Details appeared in the October 24 issue of Cruise News Daily.
Showing posts with label MSC Divina. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MSC Divina. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
We Have Arrived
Early this morning, MSC Divina arrived in New York, a port call on its repositioning from Europe to Miami where she will spend the winter season.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Other Things You'll Want to Know - December 16, 2016
CND subscribers also read about:
- TUI Cruises setting the date and place where Mein Schiff 6 will be named
- MSC's new Wellness Experience and special Weight Watchers sailing
Details appeared in the December 16 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
A Sweet Story
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| Jean-Philippe Maury |
And that is why it’s the perfect time for MSC Cruises to be announcing their partnership with noted chocolatier and pastry chef, Jean-Philippe Maury.
Details appeared in the February 10 edition of Cruise News Daily.
Photo courtesy of MSC Crociere. All rights reserved. May not be copied or used without permission.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for December 15, 2014
* Things You’ll Want to Know
Today we have a collection of shorter, but interesting items our readers probably won’t want to miss.
+ Hot time on Luminosa
Last Thursday there was an electrical fire in the engine room of Costa Luminosa during its transatlantic crossing to Miami.
+ The dates are set
The first of MSC's annual baseball cruises is only weeks away.
+ All that’s missing are the Clydesdales
One British ship will carry more British beers than any other. Which one could it be?
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Today we have a collection of shorter, but interesting items our readers probably won’t want to miss.
+ Hot time on Luminosa
Last Thursday there was an electrical fire in the engine room of Costa Luminosa during its transatlantic crossing to Miami.
+ The dates are set
The first of MSC's annual baseball cruises is only weeks away.
+ All that’s missing are the Clydesdales
One British ship will carry more British beers than any other. Which one could it be?
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Cruise News Daily Headlines for April 24, 2014
* Just Like the Caribbean Except in the Mediterranean
When MSC Divina came to the Caribbean last fall, it was to be dedicated to the American market and sail in the Caribbean year round. It’s still dedicated to the American market, but after a year a half, it will leave the Caribbean for the summer (2015).
It will be back for the winter 2015-2016 season, but why it’s going to the Med and not staying in the Caribbean makes sense, if you follow the reasoning all the way through.
* Carnival Expands at Galveston
Carnival Cruise Lines said today they will homeport a third ship year round at Galveston beginning next February. It will be deployed primarily in the seven-night market.
The additional ship will represent a 38% increase in capacity at the Texas port, because the additional ship will be the 110,000-ton Conquest-class Carnival Freedom.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
When MSC Divina came to the Caribbean last fall, it was to be dedicated to the American market and sail in the Caribbean year round. It’s still dedicated to the American market, but after a year a half, it will leave the Caribbean for the summer (2015).
It will be back for the winter 2015-2016 season, but why it’s going to the Med and not staying in the Caribbean makes sense, if you follow the reasoning all the way through.
* Carnival Expands at Galveston
Carnival Cruise Lines said today they will homeport a third ship year round at Galveston beginning next February. It will be deployed primarily in the seven-night market.
The additional ship will represent a 38% increase in capacity at the Texas port, because the additional ship will be the 110,000-ton Conquest-class Carnival Freedom.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
MSC Divina Leaving the Caribbean During the Summer of 2015
MSC said MSC Divina will sail in the Mediterranean during the summer
of 2015 instead of the Caribbean. The ship will return to the Caribbean
for the winter 2015-2016 season.
Details will appear in today's edition of Cruise News Daily.
Details will appear in today's edition of Cruise News Daily.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for December 5, 2013
* Have They Considered Lowering the Channel?
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the Port of Tampa creating a new cruise ship port on the Gulf of Mexico to the west of the Sunshine Skyway bridge in Pinellas or Manatee County (near St. Petersburg or Bradenton, respectively) so the Tampa metro area could accommodate cruise ships which are too tall to fit under the bridge - which means most of the newest ships, and virtually all the mass market ships on the drawing board. Lately, there’s been a lot of local excitement about that sort of project.
Now the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is considering another option.
* Stepping Back into the Past aboard MSC Divina
MSC Divina is the most modern of Italian ships, and in many ways represents Italian life and culture today. During her Caribbean season this year, passengers on that modern ship have the unique opportunity to also enjoy something of Italy’s past. More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the Port of Tampa creating a new cruise ship port on the Gulf of Mexico to the west of the Sunshine Skyway bridge in Pinellas or Manatee County (near St. Petersburg or Bradenton, respectively) so the Tampa metro area could accommodate cruise ships which are too tall to fit under the bridge - which means most of the newest ships, and virtually all the mass market ships on the drawing board. Lately, there’s been a lot of local excitement about that sort of project.
