Galveston, Texas – November 7, 2025 – MSC Seascape arrived at its new homeport in Galveston this morning ahead of MSC Cruises’ first-ever sailings from the Texas port. Starting Sunday, the ship will deliver Texas-sized fun on 7-night Galveston cruises to the Western Caribbean, with stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; and Isla de Roatan, Honduras. Departing every Sunday, the ship will continue these sailings year-round from the port’s new state-of-the-art Cruise Terminal 16, generating a significant economic impact for the region and underscoring MSC Cruises’ commitment to the U.S. market.
MSC Seascape is one of MSC Cruises’ largest and most innovative ships, boasting a variety of new entertainment and dining options inspired by the Lone Star State, along with a range of existing high-tech activities and international cuisine. Guests will find everything from family-friendly offerings to exclusive luxury on board, showcasing MSC Cruises’ signature blend of European style and American comfort, making it the perfect ship for all types of travelers.
Lynn Torrent, President, MSC Cruises North America, said: “MSC Seascape is arriving in Galveston with true Texas flair, adding to the blend of European style and American comfort our guests love. Expanding our North American footprint to Galveston and cutting the ribbon on the port’s brand-new Cruise Terminal 16 are exciting steps for us on our path to making MSC Cruises a household name in the North American market. We’re grateful for the partnership we have with the Port of Galveston, which makes it easy and convenient for millions of new guests to enjoy the MSC Cruises experience. MSC Seascape offers the ultimate vacation at sea, and we look forward to welcoming guests and Travel Advisors from the region on board to discover what makes a holiday with us so special.”
Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO, said: “Welcoming MSC Seascape to our new cruise terminal is a major milestone for our growing cruise port. Adding MSC Cruises to our family of cruise lines offers our cruise guests an elegant, European-style family cruise experience. It also elevates our status as a top U.S. cruise home port and spotlights us in the global market, while paving the way for MSC Cruises to reach millions of cruise passengers in the Central U.S.”
