Cocaine with a street value of around €2.5 million was concealed in crisp packets, on a ship from the Caribbean bound for Europe.

Powered by artificial intelligence, Zoe has been designed to eventually be placed in every stateroom to “enrich the cruise vacation”.

It’s best for agents to market the future ships by keeping them distinct from MSC Yacht Club, the executive chairman advises.

Cruise lines will take on 24 new ocean-going vessels during 2019, some of them massive, some of them nimble expedition ships.

The cruise line orders four new luxury vessels for $2.3 billion in a hunt for the wealthiest travellers.

Grandiosa, to be christened in Hamburg in November 2019, is part of an ambitious shipbuilding program.

The biggest capacity jump comes next year with a 14.8% rise, a new report forecasts.

New cruise capacity to be at an all-time high

‘Pioneer’ county spends €62 million a year on their upkeep

Passengers can travel the world without needing to leave the cabin

Big turnout for awards ceremony in Copenhagen

Report bases forecast for next 10 years on projections

MSC’s four-month expedition hits 49 destinations in 119 days

5,714-pax ship christened by movie icon Sophia Loren

Around 650,000 pax (up 30%) to spend €63 million

MSC for Me system to consist of five elements

Eight new ships to launch by cruise lines this year

Former industrial site to become Caribbean paradise

Association says measures are in place to maximise security

Airline strengthens flight network to Latin America