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The future of family entertainment at sea is evolving🚢   As MSC World Asia readies itself for its European debut later this year, details of its next generation enhanced outdoor and family concepts have been revealed. The latest generation Harbour concept will reinforce our focus on innovation and family-oriented experiences at sea.  Building on the successful debut onboard MSC World America, The Harbour returns as a reimagined, all-day outdoor destination, bringing together play, dining and relaxation in one dynamic space, now enhanced with Asian inspired design elements. From high-thrill attractions to more relaxed, social spaces. The Harbour reflects our continuous commitment to evolving our guest experiences. As the first of its kind in Europe, it sets a new standard for how families connect, play and create memories at sea 🌊   To read more about The Harbour, read the full press release here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eYdp-bgE   #MSCCruises #MSCWorldAsia

✨ Every career journey starts somewhere. Three years ago, Costanza joined MSC Cruises as an intern in the Food & Beverage department. Today, her passion and curiosity have led her to a new role as a Strategic Project Coordinator at Explora Journeys. Her story is a great example of how talent can grow and evolve across our organisation. If her path resonates with you, apply here — your own journey could start the same way.  🔗 https://lnkd.in/dxKn3qfZ #MSCCruises #Careers 

🎭 A new home for creativity is taking shape. MSC Cruises has announced a new dedicated centre for entertainment development and performer training. Named the MSC Creative Studios, the new centre located in Edinburgh, Scotland, will support the development of productions across MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys. Steve Leatham, Vice President of Entertainment for MSC Cruise Division, said “Having a dedicated home for our entertainment development and training is essential as we continue to expand the scale and ambition of our productions. This state-of-the-art facility will help ensure our shows are launch-ready and consistently delivered to the highest quality, reinforcing the Cruise Division’s long-term commitment to innovation in onboard entertainment. MSC Creative Studios will be a vibrant hub where performers, technicians and creatives can collaborate from the very start of every project. Based in Edinburgh, one of the world’s great cultural capitals, the studio will draw inspiration from the city’s rich artistic energy, and we are looking forward to seeing it come to life and to share the exciting new concepts it will bring to our guests on MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys.” MSC Creative Studios will feature a dedicated aerial rehearsal space, eleven dance studios, six vocal studios, a technical recording studio, as well as offices, green rooms, changing facilities and storage for scenery, props and costumes. The studio will support rehearsals, technical training, stagecraft development and performer preparation before shows are launched on board. 🎤 This exciting new venture is actively recruiting performers and creatives; more details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/emn3xK6Y #MSCCruises #jobs #creativejob #performerjob 

The success of MSC Yacht Club continues to shape how we evolve our ships 🚢 As demand for our award-winning “ship-within-a-ship” concept continues to grow, we are enhancing the MSC Yacht Club experience, including the introduction of a newly redesigned MSC Yacht Club Restaurant across our Fantasia Class ships. MSC Yacht Club is one of our most highly regarded products, recognised for its elevated service, refined spaces and exclusive facilities. The redesigned restaurant introduces a contemporary and elegant new look to one of the concept’s signature venues on board. This reflects our ongoing investment in modernising our fleet and elevating the guest experience. The first of these upgraded venues is now available on MSC Splendida, following her recent refurbishment at Palumbo Shipyards in Malta. The enhancements will be rolled out across the rest of the Fantasia Class fleet, with MSC Fantasia to be completed in December 2026, followed by MSC Divina in April 2027 and MSC Preziosa in February 2028. 🔗 Discover more in the press release: https://lnkd.in/epPt7x9i   #MSCCruises 

A special day for our colleagues at Explora Journeys. Congratulations to all the teams and partners involved in marking these important milestones for the future fleet 🚢 

At MSC Cruises, we celebrate the incredible women who help shape our journey every day — both on board and ashore 💙 We asked some of our female team members: What career advice would you share with other women interested in joining MSC Cruises? Swipe through to meet them, hear them, and celebrate them. #MSCCruises 

