Laura Hyde

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Laura Hyde

MSC Cruises’ third World-class ship, MSC Word Asia, will begin sailing its first itineraries in the Mediterranean from 11 December 2026. The ship, which is currently under construction at French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s yard in France, will spend winter 2026/-2027 sailing seven-night itineraries to Barcelona, Spain; Marseille, France; Genoa, Civitavecchia for Rome and Messina in Italy; and Valletta, Malta.

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Laura Hyde

Northern Ireland-based marine outfitter MJM Marine has worked extensively within the marine outfitting industry for over 40 years, collaborating with brands including Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Group, Norwegian Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. The company offers a complete project management service, along with bespoke and turnkey outfitting, through its in-house design and manufacturing facility.

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Laura Hyde

The 15th edition of the International Cruise Summit will take place from 18-19 November 2025 at Hotel Meliá Castilla in Madrid, Spain.   The two-day event is curated by organiser CruiseNews Media Group to provide a platform for industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders to collaborate, share insights, and shape the future of the cruise industry.

1 week ago | cruiseandferry.net | Laura Hyde

Resin applications specialist Bolidt has renewed more than 30 indoor and outdoor spaces onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas during its recent $100 million refurbishment. A team of 150 Bolidt technicians carried out installations on decks five to 17 onboard Allure of the Seas, covering an area of around 18,000 square metres. Bolidt’s lightweight and hardwearing Bolideck Future Teak was used on the 4,000-square-metre pool deck to resurface existing installations.

2 weeks ago | cruiseandferry.net | Laura Hyde

The Aroya Cruises’ ship will begin sailing six- and seven-night itineraries in the Easten Mediterranean from 28 June Aroya Cruises’ first cruise ship, Aroya, is heading to the Mediterranean ahead of its inaugural season in the region.