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MSC to allow fully vaccinated guests to go ashore independently
The move comes as the line announces its health and safety protocols for winter 2021/22
MSC to offer European winter cruises from Southampton
MSC Magnifica will operate a new programme of five-city “Northern Pearls” itineraries
Nolan sisters to explore MSC Virtuosa for TV series
The vessel will feature on the second installment of The Nolans Go Cruising on Quest Red and discovery+
Travel Industry Training by TTG: MSC Cruises
Watch MSC Cruises’ training session at the Travel Industry Training by TTG
Horizon Cruise Terminal officially opened by maritime minister
Robert Courts MP formally named and opened the £55 million terminal at an event on Wednesday (15 September)
MSC to extend Bellissima's Saudi Arabia sailings
It will offer seven-night cruises calling at four ports in Saudi Arabia, Aqaba, Petra in Jordan and Luxor in Egypt
ITT 2021: 'Seacations saved the cruise industry', says MSC boss
"Having ships operating in the UK, becoming a good alternative to land-based holidays, gave us the opportunity to attract a new audience," Antonio Paradiso told delegates
Explora Journeys launches agent appointment service
The new scheme is exclusively for the new luxury line’s trade partners
MSC strengthens Covid protocols onboard Virtuosa
It includes additional testing of both vaccinated and unvaccinated guests and crew
MSC joins forces with energy firm to research hydrogen power
MSC Cruises launches study to examine feasibility of hydrogen propulsion
MSC Cruises to hold Virtuosa naming ceremony in Dubai
Line’s new flagship is already operating cruises around the UK this summer
MSC Virtuosa to host 2021 ITT conference
Ship will be ‘at sea’ throughout the conference over 11-14 September
New cruise terminal opens at Port of Southampton
MSC Virtuosa was the first ship to welcome passengers at the new Horizon terminal
Cruise lines amend Covid vaccination policies
Guests sailing with P&O and MSC will now have to be fully-vaccinated a minimum of 14 days before departure
MSC begins building 'most environmentally-friendly ship to date'
It will be the second vessel in its fleet powered by liquified natural gas (LNG)
MSC changes vaccination policy after new capacity rule
The line is now requiring all adult guests to be fully vaccinated to sail this summer
MSC Cruises to return to Tunisia next summer
MSC Opera to make 27 weekly calls in capital Tunis starting next April
MSC reveals new luxury brand Explora Journeys
Itineraries for the first ship Explora I will go on sale this autumn
Scotland bans cruise calls until Covid restrictions can be eased
Scottish government confirms cruise vessels won’t be able to call in Scottish ports until the whole country can be placed in the lowest tier of Covid restrictions
Agent anger as Scottish govt 'denies MSC ship right to dock'
Future MSC Greenock departures on 16 and 23 June have also been cancelled, according to the SPAA
MSC and Imagine Cruising host John Bishop stand-up return
Comedian performed for the first time in 15 months onboard MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises gains final approval for Barcelona terminal
New terminal to become operational in 2024
MSC reveals more details and opens sales for World Europa ship
Launching in 2022, the line says vessel will be its “most innovative and environmentally advanced” ship
MSC Virtuosa: Cruise sector begins new chapter after successful restart
How has the experience of a cruise holiday changed as sector enters a new era amid the pandemic?