MSC Cruises starts year-round Caribbean cruises from 2026!

MSC Cruises starts year-round Caribbean cruises from 2026!

MSC Cruises has announced that it is significantly expanding its cruise in the southern Caribbean from the 2026/27 winter season. With the introduction of new routes, two ships, the MSC Seaview and the MSC Opera, are to be stationed in the region. The bookings for these exciting trips are now possible.

The MSC Opera starts its 7-night cruises from La Romana in the Dominican Republic on November 16, 2026. Travelers also have the opportunity to combine the trips so that they can enjoy up to 14 nights from butterfly routes. From April 2027, Fort-de-France on Martinique will also be available as the second embarkation port.

diverse travel destinations and routes

The new routes of the MSC Opera lead to popular islands such as Martinique, Guadeloupe, Barbados, Antiguan and Barbuda, Aruba, Curaçao and the British Virgin Islands. The highlights of the new routes include:

• la Romana: known for its beautiful beaches and the impressive stalactite cave Cueva de las maravillas.
• Isla Catalina: a paradise for snorkeler and sun worshiper.
• Virgin Gorda: famous for the famous rock formation "The Baths".
• Fort-de-France: with Creole architecture and rainforest excursions a cultural highlight.
• st. John’s: A lively center on Antigua, ideal for water sports.

Other ports that head for the MSC Opera include Oranjestad (Aruba), Kralendijk (Bonaire), Philipsburg (St. Maarten) and Basseterre (St. Kitts and Nevis).

The MSC Opera in detail

The MSC Opera, a ship that was baptized by actress Sophia Loren on June 26, 2004, offers a variety of cabin classes. These range from interior cabins to luxurious suites with a private balcony and bathtub. The ship is able to house up to 2658 passengers and shows an operational speed of up to 20.30 knots. It not only drives through the Caribbean waters, but also through European seas and for several years in African and Asian waters.

The culinary offers of the MSC Opera are just as diverse. These include main restaurants with international gourmet specialties, buffet restaurants and specialty restaurants that cover various kitchen directions, including vegetarian and vegan options.

Sports facilities, a wellness and spa area as well as an extensive entertainment program are available for leisure activities on board. In addition, the ship offers special programs for children who aim to meet the needs of families.

The MSC Seaview will continue to carry out 7-night cruises in the southern Caribbean and has Fort-de-France as a home port. Travel enthusiasts can look forward to an offer that makes the beauty and culture of the Caribbean fully experience.

For more information on the new cruises and the MSC Opera, visit Tip-Online and Kreuzfahrten.de .