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'''MSC Cruises''' ({{lang-it|MSC Crociere}}) is a Swiss-Italian global [[cruise line]] based in [[Geneva]], with operations offices in [[Naples]], [[Genoa]] and [[Venice]]. It was founded in 1970 in [[Naples]], [[Italy]], as part of the [[Mediterranean Shipping Company]] (MSC). In addition to being the world's largest [[privately held company|privately held]] cruise company, employing about 23,500 people worldwide and with offices in 45 countries {{as of|2017|lc=yes}},<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.msccruises.com/en-gl/About-MSC/Company.aspx |title=MSC Cruises Company Profile - MSC Fleet - Mediterranean Way of Life |access-date=12 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115093418/http://www.msccruises.com/en-gl/About-MSC/Company.aspx |archive-date=15 November 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> MSC Cruises is the [[list of largest cruise lines|third-largest cruise company in the world]], after [[Carnival Corporation & plc]] and [[Royal Caribbean Group]], with a 10.2% share of all passengers carried in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cruise Market Watch - Market Share|url=http://www.cruisemarketwatch.com/market-share/|website=Cruise Market Watch|access-date=19 October 2022}}</ref>
'''MSC Cruises''' ({{lang-it|MSC Crociere}}) is a Swiss-Italian global [[cruise line]] based in [[Geneva]], with operations offices in [[Naples]], [[Genoa]] and [[Venice]]. It was founded in 1988 in [[Naples]], [[Italy]], as part of the [[Mediterranean Shipping Company]] (MSC). In addition to being the world's largest [[privately held company|privately held]] cruise company, employing about 23,500 people worldwide and with offices in 45 countries {{as of|2017|lc=yes}},<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.msccruises.com/en-gl/About-MSC/Company.aspx |title=MSC Cruises Company Profile - MSC Fleet - Mediterranean Way of Life |access-date=12 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115093418/http://www.msccruises.com/en-gl/About-MSC/Company.aspx |archive-date=15 November 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> MSC Cruises is the [[list of largest cruise lines|third-largest cruise company in the world]], after [[Carnival Corporation & plc]] and [[Royal Caribbean Group]], with a 10.2% share of all passengers carried in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cruise Market Watch - Market Share|url=http://www.cruisemarketwatch.com/market-share/|website=Cruise Market Watch|access-date=19 October 2022}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==


=== Lauro Lines ===
=== Star Lauro Lines ===
In 1988 Gianluigi Aponte, founder of [[Mediterranean Shipping Company]] cargo shipping company, decided to enter the cruise industry and took over the the operation of Star Lauro Line ships the ''[[MS Achille Lauro|Achille Lauro]]'' and ''[[SS Monterey (1952)|Monterey]].'' He retained the company name (MSC-Starlauro) in honour of his mentor, and decided to continue operating the ''Achille Lauro and Monterey''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MSC Cruises - Our History |url=https://www.careers.msccruises.com/why-msc-cruises/our-history}}</ref> Lauro Lines ({{Lang-it|Flotta Lauro}}) was originally founded in [[Naples, Italy]] by [[Achille Lauro]] in 1960. The original company entered the cruise business operating two ships, {{MS|Angelina Lauro}} and {{MS|Achille Lauro}}. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Shipping Line Histories - Lauro Lines |url=http://www.oceanlinermuseum.co.uk/Lauro_Lines_history.html#:~:text=Shipping%20Line%20Histories%20-%20Lauro%20Lines&text=Lauro%20Lines:,freighters%20Ravello,%20Olimpia%20and%20Napoli. |access-date= |website=www.oceanlinermuseum.co.uk}}</ref>
Lauro Lines ({{Lang-it|Flotta Lauro}}) was founded in [[Naples, Italy]] by [[Achille Lauro]] in 1960. The company entered the cruise business operating two ships, {{MS|Angelina Lauro}} and {{MS|Achille Lauro}}. ''Angelina Lauro'' burnt in the port of [[St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands]] in 1979 and ''Achille Lauro'' was [[Achille Lauro hijacking|hijacked]] by members of the [[Palestine Liberation Front]] in 1985 which put the company in financial difficulties.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Cruises|url=https://www.maritime-executive.com/magazine/pierfrancesco-vago-executive-chairman-msc-cruises|access-date=2021-04-08|website=The Maritime Executive|language=en}}</ref>


