MSC Cruise Line is a global cruise line headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It is the world's third-largest cruise line by passenger capacity, behind Carnival Corporation & plc and Royal Caribbean Group. MSC Cruise Line operates a fleet of 23 cruise ships, which sail to destinations in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, South America, and Asia.
The company was founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte, who remains the company's chairman. MSC Cruise Line is a privately held company, and its ownership structure is not publicly disclosed. However, it is believed that the Aponte family owns a majority stake in the company.
