The MSC Musica recently started its repositioning voyage to Brazil, heading to Santos with no passengers onboard.

Having paused its regular cruise operations in late September, the MSC Cruises vessel recently left the Palumbo Shipyard in Malta.

The 2006-built ship is now scheduled to welcome guests back in South America, kicking off its season in the region on November 16, 2026.

After leaving Valletta earlier this month, the Musica made a technical visit to Las Palmas for refueling and provisioning.

The Musica spent 45 days in drydock as part of a fleet modernization project that will see all Musica-class vessels undergoing significant updates.

Similar to refits onboard the MSC Magnifica and the MSC Poesia, the Musica introduced new features during the drydock, including MSC’s ship-within-a-ship complex, the Yacht Club.

In addition to larger staterooms, the suite enclave features private facilities, such as a dining room, a lounge and a solarium.

The ship also introduced new specialty restaurants, including the Butcher’s Cut steakhouse and Kaito Sushi Bar.

Offering cruises from Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Itajaí and Paranaguá, the MSC Musica will be part of MSC Cruises’ five-ship lineup in South America.

The vessel will initially offer three- and four-night itineraries to Búzios and Ilha Grande before embarking on a series of weeklong cruises to other destinations.

In addition to the 2,550-passenger ship, the company is also deploying the MSC Virtuosa, the MSC Seaview, the MSC Divina and the MSC Splendida for cruises to Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay in 2026-27.

Three other vessels are also scheduled to sail in the region this winter, including Corazul Crucero’s new Buenavista, which is spending its inaugural season in Brazil.

Costa is deploying two ships in South America in 2026-27, including the Costa Serena and the Costa Diadema.