MSC Cruises will continue its expansion in North America with year-round sailings on MSC Divina from Miami to the Caribbean starting in the fall. From November, the cruise line’s ultra-modern and elegant MSC Divina will offer itineraries to Caribbean destinations from Miami when she returns from her season in the Mediterranean.

“North America is a key market for MSC Cruises as the company works to double its capacity by 2022,” said Gianni Onorato, CEO, MSC Cruises. “Since the arrival of MSC Divina in Miami in November 2013, we’ve seen significant growth in the market and strong demand by consumers and travel agents for MSC Divina to sail from North America year-round. We’re thrilled to be able to meet this demand, providing more opportunity for North American guests to enjoy the unique ‘Mediterranean Style Cruise’ experience that only MSC Cruises can offer.”

New itineraries from April 2016 through March 2017 will rotate between Eastern and Western Caribbean routes and include stops in St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Mexico and the Bahamas.

A testament to the company’s long-term commitment to North America, MSC Cruises also recently announced MSC Seaside, scheduled to debut in November 2017, will sail year-round from Miami to the Caribbean. In addition, MSC Cruises’ Miami-based operations will benefit from a newly renovated and expanded dedicated berth and terminal at PortMiami.