MSC Armonia's Cuba Itinerary Will Include Miami

MSC Armonia will homeport in Miami for its seven-night Cuba and Caribbean itinerary starting December 10, 2018, MSC Cruises announced.

It marks the first time that the cruise line will sail from the U.S. as a homeport to Cuba.

The seven-night voyage from Miami will feature calls in Montego Bay, Jamaica; Georgetown, Cayman Islands and Cozumel, Mexico before spending two days in Havana, Cuba. Passengers will experience the Cuban capital Saturday and Sunday before returning to Miami.

The ship will homeport alongside MSC Divina and MSC Seaside.

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"Miami is known internationally as the 'Cruise Capital of the World' and it is often referred to as the world’s leading cruise port as it continues to excel in its principal homeport status with modern passenger terminal facilities, great accommodation options and outstanding end-to-end logistics and supply chain infrastructure," MSC Cruises CEO Gianni Onorato said in a statement. "It is a truly exciting destination in itself and guests who visit Miami will enjoy a destination unlike any other, with a dramatic skyline, bustling cultural life, arts, great food, entertainment and so much more, as well as all that the state of Florida and beyond has to offer."

"Additionally, by having Miami as homeport this will give European and international guests an opportunity to add a pre- or post- cruise portion to their land vacation from New York, Orlando or other U.S. cities. Miami also offers a greater array of inbound and outbound options when traveling from within the U.S. or internationally."

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MSC Armonia was the first ship in MSC Cruises' $250 million Renaissance Program and received an extensive overhaul as recently as 2014. In addition to new staterooms with balconies, highlights aboard the ship include enlarged restaurant and buffet areas, new children's play areas, an ultramodern theater and an enhanced MSC Aurea Spa.

MSC Cruises began sailing to Cuba in 2015 and increased its presence in the popular Caribbean destination shortly thereafter.