MSC CRUISES REVISES WINTER 2026/2027 PROGRAM WITH MSC WORLD EUROPA’S DEPLOYMENT TO THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN

MSC Cruises announced a revised deployment today for the upcoming Winter 2026-2027 season, strengthening its long-standing presence in the Caribbean with the introduction of to the French Antilles.

Originally scheduled to sail in the Middle East from November 2026 to April 2027, will now operate 7- and 14-night itineraries with embarkation in FortdeFrance (Martinique), PointeàPitre (Guadeloupe) and Bridgetown (Barbados) as well as calls to Castries (Saint Lucia) and Saint George (Grenada), Philipsburg (St. Maarten/ Netherlands Antilles), St. John (Antigua and Barbuda), Basseterre (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Roseau (Dominica), and Kingstown (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines).

This adjustment provides guests a sunny winter holiday in one of the world’s most desirable warm weather destinations, along with all of innovative features and next generation experiences.

The deployment change sees replacing , which will be redeployed to Brazil and Argentina for the Winter 2026-2027 season, further reinforcing MSC Cruises’ commitment to offering diverse choices across its global portfolio. itinerary for South America will be available soon.

Guests booked on MSC World Europa for Winter 2026-2027 and their travel partners are being contacted directly and provided with clear, comprehensive information regarding their options, including the possibility to move their booking to another sailing or request a full refund.

Guests booked on sailings from the French Antilles this coming winter will see no change to their itinerary, dates and overall cruise experience, with no action required from guests. This will mark first season in the region - one of MSC Cruises’ most innovative ships, offering the latest onboard design and features.

will sail Middle East cruises for the Winter 2027-2028 season, calling at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas, Bahrain and Doha.

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. 

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