The pandemic has disrupted the vacations of millions, but nothing will stop the world from dreaming and planning their much-anticipated winter break. MSC Cruises has today reconfirmed its 2021/2022 winter program with a wide range of options in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and the Gulf region, as well as South America and South Africa, and the Grand Voyages, featuring new itineraries across various oceans. Passengers can choose from a variety of destinations, discover many countries by the sea, and soak up the winter sun. All this while relaxing aboard some of the world's finest and most modern ships, with world-class entertainment and activities, international dining, an award-winning family and children's program, a luxury spa, and much more.
The 2021/2022 winter program has something for every passenger – those seeking a short break, families wanting to enjoy a holiday together, or adventurers eager for longer journeys and new destinations. A world of discovery awaits all MSC Cruises passengers.
MSC Cruises is known for its iconic Mediterranean cruises, offering a wide variety of itineraries and boasting the largest number of embarkation ports in the region. For the 2021/2022 winter season, it will have four ships operating in the area.
MSC Grandiosa will call at some of Europe's most popular destinations. The artistic and gastronomic paradise of Barcelona will be the embarkation port for passengers, as well as Genoa and Marseille. In addition to these wonderful cities, the ship will call at Palermo, Civitavecchia (with access to Rome), and the inspiring port of Valletta, Malta.
The glamorous MSC Fantasia will also sail a classic seven-night itinerary with the opportunity to choose the embarkation port from among the most visited destinations by MSC Cruises: Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa, as well as cultural visits, including La Spezia – with good connections to Florence, Pisa and Cinque Terre – and Naples – for pizza lovers – before reaching its final stop in Palma de Mallorca, where passengers can enjoy this wonderful Balearic island.
MSC Magnifica will offer longer, 11-night cruises with two different itineraries for those seeking more adventure this coming winter. The first begins in Genoa and calls at the Greek cities of Katakolon, Piraeus, and Rhodes before arriving in Haifa, Israel, where the ship will spend the night. It will then visit Heraklion and Civitavecchia before returning to Genoa. The second itinerary visits five countries and is based in Genoa, Italy. After embarkation, it will visit Barcelona and then head to Casablanca, Morocco. From there, the next stops will be Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Funchal in Madeira, Málaga, and Civitavecchia, before returning to Genoa.
MSC Poesia will offer 5 and 10 night itineraries, also departing from Genoa, before beginning its round-the-world voyage on January 5, 2022.
To further increase its strong presence from North America, MSC Cruises will have four ships sailing from Florida next winter – from Miami and Port Canaveral.
After its inaugural season in the Mediterranean next summer, MSC Seashore, the first of the Seaside EVO class ships and the company's newest vessel, will cross the Atlantic to reach the warm waters of the Caribbean. The ship will offer complementary itineraries with stops in the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, including Ocean Cay, or Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
MSC Armoniawill be based in Miami and will offer 3, 4 or 7 night cruises that include Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, and on some itineraries you can enjoy a night on our stunning private island.
MSC Divina will begin its season from Port Canaveral and, in December, will move its homeport to Miami. This popular ship in the American market will offer 3-4 night itineraries to Ocean Cay, 7 night itineraries, and longer 11-night itineraries with stops in Jamaica, Aruba, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, and Ocean Cay.
For the first time, MSC Meraviglia will depart from Port Canaveral and will offer a mix of 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 night itineraries with full days in the Mexican ports of Costa Maya and Cozumel.
MSC Seaview will also call at Caribbean ports during the 2021/22 winter season, based in Fort-de-France in the shadow of Mount Pelée and a stone's throw from the Balata Botanical Garden. It will sail from Martinique's capital through the Antilles and the West Indies, offering a series of seven-night cruises. Highlights include St. Lucia, Guadeloupe, and Antigua and Barbuda, where mesmerizing blue waters and white-sand beaches will entice sun-seekers.
The Gulf region will have two MSC Cruises ships in the winter season, during which passengers will be able to enjoy the postponed Dubai Expo 2020, which now begins in October 2021.
MSC Virtuosa, one of the company's newest ships, due to be launched in April 2021, will spend its first winter season in the region, based in Dubai. From there, the ship will sail to the nearby modern metropolis of Abu Dhabi, stopping at Sir Bani Yas Island, where passengers will have the opportunity to discover an exotic array of wildlife or soak up the sun on pristine beaches—all exclusive to MSC Cruises on days when the ships are in port. The ship also calls at Bahrain and Doha, the capital of Qatar, before returning to Dubai for an overnight stay to explore all the wonders the city has to offer.
MSC Opera will offer a 7-night itinerary that includes two nights in Dubai to allow passengers to fully explore this incredible city, as well as stops in Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas and Muscat in Oman, one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the Gulf.
The 2022 round-the-world trip will be aboard the MSC Poesia and will feature a new 116-night itinerary departing from Barcelona on January 7, 2022. The most adventurous travelers won't want to miss our offer to visit 43 incredible destinations in 24 countries with nine nights in different ports.
The program for the 2021/2022 winter season in South America will feature four modern ships embarking in Brazil, as well as a fifth ship in the region embarking in Argentina, which will take Latin American passengers to visit enchanting Brazilian destinations.
- MSC Seaside will operate 6, 7, and 8 night itineraries from Santos, Brazil.
- MSC Preziosa will offer 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 nights from Santos, Brazil, as well as 7 and 8 nights with stops in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina.
- MSC Splendida will depart from Santos, Brazil on 7-night cruises that will also stop in Uruguay and Argentina.
- MSC Sinfonia will be based in Itajaí, Brazil, with 6, 7, 8 and 9 night cruises with stops in Uruguay and Argentina.
- MSC Orchestra will be based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with 8, 9 and 10 nights also stopping in Brazil and Uruguay.
MSC Lirica will join MSC Musica in South Africa. MSC Lirica will be based in Cape Town and MSC Musica in Durban, between November 2021 and April 2022, offering 14 different cruise itineraries ranging from two to 14 nights. The two ships will alternate their routes to provide South African cruise lovers with a wider variety of options to suit their holiday needs.
MSC GRAND VOYAGES 2021-2022 – 81 ports of call in 38 countries. Between October and November 2021, MSC Cruises will expand its already rich portfolio of itineraries with 11 new and inspiring Grand Voyages aboard 11 of its ships. The new MSC Grand Voyages 2021/22 will depart from major ports around the world and will last from 18 to 27 days. In spring 2022, 11 Grand Voyages, ranging from 16 to 28 days, will be available with ships returning from the Gulf, Brazil and Argentina, South Africa, Martinique, and the United States, bound for Europe for the start of the 2022 summer season. During these unforgettable cruise holidays, passengers will have the opportunity to explore and learn about the cultures they encounter through a wide selection of shore excursions.
