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Irish Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man killed on luxury cruise ship was 'on stag do' when 'chaos' broke out
A cruise passenger killed onboard a luxury liner is said to have been on a stag do when "chaos" broke out. The MSC Virtuosa left the port in Southampton on Saturday (May 3) for two nights, and a few hours later, a fight broke out in which a 60-year-old man died. As the MSC Virtuosa ship was still in British waters when the death occurred, it returned to the UK and police arrested a 57-year-old man from Exeter when the ship arrived back at Southampton, Hampshire on suspicion of murder. The victim's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist police officers, reports The Mirror. Passenger Lynda Hardiman-Pearce told MailOnline there were several hen and stag do parties onboard "causing havoc". She added: "On Saturday night we were in a bar onboard and I was chatting to someone whilst waiting to be served. Apparently, the [man] was on a stag do. "The cruise was full of hen and stag parties causing chaos. Since getting home we talked to our family, and they all said it didn't sound like any cruise they had been on." Cruise ship MSC Virtuosa berthed at City Cruise Terminal, seen from Mayflower Park, Southampton, UK Reports suggested the men involved in the incident were part of a party of 20. Detective Chief Inspector Matt Gillooly, the senior investigating officer, said: "We want to reassure you that this appears to be an isolated incident on board, and we want to thank the crew for their cooperation and assistance with our enquiries." A spokesperson for MSC Virtuosa added: "Following an incident on board our ship, the relevant authorities were contacted, and we are co-operating fully with their investigations. We are providing full support to those impacted." According to the MSC's website, the "Virtuosa's namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning someone highly skilled in any field of activity, and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to the skill and expertise of the MSC Cruises architects and shipyard partners at Chantiers de l'Atlantique who designed and built this innovative class of ships. A passenger said the cruise was "full of hen and stag parties causing chaos" "MSC Virtuosa, along with her sister ships MSC Meraviglia, MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa and MSC Euribia, belongs to the "Meraviglia Class", where the impressive array of onboard experiences come together in perfect harmony with the space and the destinations, to deliver the ultimate cruise holiday experience." The Maltese-flagged vessel, built in France in 2020, measures 332 metres (1,089ft) long and boasts 18 decks, accommodation for up to 6,334 passengers and 1,704 crew. Virtuosa was due to arrive in Southampton at 6.15am and depart at 8pm. The ship also boasts a 4D cinema, bowling lanes, a casino, a game arcade, and a Formula 1 simulator. Passengers can also visit a theatre hosting Broadway-style productions, as well as a lounge featuring Carousel Productions at Sea shows. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Daily Record
Man killed on luxury cruise ship was 'on stag do' when 'chaos' broke out
A man, 60, died aboard the MSC Virtuosa which had left Southampton on a two-night cruise when an argument broke out hours after it set sail. A cruise passenger killed onboard a luxury liner is said to have been on a stag do when "chaos" ensued. A 60-year-old man died on board the MSC Virtuosa a few hours after it left the port in Southampton on Saturday for two nights as a fight broke out. It returned to the UK, as the MSC Virtuosa ship was still in British waters when the death occurred, and police arrested a 57-year-old man from Exeter upon the ship arriving back at Southampton on suspicion of murder, reports the Mirror. The victim's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist police officers. Passenger Lynda Hardiman-Pearce told MailOnline there were several hen and stag do parties onboard 'causing havoc '. She added: 'On Saturday night we were in a bar onboard and I was chatting to someone whilst waiting to be served. Apparently, the [man] was on a stag do. 'The cruise was full of hen and stag parties causing chaos. Since getting home we talked to our family, and they all said it didn't sound like any cruise they had been on.' Reports suggested the men involved in the incident were part of a party of 20. Detective Chief Inspector Matt Gillooly, the senior investigating officer, said: 'We want to reassure you that this appears to be an isolated incident on-board, and we want to thank the crew for their cooperation and assistance with our enquiries." A spokesperson for MSC Virtuosa added: "Following an incident on board our ship, the relevant authorities were contacted, and we are co-operating fully with their investigations. We are providing full support to those impacted." According to the MSC's website, the "Virtuosa's namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning someone highly skilled in any field of activity, and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to the skill and expertise of the MSC Cruises architects and shipyard partners at Chantiers de l'Atlantique who designed and built this innovative class of ships. "MSC Virtuosa, along with her sister ships MSC Meraviglia, MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa and MSC Euribia, belongs to the 'Meraviglia Class', where the impressive array of onboard experiences come together in perfect harmony with the space and the destinations, to deliver the ultimate cruise holiday experience." The Maltese-flagged vessel, built in France in 2020, measures 332m (1,089ft) long and boasts 18 decks, accommodation for up to 6,334 passengers and 1,704 crew. Virtuosa was due to arrive in Southampton at 6:15am and depart at 8pm. The ship also boasts a 4D cinema, bowling lanes, a casino, a game arcade, and a Formula 1 simulator. Passengers can also visit a theatre hosting Broadway-style productions, as well as a lounge featuring Carousel Productions at Sea shows. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Man killed on luxury cruise ship was 'on stag do with pals' when 'chaos' broke out
