MSC Cruises has opened sales for a wide range of its highly anticipated winter , offering a variety of itineraries to diverse destinations. From established favorites to new gems to discover, and from mini-cruises to extended cruises, the varied options span both hemispheres.
MSC Cruises will soon provide details about its 2024/25 winter program in South America, Southern Africa and the Far East, but today it has presented the cruises already available to book.
Among the season's highlights, passengers will find vacation options in:
- THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Passengers will embark on a journey aboard the MSC World Europa, a ship with an ultramodern design and a wealth of dining, entertainment, and leisure experiences for all ages. The ship will depart from Barcelona, Spain, every Friday for a 7-night Mediterranean adventure that will give passengers the opportunity to explore captivating European destinations such as Genoa, Rome (from the port of Civitavecchia), and Sicily (from the port of Messina) in Italy; Valletta, Malta; and Marseille, France; creating memories to last a lifetime.
- THE RED SEA
The MSC Musica will offer 7-night cruises from Safaga, Egypt, to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Aqaba, Jordan, to visit the ancient city of Petra; Sharm El-Sheikh, for beaches and resorts; and the port of Sokhna, two destinations also in Egypt, to discover the pyramids of Cairo. This will allow passengers to have a range of options to discover the culture of these destinations before returning to Safaga and having the opportunity to visit Luxor, famous for the ancient city of the Valley of the Kings.
- THE ARABIAN SEA
Sailing from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), MSC Cruises' latest flagship, the MSC Euribia, will make its debut in the region, offering unforgettable 7-night cruises, including stops in Abu Dhabi and the beautiful island of Sir Bani Yas, both also in the UAE; Doha, Qatar; and Manama in Bahrain. This region offers much to discover, thanks to its blend of tradition and modernity.
- NORTHERN EUROPE
Those drawn to the beauty of Northern Europe's gems aboard the MSC Preziosacan enjoy 7-night cruises departing every Sunday from Hamburg, Germany, or every Friday from London (from the port of Southampton), UK. Passengers will explore destinations such as Bruges and Brussels (from the port of Zeebrugge), Belgium; Rotterdam, Netherlands; or Paris (from the port of Le Havre), France. With extended stays in each port, passengers can make the most of their time ashore.
Additionally, a 21-night extended cruise from Southampton will be offered to visit the Canary Islands and Madeira, as well as Morocco, departing on January 5, 2025.
- NORTH AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Continuing MSC Cruises' strong presence in North America, the MSC Meraviglia will continue its adventures from the iconic American city of New York, with a wide range of 7- to 11-night itineraries. Passengers will have the opportunity to experience the city both on embarkation and disembarkation, as well as enjoy the warm Caribbean climate while visiting Orlando (from Port Canaveral); Nassau, the Bahamas; and MSC Cruises' private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
Meanwhile, the MSC Seascape will set sail every Saturday from Miami, offering unforgettable 7-night cruises to the Eastern Caribbean (Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve) and the Western Caribbean (Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Mexico and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve).
These cruises will be joined by the MSC Seaside every Sunday, also offering captivating 7-night cruises from Miami, with itineraries alternating between the Eastern Caribbean (the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic) and the Western Caribbean (Mexico, Honduras or Belize, and the Bahamas).
Meanwhile, the MSC Divina will be based in Miami, and each cruise will include a visit to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, across a range of itineraries from 3 to 10 nights. Longer cruises will take passengers to enchanting destinations such as Jamaica, Aruba, Curaçao, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas.
The MSC Seashore will be based in Port Canaveral, near Orlando, from where it will offer other mini-cruise options. Passengers can enjoy 3- and 4-night cruises to the Bahamas, with stops at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. In addition, the MSC Seashore will also offer 7-night cruises, with additional stops in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico.
Finally, the MSC Virtuosa will dock in Fort-de-France, Martinique. From there, it will embark on consecutive 7-night itineraries through the central and southern Caribbean, offering passengers ample opportunity to escape the cold and soak up the sun. Visiting Maarten, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Grenada, and St. Lucia, passengers can choose from beaches, turquoise waters, and relaxing destinations.
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