MSC or Mediterranean Shipping Company is an Italian company, founded in 1970 as a cargo carrier. During 45 years period, MSC has become a leading player in this sector in the world, with more than 400 cargo ships and 45 thousand employees. As they themselves say: "the land occupies third of the world areas, we occupe the rest".

In 2003, the MSC began operations as sea cruises operator and has achieved excellent results in this area. MSC fleet is constantly evolving, by the construction of a new ocean giant almost every year. The fleet of the company now made up of 12 liners. It is one of the most modern in the world and has proved its competitiveness among other cruise companies.

MSC priority is the safety and high quality of the service. Every year it receives international awards in various categories. MSC is very proud of the aunt of their liner, the world-famous actress Sophia Loren, who participates in all liner dedication. The MSC liners' customers expect a pleasant atmosphere, excellent quality catering and a variety of entertainment. Cruise trips are characterized by a special Italian sophistication and elegance that perfectly corresponds with a taste and sense of style of the travelers from the Baltics.​