MSC Cruises#Meraviglia Plus class

{{Infobox company

| name = MSC Cruises

| logo = 180px

| logo_upright = House Flag of MSC Cruises.svg

| image = House Flag of MSC Cruises.svg

| type = Privately held company

| num_locations =

| location_city = Geneva, Switzerland

| area_served = Worldwide

| key_people =

| industry = Transportation

| products = Cruises

| revenue =

| operating_income =

| net_income =

| num_employees = 23,500

| parent = Mediterranean Shipping Company

| subsid = Explora Journeys

| homepage = {{URL|https://www.msccruises.com}}

| footnotes =

| foundation = {{start date and age|1988}} Naples, Italy

| founder = Gianluigi Aponte

| founded location =

}}

MSC Cruises ({{langx|it|MSC Crociere}}) is a Swiss-Italian global cruise line based in Geneva, with operations offices in Naples, Genoa and Venice. It was founded in 1988 in Naples, Italy, as part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). In addition to being the world's largest privately held cruise company, employing about 23,500 people worldwide and with offices in 45 countries {{as of|2017|lc=yes}},{{Cite web |url=https://www.msccruises.com/en-gl/About-MSC/Company.aspx |title=MSC Cruises Company Profile - MSC Fleet - Mediterranean Way of Life |access-date=12 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115093418/http://www.msccruises.com/en-gl/About-MSC/Company.aspx |archive-date=15 November 2017 |url-status=dead}} MSC Cruises is the third-largest cruise company in the world, after Carnival Corporation & plc and Royal Caribbean Group, with a 10% share of all passengers carried in 2025.{{Cite web |title=Market Share {{!}} Cruise Market Watch |url=https://cruisemarketwatch.com/market-share/ |access-date=2025-05-04 |language=en-US}}

History

= StarLauro Cruises =

File:MSC Montery Kuşadası.jpg, one of the line's first ships]]

In 1988, Gianluigi Aponte, founder of the Mediterranean Shipping Company, decided to enter the cruise industry and purchased the Achille Lauro from Flotta Lauro Line. He retained "Lauro" in the company name in honour of his mentor, naming the new cruise line StarLauro Cruises.{{Cite web |title=MSC Cruises - Our History |url=https://www.careers.msccruises.com/why-msc-cruises/our-history}} The original Lauro Lines ({{Langx|it|Flotta Lauro}}) was originally founded in Naples, Italy by Achille Lauro in the 1940s.

In 1990, Mediterranean Shipping Co. purchased the Monterey to sail for their StarLauro Cruises brand. The ship retained the original name she had used while sailing with Matson Lines. Both the Monterey and Achille Lauro would sail under the StarLauro Cruises banner into the early 1990s. In November 1994, the Achille Lauro caught fire off the coast of Somalia while en route to South Africa, with 979 passengers and crew aboard, two of whom died during the evacuation.{{Cite web |date=December 3, 1994 |title=Achille Lauro Sinks Off Coast of Somalia |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/12/03/world/achille-lauro-sinks-off-coast-of-somalia.html |website=The New York Times}}

StarLauro line went on to acquire the Enrico C from Costa Cruises, renaming the ship Symphony, and the former Cunard Princess, renaming the ship Rhapsody to the fleet.{{Cite web |title=Cunard’s Former Princess Becomes Latest Cruise Ship Sold for Scrap |url=https://maritime-executive.com/article/cunard-s-former-princess-becomes-latest-cruise-ship-sold-for-scrap |access-date= |website=The Maritime Executive |language=en}}

= MSC Cruises =

In 1995, StarLauro Cruises was rebranded as MSC Cruises, with the livery changed from the blue funnel star logo to a white funnel with the MSC logo.{{cite web |title=About MSC History |url=https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/About-MSC/MSC-History.aspx |access-date=10 August 2010 |website=MSC Cruises USA |publisher=MSC Cruises}}

File:MS Melody.jpg, purchased by MSC in 1997]]

In 1997, MSC purchased the Atlantic from Premier Cruise Lines, and renamed the ship Melody.

File:MSC Lirica IMG 8593.jpg, MSC Cruises' first purpose-built ship]]

In the early 2000s, MSC initiated a rapid expansion program, and placed its first new build orders with Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard, for 65,000-ton ships. Based on a similar design to the French yard's platform for Festival Cruises, the two-ship order started the aggressive expansion of the cruise line. The line's first new build, the MSC Lirica, debuted in 2003. The Lirica also became the first MSC ship to be christened by Sophia Loren, a tradition that has continued for all but one of the company's new builds.{{Cite web |title=MSC Cruises’ First Newbuilds Completes 20 Years in Service - Cruise Industry News {{!}} Cruise News |url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/04/msc-cruises-first-newbuilds-completes-20-years-in-service/ |access-date= |website=Cruise Industry News |language=en-US}} The Lirica was followed by sister ship MSC Opera in 2004.

