Category: Msc Armonia

• Following an extensive dry-dock refresh, MSC Armonia to become the first MSC Cruises ship to homeport in Tampa as of November 2020

• Winter 2019/20: four MSC Cruises ships dedicated to the Caribbean region for first time, as further evidence of the Company’s focus on the region

Geneva, Switzerland, 12 September 2019 – MSC Cruises today announced that, following an extensive dry-dock refresh for the ship, Tampa, FL will become the new year-round homeport for MSC Armonia from November 2020 as the cruise line continues to develop its presence in the North American market.

Guest demand for cruise options from Tampa has led to MSC Armonia’s move from Miami next year and the first sailing from her new homeport will be on 1 November 2020 when she begins a 4-night Caribbean mini cruise to Cozumel in Mexico. MSC Armonia will offer 4- to 5-night short cruises for the 2020/21 winter season and for summer 2021 week-long cruises will be available.

A major highlight in all of MSC Armonia’s itineraries from Tampa will be calls to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the new breathtaking private island destination in the Bahamas that opens in November 2019 and will be exclusive to MSC Cruises guests. The ship’s new itineraries will also feature MSC Cruises’ exclusive partnership with U.S. home and lifestyle expert Martha Stewart, including exclusive culinary and discovery experiences on board and ashore.

MSC Meraviglia will join MSC Seaside, MSC Divina and MSC Armonia in North America for winter 2019/20. As a result, MSC Cruises will have four ships for the first time serve this market in another tangible measure of its expanding presence in the region.

Gianni Onorato, MSC Cruises’ CEO, said: “The introduction of Tampa as a homeport is another important milestone as we continue to grow our presence and profile in North America to meet the growing demand for our product.

“MSC Armonia’s short cruises will be perfect for first time U.S. guests to experience our European heritage and I’m sure that our seven-night product will appeal greatly to families. With every sailing from Tampa including our exclusive Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve private island, all of the ship’s itineraries should also be extremely attractive for large U.S. groups and charters.”

For winter 2021/21 MSC Armonia will offer a variety of destinations, including Key West in Florida and the Mexican resorts of Cozumel, Costa Maya and Progreso, as well as the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

Following its inaugural season in Tampa, from May 2021 MSC Armonia will then switch to 7-night sailings with calls at Key West, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Cozumel and Progreso.

With options for guests to book back-to-back cruises with new destinations on each sailing, travelers also have the ability to extend the length of their holiday to 9 or 10 nights.

COUNTDOWN BEGINS TO MSC ARMONIA’S FIRST CRUISE FROM MIAMI TO CUBA
11/10/2018
• MSC Armonia will sail 7-night Caribbean itineraries with two days in Havana
• An enhanced onboard experience for guests includes new dining and entertainment with a Cuban and American twist

Geneva, Switzerland, October 11, 2018 – In just under two months MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and leading cruise line in Europe and South America, introduces MSC Armonia to Miami for the first time. From December 10th this year, MSC Armonia will offer unique 7-night Caribbean sailings departing from Miami and calling at Montego Bay, Jamaica; Georgetown, Cayman Is Continue reading “MSC ARMONIA’S FIRST CRUISE FROM MIAMI TO CUBA”

MSC ARMONIA ADDS MIAMI AS HOMEPORT TO CUBA ITINERARY
15/03/2018
Miami homeport adds attractive destinations to the ship’s itinerary and offers greater travel options for international and North American guests

Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy two days in Cuba on one of the largest and most modern cruise ships calling this unique destination

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MSC ARMONIA’S MAIDEN CALL IN HAVANA MARKS FURTHER EXPANSION OF MSC CRUISES’ CUBA OFFERING
21/11/2016
MSC Cruises – the first global cruise line to start serving Cuba since 2015 – introduces second ship to homeport in Havana, allowing international guests year-round cruises both in summer and in winter.

Geneva, Switzerland, 21 November 2016 – MSC Cruises, the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa, today introduced a second ship, the recently fully refurbished MSC Armonia, to homeport in Havana alongside MSC Opera. Earlier today, MSC Armonia marked her traditional Maiden Call as she arrived in Havana on the final leg of her Grand Voyage from Genoa, Italy.

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MSC CRUISES TAKES FIRST STEP TOWARDS DOUBLING FLEET CAPACITY AS RENEWED MSC ARMONIA IS RELAUNCHED IN GENOA
19/11/2014
INTERNATIONAL MEDIA AND TRAVEL INDUSTRY JOIN FESTIVITIES TO MARK THE START OF HER INAUGURAL CRUISE TO THE CANARY ISLANDS

Geneva, 18 November 2014 – MSC Armonia, the first of four MSC cruise ships to be enlarged and enhanced under the Renaissance Programme, was relaunched amid much fanfare in Genoa today for a 10-day inaugural cruise to the Canary Islands.

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MSC CRUISES COUNTS DOWN TO THE RELAUNCH OF MSC ARMONIA: THE SHIP THAT SUITS YOU
25/09/2014
BIGGER, SMARTER, RENEWED MSC ARMONIA TO START INAUGURAL CELEBRATION CRUISE FROM GENOA TO THE CANARIES ON 19 NOVEMBER

Geneva, 25 September 2014 – MSC Armonia, the first of four MSC cruise ships to be enlarged and enhanced under the €200m Renaissance Programme, will be relaunched on 19 November for an inaugural cruise and 10-day seaborne celebration befitting her return to service.

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WORLD’S MEDIA LOOK ON AS MSC ARMONIA IS ENLARGED
16/09/2014
NEW 24-METRE MIDSHIP SECTION INSERTED AT FINCANTIERI SHIPYARD, IN PALERMO

Palermo, 10 September 2014 – The first of four MSC Cruises ships to undergo the Renaissance Programme of enhancements was today physically extended by 24 metres under the watchful gaze of international journalists.

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