MSC Group Cruise Division opens its new North American headquarters in Miami

MSC Group's Cruise Division marked a major milestone today with the ribbon cutting of its new North American Cruise Division headquarters in the heart of downtown Miami, occupying the entire seventh floor at Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk, launching a new chapter for the company’s presence in North America.

Headquarters Opening
- Date: January 26, 2026
- Location: Downtown Miami, Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk (a 1.5 million sq. ft. mixed-use development).
- Size: 130,000 sq. ft. office space.
- Investment: $100 million direct investment by MSC Group.
- Staffing: Over 400 team members from MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys brought together under one roof.

Economic & Regional Impact
- According to the Miami-Dade Beacon Council:
- Supports 1,500 additional jobs over the next three years.
- Generates $300 million annually in recurring direct economic impact.
- Reinforces Miami’s role as a global hub for cruise tourism, trade, and logistics.

Leadership & Stakeholder Remarks
- Rubén A. Rodríguez (CEO, MSC North America Cruise Division):
- Emphasized collaboration, innovation, and expansion across U.S. homeports.
- Daniella Levine Cava (Mayor, Miami-Dade County):
- Highlighted job creation and sustainability commitments.
- Eileen Higgins (Mayor, City of Miami):
- Stressed Miami’s position as a global gateway for trade and travel.

Strategic Context
- Follows MSC’s recent opening of North America’s largest cruise terminal at PortMiami.
- Launch of flagship MSC World America from PortMiami.
- Strengthens MSC’s dual brand presence:
- MSC Cruises (contemporary & premium, 23 ships worldwide).
- Explora Journeys (luxury brand, expanding to 6 ships by 2028).

This move signals MSC’s long-term commitment to North America, positioning Miami as the beating heart of its cruise operations in the region.