel, which is on a 20-day transatlantic voyage from Hamburg to Rio de Janeiro, was due to dock on Tuesday morning but was prevented from doing so due to adverse weather conditions. The current cruise, themed "Transatlantic, Reposition Autumn," includes multiple stops along the Brazilian coast.
