Cruise line
MSC Cruises
The MSC experience consists of hospitality, delicious dining and innovative exterior and interior design. Twelve ships in the fleet sail year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean as well as seasonally in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South…
- 25ships
- 1,332cruises now
- 1987founded
At a glance
MSC Cruises is a cruise line in the mass market category, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Cruiseable lists 25 ships in its fleet; the largest is MSC World America (5,240 guests) and the newest is MSC World America (2025). It has 1,332 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $70. Its itineraries most often call at ports listed under Marseille (394), Barcelona (354) and Genoa (343). It is rated 3.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4 out of 5 by Frommer's.
- Style
- Mass market
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Founded
- 1987
- Fleet
- 25 ships
Our review
MSC Cruises: Celebrate the Mediterranean way of life
The MSC experience consists of hospitality, delicious dining and innovative exterior and interior design. The rapidly expanding cruise line now has 23 ships in the fleet that sail year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean as well as seasonally in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, South Africa and Middle East.
On board you'll get a taste of the Mediterranean way of life. During a sailing, guests are encouraged to slow down and enjoy the options your MSC vacation has to offer. We love the gourmet dining experiences on board (especially the fresh pasta), which combines the best of Mediterranean and international cuisine.
MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean and continues to draw inspiration from its roots, with the company’s distinctly Mediterranean way of life creating a distinctive experience for travelers around the world.
For travelers seeking high levels of service and comfort, MSC Cruises continues to set new standards in upscale cruising. Groundbreaking initiatives include the MSC AureaSpa, a lavish Balinese wellness center and the MSC Yacht Club, an exclusive ship-within-a-ship concept with concierge services, elegant suites, butler service, a private lounge and sundeck. MSC places a high priority on entertainment, and there are plenty of activities to do all day and night. Or, you can just hang out at one of the comfortable lounges sipping a cappuccino or enjoying a slice of pizza or cup of gelato.
Be aware that dinners served in the main dining rooms have assigned seating and set dining times.
Family cruises on MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises offers innovative itineraries, great family deals and some luxury perks. Kids 12 and under sail free on select sailings when traveling as the third and/or fourth guests in a stateroom with two adults, and they receive discounts on shore excursions as well.
Passenger makeup
While MSC ships sailing out of Miami attract chiefly Americans and Canadians, the other MSC ships typically have a largely European complexion. Couples and families make up the majority of travelers. During school breaks, the line's “kids sail free” specials attract lots of families new to cruising. Longer voyages attract more seasoned cruisers.
Where MSC ships sail
MSC ships sail the seas around Europe, the Caribbean, South America and beyond. You'll find the line's elegant vessels in ports such as Marseille, Copenhagen, Stockholm and St. Petersburg. See each ship below for its upcoming itineraries.
Find your perfect cruise on MSC Cruises
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FIND THE PERFECT MSC CRUISE
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Medium
MSC Armonia
32 cruises
from $82
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Mega
MSC Bellissima
37 cruises
from $237
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Large
MSC Divina
70 cruises
from $79
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Mega
MSC Euribia
49 cruises
from $329
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Large
MSC Fantasia
42 cruises
from $269
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Mega
MSC Grandiosa
43 cruises
from $308
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Medium
MSC Lirica
37 cruises
from $130
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Large
MSC Magnifica
129 cruises
from $79
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Mega
MSC Meraviglia
94 cruises
from $79
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Large
MSC Musica
74 cruises
from $79
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Large
MSC Opera
47 cruises
from $209
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Large
MSC Orchestra
26 cruises
from $119
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Large
MSC Poesia
47 cruises
from $424
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Large
MSC Preziosa
78 cruises
from $179
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Mega
MSC Seascape
2 cruises
from $325
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Mega
MSC Seashore
58 cruises
from $229
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Mega
MSC Seaside
13 cruises
from $199
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Mega
MSC Seaview
59 cruises
from $129
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Medium
MSC Sinfonia
82 cruises
from $79
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Large
MSC Splendida
98 cruises
from $299
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Mega
MSC Virtuosa
55 cruises
from $70
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Mega
MSC World America
13 cruises
from $443
- MSC World Asia 59 cruises from $526
- MSC World Atlantic 19 cruises from $776
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Mega
MSC World Europa
69 cruises
from $189
- 7 Night Livorno to Livorno Next Sep 15, 2026 6 dates from $711
- 7 Night Messina to Messina Next Sep 15, 2026 7 dates from $1,094
- 9 Night Trieste to Trieste Next Sep 15, 2026 6 dates from $1,333
- 4 Night Shanghai to Shanghai Next Sep 16, 2026 10 dates from $459
- 7 Night Civitavecchia to Civitavecchia Next Sep 16, 2026 5 dates from $760
- 7 Night Genoa to Genoa Next Sep 16, 2026 4 dates from $731
Showing the 6 soonest of 1,332 cruises.
Where they sail
Destinations MSC Cruises calls at
- Marseille394
- Barcelona354
- Genoa343
- Rome269
- Spain213
- Canary Islands168
- Rio de Janeiro166
- Miami148
- Costa del Sol139
- Málaga, Costa del Sol139
- Sicily135
- St. Maarten/Saint Martin133
- Naples131
- Copenhagen129
- Germany128
- Italy127
- Bahamas123
- Valencia107
Number of current MSC Cruises cruises calling at each.
Overheard
“The cruise line’s décor charms passengers with European details set amidst modern elegance. And like the best of the Old World culture, cruises are centered on lavish meals; MSC specializes in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine served in multicourse meals created by renowned chefs.”
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