MSC Seascape arrived at its new Galveston homeport on November 7, ahead of MSC Cruises’ first-ever sailings from Texas.
The ship will sailed on its inaugural Texas cruise on Sunday, from the port’s new state-of-the-art Cruise Terminal 16.
Year-Round Western Caribbean Cruises
MSC Seascape will sail year-round seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries every Sunday, visiting Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico, plus Isla de Roatan in Honduras. The deployment marks MSC Cruises’ expansion into the Texas market and represents a significant economic investment in the region.
“MSC Seascape is arriving in Galveston with true Texas flair, adding to the blend of European style and American comfort our guests love,” said Lynn Torrent, President of MSC Cruises North America.
“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.”
Texas-Inspired Dining and Entertainment
MSC Seascape features new Texas-inspired food and beverage options highlighting Southern, Texan, and Gulf Coast flavors. The ship’s bars and lounges will offer a curated selection of Texan and Southern-inspired drinks alongside five specialty dining venues serving international cuisine.
Entertainment includes The Lone Star resident country band, dueling pianos, country line dance classes, and a Big Texas Sailaway party. These additions complement the ship’s existing lineup of full-scale theater productions.
Family-Friendly Features and MSC Yacht Club
The ship offers over 7,500 square feet of dedicated kids’ space and cutting-edge entertainment including a Formula 1 racing simulator and Robotron, a rollercoaster-style amusement ride with personalized DJ experience.
MSC Yacht Club provides an exclusive ship-within-a-ship experience with keycard-access-only areas, private restaurant, lounge, sun deck, and pool. Guests receive priority embarkation, 24/7 butler service, premier room service, and VIP seating in entertainment venues.
Major Economic Impact for Galveston
Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO, said, “Welcoming MSC Seascape to our new cruise terminal is a major milestone for our growing cruise port. Adding MSC Cruises to our family of cruise lines offers our cruise guests an elegant, European-style family cruise experience.”
As the fourth busiest cruise port in the United States and the only cruise port in Texas, Galveston provides 4,547 jobs, $291 million in personal income, and $733 million in business revenue. With Terminal 16’s opening, the port is projected to welcome an additional 3.9 million passenger movements and 445 sailings in 2026.
