ABOUT MSC CRUISES
Only the Sea, Only MSC
After 300 years at sea, we understand its influence, positive impact and ability to guide you to treasures that lie off the beaten path. Our cruises are designed to enrich, delight and create unforgettable emotions that only the sea can create. Our experienced crew members are ready to help you uncover the best-kept secrets in each new destination. We have a passion and respect for the sea and a commitment to excellence in hospitality; combining all the details that will make each MSC cruise a unique experience.
Our company
We are the world’s third-largest cruise brand as well as the leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa, with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other player. We are also the fastest-growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in the Caribbean, North America and the Far East markets.Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are part of MSC Group, the leading privately held Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage.
We employ over 30,000 staff globally and sell cruise holidays in many countries around the world.
Our Cruises
At MSC Cruises, our love for the sea goes back many generations. And we are eager to pass this passion on to future generations. That’s why we are dedicated to making each of our cruises a voyage of discovery and unforgettable emotions for every guest. We offer an enriching, immersive and safe cruise experience, where you can enjoy international dining, world-class entertainment, award-winning family programmes and the latest user-friendly technology on board.
With our cruises you can decide where to go and for how long. Choose among the best cruise destinations, with a wide variety of itineraries mapped to reveal the sights, sounds and flavours of the world’s most intriguing cultures. Our ships sail year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean (visiting also Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, our private island in the Bahamas). Our seasonal itineraries include Northern Europe, South America, southern Africa, Asia, North America, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar and Saudi Arabia and Red Sea.
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22 Nov 24
Partner News
MSC World America To Offer 19 Different Cabin Options – With Something For Every Type Of HolidaymakerNew flagship will feature 19 different cabin types, offering guests a world of choice ...Read moreMSC World America To Offer 19 Different Cabin Options – With Something For Every Type Of Holidaymaker - News & announcements- New flagship will feature 19 different cabin types, offering guests a world of choice when it comes to accommodation options
- From balcony cabins with stunning ocean views to connecting family cabins and luxurious MSC Yacht Club suites with their very own whirlpool – there’s comfortable accommodation to suit every guest
- There’s even the luxurious 150m2 Owner’s Suites and Duplex Suites with a private entertainment space for those looking to upgrade their holiday experience
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15 Nov 24
SPECIALS
MSC Cruises Black Friday: Get Up to 45% Off!Save up to 45% on select MSC Cruises ships, including MSC Virtuosa, MSC Preziosa, ...Read moreMSC Cruises Black Friday: Get Up to 45% Off! - News & announcements- Save up to 45% on select MSC Cruises ships, including MSC Virtuosa, MSC Preziosa, MSC Seascape, MSC Opera, and more, with destinations across the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Europe, Emirates, Caribbean, and North America.
- Winter Canary Islands sailings with flights for just £99/€99, plus options for Winter 2024/25 and Summer 2025.
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28 Oct 24
NEWS
MSC Cruises launching first Alaska cruises in 2026MSC Cruises will offer Alaska cruises for the very first time in 2026. MSC Poesia will ...Read moreMSC Cruises launching first Alaska cruises in 2026 - News & announcementsMSC Cruises will offer Alaska cruises for the very first time in 2026. MSC Poesia will homeport in Seattle for the season and depart weekly on seven-night sailings to Alaska and Canada starting May 11, 2026. Reservations are now open. MSC guests sailing to Alaska will enjoy port calls to Ketchikan, Icy Strait Hoonah, Tracy Arm, Juneau and Victoria, BC. Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises said: "By introducing sailings to Alaska we're further extending our global offering and giving our guests the opportunity to experience this must-see region.” The Alaska cruise season marks a new homeport in the US at Seattle. MSC Poesia will spend the summer cruising to Alaska and then moves to Miami for the winter, featuring two transiting cruises through the Panama Canal. A range of shore excursions will be offered featuring Alaskan outdoor adventures, culture, or culinary exploration. This includes an ATV expedition, riding the world's largest zipline or whale-watching excursions.Related News Stories:
