MSC Cruises
· 22 ships
- Fleet size22
MSC Cruises is a passenger cruise operator with a fleet that calls at ports across multiple regions worldwide.
From a passenger perspective, the differentiation between cruise lines is shaped by ship class, onboard programming, included inclusions and the itinerary mix. MSC Cruises positions its product through a combination of fleet design choices, dining concepts, entertainment scope and shore excursion programmes.
Travellers researching MSC Cruises typically compare hardware (ship age, cabin layouts, public spaces), itinerary depth (length of port calls, region rotation, late stays and overnights), and the inclusions structure (drinks packages, dining surcharges, gratuities, and shore-excursion bundling). Reading recent passenger reports and the company's own current itinerary catalogue gives the most accurate read of the product as it stands today.
Booking strategy for MSC Cruises often centres on fare promotions, repositioning sailings and shoulder-season departures, where pricing per night tends to be more favourable than peak summer or holiday weeks.
Selected ships in the MSC Cruises fleet
| Ship | Built | GT | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Smeralda | — | — | 6,554 |
| MS Oranje | — | — | — |
| MSC Armonia | — | — | 2,223 |
| MSC Bellissima | — | — | 5,714 |
| MSC Divina | — | — | 3,959 |
| MSC Euribia | — | — | 6,327 |
| MSC Fantasia | — | — | 3,274 |
| MSC Grandiosa | — | — | 6,334 |
| MSC Lirica | — | — | 1,560 |
| MSC Magnifica | — | — | 2,518 |
| MSC Meraviglia | — | — | 5,714 |
| MSC Musica | — | — | — |
| MSC Opera | — | — | — |
| MSC Orchestra | — | — | 3,000 |
| MSC Poesia | — | — | 3,013 |
| MSC Seascape | — | — | — |
| MSC Seashore | — | — | 5,877 |
| MSC Seaside | — | — | 5,331 |
| MSC Seaview | — | — | — |
| MSC Sinfonia | — | — | 1,566 |
| MSC Splendida | — | — | 3,274 |
| MSC Virtuosa | — | — | 6,334 |