=== MSC Cruises ===
=== MSC Cruises ===
In 1988, [[Mediterranean Shipping Company]] (MSC) entered the cruise business by buying the liner ''Monterey.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=MSC Cruises History|url=https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/articles.cfm?ID=3161|access-date=2021-04-08|website=www.cruisecritic.co.uk|language=en-gb}}</ref>
In 1995, StarLauro Cruises was rebranded as MSC Cruises, with the livery changed to incorporate the MSC Logo.<ref name="history">{{cite web |title=About MSC History |url=https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/About-MSC/MSC-History.aspx |access-date=10 August 2010 |website=MSC Cruises USA |publisher=MSC Cruises}}</ref>

In 1989, MSC bought Lauro Lines. The new company was named StarLauro Cruises and had 2 ships, ''Monterey'' and ''Achille Lauro''.<ref name="history">{{cite web|url=https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/About-MSC/MSC-History.aspx|title=About MSC History|website=MSC Cruises USA|publisher=MSC Cruises|access-date=10 August 2010}}</ref>

In 1995, StarLauro Cruises was renamed MSC Cruises.<ref name="history" />


In 2014, MSC Cruises announced that the four ''Mistral'' class ships underwent renovation under the "Renaissance Programme".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/11113-msc-cruises-renaissance-program-begins-with-laying-out-of-msc-armonias-new-section.html|title=MSC Renaissance Program Begins with Laying Out of Armonia's New Section|work=cruiseindustrynews.com|access-date=12 May 2016}}</ref>
In 2014, MSC Cruises announced that the four ''Mistral'' class ships underwent renovation under the "Renaissance Programme".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/11113-msc-cruises-renaissance-program-begins-with-laying-out-of-msc-armonias-new-section.html|title=MSC Renaissance Program Begins with Laying Out of Armonia's New Section|work=cruiseindustrynews.com|access-date=12 May 2016}}</ref>
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On 9 January 2021, a report stated MSC was hoping to resume some cruises in Europe in the near future but added that "it remains to be seen whether this will go ahead with much of the continent still in lockdown".<ref name=":5" />
On 9 January 2021, a report stated MSC was hoping to resume some cruises in Europe in the near future but added that "it remains to be seen whether this will go ahead with much of the continent still in lockdown".<ref name=":5" />


In June 2021, MSC announced a new luxury brand named [[Explora Journeys]], with four vessels planned beginning with the ''[[Explora I]]''.<ref name=":10">{{cite web |last=Payne |first=Holly |date=2021-06-10 |title=Steel cut for Explora I, first vessel in MSC Cruises' luxury Explora Journeys fleet |url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/shipbuilding-refurb-equipment/steel-cut-explora-i-first-vessel-msc-cruises-luxury-explora-journeys |access-date=2022-02-05 |website=Seatrade Cruise News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Brand Reveal|url=https://explorajourneys.com/int/en/press-and-media/press/brand-reveal.html|access-date=2022-02-05|website=explorajourneys.com|language=en}}</ref>
In June 2021, MSC announced a new luxury brand named [[Explora Journeys|'''Explora Journeys''']], with four vessels planned beginning with the ''[[Explora I]]''.<ref name=":10">{{cite web |last=Payne |first=Holly |date=2021-06-10 |title=Steel cut for Explora I, first vessel in MSC Cruises' luxury Explora Journeys fleet |url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/shipbuilding-refurb-equipment/steel-cut-explora-i-first-vessel-msc-cruises-luxury-explora-journeys |access-date=2022-02-05 |website=Seatrade Cruise News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Brand Reveal|url=https://explorajourneys.com/int/en/press-and-media/press/brand-reveal.html|access-date=2022-02-05|website=explorajourneys.com|language=en}}</ref>


