REPOSITIONING AND LONG CRUISE
Your adventure beyond borders: crossing continents with MSC Grand VoyagesVenturing through the seas, overcome distances, and building bridges between cultures. The wealth of different perspectives is truly embraced with MSC Grand Voyages. Unlock a world of astonishing discovery with an accurate selection of Transatlantic cruises and repositioning cruises. Delight in the beauty of the open seas sailing from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean or crossing the Atlantic from Europe to Brazil and Argentina. Revel oceans' majesty from South Africa, heading towards the Mediterranean via the Red Sea and Seychelles.
For your transatlantic and repositioning cruises in 2023 and 2024, choose from a selection of 37 cruises across 17 different ships, and discover over 35 countries and 100 ports. Sailing on a transoceanic cruise means leisurely gilding across the seas to iconic destinations, finally having time on one's side. With each intercontinental travel lasting anywhere from 10 to 30 days, these Grand Voyages are lengthier than usual! Crossing oceans is to hark back to travel's golden age and relive sea adventures of the past. You'll have numerous options to choose from with MSC Grand Voyages
MSC GRAND VOYAGES DESTINATIONS
Are you drawn to the allure of a westward journey like the pioneers of the past? Or perhaps you're dreaming of an eastward voyage to the 'old continent'? You'll be spoilt for choice with fascinating must-see sights and hidden gems on MSC’s selection of Grand Voyages!Panama Canal Cruises
Embark on a breathtaking journey aboard the MSC Poesia for a once-in-a-lifetime 35-night cruise that centers around the iconic Panama Canal, one of the greatest feats of engineering in modern history. Set sail in April 2026, traversing from the Mediterranean to the Pacific Ocean. This extraordinary voyage allows you to choose between the full itinerary or shorter segments from Miami to Seattle, all while enjoying the luxury and comfort of the ship as you explore diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures.
The adventure begins in Civitavecchia, Italy, leading to captivating Mediterranean ports like Barcelona and the tropical paradise of the Caribbean. The highlight, however, is the historic transit through the Panama Canal. As you navigate this marvel, witness the ingenuity of its locks and artificial lakes that elevate the ship through lush tropical scenery. After exploring Panama's stunning coastlines, you’ll continue to Costa Rica and Mexico before arriving on the West Coast of the USA. Each destination offers curated excursions, including exclusive sustainability-led Protectours, allowing you to dive deep into local traditions. Designed for elegance and comfort, MSC Poesia features luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities, making it the perfect home for this unforgettable adventure.
Panama Canal Cruises
Transatlantic Cruises
Choose the best Transatlantic cruises in 2025 and 2026. Sailing across the Atlantic between Old World treasures, the shores of idyllic isles, and the New World's lush landscapes. MSC Cruises' transatlantic cruises sail to historic hotspots like Venice, Genoa, Barcelona, Copenhagen and Hamburg through the warm welcome of Mallorca, Casablanca, Canary Islands and the Caribbean. Reach South America and live the distinctive warmth of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. Each cross Atlantic cruise is an extraordinary snapshot of the diverse and beautiful wonders that span the ocean. Book now the most exciting Atlantic crossing!
Transatlantic Cruises
Repositioning Cruises
From the Mediterranean to South Africa, cruise through incomparable sites of historical value and beauty. Transoceanic cruises include those to the Mediterranean and back from cosmopolitan Durban or gorgeous Cape Town in South Africa. On these routes, delight in the paradise Isles of Réunion and Mauritius, before heading to the beaches, art and culture of the Mediterranean.
Repositioning Cruises
BOUNDLESS HORIZONS:
A GRAND VOYAGE OF ENRICHING ON-BOARD EXPERIENCES
Travelling from one continent to another, grants another rare freedom. Free from everyday life and with the space to relish the tranquility of life at sea, you can relax into the leisurely rhythm of your transatlantic crossing. Reading that book, sipping that cocktail, lazing by the pool and savoring that delicious meal are all possible. With a tailormade program, you'll be spoilt for choice with over 300 different activities throughout the entire crossing. For the active souls, indulge in a plethora of sports, theme parties, pool games. A MSC Grand Voyage is an immersive journey that spans continents and cultures, embracing every soul on board with a world of captivating activities, inspiring memories, and a sense of togetherness that will last a lifetime.
Enjoy fun new experiences around the clock on an MSC Cruises' ship
You’ll find plenty of entertainment on board your ship, browsing the on-board shops, playing tennis or going bowling. Enrich your mind with fascinating destination lectures, arts, and crafts classes. Creative souls will find joy in cake design, painting classes, and the art of calligraphy. For those seeking laughter and delight, a cartoon caricaturist, line dancing, and the joyous Ship Choir await. You can also attend dance classes, spanning from Ballroom to Reggaeton*. Or simply spend some time relaxing poolside.
*all activities depending on availability
In the evenings, enjoy our Broadway-style shows. MSC Grand Voyage immerses you in the distinctive music of the lands you visit, with musicians coming from more than 35 countries, each of them bringing their skill and flavour to the music mood, such as Argentina’s tango, Brazil’s axé, samba and forró, Caribbean music and many more.
