MSC Growth Plans: 12 More Cruise Ships for 2 Brands

MSC Growth Plans: 12 More Cruise Ships for 2 Brands

MSC Group has ambitious plans to continue growing cruise capacity, with six more ships for its MSC Cruises brand set to be delivered over the next five years, plus another six ships for new luxury brand Explora Journeys, according to the new Global Cruise Ship Index.

Next up for the MSC  Cruises will be the Seascape, joining the brand from Fincantieri later this year ahead of its New York christening. That will be followed by the World Europa, which will be the company's first LNG-powered cruise ship, and will debut this winter in the Middle East following her delivery from Chantiers de l'Atlantique.

MSC Upcoming Newbuilds:

Cruise Line	Ship	Tonnage	Year Built	Passengers	Yard
MSC	MSC Seascape	169,380	2022	4,560	Fincantieri
MSC	MSC World Europa	205,700	2022	5,400	Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC	MSC Euribia	177,100	2023	4,888	Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC	Unnamed	205,700	2024	5,400	Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC	Unnamed	205,700	2025	5,400	Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC	Unnamed	205,700	2027	5,400	Chantiers de l'Atlantique

The Explora Journeys brand will see dramatic growth in the luxury sector, going from one ship to six ships between 2023 and 2028. The company recently announced that ships three and four will run on LNG, while ships five and six will get a new-generation powerplant that will enable the vessels to burn liquid hydrogen.

Explora Journeys Upcoming Newbuilds:

Cruise Line	Ship	Tonnage	Year Built	Passengers	Yard
Explora Journeys	Explora I	64,000	2023	922	Fincantieri
Explora Journeys	Explora II	64,000	2024	922	Fincantieri
Explora Journeys	Explora III	70,000	2026	922	Fincantieri
Explora Journeys	Explora V	70,000	2027	922	Fincantieri
Explora Journeys	Explora IV	70,000	2027	922	Fincantieri
Explora Journeys	Explora VI	70,000	2028	922	Fincantieri