In March 2022, MSC Cruises signed a multi-year deal with [[Formula One|Formula 1]] to become their official cruise partner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Formula 1 |date=2022-03-21 |title=Formula 1 announces MSC Cruises as a Global Partner for the 2022 season |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-announces-msc-cruises-as-a-global-partner-for-the-2022-season.5YFnf6DRv1FrBcwkYdfpbR.html |access-date=2022-04-02 |website=Formula 1 |language=en}}</ref> They were the title sponsor of the [[2023 Belgian Grand Prix]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pettit |first=Carl |date=2023-07-31 |title=MSC Cruises and Formula 1 Have Something to Celebrate |url=https://www.cruisehive.com/msc-cruises-and-formula-1-have-something-to-celebrate/107788 |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=Cruise Hive |language=en-US}}</ref>
In March 2022, MSC Cruises signed a multi-year deal with [[Formula One|Formula 1]] to become their official cruise partner.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Formula 1 |date=2022-03-21 |title=Formula 1 announces MSC Cruises as a Global Partner for the 2022 season |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-announces-msc-cruises-as-a-global-partner-for-the-2022-season.5YFnf6DRv1FrBcwkYdfpbR.html |access-date=2022-04-02 |website=Formula 1 |language=en}}</ref> They were the title sponsor of the [[2023 Belgian Grand Prix]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pettit |first=Carl |date=2023-07-31 |title=MSC Cruises and Formula 1 Have Something to Celebrate |url=https://www.cruisehive.com/msc-cruises-and-formula-1-have-something-to-celebrate/107788 |access-date=2023-08-01 |website=Cruise Hive |language=en-US}}</ref>
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| 65,542
|{{PAN}}
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| align="Left" |Built as the MS ''European Vision'' for [[Festival Cruises]]
| [[File:Costa Fascinosa and MSC Armonia in Malta (MSC Armonia).jpg|180px]]
| [[File:Costa Fascinosa and MSC Armonia in Malta (MSC Armonia).jpg|180px]]
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| 65,542
| {{PAN}}
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| align="Left" |Built as the MS ''European Stars'' for [[Festival Cruises]]
| [[File:MSC Sinfonia turning to Starboard Side Tallinn 27 May 2015.JPG|180px]]
| [[File:MSC Sinfonia turning to Starboard Side Tallinn 27 May 2015.JPG|180px]]
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| 65,591
| {{PAN}}
| {{PAN}}
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| align="Left" |First purpose built newbuild for MSC Cruises
| [[File:MSC LIRICA AT OOSANBASHI 20JUNE 2016 (cropped).jpg|180px]]
| [[File:MSC LIRICA AT OOSANBASHI 20JUNE 2016 (cropped).jpg|180px]]
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|{{flag|Malta|civil}}
|{{flag|Malta|civil}}
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| [[File:MSC Seascape cruise ship 2.jpg|frameless]]
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|-
|-
! colspan="5" |[[World-class cruise ship|World Class]]
! colspan="8" |[[World-class cruise ship|''World Class'']]
!
!
!
|-
|-
|| {{ship||MSC World Europa}}<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|last=Kalosh|first=Anne|date=29 June 2020|title=Chantiers de l'Atlantique lays keel for LNG-powered MSC World Europa|work=Seatrade Cruise News|url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/chantiers-de-latlantique-lays-keel-lng-powered-msc-world-europa|access-date=29 June 2020}}</ref>
|| {{ship||MSC World Europa}}<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|last=Kalosh|first=Anne|date=29 June 2020|title=Chantiers de l'Atlantique lays keel for LNG-powered MSC World Europa|work=Seatrade Cruise News|url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/chantiers-de-latlantique-lays-keel-lng-powered-msc-world-europa|access-date=29 June 2020}}</ref>
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Largest ship built for MSC Cruises and first in the fleet to be powered by LNG and [[solid oxide fuel cell]] (SOFC)
Largest ship built for MSC Cruises and first in the fleet to be powered by LNG and [[solid oxide fuel cell]] (SOFC)
|[[File:MSC World Europa - Saint-Nazaire - June 2022.jpg|180px]]
|[[File:MSC World Europa - Saint-Nazaire - June 2022.jpg|180px]]
|-
! colspan="8" | Explora class
|-
|[[Explora 1 cruise ship|Explora I]]
<ref name=":10" />
|2023<ref name=":10" />
|[[Fincantieri]]
|July 2023
|63,900<ref name=":10" />
|{{flag|Malta|civil}}
|First ship in MSC’s luxury brand, Explora Journeys. Delivered on 20 July 2023.
|[[File:Explora 1.jpg|frameless|177x177px]]
|}
|}


