Caribbean Cruises

An MSC Cruises’ Southern Caribbean cruise to Barbados unearths the history, culture and landscape of an arrestingly scenic island.

Start your Barbados cruise experience in the capital, Bridgetown. Discover the town’s Parliament Buildings, The Garrison historic area – a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 17th-century British colonial style – and the Gothic-style St John’s Parish Church, which all sit beside pastel-hued buildings and harbourside boardwalks.

Venture further afield to the Sunbury Plantation House in the Saint Philip countryside to learn about Barbados’ complex history. Adventure out to the stalactite-studded Harrison’s Cave, a network of coral caves filled with subterranean lakes, or go underwater on a submarine excursion to coral reefs. Otherwise, just sit back and relax in a chickee hut (a tropical-style shelter, sometimes with a palm roof) by turquoise waters.

With thousands of islands fringed by alluring beaches and coral reefs, a cruise to the Bahamas is a tropical escape packed with fun, adventure and relaxation in a sunny paradise.

An MSC Cruises’ holiday in the Bahamas is the perfect way to take in all the country has to offer. Visit Nassau, the Bahamas’ biggest city, full of pretty harbours and pastel-hued shops. Enjoy the eateries and boutiques on Bay Street before haggling for local souvenirs in Straw Market. Stretch out on the secluded sands at Blue Lagoon Island or on the palm-studded oasis Balmoral Island.

Embark on an adventure to Paradise Island, where Atlantis Resort provides a 141-acre waterpark, Aquaventure, and a lagoon that’s home to sharks and barracudas. Or climb to the top of the Queen’s Staircase at Fort Fincastle for sweeping views across archipelagos. It’s all possible on a Caribbean holiday.

A Jamaica cruise with MSC Cruises lets you get under the skin of this island nation, giving you a chance to savour its rolling green landscapes, seriously photogenic beaches and bustling towns.

The pretty port town of Ocho Rios is the perfect spot for thrill-seekers, who can kayak, bamboo raft and tube down its winding waterways and even climb its dramatic waterfalls. Make your way up the 55-metre-tall cascades at Dunn’s River Falls to be rewarded with jaw-dropping views and craft markets.

Learn about Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley on an excursion to Nine Mile and see the mountaintop village where he was born and his burial site in an Ethiopian Orthodox-style church. Or take in the tranquil blue waters and golden stretches of sand at Oracabessa Bay, home to the villa where author Ian Fleming penned multiple instalments in his series about world-famous fictional spy, James Bond.

Make your Caribbean holiday completely unique by setting sail for MSC Cruises’ exclusive Bahamian private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. This eco-friendly idyll is perfect for all types of travellers, letting you connect with nature, embark on thrill-seeking activities or indulge in utter relaxation.

Take advantage of the island spa, which offers beachside massages, or lay back in a cabana along white sand beaches, ensuring a serene tropical escape with snacks and refreshments available from the island’s food trucks and beach bars.

Make the most of the inviting waters with snorkelling, paddle boarding and jet skiing experiences. Take in the golden sunsets via a beach picnic or on an evening paddle-board trip on the lagoon, before watching kaleidoscopic light shows at the island’s lighthouse.

Hop on a Western Caribbean cruise to explore Mexico’s golden coastlines dotted with mangrove forests, ancient ruins and wildlife-filled bays.

MSC Cruises' Mexico cruises sail to the most picturesque parts of Quintana Roo, the only Mexican state that borders the Caribbean Sea. Explore Cozumel, an island paradise off the coast of Playa del Carmen with ancient Mayan ruins, a dense nature reserve teeming with tropical birds and butterflies, the charming town of San Miguel de Allende packed with restaurants, shops and museums, and an island theme park, Xcaret, which boasts a tropical aquarium and subterranean ruins for swimming and snorkelling.

Cruises also call at Puerto Costa Maya, where you can venture out from the port town of Mahahual to the remote Río Bec, an ancient Mayan site which lies off the tourist trail cocooned in dense, monkey-filled jungle.

Caribbean cruises from Miami are a fine way to experience a magical region, and MSC Cruises’ departures from the buzzing, Floridian city ensure that the beginning of your trip is as exciting as the rest of it.

Shorter Caribbean holiday itineraries can unveil the best of the Bahamas, including MSC Cruises’ private Bahamian island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, where you can snorkel and sunbathe on untouched beaches. Longer itineraries venture into the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. For a change of scene, choose an itinerary that visits the Mexican coast in the Western Caribbean, and get to grips with gorgeous Costa Maya and its Mayan ruins.

MSC Cruises offers a range of Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral (Orlando), helping you to explore vibrant towns, tucked-away treasures and awe-inspiring nature in a diverse, tropical region.

Holidays to Caribbean countries from Port Canaveral can feature week-long trips or shorter adventures exploring the scattered islands of the Bahamas, including MSC Cruises’ exclusive private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Then there are the stunning Western Caribbean areas like nature-filled Cozumel island on the Mexican coast and off-the-beaten track locations in Honduras. Longer itineraries sail to Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and Belize.

Caribbean cruises from New York are the perfect way to island-hop around constellations of beach-lined tropical paradises, dotted casually across the turquoise Caribbean Sea.

A choice of these routes allow you to set sail on the perfect Caribbean holiday from one of the most exciting and attraction-packed cities on the planet. After that flurry of action, make relaxation your goal on an itinerary exploring the coastlines of the Bahamas, including MSC Cruises’ private Bahamian island Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Or let your adventure take you to other

Caribbean hotspots, such as the US Virgin Islands, St Maarten, Antigua and Barbuda, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Barbados’s capital city, Bridgetown, is your gateway to the Southern Caribbean. MSC Cruises provides a range of options from this port, letting you visit numerous island nations and lining up the ultimate Caribbean holiday.

Pick a Southern Caribbean cruise that sails to traditional coastal towns and relaxing beaches, taking in idyllic locations like St Maarten, Antigua and Barbuda, Guadeloupe, St Kitts and Nevis, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the British Virgin Islands and Saint Lucia. Alternatively, opt for shorter itineraries that focus on Grenada, Martinique, St Vincent and the Grenadines.