Explora I, the first in a series of new cruise ships built for MSC Group's new luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys has passed its first United States Public Health inspection (USPH) with a perfect score. The inspection by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was conducted on January 25, 2024, during a call in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
This accomplishment is a remarkable achievement for both the company and its crew, underscoring their dedication to follow the highest standards of public health.

MSC Cruises' and AC Milan's partnership continues with a successful digital campaign, reaching 8 million views and over 1 million interactions in less than a week. MSC Cruises teamed up with AC Milan stars Leao, Pobega, and Musah, transforming them into cartoon characters. With three reels dedicated to each player, the social media campaign "The Milan Footballers' Vacation Home" was designed to enhance awareness and resonate with the preferences of a specific audience demographic. 

Aida Cancels Voyages on 3 Cruise Ships
Due to the current situation in the Red Sea, AIDA Cruises announced the cancellation of the trans voyages of AIDAbella, AIDAblu, and AIDAprima in spring 2024. The three ships will sail directly to their summer destinations in Europe, necessitating the cancellation of some individual cruises before or after the passages due to the longer route along the African coast. AIDA prima's journey from March 31st to April 7th, 2024 will now conclude in Dubai instead of Abu Dhabi.

Inter Miami CF is ushering in a new era as they partner with Royal Caribbean International for the upcoming 2024 season. The world's largest cruise line will feature as the Official Jersey Partner, with the La Noche away kit displaying the company’s crown and anchor logo. The unveiling event took place on the world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas, with Mario Lopez, Royal Caribbean, Inter Miami executives, and fans in attendance.

After several shakedown cruises, the stage is set for the naming ceremony of the most anticipated cruise ship of 2024. The naming ceremony for the world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, will take place today, Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at PortMiami, with the world's greatest footballer, Lionel Messi, serving as the godfather. 

On January 21, 2024, Costa Firenze bid farewell to its last voyage under the banner of Costa Cruises, concluding a two-week Mediterranean and Canary Islands cruise with a final stop in Savona. The next stop is Cadiz, Spain where the ship will undergo dry-dock at Navantia shipyard and will be rebranded as Carnival Firenze.

On Friday morning at approximately 8:30 a.m., a serious accident unfolded during the construction of the cruise ship Mein Schiff Relax at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone. A scaffolding attached to the side of the ship collapsed for reasons that remain unclear, trapping a 25-year-old worker underneath. The Italian fire brigade, with the assistance of a mobile crane, successfully rescued the worker who was then transported to the hospital with injuries.