In 2004, MSC Cruises acquired the fairly newly built European Vision and European Stars from the bankrupt Festival Cruises, renaming the ships {{ship||MSC Armonia}} and {{ship||MSC Sinfonia}}.{{Cite web |last=Genoa (undefined) |first=Ian Lewis |date=2004-07-22 |title=MSC Cruises buys last Festival ship |url=https://www.tradewindsnews.com/weekly/msc-cruises-buys-last-festival-ship/1-1-207306 |access-date= |website=TradeWinds {{!}} Latest shipping and maritime news |language=en}}

In 2006, the first of the four Musica Class debuted, also built at STX France. The MSC Musica was followed by the {{ship||MSC Orchestra}}, {{ship||MSC Poesia}}, and the final, slightly modified, {{ship||MSC Magnifica}} in 2010.

In 2015, MSC Cruises announced that the four Mistral class ships had undergone renovation under the Renaissance Programme.{{Cite web |date=2021-11-05 |title=RENAISSANCE PROGRAMME MOVES INTO PHASE TWO AS MSC SINFONIA ENTERS DRY DOCK |url=https://www.mscpressarea.com/en_INT/press-releases/451/ |access-date= |website=www.mscpressarea.com |language=en}}

In July 2018, the company announced that it would build a second cruise terminal at PortMiami for its World-class cruise ships as an expansion of its North American program. It was scheduled to be completed in October 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=8751|title=MSC Cruises to Build Second Cruise Terminal in Miami - MSC Cruises|website=www.cruisecritic.com|language=en-us|access-date=12 July 2018}}

In October 2018, MSC announced an order for four luxury ships of 64,000 gross tons each.{{Cite web|url=https://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/MSC-places-order-four-luxury-vessels|title=MSC places order for four luxury vessels: Travel Weekly|website=www.travelweekly.com|language=en|access-date=12 September 2019}} These ultra-luxury vessels were to be based on the cruise line's luxury concept, the MSC Yacht Club.

In January 2019, MSC Cruises unveiled the world's first virtual personal cruise assistant — ZOE, an artificial intelligence device designed by Harman International. It is currently featured on MSC Bellissima and MSC Grandiosa, and will be featured on future new builds upon their delivery.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/3711/|title=MSC Cruises Officially Unveils "Zoe" the World's First Personal Cruise Assistant|website=www.cruisecritic.com|language=en-us|access-date=15 February 2019|archive-date=28 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528202058/https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/3711/|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/20319-msc-unveils-zoe-virtual-personal-assistant.html|title=MSC Unveils Zoe Virtual Personal Assistant|last=Mathisen|first=Monty|date=1 February 2019|website=www.cruiseindustrynews.com|language=en-gb|access-date=12 September 2019}}

In mid-2020, MSC Cruises suspended most (or all) of their operations for over six months during the COVID-19 pandemic. On 7 January 2021, MSC announced it would restart cruises with the MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica in the Mediterranean. Passengers were initially limited to residents of the Schengen Area.{{cite web |url=https://www.msccruises.com/en-gl/Itinerary-Updates.aspx |title=CRUISE & ITINERARY UPDATES |date=7 January 2021|work=MSC |access-date=11 January 2021}}

In June 2021, MSC announced a new luxury subsidiary brand named Explora Journeys, with four vessels planned, beginning with the Explora I.{{cite web |last=Payne |first=Holly |date=2021-06-10 |title=Steel cut for Explora I, first vessel in MSC Cruises' luxury Explora Journeys fleet |url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/shipbuilding-refurb-equipment/steel-cut-explora-i-first-vessel-msc-cruises-luxury-explora-journeys |access-date=2022-02-05 |website=Seatrade Cruise News |language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Brand Reveal|url=https://explorajourneys.com/int/en/press-and-media/press/brand-reveal.html|access-date=2022-02-05|website=explorajourneys.com|language=en}}

In March 2022, MSC Cruises signed a multi-year deal with Formula One to become their official cruise partner.{{Cite web |last=Formula 1 |date=2022-03-21 |title=Formula 1 announces MSC Cruises as a Global Partner for the 2022 season |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-announces-msc-cruises-as-a-global-partner-for-the-2022-season.5YFnf6DRv1FrBcwkYdfpbR.html |access-date=2022-04-02 |website=Formula 1 |language=en}} They were the title sponsor of the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix.{{Cite web |last=Pettit |first=Carl |date=2023-07-31 |title=MSC Cruises and Formula 1 Have Something to Celebrate |url=https://www.cruisehive.com/msc-cruises-and-formula-1-have-something-to-celebrate/107788 |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=Cruise Hive |language=en-US}}

In January 2023, MSC Cruises announced a new multi-year partnership agreement with the New York Knicks. The deal gets MSC promotion during Knicks home games, including LED signage, virtual-on-court signage, and the opportunity to serve as the presenting partner during in-game t-shirt tosses.{{Cite web |title=New York Knicks and MSC Cruises Partner on Multi-Year Marketing Plan |url=https://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20New-York-Knicks-and-MSC-Cruises-Partner-on-Multi-Year-Marketing-Plan |access-date=2023-01-18 |website=www.travelmarketreport.com |language=en}}

