A heartfelt Veterans Day celebration aboard MSC Meraviglia at PortMiami honored MSC Group team and community members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and welcomed a record four ships to the MSC Miami Cruise Terminal.
Veterans joined elected officials, community stakeholders and PortMiami leaders for the commemorative celebration. Speakers included Lynn Torrent, President, MSC Cruises North America; Jonathan Daniels, PortMiami Director and CEO; Maurizio Ruggiero, Captain of the MSC Meraviglia; and Daniele Cohen Higgins, Miami Dade County District 8 Commissioner.
“Today marks a historic moment for MSC Cruises as we welcome a record four ships to the MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, reinforcing our long-term commitment to South Florida and the region,” said Torrent. “With more ships sailing from Miami than ever before, we’re proud to offer guests even more ways to explore the Caribbean, from weekend getaways to extended holidays.
“This milestone is especially meaningful as we celebrate it on Veterans Day, recognizing the brave individuals who have served our country, including members of our own MSC Group family. We are proud to honor their service and dedication.” Speaking of her uncle who was wounded while serving in the military, Torrent thanked all veterans and reminded the audience that behind every uniform is the story of a person.
MSC Group has made a strong investment in the South Florida market. Its new North American Cruise Division headquarters opened earlier this year in downtown Miami. April 2025 marked the opening of MSC Cruises’ new state-of-the-art terminal at PortMiami and the launch of MSC World America, its first World Class ship in the U.S.
The ship will be joined by MSC Meraviglia, MSC Poesia and MSC Seaside sailing from Miami to the Caribbean this winter. Speaking at the ceremony, PortMiami CEO Daniels welcomed these “four remarkable vessels homeporting in Miami. This continued growth underscores MSC Cruises’ strong commitment to our community, and highlights PortMiami’s position as the ‘Cruise Capital of the World’ and a premier global gateway for the cruise industry.”
