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28.01.2025 - 21:27 / travelpulse.com / Marine Reserve / North America / Noreen Kompanik
MSC Cruises has announced plans to bring a World Class ship to Port Canaveral and offer more cruises from the Florida destination beginning in 2027.
The line’s fourth World Class ship, yet to be named, will join the Port Canaveral lineup for the Winter 2027-2028 season offering year-round 7-night Caribbean itineraries. In addition to MSC World America, she will be the second World Class ship operating in North America.
Meanwhile, MSC Grandiosa will begin offering year-round 7-night Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral beginning with the Winter 2026-2027 season, building upon previously announced plans to deploy the ship at Port Canaveral for an inaugural season during Winter 2025-2026. MSC Seashore will continue to offer year-round 3- and 4-night cruises to The Bahamas and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
Lynn Torrent, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, MSC Cruises USA, said in a statement: “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.”
She added, “Having ships dedicated to offering both short and 7-night cruises year-round will ensure we have the right options available no matter when someone wants to sail. We’re especially excited to bring a World Class ship to Port Canaveral, continuing our long-standing pledge to deploy our most modern and innovative ships in the Caribbean market.”
Capt. John Murray, CEO, Port Canaveral, said “We are excited to have MSC Cruises expand their presence at Port Canaveral with the arrival of MSC Grandiosa and the deployment of their fourth World Class ship to homeport with us.
Murray added, “The addition of these exceptional ships to our homeported fleet will add even more sailing options from Central Florida and reaffirm the cruise industry's confidence in our ability to consistently deliver a world-class guest experience.”
MSC World Europa was the first of the cruise line’s platforms, launching in 2022. In April 2025, MSC World America will begin sailing 7-night Eastern and West Caribbean cruises from Miami.
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Air Canada plans to add 10 to 15 new destinations in the U.S. over the next three years as it works to bring more American travelers through its hubs on their way to Europe and Asia.
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