The MSC Grandiosa arrived at Port Canaveral on Saturday to begin week-long sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas.

As the second MSC Cruises ship based at Port Canaveral, the MSC Grandiosa joins the MSC Seashore which shifts to three- and four-day cruises.

“MSC is a valued partner, and we’re thrilled to have this beautiful new ship call Port Canaveral her home,” said Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO. “The addition of MSC Grandiosa doubles their sailing options from our Port and speaks volumes to the confidence in our ability to consistently deliver a world-class guest experience.”

Lynn Torrent, President, MSC Cruises North America added, “MSC Grandiosa’s arrival marks a major milestone for us. This is the first time we’ve had two ships sailing from Port Canaveral and the first time a Meraviglia-plus Class ship has come to the U.S.  I want to thank our partners at Port Canaveral for supporting our continued investment in the region, which is making it easier than ever for guests to enjoy MSC Cruises’ mix of European style and American comfort.”

To commemorate MSC Grandiosa’s arrival, Port representatives joined MSC Grandiosa Captain Danilo Cha onboard for a traditional maritime plaque exchange.

The MSC Grandiosa offers two different seven-day options: a Bahamas/eastern Caribbean itinerary calling at destinations like Nassau, MSC’s Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Puerto Plata and San Juan and a western Caribbean/Bahamas route featuring Cozumel, Costa Maya, Grand Cayman, Montego Bay, Falmouth and Nassau. The seven-day cruises can be combined to create 14-day sailings round-trip from Port Canaveral.