In August 2024, Shipping Italy reported rumors that MSC was in talks with Meyer Turku to build a class of four ships with a gross tonnage of 270,000, which would make it bigger than any other cruise ship at the time.{{Cite web |last=Capuzzo |first=Nicola |date=2024-08-27 |title=Royal Caribbean ordina ancora a Meyer Turku e Msc Crociere negozia una serie di navi da record |url=https://www.shippingitaly.it/2024/08/27/royal-caribbean-ordina-ancora-a-meyer-turku-e-msc-crociere-negozia-una-serie-di-navi-da-record/ |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=Shipping Italy |language=it-IT}}

In April 2025, MSC Cruise Division inaugurated the new MSC Barcelona Cruse Terminal, the first fully owned MSC Cruse terminal the will serve MSC Cruises and MSC's Explora Journeys.{{Cite web |last=Adonis |date=2025-04-08 |title=MSC Group’s Cruise division officially inaugurates new terminal in the port of Barcelona |url=https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/04/08/msc-groups-cruise-division-officially-inaugurates-new-terminal-in-the-port-of-barcelona/ |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=Cyprus Shipping News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Terminal MSC {{!}} Port de Barcelona |url=https://www.portdebarcelona.cat/en/business-and-services/cruise-ships/information-passenger/passenger-terminals/terminal-msc |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=www.portdebarcelona.cat |language=en}}

In May 2025, MSC Cruise Division inaugurated the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, the world’s largest cruise terminal.{{Cite web |last=Stella |date=2025-05-02 |title=MSC Cruises opens world’s largest cruise terminal poised to redefine the guest experience through cutting edge technology |url=https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/05/02/msc-cruises-opens-worlds-largest-cruise-terminal-poised-to-redefine-the-guest-experience-through-cutting-edge-technology/ |access-date=2025-05-07 |website=Cyprus Shipping News |language=en-US}}

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve

File:Lighthouse Bay, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas (December 31, 2019).jpg|227x227px]]

In December 2015, MSC Cruises signed a 100-year lease for the private island of Ocean Cay in the Bahamas to develop the land for an exclusive island experience.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/13400-confirmed-msc-closes-deal-on-private-island-in-bahamas-.html|title=Confirmed: MSC Closes Deal on Private Island in Bahamas|author=|date=17 December 2015|website=www.cruiseindustrynews.com|language=en-gb|access-date=15 November 2019|archive-date=15 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115184659/https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/13400-confirmed-msc-closes-deal-on-private-island-in-bahamas-.html|url-status=dead}} The site had previously been used to mine white Aragonite sand for decades. After the original owners abandoned the 95 acre island, the land had to be restored to remove all of the old mining equipment, with MSC Cruises committing $200 million for the project, involving restoration and conversion of the island into a private resort.{{cite web |last1=Arlene Satchell |first1=Arlene |title=MSC Cruises plans $200 million private Bahamian island |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-msc-cruises-ocean-cay-island-20151217-story.html |website=South Florida Sun-Sentinel |access-date=18 April 2023}}

The restoration required the work of many scientists to bring the area back into a functioning marine habitat. Once the Bahamian government granted the site marine reserve status, the project was officially named the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and was set to open in mid-November 2019. However, weather delays pushed the date to 5 December 2019.{{Cite news |url=https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/msc-cruises-announces-new-opening-date-for-ocean-cay-marine-reserve.html |title=MSC Cruises Announces New Opening Date for Ocean Cay Marine Reserve| work=TravelPulse}}

