MSC Cruises Doubles Down on Port Canaveral

MSC Cruises will add more cruises out of Port Canaveral, including homeporting the line’s fourth World Class ship (so far unnamed) from the port for the winter 2027/28 season. It will join MSC World America as the line’s second World Class ship operating in North America.

The line first began sailing out of Port Canaveral in 2021. Currently, MSC Seashore offers year-round three- and four-night cruises out of the Port, visiting the Bahamas and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Starting in the winter of 2025/26, MSC Cruises is bringing a second ship, MSC Grandiosa, to the port to operate a season of seven-day Caribbean cruises. Then in Winter 2026/27, the ship will operate year-round from the port.

“Our commitment to Port Canaveral is stronger than ever, thanks to the incredible support from our partners there and the growing demand from our guests who love the port’s convenient location,” said Lynn Torrent, executive vice president and CCO at MSC Cruises, USA. “Having ships dedicated to offering both short and seven-night cruises year-round will ensure we have the right options available no matter when someone wants to sail.”