MSC Cruises
MSC World Asia to Debut 1,260-Square-Meter Aurea Spa
MSC World Asia began sea trials from Chantiers de l’Atlantique on July 15, with testing covering engines, maneuverability and safety systems.
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Iran War Disruptions Cut TUI Cruise Earnings in Q3 2026
Operations resumed in mid-May after Mein Schiff 5 spent two months docked in Qatar and later sailed around Africa to rejoin service in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Aquafil Carpet Reaches 70,000 Square Metres in Cruise Refits
The carpet is part of AIDA Evolution, a seven-ship Sphinx-class modernization scheduled through 2028; AIDAdiva work began in Marseille in February 2025.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Legend Guests View Total Solar Eclipse Off Northern Spain
Darkness lasted just under two minutes as passengers gathered on the outer decks with Carnival-provided viewing glasses during the eleven-night Dover roundtrip.
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Madeira Shortlisted for Two 2026 World Cruise Awards
Madeira Ports Administration said this is the archipelago’s fifth consecutive year in the program, after cruise-destination wins in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
MSC Cruises
MSC Musica Rescues Eight Men From Small Boat Near Ibiza
First mate Roberto de Girolamo led the lifeboat operation, and Salvamento Marítimo and the Guardia Civil in Sant Josep were alerted before the handover.
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TUI Cruises Expects Bio-LNG Ships to Cut 50,000 Tons of CO2
The Fincantieri-built InTUItion-class ships are about 333 meters long and carry about four thousand passengers each, with shore-power connections.
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Sea Cloud Cruises Offers Free Suite Upgrades on 2027 Voyages
Among the named itineraries, sample sailings range from six to ten nights, with Sea Cloud Spirit from Malaga to Nice and Sea Cloud II from Athens to Istanbul.
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Atlas Ocean Voyages Opens 2028 Europe Bookings for 37 Expeditions
The program includes twenty-six overnight stays, calls tied to thirteen UNESCO World Heritage Sites and scenic sailing through the Corinth Canal and Norway’s fjords.
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Crystal Firms Third Fincantieri Newbuild for 2034 Delivery
Crystal Grace, the lead ship in the series, is under construction at Fincantieri’s Marghera yard and is scheduled to debut in 2028. A second vessel is planned for May 2031.
Holland America Line
Holland America Opens Bookings for Expanded 2028 Europe Season
Nieuw Amsterdam is set for its first Europe deployment in more than ten years, and Zuiderdam’s post-refit schedule begins in the Mediterranean.
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Placido Libro to Take Command of Crystal Serenity in 2026
Libro joined Crystal in 2024 as director of maritime affairs and has overseen Crystal Grace development, with plans to captain the newbuild during its 2028 inaugural season.