MSC Cruises is expanding its private island offering in The Bahamas with the introduction of Sandy Cay, a new luxury destination scheduled to open in 2028 next to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
MSC Cruises has cancelled the May 2, 2026 sailing of MSC Euribia from Kiel after the vessel was unable to leave the Middle East as planned.
In a notice sent to guests, the company confirmed that the ship’s repositioning to Northern Europe has been delayed due to the ongoing situation in the region. As a result, MSC Euribia will not be ready in time to operate its first scheduled cruise of the season.
A major leadership transition has taken place at MSC, as founder Gianluigi Aponte has officially handed over ownership of the company to his children, Diego Aponte and Alexa Aponte Vago.
MSC Cruises is shifting its marketing focus for 2026, launching a new global campaign centered on the emotional side of travel—highlighting the unexpected moments that make a cruise truly memorable.
The Port of Lisbon has expanded its annual Cruise Activity Awards to spotlight sustainability and community involvement, introducing a new category at this year’s ceremony on March 23.
For the first time, organizers included a dedicated section under the “Cruise Lines for the Community” program, recognizing cruise companies for their role in social and environmental initiatives across the city.
MSC Cruises sparked plenty of excitement on social media after teasing a brand-new attraction called Ocean Run, a daring over-water obstacle course set atop MSC World Europa.
The concept promised a high-adrenaline experience designed to test balance, bravery, and agility, with guests navigating obstacles suspended above the open sea. For thrill-seekers, it sounded like the next evolution of cruise ship entertainment.
MSC Group is expanding its entertainment operations with the creation of a new production hub in Edinburgh.
Several crew members working on MSC Cruises ships say their sign-off dates have been postponed and contracts extended, especially for the Asian crew, raising concerns among crew who were expecting to return home after completing their rotations.
Crew members from MSC Poesia and MSC Seaside told Crew Center that scheduled disembarkations have recently been canceled, with ship management citing flight availability issues linked to the current situation.
Access to the Port of Maceió, Brazil, was blocked Wednesday morning after dockworkers staged a protest that disrupted traffic and raised concerns ahead of the scheduled arrival of the cruise ship MSC Seaview.
Crew members aboard MSC Divina assisted in the rescue of a boat in distress late last night while the cruise ship was sailing near Roatán, Honduras, according to information shared by a crew member onboard.
The rescue was reported after the ship departed the Honduran port when the captain made a public announcement over the vessel’s public address system informing guests and crew that a distress signal had been received from a nearby boat.
