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MSC Cruises
Lower fares and a relaxed, casual style. Tiers are Cruise Pitta's own grouping, not an official classification.
The cruise division of the major Geneva, Switzerland-based shipping group MSC. It expanded rapidly from its Mediterranean base and now operates more than 20 large ships worldwide. Its LNG-powered World Class ships (such as MSC World Europa and MSC World America) are its flagships, and its prices relative to ship size are modest, which makes it popular with families. It sets itself apart with its facilities, including Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, a private island in the Bahamas, the Yacht Club (an onboard VIP area), a large water park, and Cirque du Soleil-style shows. In Asia, MSC Bellissima sails year-round itineraries calling at Japan, China and Taiwan, making it one of the main options for cruises departing from Japan. Winter Middle East (Dubai) deployments have also been cancelled for winter 2027/28, following winter 2026/27 (MSC World Europa changes to 7-night Western Mediterranean cruises for winter 2027/28).
Other cruise lines in MSC Group
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Itineraries
Fares are indicative, per person. See each itinerary for conditions, sources, and verification dates.
Mediterranean
Caribbean & Bahamas
Japan & Asia
Northern Europe & Fjords
Ocean Crossings & World Voyages
Sources
- Officialmsccruises.com
- Secondary sourcecruise.blog
- Officialmsccruisesusa.com
- Secondary sourcecruisediscover.com
- Secondary sourcemsccruisefan.com
- Secondary sourcecruise.blog (2)
- Officialmsccruises.com (2)
- Officialmsccruisesusa.com (2)
- Secondary sourceemmacruises.com
- Secondary sourceemmacruises.com (2)
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