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.
An MSC Foundation-supported global coral assessment finds average hard coral cover has declined 9.5% from the 1980-2009 baseline, while evidence shows reefs can recover where local pressures are effectively managed and long-term monitoring continues.
MSC Cruises has completed installation of a 39-foot dragon sculpture aboard MSC World Asia, positioning the feature above the Outdoor World Promenade as construction continues ahead of the ship’s December 2026 Mediterranean debut.
MSC Cruises has revised its Winter 2027/2028 deployment, sending MSC World Asia to the South Caribbean while MSC World Europa remains in the Western Mediterranean instead of operating its previously scheduled Middle East sailings.
Marine Mammal Observer Maria Snell has joined MSC Poesia in Alaska through MSC Cruises’ partnership with ORCA, conducting research into whale-vessel interactions while supporting guest education, responsible tourism guidance and future operational training protocols.
MSC World Asia will introduce the fleet’s largest Venchi venue in December 2026, combining a boutique, café, gelateria and interactive chocolate lab alongside the new limited-edition “Crunchy Waves” gelato flavour created by both brands.
MSC World Asia will introduce a new Pan-Asian dining concept combining a speciality restaurant, bar and lounge, and complimentary street food window when the ship begins Mediterranean cruises in December 2026.
MSC Cruises is expanding its fleetwide MSC Aurea Spa programme with medical wellness treatments, artificial intelligence-powered skin analysis, Japanese head spa rituals, advanced skincare, grooming services, teeth whitening and restorative wellness additions during 2026.
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.
