In addition to cruises with itineraries through a specific geographical area such as the Mediterranean, the Caribbean or Northern Europe, MSC Cruises invites you to embark on its repositioning cruises and transatlantic voyages and enjoy the sea sailing from one continent to another on the MSC Grand Voyages itineraries, epic journeys that travel the oceans as well as multiple destinations on different continents, making them a unique experience.
MSC Cruises' Grand Voyages include round-trip voyages from Europe to South America, Cuba, the Caribbean and Antilles, South Africa, or Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Oman. Options for traveling from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean or from South Africa to the Mediterranean, sailing through the Red Sea, are among the 37 Grand Voyages offered by the company. These voyages, ranging from 10 to 30 days in length, are available for the 2023-2024 season aboard 17 different ships, exploring 35 countries and 100 ports.
Grand Voyages invites you to enjoy your time on board and discover the daytime and nighttime entertainment options, including sports and leisure activities such as playing basketball, attending dance classes or engaging lectures about the next destination on your itinerary, sunbathing by the pool, visiting the Balinese spa at sea, or jogging on deck. A variety of options to suit all tastes while sailing. Enjoy diverse onboard cuisine, including themed menus that change daily, reflecting the traditions of countries and regions around the world. And to end the day, experience Broadway-style shows, concerts by virtuoso violinists or pianists, and even jam sessions.
But you can also visit incredible destinations such as Dubai in the UAE, Haifa in Israel, Katakolon in Greece, Genoa in Italy, Cadiz in Spain, Mindelo in Cape Verde, Casablanca in Morocco, Durban in South Africa, Pointe a Pitre in Guadeloupe, New York in the USA or Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, among many others.
Positioning cruises
Positioning cruises include round trips from the Mediterranean to South Africa, and their itineraries include visits to exotic locations such as the islands of Reunion and Mauritius or the Egyptian port of Safaga, among others.
Transatlantic cruises
Transatlantic cruises travel from historic locations in Europe such as Barcelona or Hamburg, passing through Casablanca and the Caribbean to destinations in South America such as Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Aires.
On the same trip, you can discover completely different destinations in various geographical areas thanks to the unique itineraries, with many different embarkation ports. In Spain, for example, Bilbao, Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga, and Tarragona will be embarkation ports for MSC Cruises' Grand Voyages this season.
Three highly recommended routes
MSC Armonia, MSC Divina, MSC Euribia, MSC Splendida, and MSC Seashore, among others, will sail to different continents on the Grand Voyages. The 37 itineraries for the 2023-2024 season include the following:
The MSC Splendida on its 28-day itinerary, departing from Bari, Italy, on October 26, 2023 and with final destination in Durban – South Africa, visiting Zadar – Croatia, Venice (Trieste) – Italy, Katakolon, Heraklion and Rhodes – Greece, Alexandria, the Suez Canal and Safaga – Egypt, Aqaba – Jordan, Salalah – Oman, Port Louis – Mauritius, La Possession – Reunion and Durban – South Africa, with several days of sailing.
The MSC Seaview on its 20-day itinerary, departing from Barcelona on November 16, 2023, with its final destination in Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, visiting Marseille – France, Genoa – Italy, Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena and Malaga, Casablanca – Morocco, Lanzarote, Salvador de Bahia, Ilheus and Rio de Janeiro – Brazil, with several days of sailing.
The MSC Opera on its 22-day itinerary, departing on April 21, 2024 from Dubai – UAE and with final destination Genoa – Italy, visiting Abu Dhabi – UAE, Muscat – Oman, Aqaba – Jordan, Suez Canal – Egypt, Haifa – Israel, Limassol – Cyprus, Rhodes and Mykonos – Greece, Messina, Naples, Rome and Genoa – Italy, with several days of sailing.
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