MSC Cruises has announced an expanded lineup of cruise itineraries for the winter 2025-2026 season, offering guests departing from the line's four United States homeports a broader range of vacation options. The new season will feature seven ships sailing from Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida; New York City; and Galveston, Texas, marking MSC Cruises' largest presence in the U.S. to date.
One of the highlights is the debut of MSC Grandiosa in Port Canaveral, marking the first time MSC Cruises has deployed one of its Meraviglia-Plus Class ships in the U.S. MSC Grandiosa will offer alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises alongside three- and four-night sailings to Nassau, the Bahamas, and its Ocean Cay private island onboard MSC Seashore.
The season will also see MSC Cruises' inaugural sailings from Galveston, with the family-friendly MSC Seascape offering seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries. Additionally, the line's newest flagship, MSC World America (set to launch in April 2025), will embark on her first winter season from Miami, redefining cruising with seven unique districts and the first-ever over-water swing ride at sea, Cliffhanger.
"The winter 2025-2026 season will mark our largest presence in the U.S. to date, with seven ships sailing from U.S. homeports," said Ruben A. Rodríguez, president of MSC Cruises USA. "We are delighted to provide our guests more choices than ever before when it comes to embarkation ports, ships, itineraries and destinations, making it easy to find the perfect cruise."
Ships sailing from other U.S. ports include MSC Divina out of Miami to the Caribbean, and MSC Meraviglia from New York City to Florida and the Bahamas.
Many itineraries will call at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, MSC Cruises' private island in the Bahamas, which is undergoing enhancements including new excursion centers, a snorkel and dive center, food and beverage options, and an expanded Ocean House bar and restaurant for MSC Yacht Club guests.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by MSC Cruises. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
