MSC Cruises Sets Sail for the Canary Islands in Winter 2024-25

MSC Cruises has launched a 7-night itinerary with MSC Opera to some of the most desirable winter sun destinations in the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Joe Cusmano 2 years ago 2 min read

In a significant boost to international travel, American Airlines is set to launch a new nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport (HND). The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has formally approved the airline’s application, making it the only U.S. carrier to operate a nonstop service between JFK and HND. Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning, expressed his enthusiasm about the upcoming service, stating, “American looks forward to launching flights between JFK and HND this summer. This new service will complement flights offered by our joint business partner, Japan Airlines, giving more ways for our customers to travel between the U.S. and Japan.” Set to launch on June 28, the new service will offer up to three daily flights, providing customers with a range of convenient times throughout the day. Furthermore, the new daily flight will offer roundtrip connections to more than 30 cities across Japan and East Asia operated by Japan Airlines, including major cities such as Osaka, Sapporo, and Fukuoka. The JFK-HND service will be America’s fourth daily nonstop flight to HND, joining the existing daily service from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and two daily flights from Los Angeles (LAX). In a joint business partnership, American and Japan Airlines will offer customers up to 17 flights between the continental United States and Japan next summer, including ten daily flights to HND. This partnership is set to redefine convenience and comfort for travellers, offering them a seamless travel experience to Japan next summer. This move marks a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity and fostering stronger ties between the U.S. and Japan, promising an exciting summer for travellers.

MSC Opera – Photo: MSC Cruise

MSC Cruises has announced an exciting new venture, revealing plans to base the MSC Opera in the Canary Islands for the winter 2024-25 season. Sales for this unique experience are now open, offering travellers the opportunity to embark on a memorable journey.

The MSC Opera will operate 7-night itineraries with six ports of call from 3 November 2024 to 16 March 2025. The ship will set sail from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Tenerife, making stops at Las Palmas in Gran Canaria, Puerto del Rosario in Fuerteventura, Funchal in Madeira, Santa Cruz de la Palma in La Palma, and Arrecife in Lanzarote before returning to Tenerife.

The new itinerary offers flexible embarkation options, allowing passengers to join the cruise on Sundays from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, on Mondays from Las Palmas, on Thursdays or Fridays from Madeira for Funchal, and on Saturdays from Arrecife.

With extended stays in ports, holidaymakers will have up to 16 hours to explore each vibrant destination. The Canary Islands and the Portuguese island of Madeira offer rich culture, striking landscapes, and captivating attractions, all under a relaxing, warm climate perfect for sightseeing and sunbathing.

As the Canary Islands and Madeira are popular warm-weather destinations in the winter months, the new programme is easily accessible with regular international flights to Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Madeira, and Lanzarote.

This new itinerary replaces MSC Opera’s previously planned Red Sea Winter 2024-25 programme, which has been cancelled due to the current risk to shipping in the region. This decision underscores MSC Cruises’ commitment to the safety and well-being of its passengers.

This winter, embark on a journey of discovery with MSC Cruises and immerse yourself in the unique charm of the Canary Islands and Madeira.