MSC Cruises has announced the addition of MSC Opera sailing year-round in the South Caribbean for the Winter 26/27 and Summer 2027 seasons, offering new Southern Caribbean cruises that are now open for sale.

The addition marks the first time the line has deployed a ship in the South Caribbean during the summer season, as well as its first time offering two ships during a winter season, providing guests with even more options to discover the stunning region’s captivating destinations.

Whether guests are seeking to escape to sun-soaked beaches and crystal-clear waters during the summer or the winter, MSC Cruises’ new itineraries offer the ideal getaway for any season.

MSC Opera will offer a range of 7-night itineraries and the option for guests to extend their cruise to a 14-night ‘butterfly’ cruise to a multitude of stunning Southern Caribbean destinations including the Dominican Republic, Martinique, Guadeloupe, the British Virgin Islands, Barbados, Antiqua and Barbuda, Netherlands Antilles and more.

The ship will homeport in La Romana, Dominican Republic, a new regular destination for MSC Cruises, with the first cruise departing on November 16, 2026. Starting April 2027, the ship will also offer a second embarkation port – Fort de France. All of MSC Cruises’ southern Caribbean cruises are now available to book.