MSC Group Opens North American Cruise Division Headquarters at Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk in Downtown Miami

MSC Group’s Cruise Division has officially opened its new North American headquarters in Downtown Miami, completing a 130,000-square-foot office buildout that occupies the entire seventh floor of Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk. The new headquarters consolidates more than 400 team members from across MSC Group entities into a single location, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to Miami and its North American operations.

The headquarters is located within Block 55 at Sawyer’s Walk, a 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development by SG Holdings. The project represents an approximately $100 million direct investment by MSC Group and will serve as the central operational hub for the company’s North American Cruise Division.

Lobby. Credit: MSC Group.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on January 26 and brought together elected officials, company leadership, business partners, and stakeholders. Attendees included Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins, Executive Chairman of MSC Group’s Cruise Division Pierfrancesco Vago, and senior leadership from MSC Group.

Rubén A. Rodríguez, CEO of MSC Group’s North America Cruise Division, said:
“Our new North American Cruise Division headquarters reflects the scale of our ambitions for both MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys. By bringing our teams together under one roof, we are creating an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and shared purpose as we continue expanding our footprint, deploying more ships, welcoming more guests and strengthening our presence across U.S. homeports.”

According to an analysis conducted by the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the new office is projected to support an additional 1,500 jobs over the next three years and generate approximately $300 million annually in recurring direct economic impact in Miami-Dade County. The projected impact spans multiple sectors, including hospitality, infrastructure, and logistics.

MSC Cruises Reception Area. Credit: MSC Group.

Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor, Miami-Dade County, said: “I am thrilled to welcome MSC Group’s North American Cruise Division headquarters to Miami-Dade County, just a few miles from PortMiami—the Cruise Capital of the World® and Cargo Gateway of the Americas®. This exciting investment will create hundreds of new jobs, generate meaningful economic impact, and further strengthen Miami-Dade’s position as a global hub for cruise and cargo operations. It also reflects MSC Group’s confidence in our community and our shared commitment to building a more sustainable and resilient future. I’m proud to partner with MSC Group as they continue to grow and invest in our region.”

The event also highlighted continued collaboration between MSC Group, Miami-Dade County, the City of Miami, PortMiami, and development and project partners, reinforcing Miami’s role as a global center for cruise tourism, logistics, and international business.

Eileen Higgins, Mayor, City of Miami, said:
“MSC Group’s decision to establish its North American Cruise Division headquarters in Miami reflects the city’s unmatched position as a global gateway for trade, travel, and maritime commerce. The message is clear: We welcome global companies, encourage relocation and expansion, and foster an environment where innovation, collaboration, and prosperity can flourish.”

The opening of the Miami headquarters follows a series of recent investments by MSC Group in South Florida, including the completion of North America’s largest cruise terminal at PortMiami and the launch of its flagship MSC World America from the homeport, further solidifying the region’s role at the center of the company’s North American operations.

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