The cruise company has launched the MSC Concierge service, an innovative AI service that will be integrated into the MSC for Me app, assisting vacationers in a variety of areas, from answering questions to ordering various services and choosing customized entertainment options on the ship
In a recent media briefing, the World Health Organization confirmed eight reported hantavirus cases linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, while stressing the rare outbreak does not spread like COVID or influenza. Citizens from these 13 countries got off the cruise ship at St. Helena before they learned about the outbreak: the US, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, St Kitts
After confirming that the MV Hondius will arrive in the Canary Islands following the hantavirus outbreak, Spain has officially received the first three suspected hantavirus cases, despite the Canary Islands' president disagreeing with the decision. UPDATE: WHO informs the public that Swiss authorities have confirmed another case of Hantavirus in a previous passenger from the same ship
WHO update: The WHO says seven people became ill, including three deaths, in the hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Human-to-human transmission may have occurred, report specialists. "Based on the current information, including how hantavirus spreads, WHO assesses the risk to the global population from this event as low"
Hantavirus originates in animals and also infects humans, although it is not transmitted between them. The dangerous virus can cause severe lung or kidney damage and even death. Here's how to recognize symptoms and reduce the risk of infection. Also: the bad news about treatment and mortality rates
Cruise alert: WHO is tracking a hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise, with one confirmed case, five suspected, and three deaths. Investigations and evacuations are underway. WHO: "We have informed our National Focal Points according to the International Health Regulations and a Disease Outbreak News for the public will be issued"
Royal Beach Club, the cruise line's first beach club on the continent, has officially opened in Santorini. What treats await guests on the "Ultimate Santorini Day"? Here is all you need to know
Royal Caribbean has ordered two more Icon Class ships for delivery in 2029 and 2030, expanding its next-generation cruise fleet with advanced design and technology
Labor organizations in Greece are expected to shut down the economy on May 1, 2026, which is when International Workers' Day is celebrated. So far, shipping workers' organizations have announced they will shut down all cruise activity. Additional organizations are expected to join, but there are no signs of the aviation getting invoved
Norwegian Cruise Line’s largest ship ever is set to launch in 2027 with innovative entertainment venues, larger-than-ever pools and family-friendly experiences. NCL President: “A ship that is an ideal combination of active, relaxing and escape experiences for all ages”
