MSC Cruises confirms that MSC Euribia has departed Dubai, has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, and is now en route to Northern Europe.
The passage was completed in close coordination with the relevant authorities.
MSC Euribia is on course to resume her Northern Europe season, and as the ship will now be able to return sooner than previously anticipated, MSC Cruises confirms that the cruise departing on 16 May from Kiel (and 17 May from Copenhagen) will now operate as originally scheduled, with all subsequent sailings operating as planned.
Guests whose cruises were cancelled will have the option to transfer their booking to this sailing should they wish and will be contacted directly with further details.
Meanwhile, MSC Group’s Cruise Division has introduced Sandy Cay – a new luxury private island destination located adjacent to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas due to open in 2028.
Designed for MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests, the new island further elevates the Company’s vision of delivering truly unique and authentic travel experiences.
Conceived as an intimate complement to Ocean Cay, Sandy Cay offers a more secluded, elemental escape — inviting guests into a quieter, deeply immersive connection with the natural rhythms of the ocean and the spirit of The Bahamas.
Pristine aragonite sands — among the purest and brightest in the world — give Sandy Cay its name and its character, shaping an island defined by serenity. Sandy Cay has been carefully envisioned as a destination designed to offer a more intimate yet elevated and immersive experience. It remains true to the ethos that defines Ocean Cay – connecting guests to nature and the natural beauty of the ocean.
Located within the same crystal-clear Bahamian waters as Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Sandy Cay will complement the Company’s existing private island destination, offering a new dimension of discovery, serenity and escape.
MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests will have the first opportunity to experience Sandy Cay in 2028.
UPGRADES COMING TO MSC OCEAN CAY MARINE RESERVE
MSC Cruises recently announced enhancements to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, which will introduce new facilities and experiences designed to further enhance the guest offering on the island.
Enhancements include additional dining venues, new beach concepts for families and adults, expanded relaxation areas, and new ways for guests to engage with marine conservation through immersive experiences.
Together, these developments reinforce the Company’s vision of creating private island destinations that continue to evolve in line with guest expectations while respecting the natural environment and beauty of The Bahamas.
DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES AT SEA AND ASHORE
With the addition of Sandy Cay, MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys continue to elevate their private destination offering, creating seamless connections between life on board and experiences ashore.
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and Sandy Cay together represent the next step in MSC Group’s Cruise Division’s vision to deliver unforgettable holiday experiences combining relaxation, discovery and deep respect for the natural world.
Top image supplied (MSC Euribia has departed Dubai and safely transited the Strait of Hormuz.)
