MSC Cruises Adds Second Ship in Port Canaveral for Winter 2025

MSC Cruises has announced that it will expand its presence at Port Canaveral by adding a second ship to the Florida port beginning in Winter 2025. MSC Grandiosa will begin offering 7-night and short Bahamas cruises starting in December 2025. The ship will join MSC Seashore at Port Canaveral, offering guests an even wider selection of Caribbean cruises.

“The Winter 2025-2026 season will mark our largest presence in the U.S. to date, and our expansion at Port Canaveral is a big part of that. Ever since we started sailing from Port Canaveral in 2021, our guests have told us they love how convenient that makes it to experience MSC Cruises’ unique international flavor. We know people sailing from Central Florida want options, and we’re delighted to offer them two of our most modern and glamorous ships with itineraries that will appeal to everyone from first-time to seasoned cruisers,” Rubén A. Rodríguez, President of MSC Cruises USA. 

MSC Grandiosa will sail 7-night Caribbean itineraries. Eastern Caribbean calls include Nassau, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Puerto Plata, San Juan, and Charlotte Amalie. Western Caribbean voyages to call on Nassau, Cozumel, Costa Maya, George Town, Montego Bay, Falmouth, and Belize City. 

MSC Seashore will offer 3- and 4-night itineraries that will visit Nassau and Ocean Cay. Some itineraries will offer an extra day at sea. 

“We are honored that MSC Cruises chose Port Canaveral for the North American debut of their magnificent MSC Grandiosa. We are so proud of our cruise partner and their tremendous growth in the United States. Expanding their homeport fleet at Port Canaveral underscores their confidence in our partnership and shared commitment to success. We look forward to welcoming all of their valued cruise guests to our beautiful port,” said Capt. John Murray, CEO, Port Canaveral. 

MSC Grandiosa is among one of MSC Cruises’ Meraviglia-plus class ships. It will become the line’s largest ship to homeport at Port Canaveral upon its arrival next year. The vessel features 2,421 staterooms, 10 restaurants, Five pools and nine hot tubs, the Wild Forest Aquapark, an enhanced MSC Yacht Club, expansive MSC Aurea Spa, and the 323-foot-long Galleria Grandiosa promenade. 

Reservations for newly announced cruises on MSC Grandiosa from Port Canaveral will open for booking soon. 

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