The launch of the EXPLORA I took place on 30 May 2022 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, the first of four cruise ships commissioned by the MSC Group for the new luxury brand Explora Journeys.
MSC Cruises guests stopping in Brindisi will be able to choose from an even richer range of shore excursions. In fact, on the occasion of the weekly call of the MSC Armonia, a new excursion has been made available to cruise passengers for all those who wish to take a guided tour of the city. The unprecedented excursion will be available for all 26 weekly calls that the ship has yet to make during the summer season, which will end on November 14.
MSC Cruises announced this year’s program of shore excursions will have its focus on minimizing the impact of land-based tours and supporting nature-friendly activities. Low carbon footprint excursions will include 150 bicycle tours available in 21 countries - which are growing in popularity among the line’s guests - and more sustainable shore excursions called ‘Protectours’ that MSC Cruises first introduced in 2020 will be available.
After 27 years with Princess Cruises Captain Dino Sagani, has announced opening of a new chapter in his life and embarking on a new adventure. Last month Princess Cruises much loved and energetic captain posted a message on social media saying farewell to the Princess Cruises family and especially to the crew aboard the Majestic Princess, the ship he has captained since 2017.
Details surrounding the death of a young South African crew member aboard the MSC cruise ship, have been revealed by the crew member’s aunt. The 29-year-old Hombisa “Nana” Mafuduka, was found dead on March 24 aboard MSC Orchestra with a broken neck and injury to the head, said her aunt Lulama “Lulu’’ Mafuduka in an interview for the South
MSC Seascape's opening season in the U.S and Caribbean, ceremony will be held December 7, 2022 in the heart of New York City at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal and godmother Sophia Loren will name her 18th MSC Cruises ship.
MSC Cruises today announced the latest world cruise abroad the MSC Poesia scheduled for 2024. MSC Poesia will start the 121-day journey on January 4th, from Civitavecchia with option of boarding from Genoa on January 5th, for an unforgettable journey that includes 52 destinations in 31 different countries.
A 25-year-old French passenger in urgent need of medical treatment was airlifted by the Coast Guard rescue crew from the cruise ship MSC Grandiosa. The cruise ship was located about 20 nautical miles off the coast of Sant'Antioco, in southwestern Sardinia sailing a 7 Night Mediterranean cruise towards La Valletta, Malta when the medical evacuation took place.
Police at the French port of Marseille arrested two passengers aboard the MSC Seaside cruise ship who were reportedly carrying 12 kilos of cocaine in their luggage. This is a second drug bust on the MSC Seaside during the transatlantic voyage from Brazil, following the arrest of 10 cruise passengers in Valencia for smuggling 54 kilos of cocaine.
The Spanish authorities arrested 10 guests sailing aboard the cruise ship MSC Seaside for attempting to smuggle 54 kilos of cocaine. The smugglers were arrested while disembarking the ship at the port of Valencia last Sunday, following a Transatlantic cruise from Brazil.