Fleet

= Current fleet =

Ship ! Built ! Builder ! Joined MSC ! Gross tonnage ! Flag ! Notes ! Image
class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:Center;"
colspan="8" \| Mistral-class
{{ship	MSC Armonia}} \| 2001 \| rowspan="4" \| Chantiers de l'Atlantique \|data-sort-value=2004-05 \| May 2004 \| 65,542 \|{{PAN}} \| align="Left" \|Built as the MS European Vision for Festival Cruises \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Sinfonia}} \| 2002 \|data-sort-value=2005-03 \| March 2005 \| 65,542 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \|Built as the MS European Stars for Festival Cruises \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Lirica}} \| 2003 \|data-sort-value=2003-03 \| March 2003 \| 65,591 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \|First purpose-built new build for MSC Cruises \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Opera}} \| 2004 \|data-sort-value=2004-03 \| March 2004 \| 65,591 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
colspan="8" \| Musica class
{{ship	MSC Musica}} \| 2006 \| rowspan="2" \| Aker Yards (Saint-Nazaire) \|data-sort-value=2006-07 \| July 2006 \| 92,409 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Orchestra}} \| 2007 \|data-sort-value=2007-05 \| May 2007 \| 92,409 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Poesia}} \| 2008 \| Aker Yards/STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) \|data-sort-value=2008-10 \| Oct 2008 \| 92,627 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Magnifica}} \| 2010 \| STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) \|data-sort-value=2010-03 \| March 2010 \| 95,128 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| Modified Musica class \| 180px
colspan="8" \| Fantasia class
{{ship	MSC Fantasia}} \| 2008 \| rowspan="2" \| Aker Yards/STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) \|data-sort-value=2008-12 \| Dec 2008 \| 137,936 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Splendida}} \| 2009 \|data-sort-value=2009-07 \| July 2009 \| 137,936 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Divina}} \| 2012 \| rowspan="2" \| STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) \|data-sort-value=2012-06 \| June 2012 \| 139,400 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| Modified Fantasia class \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Preziosa}} \| 2013 \|data-sort-value=2013-03 \| March 2013 \| 139,400 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| Modified Fantasia class{{cite web\|url=http://www.msccruises.co.uk/uk_en/About-MSC-Cruises/News/MSC-CRUISES-WELCOMES-MSC-PREZIOSA.aspx \|title=MSC Cruises-UK News: MSC Cruises Welcomes MSC Preziosa \|publisher=Msccruises.co.uk \|access-date=15 February 2014}} \|180px
colspan="8" \| Seaside class
{{ship	MSC Seaside}} \| 2017 \| rowspan="2" \| Fincantieri \|data-sort-value=2017-11 \| Nov 2017 \| 153,516 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| \| File:MSC Seaside docked at Ocean Cay.jpg
{{ship	MSC Seaview}} \| 2018 \|data-sort-value=2018-06 \| June 2018 \| 153,516 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
colspan="8" \| Seaside EVO-class
{{ship	MSC Seashore}} \| 2021 \| rowspan="2" \| Fincantieri \|data-sort-value=2021-083 \| August 2021 \| 170,412 \|{{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left"\| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Seascape}} \| 2022{{cite web\|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28785-new-msc-seascape-delivered-from-fincantieri.html\|title=New MSC Seascape Delivered from Fincantieri\|date=2022-11-16\|access-date=2022-11-16}} \|data-sort-value=2022-11 \| November 2022 \| 170,400{{cite web\|url=https://www.fincantieri.com/en/media/press-releases/2022/msc-seascape-joins-the-fleet/\|title=MSC SEASCAPE, THE LARGEST AND MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED CRUISE SHIP EVER BUILT IN ITALY, JOINS THE FLEET\|date=2022-11-16\|access-date=2022-11-16}} \|{{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left"\| \| 180px
colspan="8" \| Meraviglia class
{{ship	MSC Meraviglia}} \| 2017 \| STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) \|data-sort-value=2017-05 \| May 2017 \| 171,598 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Bellissima}} \| 2019 \| Chantiers de l'Atlantique \|data-sort-value=2019-03 \| March 2019 \| 171,598 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| \|180px
colspan="8" \| Meraviglia Plus-class
{{ship	MSC Grandiosa}} \| 2019 \| rowspan="3" \| Chantiers de l'Atlantique \|data-sort-value=2019-11 \| November 2019 \| 181,541 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \|{{Cite web\|last=Williamson\|first=Jeannine\|date=2019-10-31\|title=MSC Cruises Takes Delivery of first Meraviglia Plus Class Ship, MSC Grandiosa\|url=https://www.cruisecritic.com.au/news/4709/\|access-date=2022-02-05\|website=www.cruisecritic.com.au\|language=en-au}} \|180px
MSC Virtuosa \| 2021 \|data-sort-value=2021-05 \| May 2021 \| 181,541 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
MSC Euribia{{cite web\|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25333-msc-begins-construction-of-euribia-its-most-environmentally-advanced-ship.html\|title=MSC Begins Construction of Euribia, Its Most Environmentally-Advanced Ship\|date=2021-06-28\|access-date=2021-06-28}} \| 2023{{Cite web\|last=Ebelthite\|first=Shaun\|title=MSC begins construction of third Meraviglia-Plus class ship, MSC Euribia -\|url=https://cruise-arabia.com/2021/06/29/msc-begins-construction-of-third-meraviglia-plus-class-ship-msc-euribia/\|access-date=2022-02-05\|website=cruise-arabia.com\|date=29 June 2021 \|language=en-GB}} \|data-sort-value=2023-05 \| May 2023 \| 184,011 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| Second ship powered by liquid natural gas (LNG) to join the fleet. \|File:MSC Euribia - 3 juin 2023 - Saint-Nazaire, France.jpg
colspan="8" \|World Class
\| {{ship	MSC World Europa}}{{Cite news\|last=Kalosh\|first=Anne\|date=29 June 2020\|title=Chantiers de l'Atlantique lays keel for LNG-powered MSC World Europa\|work=Seatrade Cruise News\|url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/chantiers-de-latlantique-lays-keel-lng-powered-msc-world-europa\|access-date=29 June 2020}} \| 2022{{Cite web\|date=2021-12-02\|title=MSC and Chantiers Mark Double Newbuild Milestones\|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/26332-msc-and-chantiers-mark-double-newbuild-milestones.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|website=www.cruiseindustrynews.com\|language=en-gb}} \| rowspan="2" \| Chantiers de l'Atlantique \|data-sort-value=2022-12 \| December 2022 \| 215,863{{Cite web \|title=MSC World Europa \|url=https://www.msccruisesusa.com/cruise/ships/msc-world-europa \|access-date=2024-10-19 \|website=msccruisesusa.com}} \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| Originally named MSC Europa.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.primocanale.it/notizie/msc-guarda-all-ambiente-ecco-europa-a-saint-nazaire-il-taglio-della-prima-lamiera-212817.html\|title=Msc guarda all'ambiente, ecco 'Europa': a Saint Nazaire il taglio della prima lamiera\|website=Primocanale.it\|language=it\|access-date=15 November 2019}} Largest ship built for MSC Cruises and first in the fleet powered by LNG with solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and having "G"-shape bow design. \|File:MSC World Europa - Saint-Nazaire - June 2022.jpg
MSC World America{{cite web\|url=https://www.mscpressarea.com/en_US/press-releases/msc-cruises-cuts-steel-on-msc-world-america-second-innovative-world-class-ship\|title=MSC CRUISES CUTS STEEL ON MSC WORLD AMERICA, SECOND INNOVATIVE WORLD CLASS SHIP\|date=2022-10-24\|access-date=2022-10-24}}{{cite web\|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28562-msc-names-next-new-ship-world-america.html\|title=MSC Names Next New Ship World America\|date=2022-10-24\|access-date=2022-10-24}} \| 2025{{cite web\|url=https://www.mscpressarea.com/press-releases/msc-cruises-and-chantiers-de-l-atlantique-mark-three-world-class-ship-milestones/\|title=MSC CRUISES AND CHANTIERS DE L’ATLANTIQUE MARK THREE WORLD CLASS SHIP MILESTONES IN SAINT-NAZAIRE\|date=2025-03-27\|accessdate=2025-03-28}} \|data-sort-value=2025-03 \| March 2025 \| 216,638{{Cite web \|title=MSC World Europa \|url=https://www.msccruisesusa.com/cruise/ships/msc-world-europa \|access-date=2024-10-19 \|website=msccruisesusa.com}} \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| LNG-fueled cruise ship.{{Cite web \|url=https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/About-MSC/News/MSC-Cruises-Announces-World-Class-Ships-2026.aspx \|title=New Cruise Ships - MSC Cruises \| New Ships - World Class \|access-date=17 June 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813040403/https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/About-MSC/News/MSC-Cruises-Announces-World-Class-Ships-2026.aspx \|archive-date=13 August 2016 \|url-status=dead}} Construction started on 22 October 2022.https://chantiers-atlantique.com/en/news/msc-and-chantiers-de-latlantique-mark-a-major-step-forward-with-the-delivery-of-msc-world-europa/https://chantiers-atlantique.com/en/institutional/chantiers-de-latlantique-to-integrate-the-first-lng-operated-fuel-cell-onboard-an-msc-cruises-ship/ Sea Trials completed{{cite web\|url=https://www.mscpressarea.com/press-releases/msc-world-america-completes-successful-sea-trials-ahead-of-april-launch/\|title=MSC WORLD AMERICA COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL SEA TRIALS AHEAD OF APRIL LAUNCH\|date=2025-03-15\|accessdate=2025-03-28}} and delivered in March 2025 \|File:MSC World America.jpg

