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Captain Dino Sagani Gears Up for MSC World America's Maiden Voyage

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Captain Dino Sagani got his first look aboard the new MSC World America last week at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. Now he’s overseeing the last stages of construction. MSC World America is expected to set sail in spring 2025, with a christening and official launch in April from Miami.

Crew Member Raises Concerns Over MSC Cruises Performance Evaluations

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A crew member from MSC Cruises has reached out to Crew Center to shed light on a growing concern regarding the company’s performance evaluation process. According to the crew member, who has worked with MSC for several years, the current system used to evaluate employees seems increasingly flawed and biased, causing frustration and delays for many hardworking individuals.

Couple's Public Display Caught on Camera After Christening Ceremony

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What better way to christen a luxury ship than with champagne toasts, VIP guests, and... a sizzling scene on the high seas? On September 15, 2024, all eyes were on Civitavecchia as the luxury ship Explora II set sail on its maiden voyage, but it wasn’t just the elegant speeches or the gleaming new ship that had people talking. The star of the day ended up being a couple who decided to make the most of their ocean-view balcony—in broad daylight and in full view of everyone at the dock.

Four Passengers Arrested for Credit Card Fraud on Cruise Ship Casino

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Four passengers sailing on the cruise ship MSC Magnifica out of Miami were arrested for using fraudulent credit cards in the ship’s casino. The suspects, Michael F. Emmanuel, 35; Tyrisha Delgado, 38; Devin Jones, 28; and Quentin Marcellus Tuck, 32, were charged with several crimes, including grand theft and fraud. They tried to take out large cash advances using fraudulent credit cards to gamble on slot machines and other games during the four-day cruise, which started on August 19.

MSC Cruises Expands in the U.S. with New Terminal in Galveston

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MSC Cruises is expanding its presence in the United States by building a new cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston. The new facility, called Cruise Terminal 16, is part of a $151 million project that will transform old cargo warehouse into a modern terminal. Set to open in November 2025, this terminal will serve as the homeport for MSC Seascape, a state-of-the-art cruise ship.

How One Bartender Lost His Job on a Cruise Ship After Alleged False Accusations

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Crew Center recently received a letter from a former crew member who wanted to share his side of the story about a situation that ended with him losing his job. 
This crew member worked as a bartender on the cruise ship MSC Seaside, and thought of his team as family. They joked around, supported each other, and made their work environment feel like home. He worked closely with a waitress from the Philippines, and for two months, they had a good working relationship filled with jokes and mutual respect.

MSC Cruises Rewards Staff Member with Formula1 Grand Prix Experience

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MSC Cruises celebrates its partnership with F1 by offering Crew Members the opportunity to win one of five incredible trips to the F1 Grand Prix events across the globe.


The second contest gave crew the chance to win a trip for two to the Formula 1 Qatar Airways British Grand Prix 2024, Silverstone Circuit, UK. 


The latest winner was Rocio Polleschi, a Cruise Staff member on MSC Virtuosa. Her submission photo of her ‘’Perfect Pitstop", a serene sunset in the desert, won her the all-expenses-paid trip to the F1 race including a paddock tour.

MSC Cruises Rewards Crew with All-Expenses-Paid Trips to Formula 1 Grand Prix Worldwide

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MSC Cruises is celebrating its partnership with Formula 1 by offering Crew Members the opportunity to win all expenses paid trips to Formula 1 Grand Prix events across the globe.


The first of several contests gave crew the chance to win a trip for two to the Formula 1 Lenovo Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. This was won by Mauro dos Santos Oliveira, a Kitchen Steward on MSC Seaview, whose submission of a photo of his idea of the ‘Perfect Pit Stop’ - a vacation at his mother’s work - made him the winner.