What to Expect When MSC Cruises Begins Sailings from Galveston Next Month

The award winning MSC Seascape is one month away from doing the Texas two-step when the ship arrives in Galveston for the first time. Here’s a full release from MSC Cruises, breaking down what guests can expect on weekly 7-night sailings beginning November 9, 2025.

Texas will welcome MSC Seascape on Friday, November 7—with the ship’s first cruise sailing off into the sunset two days later.

MSC Seascape will offer year-round 7-night cruises from Galveston to the Western Caribbean calling at Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; and Isla de Roatan, Honduras; departing every Sunday beginning November 9, 2025.

As one of the newest and most modern ships in MSC Cruises’ fleet, MSC Seascape exemplifies the cruise line’s signature blend of European style and American comfort. It boasts ample outdoor space to maximize a Caribbean cruise experience alongside innovative dining, entertainment and relaxation options, offering an immersive experience for guests of all ages. It boasts ample outdoor space to maximize a  experience alongside innovative dining, entertainment and relaxation options, offering an immersive experience for guests of all ages.

Onboard, MSC Seascape offers something for every type of traveler including Texas-inspired dining and entertainment, family-friendly activities and exclusive luxury in the MSC Yacht Club. Highlights that guests will enjoy onboard include:

Texas-Inspired Flavors

Expanded food and beverage offerings will highlight Southern, Texan and Gulf Coast flavors with new menu items including barbecue-forward dishes, Cajun-spiced cuisine and Southern-style comfort foods.

Guests will also enjoy flavors from around the world across five specialty dining venues onboard, including Kaito Sushi Bar, Kaito Teppanyaki, HOLA! Tacos & Cantina, Ocean Cay seafood restaurant and Butcher’s Cut steakhouse. Complimentary breakfast will also be offered at HOLA! Tacos & Cantina with Latin-inspired menu items, as well as at Butcher’s Cut with traditional items like western-style omelets.

The onboard drink selection will also offer a nod to Texas favorites with bars and lounges featuring an added selection of Texan and Southern inspired drinks, including a Spicy Mexican Margarita, a Backyard Punch, and local beers. Two onboard tasting experiences will further immerse guests in the craftsmanship of American spirits with the MSC Bourbon & Bacon Experience and the MSC Macallan Experience.

Boot Scootin’ Entertainment

MSC Seascape’s new entertainment lineup will be infused with regional flair.

The enhanced selection of uniquely Texan experiences will include The Lone Star resident country music band, a bespoke Dueling Pianos experience, country line dance classes, and a Big Texas Sailaway Party. These new offerings will join MSC Seascape’s existing list of full-scale productions, interactive entertainment, live music and more.

New Family Offerings

Families will enjoy brand-new entertainment options, alongside MSC Seascape’s existing state-of-the-art onboard activities that will inspire quality time and incorporate cutting-edge technology.

With over 7,500 square feet of dedicated kids’ space onboard, new offerings include a LEGO parade and LEGO Family Game Show, Guinness World Record Family Quiz game, Masterchef at Sea Juniors, and the Doremix Family Disco. In addition, families will enjoy a variety of high-tech entertainment options including a Formula 1 racing simulator, interactive XD cinema and Robotron – a thrilling amusement ride offering the adrenaline of a rollercoaster at sea with a personalized DJ music experience.

MSC Yacht Club

Texas cruisers will have a new luxury vacation option from Galveston, with one of MSC Cruises’ largest and most luxurious MSC Yacht Club facilities onboard MSC Seascape. Guests who sail in MSC Cruises’ elevated ship-within-a-ship concept will receive priority embarkation and disembarkation, and a suite in a keycard-access only area featuring a private restaurant, lounge, outdoor bar and grill, sun deck and pool. Personalized service is at the heart of the MSC Yacht Club experience with a dedicated 24/7 butler, premier room service, VIP seating in all entertainment venues and a personal concierge.

MSC Seascape will sail from the Port of Galveston’s newest cruise terminal, opening in tandem with the ship’s arrival on November 7, 2025. As the fourth busiest U.S. cruise port and only cruise port in Texas, the Port of Galveston plays a major role in the local economy, providing 4,547 jobs, $291 million in personal income and $733 million in business revenues. With the opening of the new cruise terminal, the port projects 3.9 million passenger movements and 445 sailings by 2026.

About MSC Seascape

MSC Cruises’ mix of European style and American comfort gets a Texas twist aboard MSC Seascape, offering a one-of-a-kind vacation for guests of all ages. The ship will offer 7-night Western Caribbean itineraries departing Galveston every Sunday starting November 9, 2025, visiting Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; and Isla de Roatan, Honduras.

Key highlights include:

Technologically advanced onboard entertainment options, including ROBOTRON – a thrilling amusement ride that offers the breath-taking thrill of a rollercoaster at sea combined with a personalized DJ music experience

Awe-inspiring entertainment, with six fantastic theater productions and 98 hours of exclusive onboard entertainment featuring interactive elements

7,567 square feet of dedicated kids’ space and cutting-edge amusement options, with separate spaces for ages 0 to 17

2,270 cabins, featuring 12 different kinds of suites and staterooms with balconies (including the iconic aft suites featured on all Seaside class ships)

11 dining venues, and 19 bars and lounges, with many options for ‘Al Fresco’ dining and drinking

Six swimming pools, including a stunning aft infinity pool with incredible ocean views

One of the largest and most luxurious MSC Yacht Club facilities in MSC Cruises’ fleet, with approximately 32,000 square feet of exclusive space featuring sweeping ocean views from the front of the ship

An expansive 1,772-foot-long waterfront promenade that puts guests closer to the ocean

A spectacular glass-floored Bridge of Sighs at deck 16 with a unique view of the sea

To learn more or to book your cruise, please contact Premier Custom Travel today.

About MSC Cruises

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the privately-owned MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America.

A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.