MSC Cruises is a global cruise line registered in Switzerland and based in Geneva. It was founded in Naples, Italy, in 1989. It is part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A., the world's second biggest container shipping operator. Wikipedia Parent organization: Mediterranean Shipping Company Headquarters location: Geneva, Switzerland Founder: Gianluigi Aponte Founded: 1989, Naples, Italy CEO: Gianni Onorato (Sep 2, 2013–), Pierfrancesco Vago (2004–)