MSC Cruises released its summer 2025 fly-and-cruise programme for flights from the UK to a range of Mediterranean destinations.
The cruise line is continuing to partner with Jet2 and Vueling, offering flights from Manchester to Rome or Barcelona; Glasgow to Rome; Edinburgh to Naples and Rome; Belfast to Palma; and Bristol to Palma.
The number of packages on offer has increased by 30% for next year, with Edinburgh-Naples and Bristol-Palma new for the summer 2025 season.
More: MSC Cruises unveils summer 2024 stay and cruise programme
MSC Cruises passenger carryings almost doubled in 2023
MSC Cruises releases summer 2026 ex-UK sailings early ‘due to demand’
Itineraries include a seven-night sailing visiting Genoa, Naples, Messina, Valletta, Barcelona and Marseille on MSC World Europa (pictured), one of MSC Cruises’ newest ships.
A seven-night sailing from Rome to Palermo, Ibiza, Valencia and Marseille on MSC Grandiosa is also among the options available.
Antonio Paradiso, international sales vice-president for MSC Group’s cruise division and managing director for the UK and Ireland, said: “I am really proud of our summer 2025 fly and cruise programme as we are offering increased flight seats from more airports than ever before.
“This is an area we are continuing to grow and invest in through the strong relationships we have built with our airline partners.
“Our customers love that they have the choice of joining a cruise directly from the UK in Southampton or booking one of our fly-and-cruise holidays which offer a huge range of holiday destinations.”