MSC Cruises has announced changes to its cruise schedules of vessels in its fleet due to the risk situation created in the Middle East due to the Gaza-Israel conflict. The MSC's entire winter program has been cancelled Orchestra scheduled in the Red Sea from November 8, 2023 to 17 November 2023 April 2024 due to the proximity of some ports of call of the ships to Israel and the number of restrictions in neighbouring countries.

In addition, MSC Sinfonia's winter program from 12 November 2023 to April 15, 2024 has been cancelled as the main stopover on his itinerary was in Haifa, Israel. There are also some minor changes to the itineraries of the voyages of MSC Virtuosa, MSC Opera and MSC Stunning and two 11-night cruises by MSC Armonia.

Finally, MSC Cruises has announced that it is making changes to the Some of the other routes in light of the current situation and to ensure the safety of passengers and passengers ships' crews, in view of the fact that the have imposed some travel restrictions in some destinations, and that some national governments have also issued warnings urging people to avoid travel to certain areas.

The cruise line specified that the affected passengers From the changes they can decide to make their own cruise of a similar duration on an alternative ship and itinerary, or request a full refund.