MSC Cruises recently announced a boost in crew salaries, aimed at attracting and retaining talent in the industry. The wage increase started in June, ranging from 2.5% to 6%, and applies to all crew members, officers and staff regardless of their positions. This step by MSC Cruises is expected to bring crew wages closer to industry standards, ensuring fair compensation for their hard work and dedication.
Italian football club SSC Napoli introduced their highly anticipated home and away jerseys for the upcoming 2023/24 season aboard the cruise ship MSC World Europa. The event marked the launch of the "new era" partnership between SSC Napoli and MSC Cruises, the club's new global sponsor.
MSC Cruises has recently launched a trial program called the "Free Crew Laundry Service," which commenced on June 25 and is set to last for a three-month period. The main objective behind this program is to offer complimentary laundry services for the personal clothing of the crew, replacing the existing crew laundry system.
Working on a cruise ship offers a unique and exciting experience, but it also comes with challenges. One such challenge is the availability of time off for different positions onboard. In this article, we delve into various jobs on cruise ships and explore the likelihood of getting time off for each role.
In an unexpected turn of events, the port of Kiel witnessed the arrest of two crew members from separate cruise ships, the MSC Euribia and the MS AIDAnova. The federal police, conducting routine checks of passenger and crew lists, discovered arrest warrants for a 33-year-old North Macedonian and a 55-year-old Turkish national. As a result, their journey came to an abrupt end, and they were swiftly transported to prison, where they will serve a total of 905 days behind bars.
On June 8, 2023, the cruise ship MSC Euribia was christened in Copenhagen, and the honor of being its godmother was bestowed to the iconic Sophia Loren. This marked the 19th time that the legendary film diva had christened a cruise ship for MSC Cruises, solidifying her status as a record godmother in the maritime industry.
The only cruise lines we know to have any limits on the number of drinks you can order are Carnival and Princess (which is owned by Carnival Corporation). They have a 15-drink limit on alcoholic beverages during the 24 hours from 6 am to 6 am. Non-alcoholic drinks aren't included in the 15-drink total.
Beverage prices on cruise ships can vary depending on the package and cruise line. Most cruise ships offer beverage packages that provide access to a wide range of drinks, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. These packages are often available for purchase before the cruise or onboard the ship. It's important to carefully review the details of each package to understand what is included and any limitations or restrictions.
MSC Cruises has extended its global partnership agreement with Formula 1® until the end of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The partnership has achieved significant results due to the growth of interest in Formula 1 around the world, particularly in key markets for MSC Cruises.
MSC Cruises hosted a special event on board MSC Musica at the port of Piraeus to celebrate the ship's summer 2023 sailing season in the East Mediterranean. This marks the second time that MSC Cruises has based a ship in Greece and the first time that MSC Musica will be homeported in the country. MSC Musica will be operating 26 seven-night voyages until October, with ports of call including Santorini and Mykonos in Greece, Kusadasi in Turkey, Haifa in Israel, and Limassol in Cyprus.
