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MSC Cruises UK & Ireland has announced its new Fly and Cruise packages for 2026, with flight seats secured from three UK airports, including Belfast, in partnership with Jet2.com.
For Summer 2026, MSC Cruises is offering the largest number of seats ever from the UK with Jet2. The new partnership sees an increase in seats of 42 per cent compared to 2025.
Flights will be available with Jet2.com from key UK airports including Edinburgh, Manchester and Belfast International.
Guests can choose to sail on some of MSC Cruises’ ships including MSC World Europa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Seaview, MSC Divina, and MSC Splendida. .
Antonio Paradiso, VP of International Sales at MSC Cruises, said:“Demand from our UK and Irish guests for Mediterranean sailings continues to grow rapidly, with bookings up over 15% year-on-year. For 2026, we’re excited to offer an increase in seat capacity from the UK, giving our guests even more convenient access to stunning destinations like Naples, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, and Rome.”
“Thanks to our strengthened partnership with Jet2.com, we now provide more seats on direct flights than ever before. Together, we’re committed to delivering seamless fly and cruise experiences that let our guests begin their holiday with ease, comfort, and confidence.”
Trevor Caplis, General Manager – Charter and Airline Sales at Jet2.com, said: “We are very pleased to announce this expanded partnership with MSC Cruises, providing even more seats on our award-winning airline. Flying with Jet2.com and experiencing our VIP customer service is the perfect way for customers to start their Fly and Cruise holiday, and we are looking forward to a very successful partnership in Summer 2026.”