Now the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is considering another option.
* Stepping Back into the Past aboard MSC Divina
MSC Divina is the most modern of Italian ships, and in many ways represents Italian life and culture today. During her Caribbean season this year, passengers on that modern ship have the unique opportunity to also enjoy something of Italy’s past. More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Stepping Back to the '50's in Italy aboard MSC Divina
A ticket aboard MSC Divina currently gets you not only a Caribbean cruise, but also a ticket to the 1950's in Italy. The ship is currently home to a photo exhibition of 84 photos, entitled "La Dolce Vita. 1950-1960. Stars and Celebrities in the Italian Fifties." Below is a sample of some of them. Enjoy!
Photos courtesy of MSC Crociere. May not be used or copied without the express permission of MSC.
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| Pictured: Burt Lancaster, Claudia Cardinale and Alain Delon. Paolo Stoppa can be seen behind them. |
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| Pictured: Joan Collins |
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| Pictured: Sophia Loren (who is also the godmother of MSC Divina) |
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| Pictured: Ava Gardner and Walter Chiari |
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| Pictured: Gina Lollobrigida |
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| Pictured: Anna Magnani |
Photos courtesy of MSC Crociere. May not be used or copied without the express permission of MSC.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for November 26, 2013
* Going Virtual
MSC has added a new virtual dimension to cruising aboard MSC Divina in the Caribbean. Passengers can download an app which they can use for free aboard the ship, and it will give them all sorts of information and services while aboard.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about moaning in Nassau ... "floating" through NYC (more) ... all talk (more) ... and now arriving in Bremerhaven (more)
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
MSC has added a new virtual dimension to cruising aboard MSC Divina in the Caribbean. Passengers can download an app which they can use for free aboard the ship, and it will give them all sorts of information and services while aboard.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about moaning in Nassau ... "floating" through NYC (more) ... all talk (more) ... and now arriving in Bremerhaven (more)
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for November 19, 2013
* MSC Has Arrived
Get ready for a change. MSC Divina arrived in Miami this morning at the end of an 18-day cruise that repositioned her from Venice to her new year round home port in North America.
MSC Divina being in Miami signals that things are going to be different both for the Miami market and for MSC. Even her arrival this morning was quite different from any other celebratory cruise ship arrival Miami has seen before - and Miami has seen a lot of them. More
The complete article appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Get ready for a change. MSC Divina arrived in Miami this morning at the end of an 18-day cruise that repositioned her from Venice to her new year round home port in North America.
MSC Divina being in Miami signals that things are going to be different both for the Miami market and for MSC. Even her arrival this morning was quite different from any other celebratory cruise ship arrival Miami has seen before - and Miami has seen a lot of them. More
The complete article appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
MSC Divina Arrives at Miami
MSC Divina arrived in Miami early this morning after its 18-day transatlantic repositioning cruise from Venice. Miami will be the ship's year round home port, and it is the first time MSC has based a ship of this size in the US.
MSC Divina was met in Miami by a fleet of FIAT 500 personal watercraft which seemed to enjoy buzzing around the ship during its entry into the harbor.
Photos courtesy of MSC Cruises USA. May not be copied or reproduced without permission.
MSC Divina was met in Miami by a fleet of FIAT 500 personal watercraft which seemed to enjoy buzzing around the ship during its entry into the harbor.
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| Run for your life! |
Photos courtesy of MSC Cruises USA. May not be copied or reproduced without permission.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for November 13, 2013
* Looking Ahead with MSC
In less than a week MSC Divina will arrive at her new year round home port in Miami, and already, MSC has opened her winter 2014-2015 program for sale.
* Passenger Overboard
A passenger was witnessed intentionally jumping overboard from Grand Princess this afternoon as the ship sailed from San Francisco to Hawaii, and at the time of publication, the ship is still searching for her.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
In less than a week MSC Divina will arrive at her new year round home port in Miami, and already, MSC has opened her winter 2014-2015 program for sale.
* Passenger Overboard
A passenger was witnessed intentionally jumping overboard from Grand Princess this afternoon as the ship sailed from San Francisco to Hawaii, and at the time of publication, the ship is still searching for her.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for November 6, 2013
Today, we have a number of smaller stories that make the cruise industry interesting:
+ It’s all the rage
Carnival became the latest cruise line to announce a sports team partnership. Carnival is the official cruise line of the New Orleans Saints for the 2013-2014 season.