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Winter Escape Sale – MSC Cruises - News & announcements
Up to $700 off Cruises + Kids Sail Free*
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22 Oct 24
NEWS
MSC World America showcases new bar and lounge conceptsMSC’s upcoming US flagship World America will feature brand-new sports bar and new comedy club concepts. ...Read moreMSC World America showcases new bar and lounge concepts - News & announcementsMSC’s upcoming US flagship World America will feature brand-new sports bar and new comedy club concepts. There will be enhanced bar and lounge options and a reimagined Sweet Temptations. MSC World America has venues and concepts tailored specifically to the US market. The new flagship will also be the first to feature seven on board districts designed to offer varied experiences and atmosphere. Bernhard Stacher, SVP Shipboard Hospitality Operations, MSC Cruises, said: "We've worked hard to bring something truly unique to this groundbreaking ship.” In a first for MSC Cruises, we will be debuting two brand-new lounge concepts – All-Stars Sports Bar, featuring all-American fare and bar games, and The Loft, a multi-purpose venue for comedy, karaoke and more. All-Stars Sports Bar is situated in MSC World America's Promenade district. Guests can grab a drink with friends and family and watch a game enjoying comfort bar food. It will be home to sports bar signature games including interactive darts, digital shuffleboard and foosball. All-Stars Sports Bar features a large terrace with ocean views. The Loft is a new multi-purpose adults-only venue with lively comedy shows, duelling pianos and karaoke nights. It is located in the Terraces district, surrounded by a variety of bars and restaurants. MSC World America will launch in April 2025 and spend an inaugural season sailing from PortMiami on Caribbean cruises. Sailings include a stop at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the cruise line's private island in The Bahamas.Related News Stories:
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18 Oct 24
Partner News
With Phase One of Ocean Cay’s Marine Conservation Centre Near Completion, MSC Foundation Mobilises Experts to Chart 2030 Roadmap for Coral Conservation in The BahamasThe MSC Foundation looks forward to expanding its coral research efforts, with the first ...Read moreWith Phase One of Ocean Cay’s Marine Conservation Centre Near Completion, MSC Foundation Mobilises Experts to Chart 2030 Roadmap for Coral Conservation in The Bahamas - News & announcementsThe MSC Foundation looks forward to expanding its coral research efforts, with the first construction phase of its new Marine Conservation Centre at Ocean Cay just weeks from completion. This flagship endeavour, centres around a thriving coral nursery with fragments growing from five distinct species and 13 genotypes of reef-building coral. Phase Two of the construction and equipping of the state-of-the-art research facility is scheduled to be complete by April 2025 and will significantly accelerate restoration efforts under its Super Coral Programme at Ocean Cay — a Mission Blue Hope Spot in The Bahamas. The Marine Conservation Centre will also include educational facilities for raising public awareness surrounding the critical need to save coral reefs and help the Foundation scale up the reach and impact of its public engagement efforts - a core element of the programme. During a three-day expert workshop held on board MSC Seashore and at Ocean Cay, the MSC Foundation set the frame for its 2030 Roadmap for Coral Conservation based on discussions with 20 national and international conservationists, and other experts. The plan will represent a significant update to the Foundation’s original Roadmap for the Super Coral Programme, which was validated at an expert meeting held in Bimini, The Bahamas, in 2019. “I’m heartened by the progress made under the Super Coral Programme. We have identified high thermal resilience in some genetic populations of corals, developed techniques to grow corals in open-water nurseries, started to trial methods to outplant these corals and 100% of our nursery corals survived the last marine heatwave,” said Dr David Smith, Chief Scientific Officer of the MSC Foundation Advisory Board. “With renewed commitments coming out of three days of fruitful discussions with Bahamian stakeholders, partners and other experts, the opening of the research lab at the Marine Conservation Centre will support the scale-up of our coral nursery and outplanting work, and serve the community as a hub of scientific collaboration and education.” Since 2022, the Super Coral Programme has been focusing on identifying hardy species of coral, conducting research and propagating such types of coral species, mainly focusing on critically endangered elkhorn coral. The work builds upon MSC Cruises’ multi-year restoration of Ocean Cay’s marine ecosystem, which began when the company began redeveloping the former sand-mining site. The 64 square miles of waters around the island have since flourished and with the charted roadmap and the new Marine Conservation Centre, the programme is entering a promising new phase of development. Among the Super Coral Programme’s successes to date:- Identifying high thermal resilience in some genetic populations of corals
