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MSC Cruises in St. Kitts
MSC Cruises in St. Kitts
Sailing to St. Kitts with MSC Cruises? This season MSC Cruises has 30 calls at Port Zante in Basseterre with MSC Opera, MSC World Europa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Poesia and MSC Seaview. MSC Cruises ships usually arrive around 8:00 am and leave around 7:00 pm, so you have about 10 hours on the island.
Below you will find every MSC Cruises port day in St. Kitts, which other ships will be in port the same day, and how our St. Kitts Photography Tour fits your time ashore.
- Calls this season
- 30
- Ships
- 5
- Typical time in port
- 8 am – 7 pm
- Busiest month
- November 20266 calls
- Most common day
- Thursday
- Shared port days
- 30 of 30other ships in port too
MSC Cruises port days in St. Kitts
November 2026
| Ship | In port | Guests | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 Also in port: Coral Princess, Norwegian Bliss · about 8,160 guests in total | |||
| MSC Opera | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | 2,150 | Book this day |
| Mon, Nov 16 Also in port: Marella Explorer 2 · about 4,260 guests in total | |||
| MSC Poesia | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | 2,446 | Book this day |
| Wed, Nov 25 Also in port: Celebrity Apex, Mein Schiff 2, Seabourn Ovation · about 10,892 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Meraviglia | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | 4,488 | Book this day |
| Fri, Nov 27 Also in port: Costa Favolosa, Seabourn Quest, Vision Of The Seas · about 7,608 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Opera | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | 2,150 | Book this day |
| Mon, Nov 30 Also in port: Celebrity Constellation · about 11,384 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Seaview | 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | 4,034 | Book this day |
| MSC World Europa | 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | 5,400 | Book this day |
December 2026
| Ship | In port | Guests | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 9 Also in port: Carnival Venezia, Celebrity Apex, Mein Schiff 2, Royal Clipper · about 14,609 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Meraviglia | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | 4,488 | Book this day |
| Thu, Dec 10 Also in port: Norwegian Prima · about 8,499 guests in total | |||
| MSC World Europa | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | 5,400 | Book this day |
| Fri, Dec 11 Also in port: Costa Favolosa, Seabourn Quest, Star Flyer, Valiant Lady, Vision Of The Seas · about 10,638 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Opera | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | 2,150 | Book this day |
| Wed, Dec 23 Also in port: Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Beyond, Royal Clipper · about 10,885 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Meraviglia | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | 4,488 | Book this day |
| Thu, Dec 24 Also in port: Enchanted Princess, Seabourn Ovation, Silver Spirit · about 12,446 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Opera | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | 2,150 | Book this day |
| MSC World Europa | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | 5,400 | Book this day |
January 2027
| Ship | In port | Guests | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 6 Also in port: Celebrity Apex, Mein Schiff 2, Royal Clipper · about 10,519 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Meraviglia | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | 4,488 | Book this day |
| Thu, Jan 7 Also in port: Celebrity Beyond · about 10,810 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Opera | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | 2,150 | Book this day |
| MSC World Europa | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | 5,400 | Book this day |
| Thu, Jan 21 Also in port: Marella Discovery, Odyssey Of The Seas · about 13,584 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Opera | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | 2,150 | Book this day |
| MSC World Europa | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | 5,400 | Book this day |
February 2027
| Ship | In port | Guests | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 4 Also in port: Celebrity Beyond, Explora I, Silver Shadow · about 9,968 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC World Europa | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | 5,400 | Book this day |
| Fri, Feb 5 Also in port: Celebrity Eclipse, Costa Fascinosa, Vision Of The Seas · about 10,010 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Opera | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | 2,150 | Book this day |
| Wed, Feb 17 Also in port: Celebrity Apex, Royal Clipper, Viking Sea · about 8,555 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Meraviglia | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | 4,488 | Book this day |
