STATEMENT REGARDING INCIDENT MSC DIVINA 18 JUNE

STATEMENT REGARDING INCIDENT MSC DIVINA 18 JUNE
19/06/2014
MSC Cruises regrets to report that a Mexican guest onboard MSC Divina went overboard yesterday (18 June) at approximately 5pm, when the ship was sailing in Brazilian waters between Fortaleza and Recife.
MSC Divina’s crew immediately raised the alarm while the Master alerted the Brazilian authorities to the need to launch the appropriate procedures and to ask for assistance while proceeding with search and rescue measures. Continue reading “STATEMENT REGARDING INCIDENT MSC DIVINA 18 JUNE”

RINA AWARDS BEST MANAGEMENT SCHEME CERTIFICATION TO MSC CRUISES

RINA AWARDS BEST MANAGEMENT SCHEME CERTIFICATION TO MSC CRUISES
18/06/2014
18 June 2014 – International classification society RINA has certified MSC Cruises under its Best Management Scheme. The innovative goal-based scheme recognizes management excellence that goes beyond the requirements of statutory rules and codes such as ISM (International Safety Management), ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security) and MLC 2006 (Maritime Labour Convention). Continue reading “RINA AWARDS BEST MANAGEMENT SCHEME CERTIFICATION TO MSC CRUISES”

MSC CRUISES TAKES CRUISING VIRAL WITH KEEP ON DISCOVERING VIDEO

MSC CRUISES TAKES CRUISING VIRAL WITH KEEP ON DISCOVERING VIDEO
16/06/2014
Tongue-in-cheek new clip launched in five languages

12 June 2014 – MSC Cruises has launched a compelling new video clip called Keep On Discovering, which celebrates the life-enriching pleasure of cruising while paying tongue-in-cheek homage to the forgotten follies of youth. Continue reading “MSC CRUISES TAKES CRUISING VIRAL WITH KEEP ON DISCOVERING VIDEO”

MSC CRUISES AND FINCANTIERI ANNOUNCE TWO NEW BUILDS PLUS ONE OPTION

MSC CRUISES AND FINCANTIERI ANNOUNCE TWO NEW BUILDS PLUS ONE OPTION FOR €2.1BILLION
22/05/2014
Futuristic cruise ships with ground-breaking design

Rome, 22 May – Today MSC Cruises signed a contract with Fincantieri for the construction of two new cruise ships, with an option for one more. The two ships will join MSC Cruises’ fleet, currently counting 12 ships.

The signature took Continue reading “MSC CRUISES AND FINCANTIERI ANNOUNCE TWO NEW BUILDS PLUS ONE OPTION”

FIRST STEPS TOWARDS MSC CRUISES’ RENAISSANCE PROGRAMME

FIRST STEPS TOWARDS MSC CRUISES’ RENAISSANCE PROGRAMME
20/05/2014
LAYING OUT OF MSC ARMONIA’S NEW SECTION IN PALERMO

The laying out of the new block of MSC Armonia’s keel on 19 May marks the beginning of the Renaissance programme, an important step towards ensuring that all of MSC Cruises’ ships benefit from the latest in terms of technology and comfort. Continue reading “FIRST STEPS TOWARDS MSC CRUISES’ RENAISSANCE PROGRAMME”

ENJOY THE 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP™ BROADCAST ABOARD THE MSC FLEET

ENJOY THE 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP™ BROADCAST ABOARD THE MSC FLEET
14/05/2014
LIVE GAMES AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERYONE

Geneva, 12 May – 12 June will see the start of one of the most exciting events of the year, one that has been awaited for four years by many fans across the world. 32 teams from five continents will meet in Brazil, for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, where the best football nation in the world will be crowned, a title that only a few teams across the world have had a chance to claim. Continue reading “ENJOY THE 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP™ BROADCAST ABOARD THE MSC FLEET”

AN OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY EAST ATLANTIC ODISSEY WITH MSC CRUISES

AN OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY EAST ATLANTIC ODISSEY WITH MSC CRUISES
12/05/2014
Geneva, 12 May – Tired of going back and forth between the most popular destinations in Europe? Looking for something beyond the usual tourist sights? Then this sophisticated and out-of-the-ordinary East Atlantic odyssey will appeal to many a traveller. From early July to the end of September 2014, MSC Cruises will sail a wonderful East Atlantic itinerary that will provide holiday-makers with a rich programme of fascinating cities a little off the beaten path. Continue reading “AN OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY EAST ATLANTIC ODISSEY WITH MSC CRUISES”

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES WITH MSC CRUISES

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES WITH MSC CRUISES
09/05/2014
FUN & TAILORED ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE

Geneva, 08 May 2014 International Day of Families 2014 is an occasion to celebrate the importance of families to people, societies and cultures around the world, as recognised by the United Nations since 1993. Families and friends across the MSC Cruises fleet will enjoy a series of special events and offers to mark the occasion. Continue reading “CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES WITH MSC CRUISES”

MSC CRUISES ACCELERATES SOCIAL MEDIA PUSH

MSC CRUISES ACCELERATES SOCIAL MEDIA PUSH THROUGH NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL AGENCY WE ARE SOCIAL
30/04/2014
30 April 2014 – MSC Cruises announced that it joins forces with We Are Social to develop its global social media strategy with immediate effect.MSC Cruises will work with We Are Social to strengthen the content strategy that lies at the heart of the conversation between MSC Cruises and various local followers all over the world. Continue reading “MSC CRUISES ACCELERATES SOCIAL MEDIA PUSH”

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE BREATHTAKING SPLENDOUR OF NORTHERN EUROPE

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE BREATHTAKING SPLENDOUR OF NORTHERN EUROPE
28/04/2014
FROM WILD & RAW BEAUTY TO HISTORICAL GEMS

28 April – Ever dreamed of seeing the magnificent fjords of Norway, the glaciers of the Svalbard islands, the wilderness of Iceland, the green shores of the Emerald Isle, the rugged coast of Scotland? The stylish and historical cities of Scandinavia and Saint Petersburg, the Venice of the North? For travellers who wish to escape the busy coasts of southern Europe this summer, MSC Cruises invites them to discover the unspoilt beauty of the northern part of the European continent. From the canals of Amsterdam and the medieval walls of Edinburgh to the waters of the Baltic Sea and stunning London and Paris, MSC Cruises offers the perfect opportunity to discover these regions with MSC Magnifica, MSC Opera, MSC Orchestra and MSC Poesia. Continue reading “DISCOVER THE UNIQUE BREATHTAKING SPLENDOUR OF NORTHERN EUROPE”