+ Late addition
Over the weekend, MSC Divina left Venice on its way to its new year round homeport in Miami. More
+ Finally something to celebrateThere’s finally some good news for the economy of Grand Cayman. Year over year figures finally showed an increase for a month.
+ Getting ready for winter
News from the Costa Concordia site at Giglio says that winterization of the wreck is continuing and is almost complete.
+ Really big season
The Port of St. Maarten marked the beginning of the 2013-2014 cruise season this morning with the arrival of Royal Princess. And it’s going to be a big one.
+ Mein Schiff 3 Update
The construction of TUI Cruises (in which Royal Caribbean is a partner) Mein Schiff 3 is proceeding at the STX Finland yard in Turku. More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
+ It’s all the rage
Carnival became the latest cruise line to announce a sports team partnership. Carnival is the official cruise line of the New Orleans Saints for the 2013-2014 season.
+ Late addition
Over the weekend, MSC Divina left Venice on its way to its new year round homeport in Miami. More
+ Finally something to celebrateThere’s finally some good news for the economy of Grand Cayman. Year over year figures finally showed an increase for a month.
+ Getting ready for winter
News from the Costa Concordia site at Giglio says that winterization of the wreck is continuing and is almost complete.
+ Really big season
The Port of St. Maarten marked the beginning of the 2013-2014 cruise season this morning with the arrival of Royal Princess. And it’s going to be a big one.
+ Mein Schiff 3 Update
The construction of TUI Cruises (in which Royal Caribbean is a partner) Mein Schiff 3 is proceeding at the STX Finland yard in Turku. More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Up and Away
MSC Divina left Venice on Saturday (November 2, 2013) for its new year round homeport of Miami, and to escort it, MSC sent along the most Italian thing they could find - a Fiat 500. Passengers on the 18-day transatlantic crossing are surprised to find the metallic red car on deck. MSC Divina will arrive in Miami on the morning of November 19.
Photo courtesy of MSC Crociere. All rights reserved.
Photo courtesy of MSC Crociere. All rights reserved.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for October 24, 2013
* A Bit of Italy
When MSC Cruises sends MSC Divina to Miami next month, they won’t be sending it empty. It will be loaded with wonderful things Italian from all the companies MSC has partnered with to have their products served aboard MSC Divina, so it will be like a little bit of Italy in the Caribbean.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about an Escape to Bermuda ... and a lawsuit that will have Carnival lawyers scratching their heads.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
When MSC Cruises sends MSC Divina to Miami next month, they won’t be sending it empty. It will be loaded with wonderful things Italian from all the companies MSC has partnered with to have their products served aboard MSC Divina, so it will be like a little bit of Italy in the Caribbean.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about an Escape to Bermuda ... and a lawsuit that will have Carnival lawyers scratching their heads.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for October 11, 2013
* Let Them Entertain You
It’s only a little over a month until MSC Divina arrives in Miami, her new year round home. There are lots of cruises out of Miami, but MSC obviously is going to be seeking to differentiate themselves.
In some ways, that will be easy. MSC already has a distinctive style about almost everything. One of the ways though they seem to have added, is that they are targeting repeat cruisers who will cruise several times each year. The way they are doing that is by making portions of the product different each time you cruise, not like some lines where if you cruise this week and go back on the same ship six months from now, it will be exactly the same cruise.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about passengers who just happened to hear something ... and more about a big lift.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
It’s only a little over a month until MSC Divina arrives in Miami, her new year round home. There are lots of cruises out of Miami, but MSC obviously is going to be seeking to differentiate themselves.
In some ways, that will be easy. MSC already has a distinctive style about almost everything. One of the ways though they seem to have added, is that they are targeting repeat cruisers who will cruise several times each year. The way they are doing that is by making portions of the product different each time you cruise, not like some lines where if you cruise this week and go back on the same ship six months from now, it will be exactly the same cruise.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about passengers who just happened to hear something ... and more about a big lift.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for September 5, 2013
* Carnival Scrubbing Up
Carnival Corp has received the support of the US EPA, the US Coast Guard and Transport Canada for the new scrubber technology in which they partnered in the development and plan to install it on their ships operating in the North American Emission Control Area (ECA).
* Costa Takes a Bow
The main part of the bow, the fore-end block, was laid in place today aboard Costa Diadema at the Fincantieri yard at Marghera, Italy, and now the ship really looks like a ship. Photos
* MSC Modifies Divina Smoking for North America
In line with smoking policies in North America, MSC is designating additional nonsmoking areas aboard MSC Divina when it leaves Europe for the Caribbean.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Carnival Corp has received the support of the US EPA, the US Coast Guard and Transport Canada for the new scrubber technology in which they partnered in the development and plan to install it on their ships operating in the North American Emission Control Area (ECA).
