19 MSC Cruises’ latest ship, MSC World America, has successfully completed its sea trials following a final test in the Atlantic Ocean. MSC World America is scheduled to be delivered by French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique on 27 March 2025 and will be christened at the cruise line’s new terminal in Miami, Florida, on 9 April. MSC World America successfully completes sea trials Resorts World Cruises is to transition to the StarCruises and Dream Cruises brands over a three-month period in early 2025. StarCruises will provide affordable cruising with mid-sized ships of around 2,000 passengers, while Dream Cruises will focus on offering a luxury experience on vessels with capacity for over 3,000 passengers. Resorts World One will be renamed Star Navigator, while Genting Dream will come under the Dream Cruises brand. The cruise line’s latest ship, the 1,800-passenger Star Scorpio, which launched on 26 March 2025 from its homeport of Singapore Cruise Centre, will join the StarCruises brand as Star Voyager. The ship was purchased from P&O Australia and underwent a $50 million refurbishment in Singapore prior to relaunching. Resorts World Cruises rebrands and expands fleet Photo: Chantiers de l’Atlantique Princess Cruises is expanding its catalogue of Alaska National Parks cruise tours, providing guests with the opportunity to visit between three and five national parks, including Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell St. Elias, Kenai Fjords and Katmai. The new offerings will combine the cruise line’s ‘Voyage of the Glaciers’ seven-day cruise with rail travel and multiple days on land, including stays at four Princess-owned wilderness lodges. In total, Princess will sail seven ships in Alaska during the 2025 season and eight vessels in 2026. Princess Cruises plans Alaska adventures for 2025 and 2026
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