Ports
Carnival Freedom makes its first call at Valletta
Carnival Freedom called at Malta for the first time on 15 October, during an eight-night Western Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona that also visited Marseille, Livorno, Civitavecchia and Naples. Valletta Cruise Port says it is the fifth Carnival ship to visit Malta. The ship came to Europe in September for a drydock at Chantier Naval de Marseille, which included a new funnel, and returns to short Bahamas cruises from Florida in November.
Source: Cruise Industry News ↗ · 22 Oct
Ships
MSC World Asia will bring an Eataly restaurant to the Mediterranean in December
MSC Cruises' new flagship, MSC World Asia, will have an Eataly restaurant when it starts Mediterranean cruises on 4 December 2026. It will be the second Eataly at sea, after MSC World America, with show cooking, an outdoor terrace and a wine cellar where guests can choose a bottle. The ship's seven-night routes call at Barcelona, Marseille, Messina, Civitavecchia, Naples and Valletta, and passengers can join at several of these ports.
“Exceptional food and hospitality are at the heart of the experience we create for our guests.”Gianni Onorato, CEO, MSC Cruises
Source: MSC Cruises press area ↗ · 15 Oct