MSC Cruises is the world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe, South America and southern Africa. Our ships sail year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, and our seasonal itineraries include Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, China, the Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar. The company, which grew by 800% since 2004, carried 2.4 million guests in 2018 and reported strong financial results with a turnover of nearly €2.7 billion. MSC Cruises is a Swiss-based European company with deep Mediterranean roots employing over 30,000 staff globally and selling cruise holidays in 69 countries around the world.