= Future ships =

Ship ! Due to enter service ! Builder ! Gross tonnage ! Notes ! Image
class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:Center;"
colspan="6" \|World class
MSC World Asia{{cite web\|url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/04/msc-cruises-holds-steel-cutting-ceremony-for-msc-world-asia/?fbclid=IwAR2tMdCX3Pb_V9583KrdysbfU7ZJOti6TOlpPk9NWyPBhk1ZmM3M4ofUlgQ_aem_AXNQ9Tr3YMC_W9MBER7P9KYffOkG1lFdjBoYIZ7CswibNB7sZossKvk4aYLnTTZPwFA9cv4l-3EHRknr-4gtwYli\|title= MSC Cruises Holds Steel Cutting Ceremony for MSC World Asia\|date=2024-04-09\|access-date=2024-04-09}} \| 2026{{Cite news \|last=McCarthy \|first=Daniel \|date=21 January 2020 \|title=MSC Cruises Adds Two World Class Vessels, New Ship Class to Expansion Plans \|url=https://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/MSC-Cruises-Adds-Two-World-Class-Vessels-New-Ship-Class-to-Expansion-Plans \|access-date=4 July 2020 \|work=Travel Market Report}} \| rowspan="4" \| Chantiers de l'Atlantique \| 216,638 \| align="Left" \| LNG-fueled cruise ship \|
MSC World Atlantic{{Cite web \|title=MSC and Chantiers Celebrate Milestones for Three World Class Ships - Cruise Industry News {{!}} Cruise News \|url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/03/msc-and-chantiers-celebrate-milestones-for-three-world-class-ships/ \|access-date=2025-03-28 \|website=Cruise Industry News\|language=en-US}} \| 2027 \| 216,638 \| align="Left" \| LNG-fueled cruise ship \|
World Class 5{{Cite web \|title=MSC Orders Two More World Class Ships - Cruise Industry News {{!}} Cruise News \|url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/05/msc-orders-two-more-world-class-ships/ \|access-date=2025-05-19 \|website=Cruise Industry News \|language=en-US}} \|2029 \|216,638 \| align="Left" \|LNG-fueled cruise ship \|
World Class 6 \|2030 \|216,638 \| align="Left" \|LNG-fueled cruise ship \|

