MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises is based in Naples, making it the second big Italian cruise line, or the first

Depending on whether you prefer MSC or Costa, which comes down to the difference between Naples or Rome! Founded in 1987, in 1995 it changed its name to Mediterranean Shipping Cruises, hence MSC – and the cruises are very heavily Italian in style and content, being geared to European travellers, and very popular in particular with the German market. This can lead to one annoyance - announcements are made in Italian, French, Spanish, German and English! The cruise holiday tends towards the traditional, with double sittings in the dining room, confirmed table companions, and classic activities such as the crew doubling as entertainers.

MSC Cruises Ships

Armonia

MSC Musica is the magnificent and very modern MSC Cruises newbuild.

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Lirica

Built at one of the most prestigious shipyards worldwide, the emphasis on the MSC Lirica is Italian design.

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Melody

The largest cruise ship in the MSC fleet, custom-built to meet the highest standards of safety, style and sophistication, the Melody has been designed with passenger comfort as the top priority.

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