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MSC Cruises to open 2026 ex-UK sales early
MSC Cruises UK and Ireland is opening sales for ex UK 2026 itineraries this week, earlier than ever before.
From 14 March, customers can book ex UK 2026 itineraries from Southampton on MSC Virtuosa.
Summer 2026 itineraries range from short two to 14 night cruise holidays offering a wide range of destinations.
They include the Nordic Fjords, the sunny Canary Islands and the Mediterranean.
The 2026 itineraries include a seven or 14-night cruise to Iceland and Norway, including an overnight stay in Reykjavík and brand-new destinations Akureyri and Isafjordur.
Guests can also choose a nine-night Mediterranean cruise calling at Lisbon, Gibraltar, Malaga and Cadiz on 20 August or a two-three-night mini cruise from Southampton to Cherbourg, Bruges or Cobh, Ireland.
Antonio Paradiso, MD for the UK & Ireland said: “I’m really excited about our summer 2026 itineraries as we really do have something for everyone.”
“The itineraries are extremely varied and we are visiting destinations all over Europe, some for the very first time.”
“I am pleased that we are offering our customers the opportunity to start booking their cruise holidays over two years in advance.
For the first time ever MSC Cruises will have three summer seasons open at the same time.
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