MSC is also in negotiations with Finnish, Italian and French yards for new builds.https://www.ttgmedia.com/cruise/msc-cruises-confirms-talks-under-way-with-shipyards-over-new-ship-class-49216https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/cruise/msc-cruises-to-take-the-bar-higher-with-next-generation-of-shipshttps://cruiseweekly.com.au/news/msc-going-bigger/80807https://www.seereisenportal.de/news/kreuzfahrt-news-schifffahrtsnachrichten/msc-cruises-hebt-mit-der-naechsten-schiffsgeneration-die-standards-an/

= Former fleet =

class="wikitable sortable"
Ship ! Built ! Builder ! In service for MSC ! Gross tonnage ! Notes ! Image
{{MS\|Achille Lauro	2}} \| 1947 \| Scheepsbouw-Maatschappij De Schelde, Vlissingen, Netherlands \| 1988- 1994 \| 23,629 \| align="Left" \| Built for Royal Rotterdam Lloyd as the MS Willem Ruys. Sank after catching fire in 1994. \| 180px
Monterey \| 1952 \| Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp., Maryland, United States \| 1990- 2006 \| 20,000 \| align="Left" \| Originally known as SS Free State Mariner. Previously Monterey for Matson Lines and Monterey for Aloha Pacific Cruises. Scrapped in 2007. \| File:MSC Montery (cropped).jpg
{{MS\|Symphony	2}} \| 1951 \| Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson, England \| 1994- 2000 \| 16,000 \| align="Left" \| Previously Provence for SGTM Line and Enrico C for Costa Cruises. Scrapped in 2001. \| 180px
Rhapsody \| 1977 \| Burmeister & Wain, Denmark \| 1995- 2009 \| 17,095 \| align="Left" \| Previously Cunard Conquest and Cunard Princess for Cunard Line. Scrapped in 2022. \| 180px
{{ship\|MS\|Melody	2}} \| 1982 \| CNIM (La Seyne-sur-Mer), France \| 1997- 2013 \| 35,143 \| align="Left" \| Previously Atlantic for Home Lines and StarShip Atlantic for Premier Cruise Line. Scrapped in 2018. \| 180px

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Ship

! Built

! Builder

! In service for MSC

! Gross tonnage

! Notes

! Image

{{MS|Achille Lauro

2}}

| 1947

| Scheepsbouw-Maatschappij De Schelde, Vlissingen, Netherlands

| 1988- 1994

| 23,629

| align="Left" | Built for Royal Rotterdam Lloyd as the MS Willem Ruys. Sank after catching fire in 1994.

| 180px

Monterey

| 1952

| Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp., Maryland, United States

| 1990- 2006

| 20,000

| align="Left" | Originally known as SS Free State Mariner. Previously Monterey for Matson Lines and Monterey for Aloha Pacific Cruises. Scrapped in 2007.

| File:MSC Montery (cropped).jpg

{{MS|Symphony

2}}

| 1951

| Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson, England

| 1994- 2000

| 16,000

| align="Left" | Previously Provence for SGTM Line and Enrico C for Costa Cruises. Scrapped in 2001.

| 180px

Rhapsody

| 1977

| Burmeister & Wain, Denmark

| 1995- 2009

| 17,095

| align="Left" | Previously Cunard Conquest and Cunard Princess for Cunard Line. Scrapped in 2022.

| 180px

{{ship|MS|Melody

2}}

| 1982

| CNIM (La Seyne-sur-Mer), France

| 1997- 2013

| 35,143

| align="Left" | Previously Atlantic for Home Lines and StarShip Atlantic for Premier Cruise Line. Scrapped in 2018.

