MSC Musica has entered the Palumbo Malta Shipyard for a 45-day refurbishment that will add an MSC Yacht Club, new restaurants, and upgraded public spaces.
MSC Cruises sends Musica for 45-day refit to add Yacht Club and new restaurants
Durban family seeks answers after crew member dies aboard MSC Euribia
The family of a South African crew member who died aboard MSC Euribia is seeking further information about his final hours and medical treatment.
Emirates Airline and MSC Cruises expand fly-cruise partnership at Arabian Travel Market
Emirates and MSC Cruises have signed an agreement at Arabian Travel Market expanding their fly-cruise partnership across distribution, passenger handling, crew travel, and loyalty.
MSC Cruises bringing MSC Sinfonia back to Durban for 2027/28 South Africa season
MSC Cruises will bring MSC Sinfonia back to South Africa for the 2027-28 cruise season, with 32 sailings from Durban and Cape Town.
MSC Cruises reveals 5 new bars and lounges for new ship MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises will introduce five new bar and lounge concepts aboard MSC World Asia when the ship begins sailing in December 2026.
MSC Cruises adds new Durban sailing to Armonia’s debut South Africa season
MSC Cruises has added a new sailing from Durban to MSC Armonia’s first South African season, bringing its debut forward to November 23rd, 2026.
MSC Cruises cancels Armonia repositioning voyage to South Africa over Red Sea
MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC Armonia’s repositioning voyage to South Africa due to the security situation in the Red Sea region.
MSC Cruises cancels 2027/28 World Europa Middle East winter season
MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC World Europa’s planned 2027/2028 Middle East season as part of a wider deployment reshuffle.
MSC World Asia to debut expanded luxury retail experience
MSC Cruises has unveiled an expanded onboard retail offering for MSC World Asia, introducing new luxury boutiques, family-focused shopping experiences, and exclusive brand partnerships ahead of the ship’s debut in December 2026.
Explora Journeys takes delivery of 3rd ship, LNG-capable Explora III
Explora Journeys has taken delivery of Explora III, marking the halfway point in the development of its six-ship luxury fleet.
MSC World Asia departs on sea trials and reveals new Venchi chocolate experience at sea
MSC World Asia has begun sea trials ahead of its maiden Mediterranean season this December.
Where Arabian Gulf cruise market stands for 2027/28 winter season
The outlook for the 2027/28 Arabian Gulf cruise season remains uncertain, with two cruise lines cancelling deployments while others continue to back the region or have yet to confirm their plans.
MSC World Asia to debut new Pan-Asian street food dining concept
MSC Cruises has unveiled a new Pan-Asian dining venue for MSC World Asia, combining a speciality restaurant, bar and complimentary street food offering when the ship enters service later this year.
MSC Cruises expands spa concept across fleet with new wellness and beauty services
MSC Cruises is introducing a new range of wellness and beauty experiences across its fleet.
MSC Cruises to debut longest dry slide at sea aboard MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has unveiled new details of The Spiral @ Tree of Life, the longest dry slide on any cruise ship, aboard MSC World Asia.
MSC Cruises carries 85,000 passengers during 2025/26 South African season
More than 85,000 passengers sailed with MSC Cruises during the 2025/26 South African cruise season, as the company reported strong demand ahead of the arrival of a new ship for the 2026/27 […]
Women drive South Africa cruise growth as Durban strengthens homeport role
Women are emerging as the dominant segment in South Africa’s cruise market, as passenger demand continues to grow and Durban consolidates its position as the country’s primary cruise hub.
MSC Seashore adds new grab-and-go dining venues for Caribbean sailings
MSC Seashore has introduced two new complimentary fast-casual dining venues as part of wider efforts by MSC Cruises to expand onboard food options and improve service flexibility.
MSC Cruises’ 2nd-largest ship MSC Euribia transits Suez Canal for 1st time
MSC Euribia has transited the Suez Canal for the first time while repositioning to Northern Europe from the Arabian Gulf in the Middle East.
Mi Casa Friendship Cruise to return in 2027 with Durban sailing aboard MSC Armonia
Mi Casa’s Friendship Cruise will return in February 2027 from Durban following a sold-out 2026 edition departing Cape Town.
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