MSC Cruises puts second ship in Cuba for year-round holidays
MSC CRUISE has put a second ship in Cuba with Havana as its homeport, giving UK passengers the chance to cruise around the Caribbean island all-year-round.
Holidaymakers will be able to visit Cuba all-year-round thanks to MSC Cruises
Recently refurbished MSC Armonia will homeport in Havana alongside MSC Opera and this week made her maiden call to Cuba’s capital on the final leg of a Grand Voyage from Italy.
MSC Cruises has had a homeport in Havana since 2015 and its itineraries also call at Isla de la Juventud on its Caribbean and The Antilles cruises.
Having a second MSC Cruises in Cuba marks the company’s continued expansion in the region and will offer a greater choice of departures from Havana.
The cruises will allow people to soak in the glory of Havana over three days
Itineraries start with two or three days in Havana, allowing guests the time to fully experience the city.
Cuba and the Caribbean are the perfect destination for culture vultures as well as sun-lovers
Antonio Paradiso, manager of MSC Cruises UK, said: “At MSC Cruises we are committed to continuously enrich itineraries for our guests, allowing them to discover new destinations and cultures in a unique way.
“We were very proud to be the first international cruise line to offer Cuban destinations to guests and are now delighted to commit to added capacity and year-round sailings.”
MSC's ships were recently refurbished from top to bottom
Both MSC Armonia and MSC Opera were recently refurbished from top to bottom as part of the Company’s €200 million Renaissance Programme.
They now have additional dining facilities, new entertainment space and an enlarged MSC Aurea Spa.
Antonio added: “Cuba and the Caribbean are the perfect destination for culture vultures as well as sun-lovers.
World's largest cruise ship takes to the ocean
The Caribbean is the perfect destination for sun lovers
“The island is in fact a unique cultural hub, offering a distinct mixture of traditions thanks to its rich heritage which is unique in the region.
“This includes, amongst other things, UNESCO-certified locations present across the island.”
For more information about MSC Cruises’ Cuba itineraries and departure dates go to msccruises.co.uk.