| 180px

References

External links

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Ship ! Built ! Builder ! Joined MSC ! Gross tonnage ! Flag ! Notes ! Image
class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:Center;"
colspan="8" \| Mistral-class
{{ship	MSC Armonia}} \| 2001 \| rowspan="4" \| Chantiers de l'Atlantique \|data-sort-value=2004-05 \| May 2004 \| 65,542 \|{{PAN}} \| align="Left" \|Built as the MS European Vision for Festival Cruises \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Sinfonia}} \| 2002 \|data-sort-value=2005-03 \| March 2005 \| 65,542 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \|Built as the MS European Stars for Festival Cruises \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Lirica}} \| 2003 \|data-sort-value=2003-03 \| March 2003 \| 65,591 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \|First purpose-built new build for MSC Cruises \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Opera}} \| 2004 \|data-sort-value=2004-03 \| March 2004 \| 65,591 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
colspan="8" \| Musica class
{{ship	MSC Musica}} \| 2006 \| rowspan="2" \| Aker Yards (Saint-Nazaire) \|data-sort-value=2006-07 \| July 2006 \| 92,409 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Orchestra}} \| 2007 \|data-sort-value=2007-05 \| May 2007 \| 92,409 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Poesia}} \| 2008 \| Aker Yards/STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) \|data-sort-value=2008-10 \| Oct 2008 \| 92,627 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Magnifica}} \| 2010 \| STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) \|data-sort-value=2010-03 \| March 2010 \| 95,128 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| Modified Musica class \| 180px
colspan="8" \| Fantasia class
{{ship	MSC Fantasia}} \| 2008 \| rowspan="2" \| Aker Yards/STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) \|data-sort-value=2008-12 \| Dec 2008 \| 137,936 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Splendida}} \| 2009 \|data-sort-value=2009-07 \| July 2009 \| 137,936 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Divina}} \| 2012 \| rowspan="2" \| STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) \|data-sort-value=2012-06 \| June 2012 \| 139,400 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| Modified Fantasia class \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Preziosa}} \| 2013 \|data-sort-value=2013-03 \| March 2013 \| 139,400 \| {{PAN}} \| align="Left" \| Modified Fantasia class{{cite web\|url=http://www.msccruises.co.uk/uk_en/About-MSC-Cruises/News/MSC-CRUISES-WELCOMES-MSC-PREZIOSA.aspx \|title=MSC Cruises-UK News: MSC Cruises Welcomes MSC Preziosa \|publisher=Msccruises.co.uk \|access-date=15 February 2014}} \|180px
colspan="8" \| Seaside class
{{ship	MSC Seaside}} \| 2017 \| rowspan="2" \| Fincantieri \|data-sort-value=2017-11 \| Nov 2017 \| 153,516 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| \| File:MSC Seaside docked at Ocean Cay.jpg
{{ship	MSC Seaview}} \| 2018 \|data-sort-value=2018-06 \| June 2018 \| 153,516 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
colspan="8" \| Seaside EVO-class
{{ship	MSC Seashore}} \| 2021 \| rowspan="2" \| Fincantieri \|data-sort-value=2021-083 \| August 2021 \| 170,412 \|{{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left"\| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Seascape}} \| 2022{{cite web\|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28785-new-msc-seascape-delivered-from-fincantieri.html\|title=New MSC Seascape Delivered from Fincantieri\|date=2022-11-16\|access-date=2022-11-16}} \|data-sort-value=2022-11 \| November 2022 \| 170,400{{cite web\|url=https://www.fincantieri.com/en/media/press-releases/2022/msc-seascape-joins-the-fleet/\|title=MSC SEASCAPE, THE LARGEST AND MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED CRUISE SHIP EVER BUILT IN ITALY, JOINS THE FLEET\|date=2022-11-16\|access-date=2022-11-16}} \|{{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left"\| \| 180px
colspan="8" \| Meraviglia class
{{ship	MSC Meraviglia}} \| 2017 \| STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) \|data-sort-value=2017-05 \| May 2017 \| 171,598 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
{{ship	MSC Bellissima}} \| 2019 \| Chantiers de l'Atlantique \|data-sort-value=2019-03 \| March 2019 \| 171,598 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| \|180px
colspan="8" \| Meraviglia Plus-class
{{ship	MSC Grandiosa}} \| 2019 \| rowspan="3" \| Chantiers de l'Atlantique \|data-sort-value=2019-11 \| November 2019 \| 181,541 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \|{{Cite web\|last=Williamson\|first=Jeannine\|date=2019-10-31\|title=MSC Cruises Takes Delivery of first Meraviglia Plus Class Ship, MSC Grandiosa\|url=https://www.cruisecritic.com.au/news/4709/\|access-date=2022-02-05\|website=www.cruisecritic.com.au\|language=en-au}} \|180px
