MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises S.A., headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, operates as the cruise division of the Mediterranean Shipping Company and was founded in 1988. With operational hubs in Naples, Genoa and Venice, the line manages a fleet that serves global itineraries and records a 10 % passenger share in 2025, placing it as the world’s third‑largest cruise operator. As the largest privately held cruise brand, MSC employs roughly 23,500 staff across 45 countries (2017 data) and maintains a presence in 45 markets. The company leverages the MSC network for integrated maritime logistics and passenger services, as detailed on Wikipedia↗ and the MSC website↗.