Police are investigating after a 60-year-old man died aboard the MSC Virtuosa which had left Southampton on a two-night cruise when an argument broke out hours after it set sail A cruise passenger killed onboard a luxury liner is said to have been on a stag do when "chaos" broke out. The MSC Virtuosa left the port in Southampton on Saturday for two nights, and a few hours later a fight broke out in which a 60-year-old man died. As the MSC Virtuosa ship was still in British waters when the death occurred, it returned to the UK and police arrested a 57-year-old man from Exeter when the ship arrived back at Southampton, Hampshire on suspicion of murder. The victim's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist police officers. Passenger Lynda Hardiman-Pearce told MailOnline there were several hen and stag do parties onboard 'causing havoc'. She added: 'On Saturday night we were in a bar onboard and I was chatting to someone whilst waiting to be served. Apparently, the [man] was on a stag do. 'The cruise was full of hen and stag parties causing chaos. Since getting home we talked to our family, and they all said it didn't sound like any cruise they had been on.' Reports suggested the men involved in the incident were part of a party of 20. Detective Chief Inspector Matt Gillooly, the senior investigating officer, said: 'We want to reassure you that this appears to be an isolated incident on-board, and we want to thank the crew for their cooperation and assistance with our enquiries." A spokesperson for MSC Virtuosa added: "Following an incident on board our ship, the relevant authorities were contacted, and we are co-operating fully with their investigations. We are providing full support to those impacted." According to the MSC's website, the "Virtuosa's namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning someone highly skilled in any field of activity, and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to the skill and expertise of the MSC Cruises architects and shipyard partners at Chantiers de l'Atlantique who designed and built this innovative class of ships. "MSC Virtuosa, along with her sister ships MSC Meraviglia, MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa and MSC Euribia, belongs to the 'Meraviglia Class', where the impressive array of onboard experiences come together in perfect harmony with the space and the destinations, to deliver the ultimate cruise holiday experience." The Maltese-flagged vessel, built in France in 2020, measures 332m (1,089ft) long and boasts 18 decks, accommodation for up to 6,334 passengers and 1,704 crew. Virtuosa was due to arrive in Southampton at 6:15am and depart at 8pm. The ship also boasts a 4D cinema, bowling lanes, a casino, a game arcade, and a Formula 1 simulator. Passengers can also visit a theatre hosting Broadway-style productions, as well as a lounge featuring Carousel Productions at Sea shows.
Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Daily Record
'Murder' probe after cruise passenger dies on luxury liner after leaving UK
Cops arrested a 57-year-old man from Exeter when the ship arrived back at Southampton, Hampshire, this morning, following an altercation on board and the death of a 60-year-old man. Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a cruise passenger died on board a luxury liner which was only hours into its voyage from a UK port. Cops arrested a 57-year-old man from Exeter when the ship arrived back at Southampton, Hampshire, this morning, following an altercation on board and the death of a 60-year-old man. As the Mirror reports, the man is understood to have died on the cruise chip after an incident at around 8.30pm on Saturday evening. As the MSC Virtuosa ship was still in British waters when the death occurred, the ship returned to the UK. The man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist police officers. Detective Chief Inspector Matt Gillooly, the senior investigating officer, said: 'We want to reassure you that this appears to be an isolated incident on-board, and we want to thank the crew for their cooperation and assistance with our enquiries." According to the MSC's website, the "Virtuosa's namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning someone highly skilled in any field of activity, and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to the skill and expertise of the MSC Cruises architects and shipyard partners at Chantiers de l'Atlantique who designed and built this innovative class of ships. "MSC Virtuosa, along with her sister ships MSC Meraviglia, MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa and MSC Euribia, belongs to the 'Meraviglia Class', where the impressive array of onboard experiences come together in perfect harmony with the space and the destinations, to deliver the ultimate cruise holiday experience." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The Maltese-flagged vessel, built in France in 2020, measures 332m (1,089ft) long and boasts 18 decks, accommodation for up to 6,334 passengers and 1,704 crew. Virtuosa was due to arrive in Southampton at 6:15am and depart at 8pm. The ship also boasts a 4D cinema, bowling lanes, a casino, a game arcade, and a Formula 1 simulator. Passengers can also visit a theatre hosting Broadway-style productions, as well as a lounge featuring Carousel Productions at Sea shows. MSC welcomed the new addition with a small and private flag ceremony at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France, where she received her official flag and blessings for good fortune. The ceremony was attended by MSC"s executive chairman Pierfrancesco Vago, his wife Alexa Aponte-Vago and their children, as well as a handful of MSC employees and executives.
The Age
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
Want to visit China without any hassles? Do it on a ship
China's best-known sights, such as the Terracotta Warriors, Forbidden City, most famous bits of the Great Wall and Guilin's superb landscapes, are all inland. Don't be misled into thinking China isn't a cruise destination, however. Think about it, and it should come as no surprise that China's coastline is packed with oodles of history, venerable port towns and pulsating megacities that showcase the nation's mind-boggling economic development, of which Shanghai is the most spectacular. The cruise market in China showed a sharp rebound in 2024. Admittedly, much of that was driven by the domestic cruise market, which the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences estimates could be worth CNY550 billion ($119 billion) by 2035. Adora Magic City, the first large cruise ship built in China, became profitable within two months of its launch in January 2024, an unheard-of achievement in the business. But what about international cruisers? Well, if you're looking for a worry-free way to see China then you'll find an increasingly wide range of options. International cruise lines are being encouraged to visit China by government policy and infrastructure development, boosted by visa-free entry that was introduced in May 2024 for cruise passengers. Many cruise lines now call at Chinese ports, generally on itineraries between South-East Asia and Japan, or around Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, among them Holland America Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Silversea and Windstar. One of the big players is MSC Cruises, which returned to China in March 2024 after a pandemic-related hiatus. MSC Bellissima homeports in Shanghai.