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| align="Left" | LNG-fueled cruise ship <ref name="msccruisesusa.com" />
| align="Left" | LNG-fueled cruise ship <ref name="msccruisesusa.com" />
|
|
|-
! colspan="6" |[[Explora-class cruise ship|Explora class]]
|-
| Explora II
| 2024<ref name=":10" />
| [[Fincantieri]]
| 64,000 (approximate)<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=MSC Cruises to Launch Yacht Club-Style Luxury Ships|url=https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/msc-cruises-to-launch-yacht-club-style-luxury-ships|access-date=12 September 2019|website=Travel Agent Central|language=en}}</ref>
| align="Left" | Keel laid on 5 May 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/shipbuilding-refurb-equipment/keel-laid-explora-ii-fincantieris-castellammare-yard|title=Keel laid for Explora II at Fincantieri's Castellammare yard|date=2022-05-05|accessdate=2022-05-09}}</ref>
|
|-
| Explora III
| 2026<ref name=":10" />
| [[Fincantieri]]
| 70,000 (approximate)<ref name=":1" />
| align="Left" |LNG-fueled cruise ship
|
|-
| Explora IV
| 2027<ref name=":10" />
| [[Fincantieri]]
| 70,000 (approximate)<ref name=":1" />
| align="Left" |LNG-fueled cruise ship
|
|-
| Explora V
| 2027<ref name=":10" />
| [[Fincantieri]]
| 70,000 (approximate)<ref name=":1" />
| align="Left" |LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship
|
|-
| Explora VI
| 2028<ref name=":10" />
| [[Fincantieri]]
| 70,000 (approximate)<ref name=":1" />
| align="Left" |LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship
|
|}
|}


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| {{MS|Angelina Lauro||2}}
| {{MS|Angelina Lauro||2}}
| 1938
| 1938
| [[Nederlandsche Scheepsbouw-Maatschappij]]
| [[Nederlandsche Scheepsbouw-Maatschappij]], [[Netherlands]]
| 1965
| 1965
| 24,377
| 24,377
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| {{MS|Achille Lauro||2}}
| 1947
| 1947
| Scheepsbouw-Maatschappij De Schelde, Vlissingen
| Scheepsbouw-Maatschappij De Schelde, Vlissingen, [[Netherlands]]
| 1965
| 1965
| 23,629
| 23,629
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| [[SS Monterey (1952)|''Monterey'']]
| [[SS Monterey (1952)|''Monterey'']]
| 1952
| 1952
| [[Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp.]], Maryland, United States
| [[Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp.]], Maryland, [[United States]]
| 1989
| 1989
| 20,000
| 20,000
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| {{MS|Symphony||2}}
| 1951
| 1951
| [[Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson]]
| [[Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson]], [[England]]
| 1994
| 1994
| 16,000
| 16,000
| 2000
| 2000
| align="Left" | Previously ''Provence'' for SGTM Line and ''Enrico C ''for [[Costa Cruises]]. Scrapped in 2001.
| align="Left" | Previously ''Provence'' for SGTM Line and ''Enrico C ''for [[Costa Cruises]]. Scrapped in 2001.
| [[File:"Enrico Costa" - Genoa, 1992.jpg|frameless]]
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|-
|-
| [[MS Golden Iris|''Rhapsody'']]
| [[MS Golden Iris|''Rhapsody'']]
| 1977
| 1977
| [[Burmeister & Wain]]
| [[Burmeister & Wain]], [[Denmark]]
| 1995
| 1995
| 17,095
| 17,095
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| {{ship|MS|Melody||2}}
| 1982
| 1982
| [[CNIM]] ([[La Seyne-sur-Mer]])
| [[CNIM]] ([[La Seyne-sur-Mer]]), [[France]]
| 1997
| 1997
| 35,143
| 35,143

Revision as of 19:35, 9 June 2024

MSC Cruises
Company typePrivately held company
IndustryTransportation
Founded1988; 36 years ago (1988) Naples, Italy
FounderGianluigi Aponte
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsCruises
Number of employees
23,500
ParentMediterranean Shipping Company
SubsidiariesExplora Journeys
Websitemsccruises.com

