Italian line MSC Cruises will homeport its MSC Splendida ship in Southampton for the 2016/17 winter as part of a renewed push into the British market.
The Fantasia-class vessel will operate six departures from the UK port including a continental coast sailing & a circumnavigation of the British Isles.
MSC Cruises said the placement will be the final season prior to the arrival of its two new giant ships, hinting the second Seaside class ship could sail from the UK.
