MSC Cruises Unveiled as Global Cruises Partner of 38th America's Cup

MSC Cruises has been named Global Cruises Partner of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup - the world's oldest international sporting trophy.

First won in a race around the Isle of Wight in 1851, the America's Cup heads to Naples in 2027.

The partnership aligns MSC Cruises with one of the world’s most prestigious maritime sporting events as it prepares to take place in Naples, reinforcing the cruise line’s global visibility, Mediterranean roots and long-standing connection to the sea.

The agreement gives MSC Cruises worldwide partnership rights and visibility across the full America’s Cup programme, including the Preliminary Regattas, the Youth and Women’s America’s Cup Regattas, the Challenger Selection Series, and the final Match events.

MSC Cruises’ Executive Chairman, Pierfrancesco Vago said, “This partnership brings MSC Cruises into one of the most iconic arenas in international sport, at a moment when the America’s Cup returns to the Mediterranean in Naples. It gives us a distinctive platform to engage guests, partners and audiences around the world through a shared passion for the sea, performance and innovation.”

Grant Dalton, Chairman of the America’s Cup Partnership, said: “Our relationship with MSC Cruises is a long-standing one based on shared values, and one that we truly appreciate. The company’s relationship with the America’s Cup goes back decades and their journey very much mirrors ours in the modern era. Having MSC Cruises onboard with us in Naples is an honour and we look forward to working with Pierfrancesco Vago and his team throughout AC38.”

Marzio Perrelli, CEO of the America’s Cup Partnership, welcomed the news and said: “MSC Cruises is a valued global partner to the America’s Cup and their support of the main event plus the Women and Youth Regattas is greatly appreciated. As a prestigious partner with values that reflect our own and a deep connection with the sea, MSC Cruises and the America’s Cup can set sail for the long term and we look forward to working together through the Preliminary Regatta and the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup events.”