The cruise ship Costa Magica has been sold to the Greek ferry operator and the largest cruise ship owner in the country, Seajets. According to Greek media reports, the cruise ship was renamed to Mykonos Magic and is now flying the flag of Bermuda.
After departing Brisbane on Sunday for a seven-day Pacific voyage, Carnival Luminosa returned to avoid a tropical cyclone in the Coral Sea. On Wednesday morning, passengers were informed that they are on their way back to Australia instead of visiting Lifa in New Caledonia.
The coin ceremony for EXPLORA II, the second of six ships planned by MSC Group's cruise division for its luxury brand EXPLORA Journeys, took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, near the Italian city of Genoa.
MSC Cruises and the professional football club AC Monza, have announced a partnership for the season 2022/2023. The cruise line will be main partner of the Brianza team: starting from Monza-Sampdoria this evening, the MSC Cruises logo will be present on the sideline LEDs during the home matches and on the backdrops in the conference room, flash zone, and mixed zone.
An interesting story comes from New Zealand, as the country is facing nationwide fresh egg shortages leading suppliers and supermarkets to introduce a temporary limit on the purchase of eggs. Yes, you heard it right. New Zealand is facing egg shortages in the past month as a result of the ban on battery-caged hens which started a week ago.
The world's largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas, is currently being built at the Meier shipyard in Turku, Finland. Royal Caribbean International's next-generation ship will feature a number of innovations. Neighborhood Surfside is designed for young families with children.
As part of its pre-cruise advisory program, Carnival Cruise Line is providing tips on what you should do and not do on a cruise. The alerts, which are emailed to incoming passengers, focus on guest safety and behavior guidelines, highlighting things like smoking guidelines on the cruise, as well as rules regarding disruptive behavior and bringing alcohol on board.
Crystal Cruises is returning to the world of cruising this summer under a slightly different name. The two ocean liners Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony will operate under the brand Crystal - Exceptional at Sea. Previously the luxury ships will receive major refurbishments and enhancements in a Fincantieri shipyard in Trieste.
Costa Cruises announced its comeback in Asia with the cruise ship Costa Serena. From June to September 2023, Costa Serena will offer thirty “charter” voyages, in collaboration with local Asian partners. The signing of the agreements took place in Dubai, aboard Costa Toscana, the flagship of the fleet deployed in the Arabian Gulf for the entire winter season 2022/23.
Holland America Line passengers participated in a fundraising campaign around six different continents today, culminating in a generous donation to Ukrainian relief. A check for $450,000 raised by Holland America Line's on Deck for a Cause campaign was presented to the global humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief at the Port of San Diego.
