After 300 years at sea, MSC Cruises knows the treasures that lie off the beaten path. Our cruises are designed to enrich, delight and create unforgettable emotions. Our well-travelled crew members are ready to help you uncover the best-kept secrets of each new destination. We have a passion for the sea and a commitment to excellence in hospitality, mastering all the details that make each cruise a unique experience while respecting the sea and the environment.
MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa. Our ships sail year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, and our seasonal itineraries include Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, China, and Dubai, Abu Dhabi and India.
The company, which grew by 800% since 2004, carried 2.4 million guests in 2018 and reported strong financial results with a turnover of €2.7 billion.
MSC Cruises is a Swiss-based European company with deep Mediterranean roots employing over 30,000 staff globally and selling cruise holidays in 69 countries around the world.
The Fleet
MSC Cruises’ 16 ships boast a host of cutting-edge innovations and the latest technologies, and its global fleet is one of the youngest at sea. The fleet was born of a €6bn investment program launched in 2003 and after successful completion of the first investment phase, the Company launched a second phase investment worth €11.6bn that will see the fleet expand to 25 mega-cruise ships by 2026. MSC Cruises is the first global cruise line brand to develop an investment plan of such length and magnitude.
Sustainability
MSC Cruises is borne out of a long line of captains and ship owners who have been playing their part in the history of navigation and seamanship. Our family started their journey at sea in 1675 and ever since, we haven’t stopped exploring.
The oceans and seas have always been the basis of MSC Cruises and we feel a deep responsibility to preserve and protect them. More than anything else, we care for the environment in which we operate, the guests who sail with us, the people who work with us, the cities we call, and the communities we visit.