MSC Cruises is expanding its global cruise offering for Indian travellers, with itineraries across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, South America, Southern Africa and Asia. The cruise line is offering a range of experiences for families, couples, groups and multi-generational travellers, combining visits to international destinations with dining, entertainment, wellness and leisure experiences onboard.

For Indian travellers, MSC Cruises offers itineraries across five continents, supported by international embarkation ports and fly-cruise options. This allows travellers to combine international air travel with cruise holidays across different regions.

MSC Cruises’ onboard offering includes international dining options, live entertainment, dedicated kids’ clubs, fitness and wellness facilities and family activities. Guests can also choose from different accommodation categories based on their travel preferences. The MSC Yacht Club provides a premium ship-within-a-ship experience, with dedicated areas and private facilities, along with 24-hour butler and concierge services.

Commenting on the growing opportunities in the Indian market, Norbert Stiekema, Executive Director Global Sales, MSC Cruises, said, “India is an important market for the future of cruising, with travellers increasingly looking for holidays that combine discovery, comfort, choice and value. MSC Cruises is well placed to meet this demand through our global portfolio of itineraries, modern fleet and onboard experiences designed for international guests. Our focus is to make cruising more relevant and accessible for Indian travellers, while continuing to introduce new ships, destinations and experiences across our global network.”

MSC Cruises is also preparing to introduce MSC World Asia, its newest World Class ship, which will begin sailing in the Western Mediterranean from December 2026. During the 2026/27 winter season, the ship will operate seven-night itineraries calling at Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia for Rome, Messina and Valletta.

For the summer 2027 season, itineraries will include Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Messina and Valletta. The ship will feature more than 40 bars, lounges and restaurants, along with international entertainment, family facilities and wellness spaces. It will also be designed around seven onboard districts, each offering a different atmosphere and range of experiences.

MSC World Asia will also include MSC Yacht Club accommodation and a variety of dining concepts and venues, giving travellers several options to customise their onboard experience. Sustainability remains part of MSC Cruises’ long-term strategy. The company is targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and continues to work on reducing the environmental impact of its operations.

With its expanding itinerary portfolio and new ships such as MSC World Asia, MSC Cruises is looking to make international cruising more accessible and relevant to Indian travellers while offering more destination choices across its global network.