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Fun Facts About MSC Cruises
Fun Facts About MSC Cruises
- MSC Cruises is the largest privately-owned cruise line in the world and has been a leading global cruise line for over 30 years.
- In 1970 Mr Gianluigi Aponte founds the Mediterranean Shipping Company, MSC, with the acquisition of its first cargo ship, Patricia.
- MSC first entered the cruise market in 1988 when it purchased the former Matson liner Monterey.
- MSC Cruises was then established in 2002 when it became a subsidiary of the MSC Group.
- Since then, MSC Cruises has become the third biggest cruise line worldwide, with a fleet of over 19 ships.
- In 2019, MSC Cruises served nearly 2.7 million passengers and 185 nationalities worldwide.
- It is now expanding heavily in the US and Caribbean market. And part of this was the launch in 2019 of the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
- The cruise brand is the leader in Europe, South Africa and South America. MSC Cruises appeals to passengers that are seeking a Mediterranean feel and a cruise line focused on the destination.
- The fleet also attracts a slightly younger crowd, 45 years on average vs the rest of the industry at 46 years (CLIA).