The 84-year-old actress was first asked to be a cruise ship godmother for the 2003 launch of MSC Lirica by the Aponte family, which owns the company."It's family," says Loren, who is also a ...

Fast-growing MSC Cruises unveiled yet another giant new ship, MSC Seaview, over the weekend in Italy. The 4,134-passenger vessel is the third new ship from the line in just the past 12 months.

Sophia Loren became the face that launched a dozen ships when she christened MSC cruise line's 12th vessel, the 3,502 passenger MSC Divina, during ceremonies in Marseille on May 26.

Many of this year's biggest music festivals haven't even happened yet — Coachella, Bonnaroo, Governors Ball, and Lollapalooza are still on the docket for 2013 ...

UVM hopes its new research vessel will lead to new understanding of Lake Champlain. Our Sophia Thomas takes you inside the floating classroom.