The next chapter for MSC Poesia starts now 🚢 The ship has officially entered dry dock at Palumbo Malta Shipyard, where a major refurbishment will introduce the MSC Yacht Club alongside enhanced dining, wellness and fitness spaces. This milestone is part of our continued commitment to investing in our fleet through one of the most extensive upgrade programmes in our history — ensuring our ships continue to evolve through innovation, quality and long-term vision. Watch as she enters the shipyard 👇 #MSCCruises

Today in Madeira, at the CLIA European Summit, our Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago spoke about the future of Europe’s maritime and tourism ecosystem. His message was clear: For the first time the industry’s strategic value has been recognised by the European Commission and now is the time for the whole industry to work together to secure future growth. Its future will be shaped not by any single actor, but by partnerships between industry, institutions, ports, destinations and communities. During his speech key areas were highlighted that demonstrated the strength and opportunities of the European cruise industry. European shipyards are not simply part of our value chain; they are strategic assets. Today, around 98% of the world’s cruise fleet is built in European yards. With 76 ships currently on order, cruise lines are set to invest more than €77 billion in European shipbuilding over the next decade. This investment supports tens of thousands of highly skilled jobs and reinforcing Europe’s leadership in naval engineering and green technology. Decarbonisation remains central to this progress. In 2025 alone, more than 20 cruise ships entered service with multi-fuel engines, capable of operating on future low- and zero-carbon fuels. Alternative fuels are no longer theoretical; they are being deployed. Ports, too, are key to this transformation. They must increasingly function as energy hubs, equipped with shore power, grid connectivity and new bunkering infrastructure. And when it comes to tourism, perception matters. Cruise represents less than 3% of global tourism but is the best example of managed tourism in the world. The industry plans years in advance. It coordinates closely with ports and destinations and therefore manages flows predictably and responsibly. The infrastructure and operations are designed to integrate seamlessly with the destinations that are served. This level of predictability is precisely what allows cruise tourism to be managed, rather than restricted. The future of cruising will be shaped by partnership — between industry, institutions, ports and destinations — strengthening Europe’s competitiveness and maritime leadership. #MSCCruises CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association

From Naples to Geneva Meet Federica, our Corporate Marketing Manager, as she reflects on her journey within our company and the experiences that have shaped her career along the way. If her story resonates with you and you’re ready to grow with us, discover our opportunities. Join us and start a career where you can expand your possibilities: https://lnkd.in/edUAGipv #MSCCruises 

As the preparations continue for the launch of MSC World Asia later this year, we are proud to reveal the artists whose work will shape the creative identity of our new flagship. From large-scale installations to striking sculptures, each artwork has been created exclusively for the ship. 🎨 Featured artists and artworks include:  🔹 A 12-metre-long and nine-metre-wide stainless-steel dragon suspended 10 metres over the World Promenade: a striking sculptural installation brought to life with mirrors and light, designed to illuminate MSC World Asia in the evening.  🔹 Elisabetta Milan, whose large-scale water-drop installation will be a centrepiece in the indoor pool, evoking a sense of lightness, fluidity and the importance of water in our lives.  🔹 David Harber, the UK-based artist behind the World Promenade’s large-scale koi fish sculptures: symbols of perseverance, strength and transformation, echoing the ship’s spirit of travel and exploration.  🔹 Hoan Phan, whose bold, vibrant works blend traditional Vietnamese inking with digital techniques, bringing stories of cultural heritage on board.  🔹 Atelier Le Castel, continuing nearly three decades of collaboration with MSC Cruises, creating bespoke artworks throughout the ship’s public spaces, suites and cabins.  🔹 Raimondo Briata, whose vibrant koi fish artwork will feature in the Kaito Sushi Restaurant, exploring journeys as a continuous state and reflecting the exchange of cultures, stories and energy on board. 🔗 Discover more about the artworks coming on board: https://lnkd.in/e3ZAW9CE #MSCCruises