MSC Cruises ship illustration in minimalist pastel style

MSC Cruises

The Mediterranean Way to Sail the World

About

MSC is European in a way that's hard to fake. The Aponte family still runs the company out of Geneva, making it the largest privately held cruise line on the planet. Dinner onboard leans Italian because the company is Italian. The coffee is proper espresso. And the mix of passengers is genuinely international, so don't be surprised to hear five or six languages at the pool bar. Their newer ships like World Europa and World America run on LNG and are among the most modern vessels currently sailing. Fares tend to come in lower than Royal Caribbean or Norwegian, particularly for Mediterranean and Northern European routes. MSC also covers destinations that most competitors skip entirely, including South America, South Africa, and the Arabian Gulf.

Fleet

25 ships
2027
MSC World Atlantic6,758 guests · 22 decks · 103 sailings
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2026
MSC World Asia6,758 guests · 20 decks · 301 sailings
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2025
MSC World America6,762 guests · 22 decks · 175 sailings
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2023
MSC Euribia6,327 guests · 22 decks · 281 sailings
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2022
MSC Seascape5,877 guests · 20 decks · 87 sailings
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Did You Know?

1MSC is still owned and operated by the Aponte family, who founded the shipping business decades before entering the cruise market. It's the largest privately held cruise company in the world.
2MSC World Europa sails on liquefied natural gas, making it one of the lowest-emission large cruise ships currently in service.
3The MSC Yacht Club is a private enclave at the top of the ship with its own pool, restaurant, bar, and dedicated butler service for every suite.

At a Glance

25Ships
7.5 / 10Rating
4920Sailings

Quick Facts

HeadquartersGeneva, Switzerland
Largest shipMSC World Atlantic
Newest shipMSC World Atlantic

Cruise Style

European StyleFamilyValue

Main Regions

Western Mediterranean
Caribbean
US East Coast

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