MSC Archives - Cruise News Weekly https://cruisenewsweekly.com/tag/mcs/ The latest cruise news, tips, deals, reports, and more. Tue, 30 May 2023 19:40:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 MSC to sail the first net zero greenhouse gas emissions cruise next week https://cruisenewsweekly.com/msc-first-net-zero-greenhouse-gas-cruise/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/msc-first-net-zero-greenhouse-gas-cruise/#respond Tue, 30 May 2023 19:39:53 +0000 https://cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=7464 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 day. The …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/msc-divina-is-afloat-and-ready-to-be-primped-for-her-2012-debut/feed/ 0 Cruise lines celebrating the royal wedding at sea https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cruise-lines-celebrating-the-royal-wedding-at-sea/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cruise-lines-celebrating-the-royal-wedding-at-sea/#respond Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:04:01 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=3239 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 wedding by offering …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cruise-lines-celebrating-the-royal-wedding-at-sea/feed/ 0 In Port Today: Five ships in Nassau, Bahamas https://cruisenewsweekly.com/in-port-today-five-ships-in-nassau-bahamas/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/in-port-today-five-ships-in-nassau-bahamas/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:34:13 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/2010/03/12/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.

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/in-port-today-msc-poesia-in-san-juan/feed/ 0 On Board: MSC Fantasia Yacht Club guests enjoy red carpet treatment https://cruisenewsweekly.com/on-board-msc-fantasia-yacht-club-guests-enjoy-red-carpet-treatment/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/on-board-msc-fantasia-yacht-club-guests-enjoy-red-carpet-treatment/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:32:41 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=2258 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 Spain, France, Italy and Africa. And …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/in-port-today-msc-armonia-in-greece/feed/ 0 MSC Cruises adding dedicated managers and concierge https://cruisenewsweekly.com/msc-cruises-adding-dedicated-managers-and-concierges/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/msc-cruises-adding-dedicated-managers-and-concierges/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:39:47 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=1908 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 …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/msc-cruises-adding-dedicated-managers-and-concierges/feed/ 0 MSC offering baseball, big band and polka themed cruises https://cruisenewsweekly.com/msc-offering-baseball-big-band-and-polka-themed-cruises/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/msc-offering-baseball-big-band-and-polka-themed-cruises/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:57:26 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=1829 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. “The complimentary theme cruise activities give guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in a favorite subject or introduce themselves …

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