Key Aspects:
- MSC Splendida has cancelled its call to La Goulette, Tunisia, on February 12, 2026, due to strong winds.
- This is the second time the MSC ship has had to make this change in just over a month.
- February 12 will be spent as a sea day and Palma De Mallorca has been added to the schedule for February 13.
Guests onboard MSC Splendida are adjusting to a last-minute change of plans due to weather. The MSC ship, which is operating several 7-night Mediterranean sailings simultaneously, was due in La Goulette-Tunis, Tunisia, on February 12, 2026.
But due to strong winds, the 3,900-guest ship has preemptively cancelled its scheduled visit due to safety concerns.
Expected winds of up to 50 knots (around 57 miles per hour) will make docking unsafe and potentially uncomfortable for the guests and crew members currently onboard.
“This situation is due to reasons beyond our control. We thank you for your understanding,” MSC Cruises said in a letter to guests.
And if this situation sounds familiar, it’s probably because this very same cancellation was made just over one month ago. The planned visit to La Goulette on January 8, 2026, was also skipped due to strong winds that created hazardous conditions.
Guests Get an Early Sea Day
While the day won’t be spent as guests expected, they will still be treated to plenty of entertainment options and amenities.
Just to name a few examples, this ship features exciting activities like a Formula 1 simulator, virtual games in the Virtual World area, a 4D cinema, karaoke sessions, and four swimming pools.
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Given the change of plans, the 1,370 crew members have revamped the programming to ensure guests still have a great day.
“We are modifying the activities planned for Thursday, offering you numerous entertainments, events, and experiences throughout the day,” the letter noted.
The full schedule of activities will be available in the MSC for Me app or in the MSC Daily Program, which is delivered to staterooms every evening.
Replacement Port Gets Added In
February 13, 2026, was originally supposed to be a sea day, but this date will now be used for a replacement port call. The 137,936-gross ton ship has added a visit to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, for this Friday.
This should be a welcomed change, with the popular destination known for stunning sights like the Cathedral La Seu and the medieval Bellver Castle. Guests will be able to explore the destination from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. local time, which is a later departure time than the average port call.
This is likely possible because the Fantasia-class ship won’t have far to go to make her next stop. She is next due in Barcelona, Spain, on February 14, which is just over 100 nautical miles away.
New Shore Excursions Offered
Guests who prefer to see destinations with the structure of a cruise tour are in luck. MSC Cruises offers a selection of shore excursions that are already available to book.
“We offer a selection of tours to discover Mallorca. For guides on the destination and excursion details, scan the QR code available at the Shore Excursions desk or check MSC For Me,” MSC advised.
Of course, any MSC shore excursions that were booked for La Goulette will be automatically cancelled and refunded to guests’ onboard accounts. These funds could easily be put toward new tours in Mallorca.
At this time, MSC is not providing additional compensation for the itinerary changes, but has expressed gratitude to guests for their flexibility and understanding.
