MSC Cruise

Luxury Cruise

Following several years of unprecedented growth, MSC Cruises boasts the most modern cruise fleet in the world, with 10 ships currently in operation and another scheduled for delivery in 2010. At this point, the company will be carrying 1.2 million passengers per year.

MSC Cruises is a leader in the Mediterranean cruise market, sailing in the region throughout the year, as well as offering a wide range of seasonal itineraries in Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, North America and Canada, South America, the Indian Ocean, South and West Africa.The company is entirely European-owned. It employs 12,000 staff around the world and has offices in 42 countries.

Discover the comfortable luxury of our accommodations and our renowned European service and hospitality.

MSC Cruises believes that global leadership brings increased responsibility towards the physical and human environments in which the company operates. Its commitment to safeguarding the marine ecosystem, as well as protecting the health and safety of its passengers and staff, has earned numerous awards and certifications.

International certification body Bureau Veritas earned MSC Cruises the honour of being the first company to receive ‘6 Golden Pearls’ for environmental care. This unique award comprises Cleanship 2 Class notation for advanced air, water and waste treatment systems, as well as ISO 14001 certification (for environmental management), ISO 22000 (for food safety) and OHSAS 18001 (for occupational health and safety).

With new flagship MSC Splendida, the company has also successfully met the exacting standards required by Bureau Veritas’ voluntary Energy Efficient Design scheme. MSC Cruises is proud of its Italian heritage, which is reflected in the company’s reputation for sophisticated design and outstanding hospitality. Innovations in both exterior and interior designs for the MSC Cruises fleet have earned prestigious awards for naval architects De Jorio Design International.

The gourmet dining experience on board combines Italian regional specialities with the best of Mediterranean and international cuisine. In the fields of service and comfort, MSCCruises is continuing to set new standards in luxury cruising. Groundbreaking initiatives include the MSC Aurea Spa, a lavish Balinese wellness centre, and the MSC Yacht Club, an exclusive area on the company’s two flagships offering elegant suites with a round-the-clock butler service and numerous other privileges.