MSC Cruises, based in Naples, is the largest all-Italian financed cruise company. The Company was founded in 1987 on the strength of the prestigious cruise company STARLAURO SpA. In 1995 it changed its name to Mediterranean Shipping Cruises.

MSC Cruises currently has a fleet of nine ships, the new MSC Poesia being the third flagship of the “Musica” class. In the winter of 2008 MSC Fantasia will be launched, followed in spring 2009 by MSC Splendida. These will be two of the largest ships built by a European ship owner. Then in 2010 MSC Magnifica, the fourth ship in the Musica class will enter service increasing the fleet to 12.

MSC Cruises has always put a great deal of effort into the choice and preparation of the meals it serves on board its ships. Their cuisine will offer you refined taste and tantalise your taste buds with thousands of different dishes. With MSC Cruises you will not only taste the wonderful Italian cuisine but you will also be able to sample dishes that are typical of the countries you will visit, prepared with specially selected, fresh ingredients. From breakfast to lunch and spectacular dinners under the stars, you will find MSC Cruises’ style in all its dishes, offering you all the delights of good food.

Onboard MSC Cruises ships, your children's holidays will be fully taken care of, while parents can enjoy the cruise in total bliss and relaxation! MSC is particularly child friendly and your children will enjoy fun-filled, entertaining days packed with games and play, along with other children, and entertainers who organise different activities everyday. The onboard Mini Club is a meeting place for all the children - to play and have fun!  From sports competitions designed for children of all ages, to games in the swimming pool (available on some ships only), as well as tasty snacks and treasure hunts... your little ones enjoy tons of opportunities to have fun with other children.