- More Caribbean Cruises: MSC Cruises Strengthens Presence at Port Canaveral.
- Port Canaveral to Host MSC Grandiosa and a New World Class Ship by 2027.
- MSC Cruises Enhances Caribbean Offerings with Expanded Port Canaveral Deployment.
Geneva, Switzerland – 27 January 2025 – MSC Cruises has announced an expansion of its cruise products from Port Canaveral, offering more options for travellers to enjoy from the popular Florida port. The move includes adding a fourth World Class ship and increased deployments of its existing ships, further securing MSC Cruises’ position in North America, reports MSC Cruises.
Fourth World Class Ship to Debut Winter 2027-2028
The fourth of the World Class ships with MSC Cruises will set sail from Port Canaveral in the Winter 2027-2028 season. The ship will offer year-round 7-night Caribbean itineraries and join MSC World America as the second World Class ship to operate in North America.
MSC Grandiosa Year-Round Caribbean Cruises
Before this, MSC Grandiosa will begin to operate year-round 7-night Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral starting from Winter 2026-2027. This is after its inaugural season at the port during Winter 2025-2026.
MSC Seashore Stays with Short Cruises
MSC Seashore will continue to operate year-round 3- and 4-night cruises to The Bahamas and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, offering a range of choices for guests looking for shorter breaks.
Commitment to Port Canaveral
Lynn Torrent, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, MSC Cruises USA, highlighted the company’s dedication to Port Canaveral: “Our commitment to Port Canaveral is stronger than ever, thanks to the incredible support from our partners there and the growing demand from our guests who love the port’s convenient location. Having ships dedicated to offering both short and 7-night cruises year-round will ensure we have the right options available no matter when someone wants to sail. We’re especially excited to bring a World Class ship to Port Canaveral, continuing our long-standing pledge to deploy our most modern and innovative ships in the Caribbean market.”
Port Canaveral’s Enthusiasm
Capt. John Murray, CEO of Port Canaveral, welcomed MSC Cruises’ expansion: “We are excited to have MSC Cruises expand their presence at Port Canaveral with the arrival of MSC Grandiosa and the deployment of their fourth World Class ship to homeport with us. The addition of these exceptional ships to our homeported fleet will add even more sailing options from Central Florida and reaffirm the cruise industry’s confidence in our ability to consistently deliver a world-class guest experience.”
MSC World America: New Cruising Frontier
MSC Cruises’s World Class platform was launched with the introduction of MSC World Europa in 2022. In April, American guests will experience this next level of cruising when MSC World America begins its 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Miami.
Key Features of MSC World America
- 19 Dining Venues – Including the only Eataly restaurant at sea.
- 18 Bars and Lounges – Featuring new venues like All Stars Sports Bar and The Loft Comedy Club.
- The Harbour – An outdoor family venue with a ropes course, a water park, a playground, and the Cliffhanger over-water swing ride.
- Outdoor World Promenade – Shopping, dining, and one of the longest dry slides at sea.
- Three-Level World Galleria – A vibrant area with bars, shops, and restaurants.
- Largest MSC Yacht Club in the Caribbean – Offering luxury and exclusivity.
- Seven Distinct Districts – Designed to create unique vacation experiences for every type of traveller.
With these developments, MSC Cruises is reinforcing its presence in North America and enhancing the cruising experience with cutting-edge ships and exciting itineraries.
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Source: MSC Cruises
