MSC Cruises is the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and a brand that seamlessly blends Mediterranean heritage with cutting-edge innovation. At Camel Travel, we are proud to offer our clients access to this global leader, renowned for its elegant ships, international flair, and commitment to the environment.
A Legacy of the Sea
The story of MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) began in 1970 with a single cargo ship and a passion for the ocean. Founded by Captain Gianluigi Aponte, the company grew from its roots in Naples into a global shipping giant. In 1988, MSC entered the cruise industry, and by 2003, it launched a massive investment program that transformed it into the third-largest cruise brand in the world. Today, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises remains family-owned, ensuring a personal touch and a long-term vision that sets it apart from its competitors.
A Fleet for Every Traveler
The MSC fleet is one of the most modern and architecturally stunning at sea. Each ship is a masterpiece of European design, famous for signature features like the shimmering Swarovski crystal staircases and expansive, LED-domed promenades.
MSC categorizes its ships into distinct classes to suit different tastes, for example:
World Class: The newest and largest ships, like the MSC World Europa and MSC World America, featuring futuristic “Y-shaped” architecture and seven distinct “districts” for entertainment and dining.
Seaside Class: Designed for warm-weather cruising, these “ships that follow the sun” offer more outdoor space than any other class, including glass-floored “Bridge of Sighs” walkways.
Meraviglia Class: Known for the “Galleria,” an indoor promenade lined with boutiques and specialty restaurants under a spectacular digital sky.
Key Selling Points: Why Choose MSC?
What makes an MSC cruise special? It is the unique combination of style, value, and variety:
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The MSC Yacht Club: Often described as a “ship-within-a-ship,” this exclusive area offers 24-hour butler service, private lounges, and a dedicated pool deck. It provides the intimacy of a luxury boutique hotel with access to the endless entertainment of a large resort.
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Global Flavors: Reflecting its Mediterranean heart, the dining is a highlight. Guests can enjoy everything from authentic Italian pizza and freshly made pasta to world-class specialty venues like Butcher’s Cut steakhouse and Kaito Teppanyaki.
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Family-First Fun: Partnering with brands like LEGO® and Chicco, MSC offers some of the best kids’ clubs at sea, alongside thrilling aqua parks and Formula 1 simulators.
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Eco-Conscious Travel: MSC is a pioneer in sustainability. Many of their newest ships are powered by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), the cleanest marine fuel currently available, and the company has a roadmap to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Set Sail with Camel Travel
Whether you want to explore the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the historic ports of the Mediterranean, or the fjords of Northern Europe, MSC Cruises offers an itinerary for every dreamer, and we’re your friendly MSC experts, with all the information you could possible want.
Current Special Offer
There’s an MSC Cruise ship based in Lanzarote over the winter. She’s Musica, and she’s doing a nice weekly cruise that takes in several Canary Islands and Madeira, starting and finishing in Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote.
The cruises are super value for money and the itinerary is Arrecife, Lanzarote – Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura – Santa Cruz, La Palma – Funchal, Madeira – Santa Cruz, Tenerife – Arrecife, Lanzarote.
Included:
A choice of restaurants and an extensive buffet offering everyones favourite foods, freshly prepared by highly trained chefs.
A rich programme of daytime activities, spectecular evening shows, impressive Broadway and Las Vegas Style theatrical performances, live music and dance til dawn nightlife.
Outdoor tennis, volleyball and basketball or our state-of-art gym with Technogym cardio and strength training equipment plus yoga and fitness classes.
Service charges / gratuities included.
Hot drinks and water
Prices on the 9th March sailing start at £849 per person for an inside cabin and £1219 per person in a balcony cabin. But there are sailings through until April, and of course, later this winter, when a larger ship Fantasia arrived in December and will be cruising this route until April 2027.
Interested? Get in touch with us today and tell us how we can help: Contact Camel Travel.
