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MSC Cruises is synonym with Italian elegance, quality, good food and total relax. The company offers a wide range of ships and itineraries for all the holiday tastes. Those who love entertainment will find their dimension as well as those who are looking for quiet to escape the chaotic rhythms of the everyday life. Check all our deals with MSC Cruises.
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United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain

Abu Dhabi Itinerary Middle East
from $809
price per person Taxes included
MSC Euribia | Jan 22, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Abu Dhabi Landing: Abu Dhabi
Itinerary:
1. Abu Dhabi,
2. Sir Bani Yas,
3. Dubai,
4. Dubai,
5. Doha,
6. Bahrein,
7. navigation,
8. Abu Dhabi

Northern Europe: Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, Germany

Rotterdam Itinerary Northern Europe
from $913
price per person Taxes included
MSC Preziosa | Jan 22, 2025
Duration: 6 nights
Departure from: Rotterdam Landing: Rotterdam
Itinerary:
1. Rotterdam,
2. Le Havre,
3. Southampton,
4. navigation,
5. Hamburg,
6. navigation,
7. Rotterdam

Mediterranean: Turkey, Greece, Italy

Istanbul Itinerary Mediterranean
from $565
price per person Taxes included
11 reservations in 72 hours
MSC Sinfonia | Jan 22, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Istanbul Landing: Istanbul
Itinerary:
1. Istanbul,
2. navigation,
3. Korfu,
4. Bari,
5. navigation,
6. Athens,
7. Izmir,
8. Istanbul

Mediterranean: Italy, Tunisia, Spain, France

Palermo Itinerary Mediterranean
from $423
price per person Taxes included
2 reservations in 72 hours
MSC Fantasia | Jan 22, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Palermo Landing: Palermo
Itinerary:
1. Palermo,
2. Tunis,
3. navigation,
4. Barcelona,
5. Marseille,
6. Genoa,
7. Naples,
8. Palermo

Mediterranean: Italy, France, Spain

Livorno Itinerary Mediterranean
from $1,011
price per person Taxes included
11 reservations in 72 hours
MSC Lirica | Jan 22, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Livorno Landing: Livorno
Itinerary:
1. Livorno,
2. Marseille,
3. Palma de Mallorca,
4. Valencia,
5. navigation,
6. Cagliari,
7. Civitavecchia,
8. Livorno

South America: Brazil

Maceio Itinerary South America
from $1,033
price per person Taxes included
9 reservations in 72 hours
MSC Grandiosa | Jan 22, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Maceio Landing: Maceio
Itinerary:
1. Maceio,
2. navigation,
3. navigation,
4. Santos,
5. Buzios,
6. navigation,
7. Salvador,
8. Maceio
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Italy, Tunisia, Spain, France

Palermo Itinerary Mediterranean
from $650
price per person Taxes included
MSC Fantasia | Jan 22, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Palermo Landing: Palermo
Itinerary:
1. Palermo,
2. La Goulette,
3. navigation,
4. Barcelona,
5. Marseille,
6. Genoa,
7. Naples,
8. Palermo

Mediterranean: France, Spain, Italy

Marseille Itinerary Mediterranean
from $1,255
price per person Taxes included
4 reservations in 72 hours
MSC Lirica | Jan 23, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Marseille Landing: Marseille
Itinerary:
1. Marseille,
2. Palma de Mallorca,
3. Valencia,
4. navigation,
5. Cagliari,
6. Civitavecchia,
7. Livorno,
8. Marseille

Northern Europe: France, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium

Le Havre Itinerary Northern Europe
from $608
price per person Taxes included
7 reservations in 48 hours
MSC Preziosa | Jan 23, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Le Havre Landing: Le Havre
Itinerary:
1. Le Havre,
2. Southampton,
3. navigation,
4. Hamburg,
5. navigation,
6. Rotterdam,
7. Zeebrugge,
8. Le Havre

Caribbean: United States, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten

New York Itinerary Caribbean
from $1,251
price per person Taxes included
11 reservations in 48 hours
MSC Meraviglia | Jan 23, 2025
Duration: 10 nights
Departure from: New York Landing: New York
Itinerary:
1. New York,
2. navigation,
3. navigation,
4. San Felipe de Puerto Plata,
5. San Juan,
6. Charlotte Amalie,
7. Philipsburg,
8. navigation,
9. navigation,
10. navigation,
11. New York
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Portugal, Spain

