MSC Cruises is to base MSC Opera in the Dominican Republic from this winter.
The ship will operate seven-night southern Caribbean cruises from La Romana, year-round, starting on 16 November.
It will call at destinations including Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic, Fort-de-France in Martinique and Philipsburg in St Maarten.
Guests also have the option of extending their cruise to a back-to-back 14-night sailing.
MSC said it will offer a range of fly-cruise packages to the Dominican Republic, bringing an additional 120,000 international visitors to La Romana each year.
CEO Gianni Onorato said: “MSC Cruises first started calling in the Dominican Republic in 2014, so after more than 10 years it is a proud a moment for me to speak about our new homeporting offering in La Romana.
“With year-round operations, we extend the traditional season, bringing positive economic impact to the local community and bringing 120,000 additional international visitors to La Romana each year. MSC Cruises is committed to the Dominican Republic and this new programme for the long-term.”