Enjoy listening to pop styles, jazz, swing and Latin American bands, folk music, virtuoso violin and piano concerts. Be mesmerized by our tributes to all-time music legends or enjoy our musicians’ jam sessions. And should you wish to try your luck, you can pay the on-board casino a visit.
On-board treats include delicious food inspired by each new destination. Continue your tour of discovery with full themed menus that change every evening to reflect the culinary traditions from countries and regions around the world, such as Mediterranean, Arabian, French, Spanish, Brazilian, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Japanese, Turkish and many more.
The Buffet is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snacks. Prepare to be mesmerized by the culinary arts with cooking, cocktail, and carving demonstrations that will tantalize your taste buds.
An MSC Grand Voyage brings you the leisure time and the facilities to relax thanks to our Balinese spa at sea or maintain and build your fitness thanks to a wide choice of Sports Facilities with fabulous sea views.
The MSC Aurea Spa boasts an exotic interior of natural stone, precious woods and rich mosaics, and is equipped with specific and massage treatment suites.
Relax and let yourself be pampered by the discreet staff of the ship, or gear up with the power walking and jogging track on deck to get your daily exercise or visit the gym for a personal workout, you can embrace well-being with activities like Tai Chi, gentle gym, and postural exercise classes. Whatever you want to do you will find it on board.
If the utmost in privacy and exceptional service are key to your cruising pleasure, the MSC Yacht Club, a secluded haven on the prestigious foredecks of our ships, will be ideal for you.
Savour 24/7 service from your personal butler, sleep in personalised comfort and dine in a private gourmet restaurant with expertly-selected complimentary wine. The MSC Yacht Club is in a class of its own that simultaneously offers constant access to the immense variety of sports, leisure and world-class entertainment that distinguishes every MSC Cruises ship.
The MSC Yacht club is available on the MSC Bellissima, MSC Divina, MSC Euribia, MSC Fantasia, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Preziosa, MSC Seascape, MSC Seashore, MSC Seaside, MSC Seaview, MSC Splendida, MSC Virtuosa, MSC World Europa and MSC World America. Available on MSC Magnifica beginning Summer 2026.
Carefully curated and led by multilingual guides to enrich your experience and provide genuine insight into each new culture, these excursions are the perfect way to visit some of the most interesting spots on the planet.
VIEW ALL MSC GRAND VOYAGES PORTS
- Ajaccio, France
- Aqaba (Petra), Jordan
- Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Is.), Spain
- Barcelona, Spain
- Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Bridgetown, Barbados
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Buzios, Brazil
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Cadiz (Seville)
, Spain -
Casablanca (Marrakech)
, Morocco - Castries, Saint Lucia
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Civitavecchia (Rome)
, Italy - Copenhagen, Denmark
- Corfu, Greece
- Doha, Qatar
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Durban, South Africa
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Eilat (Jerusalem)
, Israel - Fort de France, Martinique
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Funchal (Madeira Is.)
, Portugal -
Genoa (Portofino)
, Italy -
Haifa (Jerusalem)
, Israel - Halifax, Canada
- Hamburg, Germany
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Heraklion (Crete)
, Greece - Ilhabela, Brazil
- Ilheus, Brazil
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Itajai (Balneario Camboriu)
, Brazil -
Katakolon (Olympia)
, Greece - Khasab, Oman
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Kiel (Lubeck)
, Germany - Kotor, Montenegro
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La Coruna (Santiago de Compostela)
, Spain - La Possession, Reunion
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Las Palmas de G.Canaria (Canary Is.)
, Spain -
Le Havre (Paris)
, France - Limassol, Cyprus
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Lisbon (Cascais)
, Portugal -
Malaga (Granada)
, Spain -
Marseille (Provence)
, France -
Messina (Taormina)
, Italy - Miami, United States
- Muscat, Oman
- Mykonos, Greece
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Naples (Pompeii)
, Italy - New York City (Brooklyn), United States
- Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, Bahamas
- Oslo, Norway
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Palermo (Monreale)
, Italy -
Palma de Mallorca (Baleari Is.)
, Spain - Philipsburg, Saint Maarten
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Piraeus (Athens)
, Greece - Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe
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Ponta Delgada (Azores)
, Portugal - Port Louis, Mauritius
- Recife, Brazil
- Reykjavik, Iceland
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Rhodes (Lindos)
, Greece - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rotterdam (Amsterdam)
, Netherlands - Salalah, Oman
- Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Is.)
, Spain - Santorini, Greece
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Santos (Sao Paulo)
, Brazil -
Southampton (London)
, United Kingdom - Split, Croatia
- St Johns, Antigua and Barbuda
- Sydney, Canada
- Trieste (Venice), Italy
- Valencia, Spain
- Valletta, Malta
- Venice - Marghera, Italy
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Vigo (Santiago de Compostela)
, Spain - Zadar, Croatia
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Zeebrugge (Bruges)
, Belgium
