MSC Cruises shares changes to Hurricane Milton cruise

MSC Cruises’ Koreen McNutt posted an update on the cruise line’s Facebook page on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 2:15 p.m.

“We continue to monitor Hurricane Milton’s path as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico toward the west coast of Florida. Due to forecasted weather conditions and always keeping the safety of our guests and crew members as our top priority, itinerary changes will be made to maintain a safe distance from Milton’s path,” she wrote.

Unlike its rivals Royal Caribbean and Carnival, much of MSC’s fleet does not currently sail from Florida.

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MSC will soon expand its offerings to Florida.

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MSC has one ship in Miami and one in Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral

MSC Seashore· Departure Sunday, 6.10.2024: This sailing departed on a 4-night itinerary visiting Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and Nassau, Bahamas as originally scheduled. Port Canaveral will be closed on Thursday, 10/10. The return to Port Canaveral will depend on the reopening of the port and clearance from the US Coast Guard, which we currently anticipate on Friday 11/10, time to be determined. We are in communication with the port and will continue to provide updates·

Departure Thursday, 10.10.2024: This sailing is now anticipated to depart Friday 10/11 for a 2-night itinerary visiting MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve. Port Canaveral will be closed on Thursday, 10/10. Guest boarding times and ship departure time on 10/11 will be determined based on the reopening of Port Canaveral.

For more detailed information, please refer to the communication shared by MSC Cruises and your travel advisor. Please do not go to the port until updated boarding times are communicated via SMS·

Departure Sunday 13.10.2024: There are no anticipated changes to boarding times or itineraries. If changes are required, they will be shared directly via email and SMS

Miami, FL

MSC Magnifica· Departing Monday, 07/10/2024: This sailing departed Miami, FL on Monday, 10/7, and is sailing on a 4-night itinerary. Due to the track of the storm, MSC Magnifica will now visit Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on Wednesday 9/10. She will then return to Miami as scheduled on Friday 11/10·

Departure Friday 10.11.2024: There are no anticipated changes to boarding times or itineraries. If changes are required, they will be shared directly via email and SMS.

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