Funchal Itinerary Canary Islands
from $703
price per person Taxes included
MSC Opera | Jan 23, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Funchal Landing: Funchal
Itinerary:
1. Funchal,
2. Santa Cruz De La Palma,
3. Arrecife,
4. Santa Cruz de Tenerife,
5. Las Palmas,
6. Fuerteventura,
7. navigation,
8. Funchal
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United States, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, Bahamas

New York Itinerary Caribbean
from $1,723
price per person Taxes included
MSC Meraviglia | Jan 23, 2025
Duration: 17 nights
Departure from: New York Landing: New York
Itinerary:
1. New York,
2. navigation,
3. navigation,
4. San Felipe de Puerto Plata,
5. San Juan,
6. Charlotte Amalie,
7. Philipsburg,
8. navigation,
9. navigation,
10. navigation,
11. New York,
12. navigation,
13. Port Canaveral,
14. Nassau,
15. Ocean Cay,
16. navigation,
17. navigation,
18. New York

Northern Europe: United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France

Southampton Itinerary Northern Europe
from $2,091
price per person Taxes included
4 reservations in 72 hours
MSC Preziosa | Jan 24, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Southampton Landing: Southampton
Itinerary:
1. Southampton,
2. navigation,
3. Hamburg,
4. navigation,
5. Rotterdam,
6. Zeebrugge,
7. Le Havre,
8. Southampton

South America: Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay

Santos Itinerary South America
from $1,648
price per person Taxes included
12 reservations in 72 hours
MSC Splendida | Jan 24, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Santos Landing: Santos
Itinerary:
1. Santos,
2. navigation,
3. navigation,
4. Buenos Aires,
5. Punta Del Este,
6. navigation,
7. Itajai,
8. Santos
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Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil

Buenos Aires Itinerary South America
from $1,945
price per person Taxes included
MSC Poesia | Jan 24, 2025
Duration: 9 nights
Departure from: Buenos Aires Landing: Buenos Aires
Itinerary:
1. Buenos Aires,
2. Montevideo,
3. navigation,
4. Camboriú,
5. Ilhabela,
6. Buzios,
7. Rio de Janeiro,
8. navigation,
9. navigation,
10. Buenos Aires
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The founder of MSC Cruises is Gianluigi Aponte, born in Sorrento in 1940 and he is one of the richest men in the world. Currently,the CEO of MSC company is Gianni Onorato.
MSC ships sail the major seas and oceans of the planet. You can choose your trip at any time of the year but the destinations will be different depending on the season. In summer the most popular destinations are Northern Europe, the Norwejan fjords, the Mediterranean and the Greek Islands. In winter the ideal destinations are the Caribbean, Bahamas and United Arab Emirates.If you want unusual cruises, you can choose cruises in South Africa or World Cruises with MSC Cruises.
Weapons,knives,stoves and all potentially dangerous objects are forbidden on board MSC Cruises ships.
The smallest ships of MSC Cruises are those of Lirica class: MSC Armonia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Lirica and MSC Opera.Despite their small size, they are ships with every comfort, ideal for visiting the Greek Islands.
Booking the excursions with MSC Cruises in advance offers many advantages. First of all, booking excursions before the departure of the ship saves money and guarantees the availability of the selected excursion. By relying on an expert guide you are also sure to enjoy a stress-free disembarkation: you will discover your destination in detail for an unforgettable experience. Discover all MSC Cruises excursion on the Taoticket website.
MSC Cruises, among its travel proposals, offers the opportunity to book single's cruises with many attractions and activities. These are personalized cruises designed to satisfy the needs of those who, in addition to travel want to meet new people e perhaps fall in love or simply become friends.
On board all MSC Cruises ships, all MSC Aurea Spa and Fitness facilities and services are available. Guests simply book in advance SPA treatments or visit to the Spa Areas via the ‘MSC for Me’app or by phone from their cabin.In places like the Spa Area,the number of guests is reduced to ensure that all guests can relax in safety and comfort.
MSC Cruises fleet consists of 23 ships. The latest ships to join the fleet were MSC Seascape (November 2022), MSC World Europa (December 2022) and MSC Euribia (June 2023), followed by MSC World America (2025).Ships are divided into different classes, every class has different characteristics: SEASIDE EVO CLASS, MERAVIGLIA PLUS CLASS, SEASIDE CLASS, MERAVIGLIA CLASS, FANTASIA CLASS, MUSIC CLASS and LIRICA CLASS.

