MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Opera will be joining its line-up of floating hotels in Qatar for the FIFA 2022 World Cup.
MSC Cruises adds a third cruise ship as FIFA floating hotel in Qatar
Dubai cruise sector set to welcome almost a million passengers this season
Some 900,000 cruise tourists are expected to cruise to or from Dubai during the upcoming cruise season between October, 2022 and March, 2023.
MSC Cruises upgrades to larger MSC Splendida for South Africa in 2023/24
MSC Cruises is going even bigger in South Africa for the 2023/24 cruise season, deploying its newer and larger cruise ship MSC Splendida to replace MSC Orchestra.
Cape Town to be MSC Cruises hub for cultural cruises this season
As MSC Cruises prepares to return for the South African cruise season with two ships in Durban and Cape Town, the cruise line says the Mother City will be its hub for […]
MSC Orchestra to sail from Durban and Cape Town during 2022/23 season
MSC Orchestra will join MSC Sinfonia in cruising from Cape Town during the 2022/23 South African cruise season, with a full set of cruises to nowhere, to Mossel Bay, and Namibia.
MSC Sinfonia will cruise to Mossel Bay and Namibia for 2022/23 Cape Town season
MSC Sinfonia will join MSC Orchestra in cruising from South Africa during the 2022/23 cruise season, but while Orchestra will be based primarily in Durban, Sinfonia will sail exclusively from Cape Town.
MSC Cruises expands embarkation options for Red Sea cruise season out of Saudi
MSC Cruises has expanded its Red Sea cruise season out of Saudi Arabia, adding more embarkation ports in Egypt, as well as shore excursions and pre-cruise stay options.
MSC Cruises announces six new shows debuting aboard new MSC Seascape
Six new shows will debut aboard MSC Cruises new ship MSC Seascape, with all six having been specifically designed for the vessel.
MSC prepares three cruise ships as floating hotels for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Doha will host six cruise ships as floating hotel during the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup, with MSC Cruises supplying three of them.
MSC Cruises cancels 2022 World Cruise, will double up in 2023 instead
MSC Cruises has cancelled its 2022 World Cruise aboard MSC Poesia, citing an ongoing patchwork of COVID-19 restrictions at different ports of call around the world that make the voyage unfeasible.
MSC Cruises reveals entertainment options aboard new MSC World Europa
MSC Cruises has revealed new shows and entertainment options aboard its largest-ever cruise ship, MSC World Europa, which will debut in Qatar in November.
Saudi Arabia makes cruising visa free for GCC residents ahead of 2022/23 season
Saudi Arabia’s nascent cruise market has become more accessible to GCC residents after the country has made it easier to obtain a tourist visa for the country.
Qatari capital Doha prepares for naming ceremony of new MSC World Europa
The capital of Qatar, Doha, and home to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is preparing to host its first-ever cruise ship naming ceremony in November.
Cruise Review: 10 things to know about cruising in Saudi Arabia
For many westerners, Saudi Arabia is a deeply misunderstood country, and as it opens up to the global tourism market, particularly with its nascent cruise industry, it’s important to keep a few […]
MSC Cruises drops COVID vaccination requirements for 2022/23 SA season
MSC Cruises has confirmed that it will no longer be mandating vaccination for passengers during the coming 2022/23 cruise season in South Africa.
Explora Journeys plan fleet expansion with additional ship orders
Having only just taken delivery of its first cruise ship, Explora Journeys has announced it has placed an additional order for two more vessels from Fincantieri.
MSC World Europa to feature largest dedicated kids’ area in the fleet
MSC Cruises has revealed a number of entertainment facilities and activities for families aboard its new mega-ship MSC World Europa, including the largest kids club in the fleet.
MSC Cruises reports strong demand for World Europa out of Dubai
MSC Cruises is seeing strong demand for its upcoming cruise season out of Dubai aboard MSC World Europa and MSC Opera.
MSC World Europa completes sea trials ahead of Arabian Gulf season
MSC World Europa, the newest and largest cruise ship in the MSC fleet, has completed her sea trials and will now head for final fit out and finishing ahead of her delivery […]
MSC World Europa culinary experiences revealed ahead of Dubai season
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC World Europa will feature more than 30 different international and immersive food and beverage concepts when she launches in Dubai later this year.
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