MSC Cruises Announces Record US Presence for 2025-26 Winter Season

Port Canaveral Additions

Among the season’s highlights will be MSC Grandiosa making her U.S. debut at Port Canaveral, marking the first time one of the line’s Meraviglia-Plus Class ships will operate from a U.S. port. From there, she will sail a selection of seven-night voyages, alternating between Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries.

By taking up residence in the Florida port, MSC Grandiosa will be joining the Seaside EVO-class MSC Seashore, which will offer an expanded assortment of three- and four-night cruises to Nassau and the line’s private Bahamian island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

A Galveston First

Winter 2025/2026 will also see MSC Cruises’ inaugural sailings from the Port of Galveston, where the family-friendly, Seaside EVO-class MSC Seascape will make its home for the season.

This vessel blends sophistication with a lively atmosphere by combining features like 11 onboard dining concepts, 19 bars, an aft infinity pool, a cutting-edge kids and teens club, and the luxury “ship-within-a-ship” MSC Yacht Club experience.

More in Miami

Set to launch in April 2025, MSC World America is poised to transform the cruising experience for passengers departing from PortMiami. The World Class ship will be comprised of seven distinct districts, tailored to suit guests’ various interests and preferences.

The vessel also features the all-new, innovative Cliffhanger—the first swing ride at sea that’s suspended out over the water. For the Winter 2025/2026 season, travelers can embark on alternating seven-night cruises to either the Eastern or Western Caribbean aboard this state-of-the-art vessel.

Private Island Enhancements

Many itineraries will feature stops at the incomparable private island destination of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas, which is presently undergoing a significant renovation. Guests sailing in Winter 202/2026 will get to enjoy the expanded and enhanced Reserve, which will include new excursion centers, a snorkel and dive center, additional dining options, and an expanded Ocean House bar and restaurant for MSC Yacht Club guests.

“The Winter 2025-2026 season will mark our largest presence in the U.S. to date, with seven ships sailing from U.S. homeports. We are delighted to provide our guests more choices than ever before when it comes to embarkation ports, ships, itineraries and destinations, making it easy to find the perfect cruise,” said Rubén A. Rodríguez, President, MSC Cruises USA.

“We look forward to introducing MSC Grandiosa to Port Canaveral, launching MSC Seascape from Galveston and offering a new world of cruising aboard MSC World America for our guests embarking in Miami. Combining world-class entertainment, dining and amenities onboard with the fantastic updates coming to Ocean Cay makes for an incredibly exciting future, which is perfect for everyone from first-time cruisers to our most devoted fans.”