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Fun Facts About MSC Cruises

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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).