MSC to sail the first net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruise next week
MSC Cruises is set to embark on the industry’s first net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruise next week. The voyage will be undertaken by MSC Cruises’ latest flagship vessel, the MSC Euribia, which is powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). This will demonstrate the feasibility of achieving net zero cruising in the present...
MSC Divina is afloat and ready to be primped for her 2012 debut
By Jackie Roseboom MSC Divina, the third and latest addition to the MSC Cruises’ flagship Fantasia class, was ceremoniously floated out of dry dock on Sept. 3. She was transferred to a different dock at the STX Europe shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France for final fitting and furnishing ahead of her christening in May 2012. The …...
Cruise lines celebrating the royal wedding at sea
By Jackie Roseboom Many businesses are celebrating the Royal Wedding by offering their guests a viewing party and special offerings, and the cruise industry is no exception. From small viewing areas to lavish parties, it will all be available at sea. Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean is celebrating the upcoming British royal...
In Port Today: Five ships in Nassau, Bahamas
Five ships are lined up in Nassau, Bahamas today, March 12, 2010. From left are the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas, Carnival Destiny, Disney Wonder, Carnival Sensation and MSC Poesia....
In Port Today: Two in St. Maarten
Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas and MSC Poesia are docked side-by-side today, March 9, 2010, in Philipsburg, St. Maarten....
In Port Today: MSC Poesia in San Juan
The MSC Poesia is docked in San Juan, P.R. today. She’ll be in port until 9:30 p.m. Eastern time....
On Board: MSC Fantasia Yacht Club guests enjoy red carpet treatment
By Michael Coleman TUNIS, Tunisia — One of the world’s largest passenger vessels, docked here in this North African port today, boasts an exclusive, amenity-laden onboard retreat. MSC Fantasia Yacht Club guests have been enjoying the spoils of butler and concierge service daily during this week-long Mediterranean voyage through...
MSC Cruises adding dedicated managers and concierge
MSC Cruises says fine service is all about listening. That’s why they’ve added two new pairs of ears to its service teams. All guests on MSC Cruises fleet are now offered the support of a dedicated guest relations manager with a very special role, while guests on ships in the “Fantasia” class also receive their …...
MSC offering baseball, big band and polka themed cruises
MSC Cruises is offering a lineup of eight theme cruises on MSC Poesia during the 2009-10 Caribbean season. The roundtrip sailings from Fort Lauderdale will feature the ever-popular Baseball Greats, Big Band and Polka theme cruises....