MSC Cruises outlines winter 2026/2027 programme across 72 countries
The cruise line plans sailings to 168 destinations, with deployments spanning the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, the Canary Islands and Madeira.
MSC Cruises has announced that its winter 2026/2027 season will cover 168 destinations in 72 countries. Six ships are scheduled to operate in the Mediterranean, including the line’s newest flagship, which is due to begin its inaugural season on December 4, 2026.
The new flagship is planned to sail seven-night Mediterranean itineraries calling at Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Messina and Valletta. In Northern Europe, the programme includes seven-night voyages visiting Hamburg, Rotterdam, Cherbourg, Zeebrugge, Le Havre and Southampton.
Nine ships are set to sail in the Caribbean and Antilles, with destinations including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Saint Lucia, Grand Turk Island and The Bahamas. Many itineraries are also expected to visit Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the company’s private island in The Bahamas. The season is scheduled to introduce MSC Cruises’ first departures from La Romana in the Dominican Republic.
Elsewhere, planned seven-night itineraries to the Canary Islands and Madeira will call at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Puerto del Rosario, Funchal, Arrecife and Las Palmas.
