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MSC Cruises
Mediterranean style — from the Arabian Gulf to the Med
About MSC Cruises
Why sail with MSC Cruises
Swiss-based MSC Cruises sails modern, elegant ships across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Arabian Gulf — including winter cruises from Dubai, a short flight from India.
- Region
- International
- Fly to the port, then sail
- Ships
- 3
- MSC World Europa, MSC Virtuosa, MSC Bellissima
- Departure ports
- 6
- Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha +3 more
Overview
Life on board
MSC Cruises is part of the Swiss-headquartered MSC Group and brings a relaxed European elegance to the sea. Its newest ships, such as MSC World Europa, are among the most modern afloat, with wide promenades, glass-walled lounges and a huge choice of restaurants, bars and shows. For a more exclusive experience, the MSC Yacht Club is a private ship-within-a-ship with its own suites, lounge, restaurant and butler service.
For Indian travellers, the Arabian Gulf season is the easiest introduction: a week-long round trip from Dubai visiting Abu Dhabi, the beach island of Sir Bani Yas and Doha, with short flights from most Indian cities. In summer, seven-night Mediterranean cruises link cities such as Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa and Naples — a wonderful way to see several European cities while unpacking only once.
Tripyarri compares ships, cabin experiences and dates, and arranges flights, pre- or post-cruise hotels and visas.
Highlights
- Winter Arabian Gulf cruises from Dubai — a short flight from India
- Seven-night Mediterranean cruises linking Spain, France and Italy
- MSC Yacht Club: a private ship-within-a-ship with butler service
- Modern ships with wide promenades and a big choice of restaurants
- Family-friendly, with kids’ clubs for different ages
The fleet
Ships & departure ports
Ships we book
- MSC World Europa
- MSC Virtuosa
- MSC Bellissima
Departure ports
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Doha
- Barcelona
- Genoa
- Marseille
Sailings
Sample sailings
Routes and fares change with the season — enquire about a sailing and we will confirm dates, cabins and the current price.
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Arabian Gulf from Dubai
Dubai → Abu Dhabi → Sir Bani Yas Island → Doha → Dubai
From ₹59,999 per person
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Western Mediterranean
Barcelona → Marseille → Genoa → Naples → At sea → Barcelona
From ₹69,999 per person
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Mediterranean short break
Genoa → Marseille → Barcelona → Genoa
From ₹44,999 per person
What’s included
Inclusions & exclusions
Usually included
Usually not included
Good to know
Questions, answered
Do I need a visa for the MSC Arabian Gulf cruise?
Indian passport holders need a UAE visa to join the cruise in Dubai. Entry rules for the other ports (such as Qatar) depend on your nationality and change from time to time — we confirm the requirements for your sailing and help you apply.
What is the MSC Yacht Club?
It is MSC’s premium area on selected ships — suites in a private enclave with its own lounge, restaurant, pool deck and 24-hour butler service, while you can still enjoy the rest of the ship.
When is the best time for a Mediterranean cruise?
May to October offers warm weather and the widest choice of sailings. July and August are the busiest; May, June and September are a little calmer and often better value.
Plan it with us
Your cruise, sorted.
Tell us your dates and who is travelling — we will compare sailings and cabins, add flights and transfers, and share a clear quotation.
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