MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises announced it has delayed the restart of the MSC Magnifica until October 19, 2020.

This is the second time Magnifica has been delayed in restarting.  She was previously scheduled to sail on September 26, after being delayed from August 29.

As a result of the delay, MSC Magnifica’s four proposed seven-night cruises from Bari, Italy between September 26 to October 24, 2020 have been cancelled.

Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises are both upping their "mega ship game" with the release of the Norwegian Prima in August 2022 and upcoming MSC World Europa. 

Aside from their newest ships, both cruise lines have a lot to offer potential cruises. If you're looking for a breakdown of MSC vs. Norwegian cruises, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up information on cabins, dining, things to do, and more.

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MSC Cruises announced on Monday it was delaying MSC Magnifica’s scheduled restart due in Italy due to guests cancelling their cruises.

The cruise line issued a statement that said MSC Magnifica will now start up in about 4 weeks.

The atmosphere of a cruise line can truly make or break your vacation experience, which is why it's so important to choose a line, ship, and sailing that are right for you.

If you're looking for a breakdown of Royal Caribbean vs. MSC Cruises, we can help. Below we've compared these two brands so you can make an informed decision, based on key areas like food, cabins and, of course, price.

MSC Cruises announced on Monday its new health and safety protocols that will be put into place when cruises resume in the Mediterranean.

The new procedures include universal COVID-19 testing for all guests and crew prior to embarkation, protected ashore visits at each destination only with an MSC Cruises excursion as an added level of protection for guests and the introduction of a COVID Protection Plan for further peace of mind for guests.

MSC Cruises announced it has formed its own group of experts to come up with a health policy for its ships to return to service.

MSC calls it a blue ribbon group that is comprised of experts in the fields of medicine, public health and sanitation, hotel services, HVAC, and more. The goal of the group is to create enhanced protocol and procedures for MSC ships to utilize going forward.

MSC Cruises announced on Monday a new, comprehensive and enhanced health & safety protocol for protecting guests and crew against COVID-19 onboard its ships.

The new policy is being developed in collaboration with relevant national health authorities and with the support of a team of external medical experts. This protocol will cover all aspects of the cruise, starting with the booking phase and all the way through to disembarkation and the return home.

MSC Cruises announced on Thursday it will extend its cruise suspensions through July 31, 2020, along with sharing its plans to resume shorter-term operations for winter 2020/21 season in phases and by region only when the time will be right and following guidance from the relevant national and international health and other regulatory authorities.