MSC Virtuosa \| 2021 \|data-sort-value=2021-05 \| May 2021 \| 181,541 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| \| 180px
MSC Euribia{{cite web\|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25333-msc-begins-construction-of-euribia-its-most-environmentally-advanced-ship.html\|title=MSC Begins Construction of Euribia, Its Most Environmentally-Advanced Ship\|date=2021-06-28\|access-date=2021-06-28}} \| 2023{{Cite web\|last=Ebelthite\|first=Shaun\|title=MSC begins construction of third Meraviglia-Plus class ship, MSC Euribia -\|url=https://cruise-arabia.com/2021/06/29/msc-begins-construction-of-third-meraviglia-plus-class-ship-msc-euribia/\|access-date=2022-02-05\|website=cruise-arabia.com\|date=29 June 2021 \|language=en-GB}} \|data-sort-value=2023-05 \| May 2023 \| 184,011 \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| Second ship powered by liquid natural gas (LNG) to join the fleet. \|File:MSC Euribia - 3 juin 2023 - Saint-Nazaire, France.jpg
colspan="8" \|World Class
\| {{ship	MSC World Europa}}{{Cite news\|last=Kalosh\|first=Anne\|date=29 June 2020\|title=Chantiers de l'Atlantique lays keel for LNG-powered MSC World Europa\|work=Seatrade Cruise News\|url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/chantiers-de-latlantique-lays-keel-lng-powered-msc-world-europa\|access-date=29 June 2020}} \| 2022{{Cite web\|date=2021-12-02\|title=MSC and Chantiers Mark Double Newbuild Milestones\|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/26332-msc-and-chantiers-mark-double-newbuild-milestones.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|website=www.cruiseindustrynews.com\|language=en-gb}} \| rowspan="2" \| Chantiers de l'Atlantique \|data-sort-value=2022-12 \| December 2022 \| 215,863{{Cite web \|title=MSC World Europa \|url=https://www.msccruisesusa.com/cruise/ships/msc-world-europa \|access-date=2024-10-19 \|website=msccruisesusa.com}} \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| Originally named MSC Europa.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.primocanale.it/notizie/msc-guarda-all-ambiente-ecco-europa-a-saint-nazaire-il-taglio-della-prima-lamiera-212817.html\|title=Msc guarda all'ambiente, ecco 'Europa': a Saint Nazaire il taglio della prima lamiera\|website=Primocanale.it\|language=it\|access-date=15 November 2019}} Largest ship built for MSC Cruises and first in the fleet powered by LNG with solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and having "G"-shape bow design. \|File:MSC World Europa - Saint-Nazaire - June 2022.jpg
MSC World America{{cite web\|url=https://www.mscpressarea.com/en_US/press-releases/msc-cruises-cuts-steel-on-msc-world-america-second-innovative-world-class-ship\|title=MSC CRUISES CUTS STEEL ON MSC WORLD AMERICA, SECOND INNOVATIVE WORLD CLASS SHIP\|date=2022-10-24\|access-date=2022-10-24}}{{cite web\|url=https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/28562-msc-names-next-new-ship-world-america.html\|title=MSC Names Next New Ship World America\|date=2022-10-24\|access-date=2022-10-24}} \| 2025{{cite web\|url=https://www.mscpressarea.com/press-releases/msc-cruises-and-chantiers-de-l-atlantique-mark-three-world-class-ship-milestones/\|title=MSC CRUISES AND CHANTIERS DE L’ATLANTIQUE MARK THREE WORLD CLASS SHIP MILESTONES IN SAINT-NAZAIRE\|date=2025-03-27\|accessdate=2025-03-28}} \|data-sort-value=2025-03 \| March 2025 \| 216,638{{Cite web \|title=MSC World Europa \|url=https://www.msccruisesusa.com/cruise/ships/msc-world-europa \|access-date=2024-10-19 \|website=msccruisesusa.com}} \| {{flag\|Malta\|civil}} \| align="Left" \| LNG-fueled cruise ship.{{Cite web \|url=https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/About-MSC/News/MSC-Cruises-Announces-World-Class-Ships-2026.aspx \|title=New Cruise Ships - MSC Cruises \| New Ships - World Class \|access-date=17 June 2016 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813040403/https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/About-MSC/News/MSC-Cruises-Announces-World-Class-Ships-2026.aspx \|archive-date=13 August 2016 \|url-status=dead}} Construction started on 22 October 2022.https://chantiers-atlantique.com/en/news/msc-and-chantiers-de-latlantique-mark-a-major-step-forward-with-the-delivery-of-msc-world-europa/https://chantiers-atlantique.com/en/institutional/chantiers-de-latlantique-to-integrate-the-first-lng-operated-fuel-cell-onboard-an-msc-cruises-ship/ Sea Trials completed{{cite web\|url=https://www.mscpressarea.com/press-releases/msc-world-america-completes-successful-sea-trials-ahead-of-april-launch/\|title=MSC WORLD AMERICA COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL SEA TRIALS AHEAD OF APRIL LAUNCH\|date=2025-03-15\|accessdate=2025-03-28}} and delivered in March 2025 \|File:MSC World America.jpg

MSC Cruises#Meraviglia Plus class

History

= StarLauro Cruises =

= MSC Cruises =

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve

Fleet

= Current fleet =

= Future ships =

= Former fleet =

See also

References

External links