- Developing techniques to grow corals in open-water nurseries
- Successfully exploring methods for outplanting resilient corals
- 100% survival of nursery corals during the last summer marine heatwave
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09 Oct 24
Partner News
Want To Set A World Record? MSC Cruises Extends Thrilling Guinness World Records™ Entertainment To All Its FleetMSC Cruises thrilling GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS entertainment programme is now available on 12 ships ...Read moreWant To Set A World Record? MSC Cruises Extends Thrilling Guinness World Records™ Entertainment To All Its Fleet - News & announcements- MSC Cruises thrilling GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS entertainment programme is now available on 12 ships in MSC Cruises fleet
- The programme is expected to be on board all MSC Cruises ships in the next year
- The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS game show and quizzes will be available on MSC Cruises’ newest World Class ship, MSC World America, when she sets sail from Miami in April 2025
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09 Oct 24
NEWS
MSC Cruises extending Guinness World Records entertainment to all shipsMSC Cruises plans to roll out its Guinness World Records entertainment program across its entire ...Read moreMSC Cruises extending Guinness World Records entertainment to all ships - News & announcementsMSC Cruises plans to roll out its Guinness World Records entertainment program across its entire fleet. The programming was introduced on two of the cruise line's ships, MSC Seascape and MSC World Europa, in March last year. It gives guests the chance to break official Guinness World Records titles through a variety of activities. Now, it is available on 12 ships and will be rolled out across the entire MSC Cruises fleet within the next year. Steve Leatham, VP of Entertainment at MSC Cruises, said: "It has been hugely popular among guests, both adults and children alike.” To date, MSC Cruises guests have broken 30 Guinness World Records titles. These include the fastest time to complete 20 chair rotations in under 21 seconds, and putting on the most pairs of socks on one foot in under 30 seconds. Guests can participate in record-breaking activities during the day and audition for the grand evening show, where finalists demonstrate their talents with the goal of becoming a record holder. Any new record breakers are verified by a GWR Official Adjudicator and awarded a Guinness World Records certificate. The program is currently available on 12 ships, including MSC World Europa, MSC Euribia, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Grandiosa, and MSC Virtuosso.Related News Stories: MSC Cruises unveils 'Stay & Cruise' programme MSC Cruises Reveals The Top Reasons Why MSC Yacht Club Is A ... MSC Cruises' Newest Flagship - MSC World America - To Feature ... Celestyal expands in the Arabian Gulf with a second ship Partner News - TravelMole P&O Cruises partner with Southampton FC Delta expanding free Wi-Fi to regional jets P&O Cruises chooses Norse Atlantic as carrier for Caribbean fly ... Your weekly deals have landed TUI - TravelMole Seabourn Revises Autumn 2025 Itineraries For Seabourn Encore To ...
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25 Sep 24
Partner News
MSC Cruises’ Newest Flagship – MSC World America – To Feature World’s Only Eataly At SeaGuests sailing on MSC World America to enjoy an authentic Italian experience with Eataly, ...Read moreMSC Cruises’ Newest Flagship – MSC World America – To Feature World’s Only Eataly At Sea - News & announcements- Guests sailing on MSC World America to enjoy an authentic Italian experience with Eataly, including exclusive dishes only available on board
- MSC Cruises’ latest flagship will also feature new Greek restaurant Paxos along with new complimentary fast casual options to cater to every taste and temptation
- MSC World America will welcome guests in April 2025 and spend her inaugural season sailing from PortMiami to the sun-soaked Caribbean
- NEW! Paxos Greek Restaurant: In the Promenade district, Paxos will transport guests to the Mediterranean with its fresh, seafood-forward menu, complete with a fresh fish counter display for guests to choose from and four unique areas designed to immerse guests in the culture of Greece. Paxos will serve as a multi-service venue offering lunch with the option of al fresco dining as well as small plates and cocktails in the afternoon in the restaurant’s terrace. From the afternoon to evening, guest can opt for the rooftop lounge with comfortable seating to sit back and relax in the shade. Music will accompany dinner, while guests enjoy a menu featuring hot pita bread & dips, hot and cold mezes to mix and share, delicacies like moussaka and lamb kleftiko, and a range of delicious fish and meat dishes.