* Costa Takes a Bow
The main part of the bow, the fore-end block, was laid in place today aboard Costa Diadema at the Fincantieri yard at Marghera, Italy, and now the ship really looks like a ship. Photos
* MSC Modifies Divina Smoking for North America
In line with smoking policies in North America, MSC is designating additional nonsmoking areas aboard MSC Divina when it leaves Europe for the Caribbean.
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for August 22, 2013
* 175 Years of Experience
In 2015 Cunard will celebrate its 175th year in business, and to mark the occasion, the line has designed three special world cruises. They will kick off the year-long celebration.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about MSC Divina going blue ... and do you have a Pinterist in HAL? More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
In 2015 Cunard will celebrate its 175th year in business, and to mark the occasion, the line has designed three special world cruises. They will kick off the year-long celebration.
* Other Things You’ll Want to Know
CND subscribers also read about MSC Divina going blue ... and do you have a Pinterist in HAL? More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for July 11, 2013
* MSC Divina Is a Big Deal
When MSC Divina debuts in Miami on November 20, it’s a big deal. This is only the second time one of MSC’s Fantasia-class ships, their largest ships, has left the Mediterranean. Last year one was homeported seasonally in South America. MSC Divina will be homeported in Miami year round. This is a big deal. (Vice President Biden would make it a little stronger, but wisely, he hasn’t been invited.)
And because it’s such a big deal, MSC is pulling out all the stops to celebrate MSC Divina’s maiden cruise from Miami.
* They’ve Heard It All Before
Tourism officials from Grand Cayman are headed to Miami to talk with cruise lines about the government’s plans to build cruise ship berths on the island and to try to convince the lines to keep Grand Cayman on the schedule, for at least some of their ships, while the new berths are being built.
* Grandeur Returns to Baltimore
With repairs completed from its May 27 fire, Grandeur of the Seas returned to Baltimore yesterday, its year round home port. More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
When MSC Divina debuts in Miami on November 20, it’s a big deal. This is only the second time one of MSC’s Fantasia-class ships, their largest ships, has left the Mediterranean. Last year one was homeported seasonally in South America. MSC Divina will be homeported in Miami year round. This is a big deal. (Vice President Biden would make it a little stronger, but wisely, he hasn’t been invited.)
And because it’s such a big deal, MSC is pulling out all the stops to celebrate MSC Divina’s maiden cruise from Miami.
* They’ve Heard It All Before
Tourism officials from Grand Cayman are headed to Miami to talk with cruise lines about the government’s plans to build cruise ship berths on the island and to try to convince the lines to keep Grand Cayman on the schedule, for at least some of their ships, while the new berths are being built.
* Grandeur Returns to Baltimore
With repairs completed from its May 27 fire, Grandeur of the Seas returned to Baltimore yesterday, its year round home port. More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Cruise News Daily Headlines for June 21, 2013
* Good Things to Come with MSC Divina
When MSC Divina arrives in Miami for year round cruises in November, it will begin a new era for MSC in the Caribbean. Not only will it be the first year round service in the Caribbean, but MSC Divina will bring features and a style of cruising to the Caribbean that most people haven’t seen before.
Prior to her arrival in Miami, a couple of major new features are being installed on the ship, and there will be a couple of other major features already on the ship but new to the Caribbean.
* The Heat in the Mediterranean
Last night the Miami Heat won the NBA championship in the seventh game of the series. Thanks to satellite technology, Heat fans could watch the game virtually anywhere in the world - even aboard Carnival Sunshine while at sea in the Mediterranean. More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
When MSC Divina arrives in Miami for year round cruises in November, it will begin a new era for MSC in the Caribbean. Not only will it be the first year round service in the Caribbean, but MSC Divina will bring features and a style of cruising to the Caribbean that most people haven’t seen before.
Prior to her arrival in Miami, a couple of major new features are being installed on the ship, and there will be a couple of other major features already on the ship but new to the Caribbean.
* The Heat in the Mediterranean
Last night the Miami Heat won the NBA championship in the seventh game of the series. Thanks to satellite technology, Heat fans could watch the game virtually anywhere in the world - even aboard Carnival Sunshine while at sea in the Mediterranean. More
The complete articles appeared in the e-mail edition of Cruise News Daily delivered to our subscribers.
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