MSC Cruises has also designed programs for winter vacations. Its "Winter Sea 2023-2024" promotional itineraries range from 3- to 4-night mini-cruises and classic 7-night itineraries to 10- to 11-night routes, all aboard its fleet of 22 ships that visit more than 150 destinations in 70 countries during the winter. This all-inclusive promotion includes the Easy unlimited beverage selection.
Among the top destinations on this season's itineraries are the Mediterranean Sea and Northern Europe, as well as winter cruises on the exotic Red Sea and the vast "maritime desert," visiting countries like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Oman; and also trips to the Caribbean and Bermuda. In addition, MSC Cruises offers special departures for Christmas and New Year's on many of its itineraries.
Mediterranean cruises from Spanish ports
Even in winter, you can discover new destinations in the Mediterranean on nearly 100 different cruises of up to 11 nights, many of them embarking from Spanish ports such as Barcelona, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, or Málaga. These itineraries visit destinations in southern Europe in Spain, France, and Italy, such as Marseille, Malta, Sicily, or Genoa, as well as the Greek Islands, Morocco, Cyprus, and Israel.
There are many itineraries, with many combinations of destinations and many departures for those travelers who want to enjoy the Mediterranean during the winter of 2023-2024 with MSC Cruises.
Northern Europe
The new MSC Euribia offers 16 itineraries this winter in Northern Europe, ranging from 6 to 21 nights, departing from various European ports and visiting destinations such as Hamburg, Rotterdam, Southampton, Le Havre, and even crossing the Atlantic to Bilbao, Funchal, and the Canary Islands. Enjoy a unique winter immersed in culture and landscapes, experiencing the elegance of Hamburg, the vibrancy of London, or the history and cuisine of Paris, among other destinations.
Cruises through Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia
Between November 2023 and March 2024, MSC Cruises will also offer exotic voyages for guests seeking to experience the culture of destinations along the Red Sea, on cruises ranging from 7 to 12 nights. The MSC Orchestra offers four itineraries based in Sharm el-Sheikh, visiting iconic destinations such as Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, with its waterfront promenade lined with resorts, beaches, and sculptures leading to the symbolic King Fahd Fountain; Aqaba in Jordan, with its beaches perfect for windsurfing and other water sports, as well as being a major destination for diving enthusiasts; Petra, also in Jordan, the fascinating Lost City; and Safaga and the Port of Sokhna in Egypt, where you can create lasting memories of Egypt by visiting Cairo or Giza. Without a doubt, winter is the best time of year to discover and enjoy the treasures of the Red Sea.
Winter in the Middle East
Traveling to the Middle East in winter is a great option, offering the chance to enjoy warm weather, deserts, pristine beaches, towering skyscrapers, and vibrant souks. From November 24th to April 24th, you can discover this part of the world aboard the MSC Opera and MSC Virtuosa on cruises starting at 3 nights, as well as on MSC Grand Voyages cruises of up to 27 nights.
Embarking in Abu Dhabi, Doha, or Dubai, MSC Cruises offers a variety of itineraries from 3 to 7 nights, visiting incredible places in exotic destinations such as the extravagant Emirates Palace Hotel or the even more spectacular Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosquein Abu Dhabi; Yas Island, home to the immense Ferrari World theme park, located a short distance from the city; the coastal district of Shindagha , or Dubai Museum and the lively textile souk or the gold and spice markets, as well as the spectacular Sheikh Zayed Road, home to towering skyscrapers like the Emirates Towers; the fish market, the Portuguese fort, and the Muttrah souk in Muscat, Oman; the National Museum or the Al Fateh Mosquein Bahrain, "the island of two seas"; the beach of the old fishing village of Dammam in Saudi Arabia; among others. An exotic journey to discover ancient cultures, combined with unparalleled luxury.
Caribbean and Bermuda
But it is also possible to enjoy summer in winter, sailing with MSC Cruises from various American ports such as Miami, Orlando or New York, among others, towards the Caribbean summer on cruises from 4 to 14 nights: Bermuda, Bermuda and the Caribbean, Caribbean and Mexico.
MSC Cruises' Caribbean itineraries visit Jamaica, Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica, but also other destinations that combine culture and history with action and adventure, such as Cozumel, the Cayman Islands, and Honduras, not forgetting Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, inaugurated at the end of 2019, a private paradise island in the Bahamas where MSC Cruises is committed to the conservation of local marine life.
Five of the company's ships offer these winter Caribbean itineraries, allowing you to enjoy the white sand beaches and the charms of the different islands. A winter with summer temperatures and activities.
