Port Canaveral bags a second MSC Cruises ship: Grandiosa

MSC Grandiosa will offer alternating seven-night eastern and western Caribbean cruises while MSC Seashore will sail three- and four-night Bahamas cruises to Nassau and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

Biggest US season

'The Winter 2025-2026 season will mark our largest presence in the US to date, and our expansion at Port Canaveral is a big part of that,' said Rubén Rodríguez, president, MSC Cruises USA.

'Ever since we started sailing from Port Canaveral in 2021, our guests have told us they love how convenient that makes it to experience MSC Cruises’ unique international flavor. We know people sailing from Central Florida want options, and we’re delighted to offer them two of our most modern and glamorous ships with itineraries that will appeal to everyone from first-time to seasoned cruisers.'

Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray welcomed the additional ship and itinerary options.

'We are so proud of our cruise partner and their tremendous growth in the United States. Expanding their homeport fleet at Port Canaveral underscores their confidence in our partnership and shared commitment to success,' Murray said.

Follows terminal announcement

Murray recently announced the port is fast-tracking a new multi-user terminal that could be ready in two years to support cruise partners with immediate needs.

No ships have been publicly identified for that facility so far.