We’ve Launched Fly-Cruises. Finally.

ByChris Hughes Posted on Reading Time: 3 minutes
Simply Cruises Launches Fly-Cruises

Here’s the thing about fly-cruises: everyone wants them, but booking them online has traditionally been a nightmare. Clunky systems, phone calls, waiting for quotes, and hoping your preferred cabin is still available when someone finally gets back to you.

Not anymore.

After months of development, we’ve built MSC fly-cruise booking directly into our systems. Live availability. Instant confirmation. No phone calls required. Just the way it should be.

What’s Available Right Now

This is Phase 1 of our fly-cruise rollout, covering some of MSC’s most popular routes:

Winter Sun 2025/26

MSC Musica sailing the Canary Islands (7 nights) and MSC Virtuosa in the Caribbean (14 nights) – perfect for escaping the British winter without the hassle of arranging flights separately.

Summer 2026 – Western Mediterranean

Seven ships. Multiple departure ports. One booking system.

  • MSC World Europa from Barcelona
  • MSC Grandiosa from Barcelona or Palma de Mallorca
  • MSC Meraviglia from Barcelona or Naples
  • MSC Seaview from Barcelona
  • MSC Splendida from Barcelona
  • MSC Divina from Rome

All 7-night sailings, all bookable online right now.

Summer 2026 – Eastern Mediterranean

MSC Lirica departing from Venice – 7 nights exploring the East Mediterranean and Greek islands.

The Big One: Alaska 2026

MSC Poesia’s maiden Alaska season deserves its own mention. This isn’t just a fly-cruise – it’s a complete package:

  • Return flights from London Heathrow
  • Two nights at Courtyard Marriott (or equivalent)
  • Free city explorer pass for all guests
  • Return transfers between port, hotel, and airport
  • 9 nights total including your hotel stay

Alaska has been on MSC cruisers’ wish lists for years. Now you can book it online in minutes.

Here is how it works – just select ‘Fly-Cruise’ when on Step 1 of our booking system (if you can’t, it means there are no flights for that sailing!)

Simply Cruises Fly-Cruises

Flights From Your Local Airport

We know not everyone wants to schlep down to Heathrow. Depending on your chosen cruise, flights are available from:

  • London Heathrow (ironically)
  • Manchester
  • Birmingham
  • Glasgow
  • Edinburgh
  • Newcastle
  • Dublin
  • Belfast (International & City)

Airlines include Jet2, Aer Lingus, and Virgin Atlantic – airport and airline availability varies by sailing, and our booking system shows you exactly what’s available for your chosen cruise.

The Technical Bits

  • ABTA/ATOL Protected – Every fly-cruise is fully protected. Your money is safe, your holiday is secure.
  • Instant Confirmation – No waiting for callbacks or email quotes. Book it, it’s confirmed.
  • Live Availability – See real-time flight and cabin availability. What you see is what you can book.
  • Lower Deposits – Summer 2026 fly-cruises require just £100pp deposit instead of the usual £250pp. More holiday, less upfront.
  • Your Discounts Still Apply – Voyager member? You’ll see your discount. Senior or young adult pricing? It’s there. Single-parent deals? Absolutely. Our system applies everything automatically.

Why We Did This

We’ve had thousands of bookings through our system since launching in early 2025. Every one of those was a no-fly cruise from Southampton, or people arranged their own flights at other ports. Brilliant for many, but it left a gap for anyone wanting to explore the Caribbean, Mediterranean, or Alaska without a lengthy sea crossing and everything taken care of for them.

This is Phase 1. We’re starting with popular routes across MSC’s 23-ship fleet and will add more throughout 2026. Building this properly took time – we wanted live availability, instant confirmation, and automatic discount application. Not a contact form that generates a PDF quote three days later and leaves you hanging.

And this is just the beginning – we’ve got more launches planned for 2026. Watch this space.

Ready to Book?

Head to our dedicated fly-cruise section: MSC Fly-Cruises

Search by destination, departure airport, or ship. Pick your cabin. Book your cruise. Done.

No phone calls. No waiting. No nonsense. It’s the Simply way.

All fly-cruises are provided by MSC Cruises and fully ABTA/ATOL protected. Luggage allowances are displayed during booking. Deposits and final payment terms apply as shown.

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