Ship Upgrades

Two ceremonies were held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa to mark the progress of construction of the new ships of Explora Journeys, MSC Group's luxury brand

Villa Vie Residences has suspended operations of the Villa Vie Odyssey residential ship following a crisis that has resulted in heavy losses and a surge in room prices

MSC World Asia will feature new complimentary food stalls, Pan-Asian street food and grab-and-go snacks when the cruise ship launches Mediterranean sailings in December 2026

The Mein Schiff 3 of cruise giant TUI Cruises collided with two container ships in a port in northern Germany and was forced to return to the dock

Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for Norwegian Bella, a new ship offering seven-night Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona starting in May 2028

The new flagship MSC World Asia will offer a restaurant by the Italian culinary chain Eataly, mixing a restaurant, a delicatessen, and a selection of quality products from Italy

Crystal unveils new wave of cruises. The new Crystal Grace will embark on its first season in South America, stop in Rio during Carnival, sail around Cape Horn, and transit the Panama Canal for the first time

The woman, a citizen of El Salvador, was located after hours of searching about 100 kilometers southwest of the island of Zakynthos

Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for two inaugural Norwegian Aura cruises in May 2027, sailing between Trieste and Athens via Greece, Croatia and Montenegro

MSC World Asia will debut in the Mediterranean on December 4 with new theatrical productions, live music shows and entertainment across the ship

Queen Victoria will return in November 2026 with upgraded suites, new cabins, and a wellness café ahead of Cunard's 2027 cruise season

Crystal Serenity will receive upgraded suites, refreshed public spaces, and technical improvements during a three-week drydock in October 2026

MSC Magnifica has completed a fast-track refurbishment in Malta, preparing the ship for Mediteranean cruises and a 2026 world voyage; the 15-year-old ship has completed one of MSC’s biggest recent refurbishments, with new dining options and premium spaces debuting this winter