MSC Cruises (Italian: MSC Crociere) is a Swiss-Italian global cruise line based in Geneva, with operations offices in Naples, Genoa and Venice. It was founded in 1988 in Naples, Italy, as part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). In addition to being the world's largest privately held cruise company, employing about 23,500 people worldwide and with offices in 45 countries as of 2017,[1] MSC Cruises is the third-largest cruise company in the world, after Carnival Corporation & plc and Royal Caribbean Group, with a 10.2% share of all passengers carried in 2021.[2]

History

Star Lauro Lines

In 1988 Gianluigi Aponte, founder of Mediterranean Shipping Company cargo shipping company, decided to enter the cruise industry and took over the the operation of Star Lauro Line ships the Achille Lauro and Monterey. He retained the company name (MSC-Starlauro) in honour of his mentor, and decided to continue operating the Achille Lauro and Monterey.[3] Lauro Lines (Italian: Flotta Lauro) was originally founded in Naples, Italy by Achille Lauro in 1960. The original company entered the cruise business operating two ships, MS Angelina Lauro and MS Achille Lauro. [4]

MSC Cruises

In 1995, StarLauro Cruises was rebranded as MSC Cruises, with the livery changed to incorporate the MSC Logo.[5]

In 2014, MSC Cruises announced that the four Mistral class ships underwent renovation under the "Renaissance Programme".[6]

In July 2018, the company announced that it would build a second cruise terminal at PortMiami for its World-class cruise ships as an expansion of its North American program. It is scheduled to be completed in October 2022.[7] In October 2018, MSC announced an order for four luxury ships of 64,000 gross tons each.[8] These ultra-luxury vessels will be based on the cruise line's luxury concept, the "MSC Yacht Club."[8] The first ship will arrive in the spring of 2023.[8] All ships will be built at Fincantieri.[8]

In January 2019, MSC Cruises unveiled the world’s first virtual personal cruise assistant - ZOE, an artificial intelligence device designed by Harman International. It is currently featured on MSC Bellissima and MSC Grandiosa and will be featured on future newbuilds upon their delivery.[9][10]

In mid 2020, MSC Cruises suspended most (or all) of their operations for over six months during the COVID-19 pandemic.[11]

On 7 January 2021, MSC had released a plan for the MSC Grandiosa to start its 7-night cruises on 24 January 2021 and for MSC Magnifica to start its 10-night cruises on 14 February 2021, both in the Mediterranean. Only passengers who were residents of Schengen countries would be accepted until further notice, however.[11]

On 9 January 2021, a report stated MSC was hoping to resume some cruises in Europe in the near future but added that "it remains to be seen whether this will go ahead with much of the continent still in lockdown".[11]

In June 2021, MSC announced a new luxury brand named Explora Journeys, with four vessels planned beginning with the Explora I.[12][13]

In March 2022, MSC Cruises signed a multi-year deal with Formula 1 to become their official cruise partner.[14] They were the title sponsor of the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix.[15]

In January 2023, MSC Cruises announced a new multi-year partnership agreement with the New York Knicks. The deal gets MSC promotion during Knicks home games, including LED signage, virtual-on-court signage, and the opportunity to serve as the presenting partner during in-game t-shirt tosses.[16]

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve

The man-made lagoon located in the middle of Ocean Cay

In December 2015, MSC Cruises signed a 100-year lease for the private island of Ocean Cay in the Bahamas to develop the land for an exclusive island experience.[17] The site had previously been used to mine white Aragonite sand for decades, and after the original owners abandoned the 95 acre island, the land had to be restored to remove all of the old mining equipment, with MSC Cruises committing $200 million for the project involving restoration and conversion of the island into a private resort.[18]

The restoration required the work of many scientists to bring the area back into a functioning marine habitat. And, once the Bahamian government granted the site marine reserve status, the project was then officially named the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and was set to open in mid-November 2019, but weather delays pushed the date to 5 December 2019.[19]