Aura Experience and MSC Yacht CLub

MSC, Mediterranean Shipping Company, was founded in 1970 with a fleet composed of three cargo ships bought buy Gianluigi Aponte, a mariner, former bank cashier, who decided to buy his first ship. He made his way in the world of shipping until he became a world leader with a fleet with more than. Afterwards, at the end of the ’80 , MSC enters the cruise world by buying Monterey ship and starts improving his fleet: two new ships, Rhapsody e Melody are built, and the MSC Cruises group rise. In about ten years, the fleet has remarkably expanded and had built a new ship almost every year.
Sophia Loren, symbol of the Italian beauty is the godmother of MSC Lirica and MSC Opera, respectively launched in 2003 and 2004. The following ships were MSC Sinfonia and, more recently, MSC Musica in 2006, MSC Orchestra in 2007, MSC Poesia in 2008, MSC Magnifica in 2009 and MSC Divina in 2012.

In 2017, MSC Meraviglia joined the fleet, a celebration of splendor, elegance, and fun. MSC Cruises continuously adds new ships to its fleet, featuring increasingly sustainable designs with a modern and futuristic touch.

Over the years, MSC Seaside (2017), MSC Seaview (2018), MSC Bellissima, and MSC Grandiosa (both launched in 2019) joined the fleet, followed by MSC Virtuosa in 2020. The MSC Cruises family continues to grow with MSC Seashore (2021), MSC Seascape, and MSC World Europa (2022), along with the stunning MSC Euribia (2023), the first ship with a hull decorated by an artist symbolizing respect for the marine environment.


On board the quality is palpable in every aspect: from the service offered by a high-skilled staff in constant training, to the furniture, realized with precious materials and marbles mainly coming from Italy. The selection of staterooms is wide: you can choose from the internal are for those who love to discover every part of the ship and enjoy the countless entertaining activities to the exclusive Yacht Club Experience aboard of MSC Preziosa, MSC Divina, MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia: reserved areas, as the Top Sail Lounge, with a spectacular view or the One Pool Deck, with a pool, hydro-massage tub, a solarium and a bar.
The Yacht Club category provides an impeccable service, with a butler at your disposal 24 hours a day and a reserved restaurants where you can try the most sophisticated culinary specialties. Those who wants the highest service will be happy to book a cabin in the Aurea Experience: cabins at the highest decks of the ship and with the best positions, Spa package with a welcome drink, a massage, a personalized wellness consultation and the free access to the Thermal Area are just a few of the privileges included in this category. You have the priority embarkation, you can choose your favorite dining time and… the beverages are included! Yes, that’s right. By booking an Aurea stateroom, you won’t have to worry about buying the beverages or staying in the line to buy it on board. With the Aurea Experience, according to the destination you have choses, you get the Allegrissimo or More For Less beverage packages! If you are a member of the MSC Club, you can start collecting points to spend less on your next cruises.

Sail off to the Caribbean Islands with MSC Divina or MSC Orchestra, throw yourself into adventure aboard of MSC Fantasia towards the Canary Islands or Greece, get the richness of the Arab Emirates aboard of MSC Musica or fall in love with the Mediterranean Sea on the spectacular MSC Preziosa. The itineraries are carefully studied to satisfy any kind of travelers, you will surely find the destination that best suits you. MSC Cruises this year reaches Cuba! The dream place, famous all over the world for its joyfulness and colors, is so easy to reach. Get on board of MSC Opera, we will provide also the flight! You just have to choose when you want to leave, we'll take care of the rest.

Reviews MSC Cruises

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Davide Soffiati Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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Patrizia Mensi--SINGOLA BALCONE Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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PAOLA LIRIO Monday, January 13, 2025
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PATRIZIA---DOPPIA Sunday, January 12, 2025
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Giuseppe Iaschi Sunday, January 12, 2025
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