MSC Cruises' Koreen McNutt posted an update on the cruise line's Facebook page on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 2:15 p.m. The cruise line had been publicly quiet about its plans before this (although it likely was communicating with impacted customers.
"We are continuing to monitor the path of Hurricane Milton, as it makes its way across the Gulf of Mexico towards the west coast of Florida. Due to forecasted weather conditions and always keeping the safety of our guests and crew members as our top priority, itinerary changes will be made in order to maintain a safe distance from Milton’s path," she wrote.
Unlike its rivals Royal Caribbean and Carnival, much of MSC's fleet is not currently sailing out of Florida.
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MSC has a ship in Miami and one in Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral
MSC Seashore· Departure Sunday, 10/6/2024: This sailing departed, on a 4-Night itinerary, visiting Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, and Nassau, Bahamas as originally scheduled. Port Canaveral will be closed on Thursday, 10/10. The return to Port Canaveral will be dependent on the reopening of the port and clearance provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, which we currently anticipate on Friday, 10/11, time to be determined. We are in communication with the port and will continue to provide updates·
Departure Thursday, 10/10/2024: This sailing is now anticipated to depart on Friday, 10/11 for a 2-Night itinerary visiting Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Port Canaveral will be closed on Thursday, 10/10. Guest embarkation times and the ship's departure time on 10/11 will be determined based on the reopening of Port Canaveral.
For more detailed information, please refer to the communication shared by MSC Cruises and your travel advisor. Please do not proceed to the port until updated embarkation times are communicated via SMS·
Departure Sunday 10/13/2024: There are no anticipated changes to embarkation times or itineraries. If modifications are needed, they will be shared directly via email and SMS
Miami, FL
MSC Magnifica· Departure Monday, 10/7/2024: This sailing departed Miami, FL, Monday, 10/7, and is sailing on a 4-night itinerary. Due to the path of the storm, MSC Magnifica will now visit Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on Wednesday, 10/9. She will then return to Miami as scheduled on Friday, 10/11·
Departure Friday 10/11/2024: There are no anticipated changes to embarkation times or itineraries. If modifications are needed, they will be shared directly via email and SMS.
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