MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a privately owned company with a longstanding history on the seas, entered the cruise industry in 1988. MSC Cruises combines a deep heritage at sea with an enthusiastic, young, motivated management team to present a company philosophy of Innovation = Tradition. MSC Cruises uniquely blends maritime traditions, culture and famous Mediterranean cuisine to deliver the ultimate cruise experience while displaying a real commitment to the finest hospitality afloat. In essence, MSC Cruises has made true Italian service the heart of its business and its key point of differentiation in the cruise industry.
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MSC Cruises was founded in 1988 in Naples, Italy, as part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company, itself established in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. Since its launch, MSC Cruises has grown into the world’s third-largest cruise line with Swiss-Italian ties and headquarters in Geneva and Naples. Today it sails year-round across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, South America, and more, offering a blend of European flair, modern innovation, and thoughtful service.
MSC Cruises combines European elegance with a contemporary approach to family travel. Onboard, guests benefit from spacious interiors, sleek ship design, and the MSC for Me app, which simplifies planning and navigation. Itineraries cover the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe and beyond - delivered with warm, multilingual service and a focus on comfort and convenience.
MSC's fleet spans compact mid-size vessels to innovative mega-ships, with a focus on design, sustainability and onboard flexibility. The line currently operates around 24 ships globally and will add new World Class ships, MSC World Asia in 2026 and MSC World Atlantic in 2027.