For decades, Galveston has served as Texas cruisers’ gateway to the sea, but the arrival of MSC Cruises signals a new era. The MSC Seascape’s maiden launch from the island in November 2025 marked the first time the Switzerland-based cruise line homeported a ship in Texas — a notable upgrade fo r travelers accustomed to shorter, more casual sailings from Galveston. The MSC Seascape carries nearly 4,000 passengers across a seven-day Caribbean itinerary with stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico, and Roatán, Honduras. ...read more read less