MSC
Cruises has just announced that it will be doubling its vacation offerings
from Central Florida
by adding a second ship at Port Canaveral in Winter 2025-2026. This expansion
means the line will be able to offer guests more 7-night sailings and short
cruises to The
Bahamas, with MSC Grandiosa joining its already celebrated sister vessel, MSC
Seashore.
MSC Grandiosa will
start sailing from Port Canaveral in December 2025, bringing with it the
capability of sailing a wider variety of voyages as it offers alternating seven-night
Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. At the same time, MSC Seashore will
sail shorter, three- and four-night itineraries to Nassau and the cruise line’s
private Bahamian island, Ocean
Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
“The Winter
2025-2026 season will mark our largest presence in the U.S. to date, and our
expansion at Port Canaveral is a big part of that,” Rubén A. Rodríguez,
President, MSC Cruises USA, said in a statement. “Ever since we started sailing
from Port Canaveral in 2021, our guests have told us they love how convenient
that makes it to experience MSC Cruises’ unique international flavor. We know
people sailing from Central Florida want options, and we’re delighted to offer
them two of our most modern and glamorous ships with itineraries that will
appeal to everyone from first-time to seasoned cruisers.
“We are honored
that MSC Cruises chose Port Canaveral for the North American debut of their
magnificent MSC Grandiosa. We are so proud of our cruise partner and their
tremendous growth in the United States,” said Captain John Murray, CEO, Port
Canaveral. “Expanding their homeport fleet at Port Canaveral underscores their
confidence in our partnership and shared commitment to success. We look forward
to welcoming all of their valued cruise guests to our beautiful port.”
Itinerary
highlights
MSC
Grandiosa: Seven-night sailings
- Eastern Caribbean: Various calls,
including: Nassau (The Bahamas), Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve (The
Bahamas), Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic), San Juan (Puerto Rico),
Charlotte Amalie (USVI)
- Western Caribbean: Various calls,
including: Nassau (The Bahamas), Cozumel (Mexico), Costa Maya (Mexico),
George Town (Cayman Islands), Montego Bay (Jamaica), Falmouth (Jamaica),
Belize City (Belize)
MSC
Seashore: Three-
and four-night sailings
- Calls at Nassau and Ocean Cay, with
some itineraries offering an extra day at sea
Ocean Cay MSC
Marine Reserve
In the upcoming
year, MSC Cruises will be enhancing the guest amenities and experiences at its Ocean
Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its private island in The Bahamas that’s committed to restoring
marine resources and conserving marine life. This private tropical paradise
encompasses over two miles of pristine white sand spanning eight separate
beaches, with ample areas to sunbathe and partake in potentially limitless
activities amid the unspoiled beauty of crystal blue seas and lush landscapes.
Over the next 12
months, improvements at Ocean Cay will include the expansion of excursion
centers to facilitate aquatic activities and island tours, as well as the
addition of extra food and beverage facilities, such as a second food hall and more
spacious bars. Guests can also look forward to upcoming upgrades to the
swimming areas, including enhancements to the popular main lagoon and the
addition of a brand-new dedicated lagoon for kids. Meanwhile, MSC Yacht Club
patrons can also expect to see the expansion of the Ocean House bar and
restaurant.
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