- NEW! Paxos on the Go: Conveniently located in the Promenade district with comfortable seating on the Paxos Terrace with flavourful bites for a small charge including authentic Greek favourites such as souvlaki and fritto misto
- NEW! Promenade Bites: Offering hotdogs, chili dogs, street corn, corn on the cob and cotton candy in the Promenade district
- NEW! The Harbour Bar & Bites: Featuring savoury snacks like empanadas, burritos, corn dogs, wraps, cookies and brownies, plus cold beverages in the Family Aventura district
- La Boca Grill: The perfect spot for an easy lunch, serving pizza in the Aqua Deck district
- Luna Park Pizza & Burger: Serving up classic American classics with convenient options throughout the day and well into the night in the Galleria district
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23 Sep 24
Partner News
MSC Cruises Reveals The Top Reasons Why MSC Yacht Club Is A Guest FavouriteThe cruise line reveals the top features of its exclusive MSC Yacht Club, according ...Read moreMSC Cruises Reveals The Top Reasons Why MSC Yacht Club Is A Guest Favourite - News & announcements- The cruise line reveals the top features of its exclusive MSC Yacht Club, according to guest feedback
- Guests in the MSC Yacht Club are able to benefit from dedicated key-card access-only areas, priority disembarkation and embarkation at every port, 24-hour butler and concierge services, dedicated shore excursions, reserved seating in the theatre, an all-inclusive hassle-free experience and more.
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21 Aug 24
SPECIALS
Just For You: Exclusive Reduced Rates Only for Travel Advisors – MSC CruisesDISCOVER THE MSC CRUISES DIFFERENCE As part of our ongoing commitment to our valued travel ...Read moreJust For You: Exclusive Reduced Rates Only for Travel Advisors – MSC Cruises - News & announcementsDISCOVER THE MSC CRUISES DIFFERENCE
As part of our ongoing commitment to our valued travel advisors, we're excited to offer discounted staterooms for you and a guest on select cruises. Simply log in to MSC Book to view available sailings. We look forward to welcoming you aboard soon.
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25 Jul 24
NEWS
Family attractions revealed for MSC World AmericaMSC Cruises unveiled a host of top family friendly attractions and experiences awaiting guests on upcoming ...Read moreFamily attractions revealed for MSC World America - News & announcementsMSC Cruises unveiled a host of top family friendly attractions and experiences awaiting guests on upcoming US flagship MSC World America. They are located at the Harbour, a brand-new outdoor space specially designed for kids and families to play and relax. MSC World America is set to launch in April 2025. The highlight of the ' Family Aventura’ district, The Harbour is a brand-new outdoor park filled with activities, dining and relaxation spaces. The Harbour later transforms into a night time social hub with live music while some kids attractions stay open. Top experiences at The Harbour include: The Harbour Aquapark –The Harbour Aquapark features an impressive range of water slides, plus a fun-filled splash area. It includes a 90-degree vertical drop slide. Jaw Drop @ The Spiral – This is one of the longest dry slides at sea. Jaw Drop takes riders through the jaws of a shark and spirals down 11 decks through the heart of the World Promenade. High Trail Ropes Course – offering an exhilarating two-level ropes course spanning 577sqm. The Harbour Light House – a thematic playground for kids, modelled after the iconic lighthouse at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas. Cliffhanger – This is the only over-water swing ride at sea, featuring four-seat swing towers 50m above the ocean.Related News Stories: MSC World America ship amenities unveiled SeaWorld Orlando reveals upcoming new coaster ride Family blames online casino debts for guest's overboard death Universal Orlando Resort - TravelMole Universal Orlando Resort Unveils New Details About Dark Universe ... MSC Cruises - TravelMole British Travel Awards Experiential travel replaces conventional motivations for travel ... Carnival Cruise Line unveils latest 'portal' plans for new private ... Universal Orlando Resort Unveils Exciting New Details About Its ...