MSC CRUISES ANNOUNCES WINTER 2026-2027 SEASON WITH SEVEN SHIPS SAILING IN THE U.S.—NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING

• Seven ships, including the new MSC World America, will sail from four homeports
• MSC Meraviglia and MSC Grandiosa will kick off the season with spectacular MSC Grand Voyages, sailing from Barcelona to New York City and Port Canaveral
• MSC Poesia debuts an unforgettable Seattle-to-Miami sailing through the iconic Panama Canal, offering a one-of-a-kind voyage

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – March 6, 2025 – MSC Cruises opened sales today for the Winter 2026-2027 season, offering sunny escapes from four embarkation ports across the U.S. The world’s third-largest cruise line will have seven ships in the region, offering a diverse array of itineraries across the Caribbean, the Bahamas and beyond.

The season’s highlights include:

• Flagship MSC World America offering 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Miami, with additional options available on two other ships
• MSC Grandiosa and MSC Seashore sailing from Port Canaveral to the Caribbean and The Bahamas
• MSC Meraviglia sailing from New York City to Florida and The Bahamas
• MSC Seascape sailing from Galveston to the Western Caribbean
• MSC Poesia offering a highly coveted Panama Canal cruise between Seattle and Miami, following the ship’s inaugural season of Alaska cruises
• Transatlantic MSC Grand Voyages aboard MSC Grandiosa and MSC Meraviglia
• Most itineraries visit Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve—MSC Cruises’ breathtaking private island in The Bahamas— with its miles of white sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise water and a variety of activities for all ages

Lynn Torrent, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, MSC Cruises USA, said: “We’re making it easier than ever for people to say ‘Let’s Holiday’ with MSC Cruises, whether they’re longtime cruisers or trying us out for the first time. Our commitment to the U.S. market is stronger than ever. It’s creating more options for our guests and generating a wave of exciting opportunities for our valued Travel Advisor partners. Deploying some of our newest and largest ships from an expanding list of homeports gives vacationers more ways to enjoy our unique mix of European style and American comfort on everything from a quick weekend getaway to a once-in-a-lifetime voyage.”

The season’s full deployment includes:

• Sailings from Miami
• MSC World America
• 7-night Western Caribbean: Ports include Isla de Roatan, Honduras; Costa Maya, Mexico; Cozumel, Mexico; and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, The Bahamas
• 7-night Eastern Caribbean: Ports include Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Ocean Cay
• MSC Poesia
• 20-night Panama Canal: Kicking off the season with a special Seattle-to-Miami Panama Canal cruise on September 28, 2026, with ports including Seattle; Los Angeles; San Diego; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; the Panama Canal; Colon, Panama; and Cartagena, Colombia
• Full schedule coming soon!
• MSC Seaside
• 3- and 4-night Bahamas: Ports include Ocean Cay and Nassau, The Bahamas

• Sailings from Galveston

• MSC Seascape
• 7-night Western Caribbean: Ports include Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico

• Sailings from New York City:

• MSC Meraviglia

• 7-night Caribbean & Bahamas: Port Canaveral, Florida; Nassau and Ocean Cay

• 19-Night MSC Grand Voyage from Barcelona to NYC:  Kicking off the season on October 20, 2026, with a repositioning cruise from Barcelona to New York City with ports including Alicante, Spain; Gibraltar, Gibraltar; Cadiz, Spain; Lisbon, Funchal and Ponta Delgada, Portugal; Boston; and New York City

• Sailings from Port Canaveral:

• MSC Seashore
• 3- and 4-night Bahamas: Ports include Nassau and Ocean Cay

• MSC Grandiosa
• 7-night Western Caribbean: Ports include Nassau, Ocean Cay, Cozumel and Costa Maya

• 7-night Eastern Caribbean: Ports include Nassau, Ocean Cay and Puerto Plata

• 14-night MSC Grand Voyages Sailing from Barcelona to Port Canaveral on October 31, 2026, visiting Funchal, Portugal; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Miami.

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About MSC Cruises

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the privately-owned MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America.

A global cruise brand with 22 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.

For more information visit msccruisesusa.com.