MSC Cruises has announced a change to its upcoming Winter 2026-2027 season with the introduction of MSC World Europa sailing to the Southern Caribbean region.
Originally scheduled to sail in the Middle East from November 2026 to April 2027, the MSC Europa will now operate 7- and 14-night itineraries with embarkations in the Caribbean at Fort-de-France (Martinique), Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Bridgetown (Barbados).
The ship is being rerouted due to the war in the Middle East, which left roughly 6,000 cruise passengers of the MSC Euribia stuck onboard in Dubai. The cruise line has since arranged flights for all guests to leave the region.
The ship will also call on Castries (Saint Lucia), Saint George (Grenada), Philipsburg (St. Maarten/ Netherlands Antilles), St. John (Antigua and Barbuda), Basseterre (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Roseau (Dominica), and Kingstown (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines).
MSC Europa will replace MSC Seaview in the region, which will shift to Brazil and Argentina for the winter season. The ship’s itinerary for South America is forthcoming.
Impacted guests and their travel partners are being contacted directly with clear, comprehensive information regarding their options, including the possibility to move their booking to another sailing or request a full refund.
Guests with MSC Seaview sailings from the French Antilles this coming winter will see no change to their itinerary, dates and overall cruise experience, with no action required from guests. This will mark MSC World Europa’s first season in the region - one of MSC Cruises’ most innovative ships, offering the latest onboard design and features.
The cruise line is planning to send the MSC World Europa back to the Middle East for the Winter 2027-2028 season, calling at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas and elsewhere around the region.
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