Sense of Wonder
MSC Meraviglia shows off its Mediterranean style.
MSC Meraviglia shows off its Mediterranean style.
Though it’s one of the leading cruise lines in Europe (not to mention South America and South Africa), MSC Cruises isn’t yet a household name in North America. But the Swiss-based, privately owned cruise line has been aiming to change that. It started when MSC Divina was introduced to the North American market in 2012, continued with MSC Meraviglia, christened by the ever-glamorous Sophia Loren in Le Havre, France, in June 2017, and will continue even further with the upcoming debut of MSC Seaside in December (see sidebar). After sailing the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, MSC Meraviglia will turn her prow toward North America in 2019, joining MSC Divina and MSC Seaside in Miami, where this triple threat is sure to make a splash. MSC Meraviglia is the first in a new generation of ships for MSC, one of 11 launching by 2026. Building on its deep maritime history as the Mediterranean Shipping Company ( MSC), the line is designing its new fleet around technology that travelers have come to count on to make the most of their vacation as well as a closer connection to the sea.