TORONTO — The Dominican Republic Tourism Office in Toronto recently welcomed 35 travel agents to its local office for an exclusive presentation on MSC Cruises.

The event highlighted MSC’s upcoming winter 2026 cruise departures from the D.R.’s Port of La Romana onboard MSC Opera.

Tammy Thompson, MSC Cruises’ BDM in Ontario, led the presentation and she shared updates and strategic plans for the Caribbean market, noting the “high demand from Canada for non-U.S. ports.”

There was strong applause for MSC Cruises’ expanding offerings from La Romana. MSC will offer more than half a dozen different itineraries from the popular D.R. port.

Starting in November 2026 and running through November 2027, MSC Opera will offer 7-night Caribbean & Antilles sailings, departing Mondays from La Romana. Thompson noted that 14-night sailings are also available.

Eight different itineraries in all will be available, with 21 cruises from Nov. 16, 2026 through April 5, 2027, and another 31 cruises from April 12, 2027 through Nov. 8, 2027. Ports of call include Virgin Gorda, Philipsburg, Fort-de-France, Bridgetown and more.

Lead-in pricing for the 7-night sailings is “aggressive”, said Thompson, and that’s good news for clients. Prices start from Cdn$843 per person, taxes included.