MSC Meraviglia Sails into Portland as MSC Cruises Launches Canada & New England itineraries

Monday, October 2, 2023

MSC Meraviglia arrived in Portland this morning on her inaugural Canada & New England itinerary, marking her first visit to the region since 2019. MSC Cruises’ award-winning ship is offering 10- and 11-night itineraries this fall, visiting coveted destinations in Canada & New England just in time for the changing of the leaves and Portland’s crisp New England autumn.

MSC Meraviglia sails from her homeport in New York City and is an award-winning ship at 1,036 feet long and 171,598 gross tons. According to data from Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), her new Canada & New England itineraries are expected to generate a significant economic impact for the region, including up to $1.5 million in local Portland spending.

Rubén A. Rodríguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said: “MSC Meraviglia’s arrival in Portland is a great milestone for MSC Cruises as we continue expanding our presence in the North American market. When we launched year-round cruises from New York City, one of our goals was to allow guests to visit a wider variety of destinations. MSC Meraviglia’s first trip to the U.S. started with a visit to the northeast, and we’re happy to be back now with regularly-scheduled visits to Portland as we keep growing. The response to these itineraries has been strong, which means we’ll bring thousands of visitors to Portland this season. We look forward to continuing to work with leaders here to provide our guests with a distinctive and immersive cruising experience.”

MSC Meraviglia’s Canada & New England itineraries allow guests to visit a variety of picturesque ports, see world-famous historical sites and stand in awe of the vibrant autumn leaves. Portland’s deep history and rich culture will make it a highly anticipated stop on the itinerary, with highlights including the Old Port historic district and renovated downtown area, the Portland Head Light Museum, the stunning collection at the Portland Museum of Art, and the Portland Observatory’s spectacular views of the coast.

Sarah Flink, Executive Director, CruiseMaine, said: “We are pleased to welcome MSC Meraviglia to Portland harbor today. Having MSC Cruises call in the region diversifies our cruise passenger profile, bringing new visitors, many of whom are seeing Maine for the very first time. We expect that, like most visitors, they will fall in love with Maine’s natural beauty, fabulous food and warm hospitality, and that many will return in the future. We wish them fair weather and following seas as they continue with the rest of their Canada-New England itinerary.”

MSC Cruises’ Canada and New England itinerary is available seasonally, with cruises now on sale for this fall, spring 2024, and fall 2024. In addition to Portland, itineraries include Newport, Rhode Island; Boston, Massachusetts; Sydney and Halifax, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; and Saint John, New Brunswick.

During other parts of the year, MSC Meraviglia sails from New York City to Bermuda, Florida and The Bahamas.

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