MSC CRUISES RECOGNIZED WITH CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2025 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD “#2 MEGA CRUISE LINE, UNITED STATES”

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - October 7, 2025 – Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with MSC Cruises recognized as the #2 Mega Cruise Line in the United States.

Condé Nast Traveler received more than 757,000 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting.

The Readers’ Choice Awards, with their unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolades from our readers, remain the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners can be found here.

Lynn Torrent, President, MSC Cruises North America, said: “Our team has been dedicated to innovating our offerings and growing our presence in the U.S. market, so we are honored to be recognized in such a competitive category in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The launch of MSC World America this year and our national marketing campaign, Let’s Holiday, reflect our commitment to bringing MSC Cruises’ signature blend of European style and American comfort to more travelers than ever before. We are proud to know our guests recognize the passion and dedication our team invests into creating unforgettable experiences, which inspires us to keep raising the bar every day.”

MSC Cruises debuted one of the world’s largest mega ships in Miami in April 2025, MSC World America, further solidifying its position in the U.S. market. MSC Cruises will launch two additional World Class ships, MSC World Asia and MSC World Atlantic, in 2026 and 2027 respectively. With plans for MSC World Atlantic to homeport in Port Canaveral, Florida, MSC Cruises continues to expand its footprint and deliver industry-leading experiences for North American travelers.

The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

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About MSC Cruises 

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the privately-owned MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America. 

A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.  

For more information visit MSC Cruises. 

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