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MSC Cruises has ordered four next-generation cruise ships from Meyer Werft, with two additional options, to be delivered starting in 2030, emphasizing environmental innovation and supporting thousands of jobs in Germany.
A 23-year-old passenger, Liam Jones, went missing from the MSC Euribia cruise ship in Northern Europe after reportedly sending a text to his wife about feeling seasick. MSC Cruises believes he intentionally went overboard, and the authorities have been informed and are investigating. The ship returned to Southampton, where police boarded to look into the incident for the coroner. Jones' wife, Sophia Mcphee, expressed devastation over the lack of information and fears she will never see him again.
MSC Cruises has made significant changes to the itinerary of its 121-day World Cruise onboard MSC Poesia, excluding parts of the Mediterranean and the Middle East due to security concerns, bypassing the Red Sea and replacing stops with new destinations along Africa's west coast. Despite the alterations, most original destinations are still included in the itinerary, albeit in a different order, ensuring that guests still have ample opportunities to experience Africa and beyond.
Passengers aboard MSC Cruises' Meraviglia ship were shocked when their cruise to Florida and the Bahamas was rerouted to Boston due to inclement weather. Instead of warm weather and beaches, the ship will now sail to Boston, Maine, and Canada. The change was communicated to passengers the night before the cruise. Some passengers were disappointed, as they had planned for a tropical vacation. MSC Cruises offered customers the option to rebook or receive a refund for a future cruise.
A cruise ship intended for Florida and the Bahamas was rerouted to Boston due to a coastal storm, leaving passengers disappointed and frustrated. Many had already made travel arrangements and paid for accommodations. MSC Cruises offered the option to rebook or cancel with a refund, but passengers expressed their dissatisfaction with the last-minute change. Some decided to stay onboard, while others ventured out into the stormy weather. The cruise line did not provide a comment on the situation.
This week's cruise news update includes proposed new taxes for cruisers visiting the Bahamas, a Scottish port asking ships to silence their horns, ongoing speed issues for Carnival Panorama, Virgin Voyages canceling New Zealand cruises, MSC Cruises christening its newest ship in Denmark, and Norwegian Cruise Line canceling more voyages. Other cruise news includes Royal Caribbean testing alternative fuels, Holland America Line announcing Asia itineraries, and Carnival Cruise Line deploying drug-detection canines.
MSC Cruises is expanding its presence in the US market with the launch of its new ship, World America, in 2025. The company is targeting a consumer segment it calls "cultured cruisers," who are interested in international travel, sustainability, and sports. The ship will feature a waterpark, elevated trail course, zipline, and games, as well as a themed playground called the Harbor Lighthouse. MSC Cruises is also introducing its first comedy club on the ship. The company is investing significantly in sales and marketing to build brand awareness and is seeing remarkable demand for cruise vacations despite rising costs due to inflation.