Carnival Cruise Line has officially started construction on its next generation of mega-ships, beginning with Carnival Destiny in 2029. The name was revealed during the ship’s steel-cutting ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, on July 10, 2026. Carnival Destiny will be the first vessel in the new Ace Class, followed by two sister ships scheduled for 2031 and 2033. Although Carnival has only shared a limited number of details, its first announcement makes the company’s ambitions clear. Destiny is expected to be larger than Carnival’s current Excel Class, carry nearly 8,000 guests at maximum capacity and introduce a…
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MSC Cruises is introducing a new digital remote check-in process for guests embarking in Seattle, with the goal of making the beginning of an MSC cruise faster and more convenient. The cruise line announced the new service on July 8, 2026, describing it as a way to streamline the guest embarkation experience in Seattle. The announcement is currently tied specifically to the Seattle cruise terminal rather than being presented as a fleetwide change. A New Embarkation Option for MSC’s First Alaska Season The timing makes sense. MSC Cruises began its first Alaska season from Seattle in May 2026, with MSC…
MSC World Europa had a very different kind of pre-cruise spotlight in Barcelona this week. Instead of a typical shipboard ceremony or destination announcement, MSC Cruises hosted the Tudor Pro Cycling Team onboard ahead of the Grand Depart of the 2026 Tour de France. The event took place while MSC World Europa was in Barcelona, giving the Swiss cycling team a shipboard stage before one of the biggest sporting events in the world. For MSC fans, it is another sign that the cruise line is leaning hard into global sports partnerships, high-visibility events, and big-brand moments that reach well beyond…
MSC World Asia is getting another ship-specific twist, and this one is all about food. MSC Cruises has unveiled a new Pan-Asian dining concept for MSC World Asia, giving the upcoming World Class ship a venue that leans into street food, bold flavors, and a more immersive onboard dining experience. That is a smart fit for a ship named World Asia. MSC World Asia is scheduled to debut in December 2026, sailing 7-night Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona. As the third ship in MSC’s World Class, she will share plenty of DNA with MSC World Europa and MSC World America, but…
MSC Foundation is helping lead a regional effort to respond to a serious coral disease threatening reefs across the Caribbean, including areas near Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. The effort centers around Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, often shortened to SCTLD. It is one of the most serious coral diseases affecting reefs in the Caribbean, and it has been spreading across Florida, The Bahamas, and other parts of the region. For MSC cruisers, this story matters because Ocean Cay is not just a beach stop. It is also part of MSC’s broader marine conservation work in The Bahamas. The island…
MSC Cruises is giving its onboard spa experience a major refresh, with new wellness, beauty, and self-care services rolling out across the fleet throughout 2026. The expanded program is centered around MSC Aurea Spa, the cruise line’s onboard spa and wellness brand. For years, MSC Aurea Spa has been the place to book a massage, facial, thermal area pass, or beauty treatment during a cruise. Now, MSC is pushing that concept further with a broader menu that includes advanced skincare, AI-powered skin analysis, Japanese Head Spa treatments, wellness teas, teeth whitening, barbering, ear piercing, and even select medical wellness treatments…
If you have ever looked closely at an MSC cruise ship deck plan, you may have noticed something strange. There is often no Deck 17. The deck numbers may jump from Deck 16 to Deck 18, which can make you stop and wonder if you missed something. Did MSC hide a deck? Is it crew-only? Is Deck 17 where they store all the missing buffet tongs and lost sunglasses? Not quite. The real answer is much more fun: MSC skips Deck 17 because 17 is traditionally considered unlucky in Italian culture. The Short Answer Many MSC cruise ships do not…
MSC Cruises is adding a new ocean-focused family program across its fleet, giving kids and parents another way to connect with the sea during their cruise. The new program, called Oceans Day powered by MSC Foundation, was launched by MSC Foundation and MSC Cruises to mark World Oceans Day. It is designed to help children and families better understand, celebrate, and care for the ocean through onboard activities that mix learning, creativity, and participation. For families sailing with MSC, this is the kind of addition that makes a lot of sense. Kids clubs are already a major part of the…
MSC Cruises has officially started the countdown for MSC World Asia, the next ship in the line’s growing World Class fleet. The cruise line announced that MSC World Asia will be officially named on November 28, 2026 in Le Havre, France, before beginning her first Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona on December 4, 2026. To mark six months until the ship’s first sailing, MSC also revealed six featured experiences guests can expect onboard. The list includes thrill rides, family attractions, interactive entertainment, and several returning World Class favorites with new design touches inspired by Asia. MSC World Asia will be the…
MSC Cruises is making a pretty cruiser-friendly promise for summer 2026: no added fuel surcharge. As part of its new “Best Holiday Ever” summer campaign, MSC Cruises says guests can book with more confidence knowing the price they see at the time of booking is the price they will pay. That may sound like standard marketing language, but there is one detail that stands out – MSC specifically says it will not introduce a fuel surcharge this summer, even with recent increases in global fuel prices. For anyone pricing out a cruise vacation, that is worth paying attention to. What’s…