News and articles about MSC which offers competitively priced, resort‑style ships with strong Mediterranean heritage, extensive family facilities and growing deployment in the Caribbean, Gulf and beyond.
MSC Cruises has secured independent verification and flag state recognition of measured methane emissions for FuelEU Maritime compliance on MSC World Europa and MSC Euribia, providing verified methane-slip figures below the FuelEU default.
MSC Cruises has unveiled family entertainment for MSC World Asia, featuring MSC Luna Park Arena, The Clubhouse, The Harbour and Doremiland across seven-night Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona and other ports.
Five major cruise ships have safely exited the Arabian Gulf, marking strong progress for regional operations and upcoming summer deployments.
MSC Group has introduced Sandy Cay, a new private island retreat beside Ocean Cay in The Bahamas. Opening in 2028, it will offer MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests an intimate and serene island experience.
MSC Cruises is counting down to its inaugural Alaska season as MSC Poesia completes her enhancement programme and prepares to arrive in Seattle. The deployment marks a major expansion of the line’s North American presence.
Six major cruise ships from MSC Cruises, TUI Cruises, Celestyal Cruises and AROYA Cruises remain berthed across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha as operators monitor regional tensions in the Arabian Gulf. MSC Euribia, Mein Schiff 4, Mein Schiff 5, Celestyal Journey, Celestyal Discovery and Aroya Manara continue to operate full onboard services while cruise lines work with Gulf port authorities to review itineraries and support guest repatriation.
In a major Caribbean expansion, MSC Cruises has confirmed it will base a ship in La Romana, Dominican Republic, year-round starting in November 2026. The new programme, featuring MSC Opera, will bring 120,000 additional visitors to the region annually.
MSC Cruises has unveiled strategic enhancements to its summer 2026 deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean, introducing new calls at Marmaris, Turkey, and the Greek island of Syros aboard MSC Lirica and MSC Divina.
DUBAI, UAE — MSC Cruises has confirmed the deployment of three additional vessels to the Arabian Gulf for the 2025-26
MSC Euribia opens bookings for Arabian Gulf cruises from Dubai, highlighting the city’s evolving status as a cruise hub.
