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The best 2026 Msc Cruise Ships according to Cruiseline.com Reviews

Here’s a complete ranking of Msc Cruises ships, based on Cruiseline.com review scores and rankings, combined with overall trends (newer ships, size, innovation, and passenger feedback).

MSC Cruises Ships Ranked

🥇 Top Tier – The Best MSC Ships (Modern flagships & highest ratings)

1. MSC Seascape – ⭐ 4.18 The highest-rated ship overall, praised for design, size, and onboard features.

2. MSC Seaside – ⭐ 4.17 Revolutionary outdoor-focused design, extremely popular in the Caribbean.

3. MSC Meraviglia – ⭐ 4.17 One of MSC’s most successful ships, combining entertainment and family appeal.

4. MSC Fantasia – ⭐ 4.16 A classic but still highly rated thanks to the introduction of the Yacht Club concept.

5. MSC Virtuosa – ⭐ 4.15 Modern and tech-forward (including robotic bartender experiences).

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NEW CRUISE TERMINAL IN BARCELONA WELCOMES ITS FIRST PASSENGER FROM MSC FANTASIA

NEW CRUISE TERMINAL IN BARCELONA WELCOMES ITS FIRST PASSENGER FROM MSC FANTASIA

 This Saturday morning, February 15th, the first guest disembarked from MSC Fantasia, becoming the inaugural passenger to experience the new terminal in Barcelona. This state-of-the-art terminal will serve both MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys ships and is a significant infrastructure development for the Cruise Division of MSC Group.

To commemorate the moment, Sandra Yunta, Director of the MSC Barcelona Cruise Terminal, was in charge of welcoming and receiving the first passengers with a special toast with cava together with Gianluca Suprani, SVP of Global Port Development and Shore Activities.

The new cruise terminal, a cutting-edge architectural project developed by Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura (RBTA), reinforces MSC Group’s commitment to Barcelona and their vision for the future.

It seamlessly combines elegant and innovative design with an enhanced guest experience, ensuring a smooth and memorable journey from the very first moment.

The new terminal will be officially inaugurated in the coming months, when more details will be announced.

About MSC Cruises

 Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the privately-owned MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America.

A global cruise brand with 22 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.

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MSC CRUISES TO OFFER SAILINGS FROM THE SPANISH CANARY ISLANDS WITH BRAND-NEW ITINERARY FOR WINTER 2024-25

MSC CRUISES TO OFFER SAILINGS FROM THE SPANISH CANARY ISLANDS WITH BRAND-NEW ITINERARY FOR WINTER 2024-25

21/02/2024

  • 7-night itinerary with MSC Opera to some of the most sought-after winter sun destinations in the Canary Islands and Madeira – sales now open

Geneva, Switzerland, 21 February 2024 – MSC Cruises today announced it will base a ship in the Canary Islands for the winter 2024-25 winter season and sales are now open.

MSC Opera will operate 7-night itineraries with six ports of call between 3 November 2024 and 16 March 2025.

The ship will depart Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Tenerife for Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, Puerto del Rosario in Fuerteventura, Funchal in Madeira, Santa Cruz de la Palma in La Palma and Arrecife in Lanzarote before returning to Tenerife.

The new itinerary also offers flexible embarkation options, including Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Sundays, Las Palmas on Mondays, Madeira for Funchal on Thursdays or Fridays and Arrecife on Saturdays.

With extended stays in ports, the new itinerary gives holidaymakers up to 16 hours in port, ample time to enjoy everything that each vibrant destination has to offer.

The islands in the Canaries and the Portuguese island of Madeira will allow guests to immerse themselves in each unique destination’s rich culture, striking landscapes and captivating attractions, while taking advantage of the relaxing warm climate, perfect for sightseeing and soaking up the sun.

As the Canary Islands and Madeira are a popular warm-weather destination in the winter months, the new programme is easily accessible with regular international flights to Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Madeira and Lanzorote.

The new itinerary replaces MSC Opera’s previously planned Red Sea winter 2024-25 programme, which is cancelled in light of the current risk to shipping in this region.

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MSC FANTASIA OFFERS THE ULTIMATE MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER CRUISE

Italy, from Naples – Pompeii

MSC FANTASIA OFFERS THE ULTIMATE MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER CRUISE WITH NEW ENRICHED ITINERARY
05/09/2018
• NEW ITINERARY FEATURES A FULL DAY IN NAPLES TO DISCOVER MORE OF SOUTHERN ITALY
• GUESTS NOW HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE BREATHTAKING AMALFI COAST, CAPRI, POMPEII

Geneva, Switzerland, 5th of September – The Mediterranean, one of Europe’s most popular destinations known for its picturesque seascapes, continues to grow in popularity as a cruise destination and in particular, MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and the market leader in Europe, has seen an increased demand from guests to discover Southern Italy. Next summer, MSC Fantasia will offer Naples as one of the main highlights of this itinerary. Not only is Naples itself rich in history, but it’s perfectly located for exploring some of Southern Italy’s most popular sites and attractions.

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The Msc Fantasia

Commissioned in 2008, MSC Fantasia is a modern ship with an unforced atmosphere. It was the first ship of the Fantasia type and got redecorated frequently. MSC Fantasia offers space for 4,000 passengers at a length of approx. 333 metres and has diversion for the whole family. It has the luxurious Yacht Club area and the staterooms and public areas are colourful designed. MSC Fantasia was the first ship ever that had a staircase with Swarovski crystals in its steps. The glass roof offers you a great opportunity to admire the starry sky at night.

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FIVE-DAY GLOBAL TRADE GATHERING ONBOARD ITS FLAGSHIP MSC FANTASIA

MSC CRUISES TO HOST FIVE-DAY GLOBAL TRADE GATHERING ONBOARD ITS FLAGSHIP MSC FANTASIA
06/11/2015
Geneva, 06 November –The annual MSC Cruises “All Stars of the Sea” event to celebrate and reward the Company’s top performing travel agent partners from across the globe will open tomorrow on board MSC Cruises flagship, MSC Fantasia.

The five-day event, staged each year by the Geneva, Switzerland-based global cruise line – number one in Europe, South America and South Africa – will welcome more than 1,800 travel agents and members of the media in what is by now a high Continue reading “FIVE-DAY GLOBAL TRADE GATHERING ONBOARD ITS FLAGSHIP MSC FANTASIA”