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MSC World Atlantic floated out at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, after construction began with a steel-cutting ceremony in March 2025. The 215,863-gross-ton ship is due for delivery in 2027 and is scheduled to debut on 13 Nov 2027 from Port Canaveral, Florida.
Explora Journeys has signed a letter of intent with Netherlands-based Den Breejen Shipyard for new luxury river cruise ships for the European market. The deal would take MSC Cruises’ luxury brand into river cruising, but the company has not disclosed how many vessels are covered or when operations will start.
MSC Group is in discussions to acquire Meyer Werft, the Papenburg, Germany shipbuilder that builds vessels for MSC Cruises and other cruise lines. No valuation or timetable has been disclosed, and neither company has formally confirmed the negotiations. The possible deal would give MSC direct control of a yard central to its cruise newbuild programme.