MSC Cruises Makes History in Miami with Record 4 Ships Sailing this Winter

[By: MSC Cruises]

MSC Cruises is celebrating four ships sailing from the MSC Miami Cruise Terminal this winter, marking a new record for the cruise line’s operations at PortMiami.

As part of the celebration on Veterans Day, MSC Cruises will honor MSC Group team and community members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veteran team members will join elected officials, community stakeholders and PortMiami leaders for a commemorative ceremony aboard MSC Meraviglia.

Lynn Torrent, President, MSC Cruises North America, said, “Today marks a historic moment for MSC Cruises as we welcome a record four ships to the MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, reinforcing our long-term commitment to South Florida and the region. With more ships sailing from Miami than ever before, we’re proud to offer guests even more ways to explore the Caribbean, from weekend getaways to extended holidays. This milestone is especially meaningful as we celebrate it on Veterans Day, recognizing the brave individuals who have served our country, including members of our own MSC Group family. We are proud to honor their service and dedication.” 

Jonathan Daniels, PortMiami Director and CEO, said, “PortMiami is honored to partner with MSC Cruises in celebrating the extraordinary service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. We are deeply proud to welcome this event to our community and reaffirm our commitment to recognizing those who have served our country with courage and dedication. We are also proud to welcome MSC Meraviglia, MSC Poesia, MSC Seaside and MSC World America, and to celebrate MSC Cruises’ milestone season with four remarkable vessels homeporting in Miami. This continued growth underscores MSC Cruises’ strong commitment to our community and highlights PortMiami’s position as the Cruise Capital of the World® and a premier global gateway for the cruise industry.”

MSC Cruises continues to invest in the South Florida market, strengthening its presence in the region through cruise operations and community initiatives. Earlier this year, MSC Group opened its new North American Cruise Division headquarters in the heart of downtown Miami. Last April, MSC Cruises’ debuted its new state-of-the-art terminal at PortMiami, the largest in North America, and launched its first World Class ship in the U.S., MSC World America, from Miami.

With a record number of ships sailing from Miami this winter, guests can choose from a variety of itineraries including seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings on MSC World America,?three- or four-night getaways to The Bahamas on MSC Seaside, a range of four- to 14-night Caribbean itineraries on MSC Meraviglia and longer Western and Southern Caribbean itineraries on MSC Poesia.