| Thu, Feb 18 Also in port: Enchanted Princess, Norwegian Prima, SeaDream II, Seabourn Ovation · about 12,869 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC World Europa | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | 5,400 | Book this day |
| Fri, Feb 19 Also in port: Costa Fascinosa, Vision Of The Seas · about 7,158 guests in total | |||
| MSC Opera | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | 2,150 | Book this day |
March 2027
| Ship | In port | Guests | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Mar 4 Also in port: Enchanted Princess, Seabourn Ovation, Silver Ray · about 10,388 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC World Europa | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | 5,400 | Book this day |
| Fri, Mar 5 Also in port: Costa Fascinosa, Marella Discovery, Star Clipper, Valiant Lady · about 10,028 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Opera | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | 2,150 | Book this day |
| Thu, Mar 18 Also in port: Celebrity Beyond, Seabourn Ovation · about 9,260 guests in total | |||
| MSC World Europa | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | 5,400 | Book this day |
| Fri, Mar 19 Also in port: Celebrity Eclipse, Star Clipper, Vision Of The Seas · about 7,168 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Opera | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | 2,150 | Book this day |
| Wed, Mar 31 Also in port: Celebrity Apex, Mein Schiff 2 · about 10,292 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC Meraviglia | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | 4,488 | Book this day |
April 2027
| Ship | In port | Guests | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Apr 1 Also in port: Celebrity Beyond, Seven Seas Prestige · about 9,482 guests in total | |||
| MSC World Europa | 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | 5,400 | Book this day |
| Fri, Apr 2 Also in port: Star Clipper, Vision Of The Seas · about 4,316 guests in total | |||
| MSC Opera | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | 2,150 | Book this day |
| Tue, Apr 13 Also in port: Enchanted Princess, Marella Explorer 2, Zuiderdam · about 12,838 guests in total Busy day | |||
| MSC World Europa | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | 5,400 | Book this day |
From published port schedules, updated November 10, 2026. Times can change, so check your cruise line app. See all ships on the St. Kitts cruise ship schedule.
MSC Cruises ships visiting St. Kitts
| Ship | Guests | Calls | Next visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Opera | 2,150 | 11 | Sat, Nov 14, 2026 |
| MSC World Europa | 5,400 | 11 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
| MSC Meraviglia | 4,488 | 6 | Wed, Nov 25, 2026 |
| MSC Poesia | 2,446 | 1 | Mon, Nov 16, 2026 |
| MSC Seaview | 4,034 | 1 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 |
How our tour fits your MSC Cruises port day
On a typical MSC Cruises port day, a tour that starts at about 9:00 am (once you are off the ship) finishes around 1:00 pm, leaving roughly 6 hours before your ship sails. That is time for lunch, a walk around Basseterre or some shopping at Port Zante, and you still make all-aboard with time to spare.
Ship excursion or a local tour? Excursions booked through MSC Cruises are convenient, and the ship waits if an official excursion runs late. Our tour is run by local St. Kitts photographers with hand-picked licensed drivers: you know exactly who you are meeting, pickup is at Port Zante, the group is small, entrance fees and 5 professional photos are included, and we guarantee your return to the ship.
Book your St. Kitts tour for your MSC Cruises port day
Tell us your ship and date and we will confirm your spot, usually within 24 hours.
Book Your TourFrom $125 per person · pickup at Port Zante · back to your ship on time, guaranteed
Frequently asked questions
Where does MSC Cruises dock in St. Kitts?
MSC Cruises ships dock at Port Zante in Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts, right next to downtown. Read our St. Kitts cruise port guide for what is at the pier and how to get around.
How long is MSC Cruises in St. Kitts?
Most MSC Cruises calls in St. Kitts run from about 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, around 10 hours in port. Times vary by ship and date, so check the table above and your cruise line app.
Which MSC Cruises ships visit St. Kitts?
This season: MSC Opera (11 calls), MSC World Europa (11 calls), MSC Meraviglia (6 calls), MSC Poesia (1 call), MSC Seaview (1 call).
Can I book my own St. Kitts excursion instead of a MSC Cruises excursion?
Yes. Many cruise passengers book local tours directly. Our St. Kitts Photography Tour picks you up at Port Zante, is timed around your ship, and comes with a ship return guarantee. Cancelled dockings are refunded 100%.