Fleet

Current fleet

Ship Built Builder Joined MSC Gross tonnage Flag Notes Image
Mistral-class
MSC Armonia 2001 Chantiers de l'Atlantique May 2004 65,542  Panama Built as the MS European Vision for Festival Cruises
MSC Sinfonia 2002 March 2005 65,542  Panama Built as the MS European Stars for Festival Cruises
MSC Lirica 2003 March 2003 65,591  Panama First purpose built newbuild for MSC Cruises
MSC Opera 2004 March 2004 65,591  Panama
Musica class
MSC Musica 2006 Aker Yards (Saint-Nazaire) July 2006 92,409  Panama
MSC Orchestra 2007 May 2007 92,409  Panama
MSC Poesia 2008 Aker Yards/STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) Oct 2008 92,627  Panama
MSC Magnifica 2010 STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) March 2010 95,128  Panama Modified Musica class
Fantasia class
MSC Fantasia 2008 Aker Yards/STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) Dec 2008 137,936  Panama
MSC Splendida 2009 July 2009 137,936  Panama
MSC Divina 2012 STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) June 2012 139,400  Panama Modified Fantasia class
MSC Preziosa 2013 March 2013 139,400  Panama Modified Fantasia class[20]
Meraviglia class
MSC Meraviglia 2017 STX Europe (Saint-Nazaire) May 2017 171,598  Malta
MSC Bellissima 2019 Chantiers de l'Atlantique March 2019 171,598  Malta
Meraviglia Plus-class
MSC Grandiosa 2019 Chantiers de l'Atlantique November 2019 181,541  Malta [21]
MSC Virtuosa 2021 May 2021 181,541  Malta [21]
MSC Euribia[22] 2023[23] May 2023 184,011  Malta Second ship powered by liquid natural gas (LNG) to join the fleet. MSC Euribia - 3 juin 2023 - Saint-Nazaire, France
Seaside class
MSC Seaside 2017 Fincantieri Nov 2017 153,516  Malta
MSC Seaview 2018 June 2018 153,516  Malta
Seaside EVO-class
MSC Seashore 2021 Fincantieri August 2021 170,412  Malta
MSC Seascape 2022[24] November 2022 170,400[25]  Malta
World Class
MSC World Europa[26] 2022[27] Chantiers de l'Atlantique December 2022 215,863[28]  Malta Originally named MSC Europa[29]

Largest ship built for MSC Cruises and first in the fleet to be powered by LNG and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC)

Future ships

Ship Due to enter service Builder Gross tonnage Notes Image
World class
MSC World America[30][31] 2025[31] Chantiers de l'Atlantique 215,863[28] LNG-fueled cruise ship [32]
MSC World Asia[33][31] 2026[28] Chantiers de l'Atlantique 215,863[28] LNG-fueled cruise ship [32]
TBA[34] 2027[28] Chantiers de l'Atlantique 215,863[28] LNG-fueled cruise ship [32]

Former ships

Ship Built Builder Joined MSC Gross tonnage Left MSC Notes Image
Angelina Lauro 1938 Nederlandsche Scheepsbouw-Maatschappij, Netherlands 1965 24,377 1979 Built for Netherland Line as the MS Oranje. Sank after catching fire in 1979.
Achille Lauro 1947 Scheepsbouw-Maatschappij De Schelde, Vlissingen, Netherlands 1965 23,629 1994 Built for Royal Rotterdam Lloyd as the MS Willem Ruys. Sank after catching fire in 1994.
Monterey 1952 Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp., Maryland, United States 1989 20,000 2006 Originally known as SS Free State Mariner. Previously Monterey for Matson Lines and Monterey for Aloha Pacific Cruises. Scrapped in 2007.
Symphony 1951 Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson, England 1994 16,000 2000 Previously Provence for SGTM Line and Enrico C for Costa Cruises. Scrapped in 2001.
Rhapsody 1977 Burmeister & Wain, Denmark 1995 17,095 2009 Previously Cunard Conquest and Cunard Princess for Cunard Line. Scrapped in 2022.
Melody 1982 CNIM (La Seyne-sur-Mer), France 1997 35,143 2013 Previously Atlantic for Home Lines and StarShip Atlantic for Premier Cruise Line. Scrapped in 2018.

References

  1. ^ "MSC Cruises Company Profile - MSC Fleet - Mediterranean Way of Life". Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Cruise Market Watch - Market Share". Cruise Market Watch. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  3. ^ "MSC Cruises - Our History".
  4. ^ "Shipping Line Histories - Lauro Lines". www.oceanlinermuseum.co.uk.
  5. ^ "About MSC History". MSC Cruises USA. MSC Cruises. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
  6. ^ "MSC Renaissance Program Begins with Laying Out of Armonia's New Section". cruiseindustrynews.com. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
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