MSC Cruises

Travel agents to benefit from MSC Cruises’ new onboard booking initiative

Passengers can now secure their next cruise while onboard an MSC ship without choosing a particular vessel, itinerary and sailing date

The Big Question: Should the cruise sector shout about lower prices?

A sure-fire way to attract cruisers is to market lower prices – but what impact does this have further down the line?

MSC Cruises' Antonio Paradiso handed new expanded role

Antonio Paradiso receives expanded role in recognition of the continued growth and success of the UK and Irish market, MSC Group said

MSC Cruises urges consumers to discover cruising 'in a conscious way' in new ad

The ’For a greater beauty’ campaign will air in more than 30 countries, including the UK on Channel 5 and video on demand

MSC Cruises signs deal to upgrade Bahamas marine reserve

MSC Cruises has revealed details of conservation and upgrading works to its Bahamas private island

UK cruise sector ‘struggling to keep up with post-Covid demand’

Global cruise passenger numbers are expected to go up to almost 40 million by 2027

MSC Cruises confirms order for two more LNG ships

The line’s first LNG ship – MSC World Europa – launched in November last year

Cruise lines draw up new winter programmes avoiding Israel

MSC Cruises has axed two upcoming Red Sea programmes, while Royal Caribbean International has pulled all remaining ex-Haifa itineraries this year

MSC pulls Red Sea programme as Middle East crisis deepens

The sailings were due to start next month and run until mid-April

Explora Journeys strengthens leadership team with two senior hires

Koray Savas has joined Explora Journeys from MSC Cruises, while Alban Gjoka has been promoted to vice-president of food and beverage

Travel Village Group makes cruise site bookable in bid to capture ‘half of the market’

Southampton Cruise Centre has been part of the company’s portfolio for around 15 years

Ex-Iglu chief Simone Clark to help MSC Cruises 'identify growth opportunities'

Former Iglu.com managing director has joined the line’s senior team as a business analyst

Explora Journeys floats out second ship and starts work on third

It comes following the delivery of the line’s first vessel Explora I

Daniel Short returns to travel in MSC Cruises regional sales manager role

He will be responsible for the south west of England and Wales

MSC Cruises puts winter 2024/25 schedule on sale with UK winter sun option

The cruise line announced on Wednesday (2 August) it will launch a 21-night cruise from Southampton to the Canaries, Madeira and Morocco early next year.

MSC Cruises puts summer 2025 schedule on sale through trade

The cruise line said that agents booking early will offer customers a wide range of benefits, including combinable and targeted discounts

Explora Journeys finally takes delivery of first ship after fire safety delay

The vessel was handed over to the line in Fincantieri shipyard on Thursday (20 July)

Explora Journeys cancels Explora I maiden voyage next week

New luxury brand’s first ship suffering from issue with fire-resistant panels

MSC to add 15 new shoreside plug-in ports between 2024 and 2026

At least 15 new ports have been earmarked for ships to receive shoreside electricity between 2024 and 2026

'UK&I sales merger about building support for Explora,' says MSC chief

Antonio Paradiso has looked to reassure agents following an announcement he will take additional responsibility for the company’s luxury brand

MSC reveals plans for new UK trade awards and Euribia showcase

The line will look to mark the achievements of its leading 80 sellers at an event to be staged at an “iconic London landmark”

MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys to operate under same UK&I sales and trade structure

Antonio Paradiso, MSC Cruises managing director UK and Ireland, to assume responsibility for group’s upmarket Explora Journeys brand, which is due to debut in July

MSC Cruises takes delivery of second LNG-powered ship, Euribia

Euribia said Euribia was the ‘final evolution’ of its Meraviglia-class ships, and would shortly sail what it claims will be the first-ever net-zero greenhouse gas emissions voyage

MSC to give away 30 agent places for Euribia christening

Sales director Steve Williams said the opportunity was one “money simply can’t buy”