Venice has declared a state of emergency and closed off the lagoon to cruise ships yesterday as serious floods caused chaos. Many cruise ships have been rerouted to either Ravenna or Trieste. “No ships are calling at Venice and have been diverted to either Ravenna or Trieste. No ships are expected to call in Venice … Read more
MSC Cruises’ newest, most environmentally advanced ship MSC Grandiosa lit up Hamburg’s Elbe River with her star-studded christening last Saturday. The 6,334-passenger high-tech ship ‘sets a new standard for sustainability at sea’ and features new Cirque du Soleil entertainment, food by three Michelin starred German chef Harald Wohlfahrt and dedicated children’s areas. Germany’s favourite entertainers … Read more
Mystery surrounds the death of a 12-year-old German schoolboy who died suddenly on board MSC Divina while on a cruise in the Mediterranean. His entire family including his parents and two brothers has been quarantined as a precaution. The schoolboy fell ill in the early hours of last Tuesday while on board the cruise ship … Read more
Cruise ships of the future look set to carry up to 10,000 passengers, not even including the crew. That’s a city at sea…and a lot of mouths to feed. How do these ships feed several thousand people three meals a day, plus all-day snacking options? The answer: with a great deal of supplies! In fact, … Read more
The MSC Magnifica will emerge from her $130 million transformation in May 2021 with new cabins, new restaurants, public areas, the latest environmental technologies and she will also be sailing new itineraries. A total of 23 metres will be added to the ship to fit all of the new features and 215 extra cabins will … Read more
European cruise line MSC announced it would be adding some bling to the MSC Bellissima and decking an entire stateroom in Swarovski crystals. The new luxurious stateroom, which will be located in the VIP MSC Yacht Club, will feature 700,000 individual crystallised furniture including bedside tables, sideboard and the in-room coffee table. Other crystallised features … Read more
If you love Formula 1, then this is the ultimate experience. It’s got the lot: fast cars, celebrities, trackside access AND a super yacht. Then you’ll cruise the Mediterranean aboard one of the world’s most amazing new ships. You’ll be trackside for the thrills of the most prestigious Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar … Read more
An MSC employee made headlines this week after heroically diving into the ocean to rescue a passenger who jumped from the MSC Seaview. While the ship was touring the Italian city of Genoa, an Irish woman reportedly fell from the ship, and the crew member, an experienced sailor, jumped after the woman and rescued her … Read more
Tokyo has called up cruise lines to provide accomodation and spectators for the city’s Olympics next year. Royal Caribbean have scheduled cruises with overnight itineraries, in addition to Princess and MSC ships being charted to serve as floating hotels. But passengers will have to buy their own tickets to events. Tokyo is taking a leaf … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
