MSC Seascape has arrived at its new homeport in Galveston in advance of MSC Cruises’ first-ever sailings from the Texas port.
Starting Sunday, the ship will depart on a seven-night cruises to the Western Caribbean, with stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; and Isla de Roatan, Honduras. Seascape will depart every Sunday year-round from the port’s new state-of-the-art Cruise Terminal 16.
“Expanding our North American footprint to Galveston and cutting the ribbon on the port’s brand-new Cruise Terminal 16 are exciting steps for us on our path to making MSC Cruises a household name in the North American market. We’re grateful for the partnership we have with the Port of Galveston, which makes it easy and convenient for millions of new guests to enjoy the MSC Cruises experience,” said Lynn Torrent, President, MSC Cruises North America, in a statement.
As part of MSC Seascape’s arrival in Galveston, NBC’s TODAY is giving guests the chance to embark on their own page-turning adventure with a brand-new “Read With Jenna” installation aboard the ship. This one-of-a-kind, on-deck reading nook, along with the Read With Jenna Jr. Children’s book nook brings books and storytelling to the high seas.
MSC Seascape will feature new food and beverage options that highlight Southern, Texan and Gulf Coast flavors, with new menu items across the ship joining the five existing specialty dining venues serving international fare. The onboard drink selection will also feature regional favorites with bars and lounges offering a curated selection of Texan and Southern inspired drinks.
This ship’s new entertainment lineup will feature a Texas flair with experiences including The Lone Star resident country band, Dueling Pianos, country line dance classes and a Big Texas Sailaway party. These new additions will join an existing lineup of full-scale theater productions.
With the opening of Terminal 16, the port is projected to welcome an additional 3.9 million passenger movements and 445 sailings at its four cruise terminals in 2026, further strengthening cruising’s positive economic impact on the region.
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