Explora Journeys Takes Delivery of EXPLORA III, Reaching Halfway Point in Its €3.5 Billion Fleet Expansion GENOA, Italy – Explora Journeys has officially taken delivery of EXPLORA III, marking a major milestone in the development of its luxury fleet. Built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri at the Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, the new vessel becomes the third …
MSC Cruises Meyer Werft: New Frontier Cruise Ship Contract Enters Final Negotiation Stage MSC Cruises Meyer Werft negotiations have reached one of their most significant milestones yet, as both companies confirmed that discussions surrounding the landmark New Frontier cruise ship project are progressing according to plan. In a rare joint statement, MSC Cruises and German shipbuilder …
As the only independent cruise media representative present in Monfalcone, I witnessed the delivery of Mein Schiff Flow firsthand. What unfolded was far more than the handover of a new ship—it was the unveiling of a vision for the future of cruising.
MSC Euribia Northern Europe 2026 Season Officially Underway After Itinerary Uncertainty MSC Euribia Northern Europe 2026 operations are now officially underway, marking an important moment for MSC Cruises after weeks of uncertainty surrounding itinerary changes, ship repositioning and cancellations linked to broader geopolitical tensions impacting global cruise operations. MSC Cruises has now confirmed the beginning of …
Explora III Summer 2026 itineraries have officially been unveiled by Explora Journeys, showcasing an ambitious luxury cruise program focused on Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland and the East Coast of North America. At the same time, the luxury cruise brand celebrated another major fleet expansion milestone with the launch of the bow section for EXPLORA V at …
Royal Caribbean Group has officially announced the launch of a brand-new cruise ship class called Discovery Class, marking a major expansion of its future vacation portfolio. The new ships will be built at the renowned Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, under a series of agreements that include two confirmed orders and options for four additional vessels. …
MSC Cruises has announced a major upgrade plan for Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its private island destination in The Bahamas. The project will introduce brand-new guest experiences and extend the island’s pier to accommodate two ships at the same time, with completion scheduled for late 2027. Opened in 2019, Ocean Cay quickly became one of the most …
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has officially opened reservations for its fourth vessel, EXPLORA IV. While the sister brand MSC Cruises continues to lead the mass-market sector with massive ships like the MSC World Asia, Explora Journeys is doubling down on exclusivity and environmental sensitivity. The headline for the Summer 2026 season is …
As we navigate the first weeks of 2026, the global cruise map is undergoing a significant eastward shift. While the Caribbean remains the volume leader, the most compelling strategic story is unfolding in the East Sea/Sea of Japan. South Korea has officially transitioned from a secondary port of call to a primary global cruise hub. …
Barcelona, December 2025 — Costa Cruises has officially unveiled its bold new vision for the future of cruising during the Costa Global Summit 2026, held at the Fira Montjuïc in Barcelona. At the heart of this transformation lies the Sea & Land Wonder Platform, a strategic evolution that redefines cruising as a fully immersive, personalized and sustainable travel …
