Continuing its expansion in the United States, MSC Cruises is poised to offer its largest-ever U.S=based cruise program during the winter season of 2025-26.
That includes the introduction of new ships, new homeports and expanded itinerary options.
Cruise Industry News looked into the company’s full program for the season. Here’s the breakdown:
Miami
MSC World America
Capacity: 5,400 guests
Built: 2025
Homeport: Miami (United States)
Length: Seven nights
Itineraries: Western and Eastern Caribbean
After entering service in April 2025, the MSC World America is set to continue sailing from Miami during the 2025-26 winter season.
One of the largest ships in MSC Cruises’ fleet, the 5,400-guest vessel will offer different week-long itineraries to the Western and Eastern Caribbean, featuring destinations such as Roatán (Honduras), San Juan (Puerto Rico) and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve (Bahamas).
MSC Seaside
Capacity: 4,140 guests
Built: 2017
Homeport: Miami (United States)
Length: Three to seven nights
Itineraries: Short cruises to the Bahamas, in addition to week-long cruises to the Western and Eastern Caribbean
Offering a variety of itineraries, the MSC Seaside returns to PortMiami for yet another winter season in 2025-26.
In addition to short cruises to the Bahamas featuring Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the 2017-built ship is set to offer week-long cruises to the Western and Eastern Caribbean.
MSC Divina
Capacity: 3,500 guests
Built: 2012
Homeport: Miami (United States)
Length: Seven to eleven nights
Itineraries: Central American, Western and Southern Caribbean
Complementing MSC Cruises’ offering in Miami, the MSC Divina is scheduled to offer longer cruises to various parts of the Caribbean.
In addition to ports of call like Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, the ship’s seven-, ten-, and eleven-night cruises also include visits to destinations in Central America, such as Puerto Limon (Costa Rica) and Colón (Panama).
Port Canaveral
MSC Seashore
Capacity: 4,560 guests
Built: 2021
Homeport: Port Canaveral (United States)
Length: Three and four nights
Itineraries: Short cruises to the Bahamas
With the MSC Grandiosa offering week-long cruises to the Caribbean, the MSC Seashore is set to offer short cruises to the Bahamas departing from Port Canaveral.
The three- and four-night itineraries feature visits to Nassau, in addition to MSC Cruises’ private island destination in the country, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
MSC Grandiosa
Capacity: 4,500 guests
Built: 2019
Homeport: Port Canaveral (United States)
Length: Seven nights
Itineraries: Western and Eastern Caribbean
Making its debut in the United States, the MSC Grandiosa is set to offer seven-night cruises to the Western and Eastern Caribbean departing from Port Canaveral.
The itineraries feature visits to various ports of call, including Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic), Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas), George Town (Cayman Islands) and Montego Bay (Jamaica).
Galveston
MSC Seascape
Capacity: 4,560 guests
Built: 2022
Homeport: Galveston (United States)
Length: Seven nights
Itineraries: Western Caribbean
Repositioning from Miami, the MSC Seascape will make MSC Cruises’ debut in Galveston. As the first-ever ship from the brand to sail from Texas, the 2022-built vessel is set to offer cruises to the Western Caribbean.
The week-long itineraries will include visits to Roatán (Honduras), as well as Costa Maya and Cozumel (Mexico), plus multiple days at sea.
New York City
MSC Meraviglia
Capacity: 4,500 guests
Built: 2017
Homeport: New York City (United States)
Length: Seven nights
Itineraries: Florida and Bahamas
Sailing year-round from New York City, the MSC Meraviglia continues to offer seven-night cruises to Florida and the Bahamas during the 2025-26 winter.
The regular itinerary of the 2017-built ship features visits to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, in addition to Port Canaveral and Nassau.
