Read With Jenna is back at sea!
The TODAY book club has once again set sail for the second installment of Read with Jenna's Book Club-Cation series. This time, Jenna surprised a deserving group called Book Club with a Purpose outside of Atlanta with a week-long cruise on board! The nine long-time friends don't just talk about books during their meetings: They incorporate service projects such as collecting canned goods for food pantries and gathering supplies for domestic violence shelters.
In a video message, Jenna surprised the book club with a seven-night Caribbean getaway aboard the MSC Seascape, departing from Galveston with stops at Costa Maya and Cozumel, inclusive of airfare, food and beverages.
On board, the club saw the brand-new "Cruise into Reading" book nook aboard the MSC Seascape, which was unveiled in November, just in time for the ship's new route from Jenna Bush Hager's home state of Texas.
At the nook, guests are able to curl up with their favorite book while perusing 18 of Jenna's favorite vacation reads. And the opportunity to dive into a gripping story isn’t just for adults: A Read With Jenna Jr. children’s nook will bring storytelling to little travelers, too, with elementary to high school-age reads.
Shop TODAY editorial director Adrianna Brach got a firsthand look at the reading nook, which is just one of many exciting amenities aboard the MSC Seascape. The ship departed from its new home terminal at the Port of Galveston on Nov. 9, 2025 to cruise to the Western Caribbean, with stops in Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico and Isla de Roatan in Honduras.
Want to save on your own getaway? The MSC Seascape is offering up to 30% off cruises departing from Galveston now through May 2028 when you book by April 8, 2026. Kids sail free on select cruises, and you have the option to bundle discounts on drinks and wi-fi. See additional terms and conditions. During this spring sale event, cruises start at $289 per person.
With more than 2,000 cabins, dozens of bar and dining options and five swimming pools, the MSC Seascape is one of MSC Cruises’ largest ships, according to a press release shared with Shop TODAY. And a new slate of onboard offerings will incorporate plenty of Texas flair for the weekly Galveston sailings, including a resident country band, dueling pianos, line dancing, regional menu items and more.
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