Today MSC Cruises officially signed contracts for the construction of two new World Class cruise ships, set to be delivered in 2029 and 2030. The agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique will increase the total number of World Class vessels in the MSC Cruises fleet to six, reinforcing the cruise line’s long-term commitment to European shipbuilding and innovation.
A Mediterranean cruise turned into a rescue mission early Monday morning when the MSC Orchestra, en route from Ibiza to Sardinia, encountered a drifting motorboat carrying 16 migrants off the southwestern coast of the Italian island.
According to reports confirmed by Italian authorities, the nearly 300-meter-long cruise ship spotted the small vessel near the coast of Sant'Antioco around 2 a.m. while it was sailing toward Cagliari for a scheduled stop on its seven-day Western Mediterranean itinerary.
As Brazil’s 2024/2025 cruise season draws to a close, the country's top environmental agency is intensifying inspections on cruise ships departing for Europe, targeting a growing concern: the illegal smuggling of Brazil’s rich biodiversity.
MSC Cruises is doubling down on its commitment to private island experiences in the Caribbean with the construction of a second exclusive destination in the Bahamas. The new site, currently known as “Little Cay,” is located just north of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the company’s existing private island.
The project, still in its early development phase, aims to deliver an upscale alternative that complements Ocean Cay rather than replicates it.
MSC Cruises faced an operational setback this weekend as a technical issue aboard the MSC Sinfonia forced the cruise line to cancel embarkation for over 1,000 guests scheduled to board in Bari for an 8-day Mediterranean itinerary. The cancellation came less than 12 hours before departure, with affected guests receiving a message from the cruise line.
MSC Cruises officially christened its newest flagship, MSC World America, last night at the brand new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal AA, the largest cruise terminal in the world.
Brazil plans to charter two cruise ships to serve as floating hotels during the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), set to take place in Belém this November.
MSC Cruises Introduced the most extensive shopping offer on board its newest cruise ship MSC World America. Launching next month in Miami. The ship will feature over 1,000 square meters of retail space, offering nine high-end boutiques and shops with exclusive and innovative retail concepts.
Retail Highlights on MSC World America:
NEW! "Luxury at Sea" – MSC’s first pre-loved luxury accessories boutique, featuring high-end brands like Hermès, Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton.
MSC Cruises has officially announced the name of its fourth World Class vessel: MSC World Atlantic. The reveal came as the first steel was cut at Chantiers de l'Atlantique, marking the start of production for the highly anticipated ship. The event also coincided with the delivery of MSC World America and the coin ceremony for MSC World Asia, which is set to debut in late 2026.
The MSC World America, the latest addition to MSC Cruises' fleet, will be officially delivered on March 27, 2025, at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
This highly anticipated event will feature a full day of ceremonies, including celebrations for two additional MSC cruise ships under construction. Following the official handover in the morning, the MSC World America will depart the shipyard around 4:15 p.m., setting course for Miami, Florida, where it will be christened on April 9, 2025.
