MSC Cruises has placed an order worth $4 billion for two new World Class cruise ships to be built at France’s Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard. The ships are scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031. With this deal, MSC’s total investment in its World Class fleet now exceeds $12 billion. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSYD2hRR

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company’s cruise division has ordered two additional #LNG-powered vessels from France’s Chantiers de l’Atlantique. #lngprime MSC Cruises https://lnkd.in/d7s6tHAa

MSC Cruises just achieved its first-ever shore power connection in New York as MSC Meraviglia plugged in at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, shutting down engines and cutting local emissions.

MSC Cruises just achieved its first-ever shore power connection in New York as MSC Meraviglia plugged in at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, shutting down engines and cutting local emissions.

MSC Cruises has ordered two additional LNG-powered cruise ships in a deal worth €3.5 billion, extending the fleet to eight vessels. https://lnkd.in/gp7vhw-c #shipping #decarbonisation #themarinetimes

MSC Cruises Connects To Shore Power In New York For The First Time - Cruise Hive Cruise Industry News via Marine Insight https://lnkd.in/eszk2RTj

Great news! 🎉 We are proud to announce that we’ve secured a new order for the construction of an ultra-luxury cruise ship to be operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises, scheduled for delivery in 2033. With a gross tonnage of 77,000 tons and a length of 257 meters, the new unit, sister ship to “Seven Seas Prestige”, will host 822 passengers, offering one of the highest guest-to-space ratios in the industry, embodying timeless elegance and sophistication, while integrating cutting-edge environmental technologies. This new order further strengthens our solid and long-standing partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line, for whom we have already delivered ten ships across NCLH’s various brands, with an order book that includes thirteen additional vessels, confirming our commitment to leading the industry towards a more innovative future and more sustainable seas. #Fincantieri #FutureOnBoard #RegentSevenSeasCruises Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Fincantieri has announced a new luxury ship order from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, set for delivery in 2033. This marks the third newbuild in their ongoing partnership, following ships planned for 2026 and 2030. #Fincantieri #RegentSevenSeas #NorwegianCruiseLineHoldings #CruiseIndustry #Shipbuilding #LuxuryCruising #Sustainability #Innovation #Travtech

MSC Spends $4B for Two New Cruise Ships at Chantiers de l'Atlantique: MSC World Asia (2026) and MSC World Atlantic (2027) The pair of newly-ordered ships, designated World Class 7 and 8, are slated for completion in 2026 and 2027 respectively. The addition expands MSC's investment to $12 billion across eight World Class vessels in various stages of planning and construction. “We are deeply grateful to MSC Cruises for their renewed confidence. What our shipyard is achieving today is truly exceptional — four new ships ordered in 2025. The World Class series, now totaling eight vessels, is a testament to our teams’ expertise and to MSC’s vision," said Laurent Castaing, General Manager of Chantiers de l’Atlantique. Pierfrancesco Vago, head of MSC's cruise division, said that the investment shows confidence in cruising's future trajectory. He emphasized the ships' energy efficiency and their use of liquefied natural gas, which the company views as a bridge to future green fuels. Each World Class ship is designed with distinct themed districts, intended to offer passengers varied atmospheres and experiences within a single vessel. Once fitted out and delivered, MSC World Asia will begin Mediterranean service in December 2026. The ship's itineraries will include weekly voyages calling at Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Messina and Valletta. MSC World Atlantic is scheduled for delivery in 2027, and the vessel will operate on Caribbean routes from Port Canaveral beginning in the 2027-28 season. The World Class series began with MSC World Europa, delivered in 2022. MSC World America entered service this year, while four additional unnamed vessels are scheduled for completion between 2028 and 2031. Construction on the two newest orders will begin in 2029. https://lnkd.in/emfNWfnJ

Icelandair has inaugurated its first-ever scheduled service from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Reykjavik, marking a new milestone in the airline’s expanding transatlantic network. The first flight departed on October 26, with three weekly services scheduled on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays through May 3, 2026. The route is operated by Airbus A321LR aircraft, offering a flight time of under eight hours. With this launch, Miami becomes Icelandair’s 19th North American gateway, and MIA is now the only Florida airport with nonstop service to all five sovereign Scandinavian countries. Reykjavik also becomes MIA’s 18th European destination. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava welcomed the new route, highlighting the increased global connectivity it brings to South Florida. Icelandair CEO Bogi Nils Bogason emphasized that the A321LR enables the airline to reach new destinations like Miami, while providing convenient one-stop connections from Florida to 38 European destinations via Iceland. The new Miami route underscores Icelandair’s continued growth strategy, leveraging Iceland’s strategic location between Europe and North America to serve over 60 destinations worldwide.