2021, both in the Mediterranean. Only passengers who were residents of Schengen countries would be accepted until further notice, however. On 9 January 2021, a report stated MSC was hoping to resume some cruises in Europe in the near future but added that "it remains to be seen whether this will go ahead with much of the continent still in lockdown". In June 2021, MSC announced a new luxury brand named Explora Journeys, with four vessels planned beginning with the Explora I''. In March 2022, MSC Cruises signed a multi-year deal with Formula 1 to become their official cruise partner. In January 2023, MSC Cruises announced a new multi-year partnership agreement with the New York Knicks. The deal gets MSC promotion during Knicks home games, including LED signage, virtual-on-court signage, and the opportunity to serve as the presenting partner during in-game t-shirt tosses. Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve In December 2015, MSC Cruises signed a 100-year lease on land in the Bahamas to develop the land for an exclusive island experience. The project was named the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and was set to open in mid-November 2019, but weather delays pushed the date to 5 December 2019. Fleet Current fleet Future ships Former ships References External links Italian companies established in 1960 Cruise lines Transport companies established in 1960