MSC Cruises, the world’s fastest-growing and fourth-largest cruise line, launches cruises from Tampa Nov. 11, 2020. MSC Armonia will sail from Tampa to the Caribbean, Mexico and the Bahamas.

In the winter of 2020 and 2021, MSC Cruises offers four- and five-night sailings to destinations such as Key West, Cozumel and Costa Maya, as well as the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas, Ocean Cay. Guests have the ability to extend their trip to a nine-or 10-night excursion, with cruises to different destinations back to back. Seven-night cruises are available over the winter holidays.

“As MSC Cruises expands its presence in the United States, the introduction of Tampa as a home port plays an important role in our long-term deployment strategy for this region,” said Ken Muskat, EVP and COO, MSC Cruises USA. “We’ve seen increased demand for cruise options from Tampa as vacationers from around the world look to explore the city and surrounding areas pre- and post-cruise. We’re looking forward to bringing MSC Armonia, one of our more classic and charming ships, to Tampa and to introducing even more travelers to the MSC Cruises experience, inspired by our European heritage.

“With a range of itineraries, including short cruise options, MSC Armonia‘s itineraries from Tampa are ideal for groups, including family reunions, meetings, incentives and corporate events, as well as charters. In addition, the four- and five-night options are a great opportunity for someone who has never cruised before to try cruising as a vacation option or if they are new to MSC Cruises to check out one of our ships for the first time.”