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If you're looking for an unforgettable vacation, MSC cruises are a perfect choice. MSC is one of the best cruise lines in the industry, with a successful history of providing excellent service and luxurious experiences. The MSC cruise vacations take you to some of the world's most beautiful and fascinating destinations. They’re sure to have features to please everyone in your group.

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When booking your 2025 MSC cruise it’s important to consider a few practical tips. Check what the cost covers, and what you may need to budget for or need insurance for. Think about any amenities or onboard service you’ll require, depending on the length of the MSC cruise. For example, youth programs, entertainment, fitness facilities, spa facilities, and room service. Secondly, research the weather conditions for your journey and destination. In some locations, summer and winter weather can vary a lot. Another tip is to go over the ship layout to see where you’d like to pick a cabin. Don’t forget to check visa requirements and any flight logistics.

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You can book a MSC cruise as early as you like depending on availability. There’s a higher chance of finding cheaper MSC cruise prices by booking between 6 months to 12 months in advance. But there are also lots of last-minute cruise deals closer to your preferred departure date, but this will depend on your flexibility.

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Yes, you can find last-minute MSC cruises on Expedia. Add your travel dates to the cruise finder and sort your results to find the best price available. Cruise deal discounts are indicated by a green box above the MSC cruise price.

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To book a MSC cruise on Expedia select your MSC destination and filter by cruise line. You can also browse our extensive selection of pre-selected cruise deals and find the perfect cruise for you. Once you have found the one you want, choose your dates and the port of departure. You can also refine your search by cabin experiences, or cruise ship. Each ship will have amenities to suit your needs including room service, spa facilities, and fitness facilities.

Is MSC great value for money?

MSC cruises are excellent value for money if you're looking for an enjoyable and relaxing cruise vacations. A MSC cruise offers a high standard of service, a great selection of dining, modern amenities, friendly staff, and exciting activities. The exceptional quality of the experience is worth the price.

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Yes, you can cancel your MSC cruise. We all have unfortunate circumstances where we need to cancel a booking, so Expedia makes it easy to do so. All you have to do is head to your My Trips page on Expedia and click on the cancellation button. Another option is to contact customer service, where you’ll receive help with cancelling. Do make sure that you’re aware of the refund policy that applied to your booking, to see if you’re entitled to a full refund.

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MSC Cruises delivers a Premium Class cruise experience with deep Mediterranean roots and offers superb service, authentic cuisine, refined décor, and superior entertainment onboard modern elegant ships. The 16 ships in the fleet are the youngest at sea, with year-round sailings to the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, as well as seasonal itineraries to Northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, Africa, China, Dubai, and India. These innovative ships feature smart technology with partnerships with Samsung that include geolocation tracking. MSC Cruises also became the first global cruise line with carbon-neutral marine operations, and the design of the newest ships carry 20% more guests than the Class before while requiring the same amount of energy. MSC Cruises offers phenomenal last-minute cruise deals, and all-inclusive packages year-round, plus a variety of perks, including kids 11-and-under sailing for free on select sailings. If you're looking to get the best value out of your cruise, while enjoying a luxurious experience at sea, look no further than MSC Cruises!

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The ultimate guide to MSC Cruises ships and itineraries

Gene Sloan

MSC Cruises may be the biggest cruise line you've never heard of — assuming you're an American.

While the Switzerland-based company is the third-biggest cruise line in the world, it has far less name recognition among Americans than big U.S.-based lines such as Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line . That's because, until recently, MSC Cruises mostly catered to Europeans. A large percentage of its customers came from countries such as Italy, Germany, France and Spain.

That's all changing now — and in a big way.

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As it expands its fleet at a rapid pace , MSC Cruises is massively building its footprint in North America in an effort to woo more Americans. As recently as 2017, the line only had a single vessel based in North America. Now it's up to three ships sailing out of U.S. ports, and by the end of 2023, that number will have shot up to five.

All the North America-based ships are marketed heavily to Americans, and the line has tailored some of the features and activities on the vessels to a North American crowd.

Like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line , MSC Cruises has been building big resortlike vessels that offer every sort of amusement known to humans, from giant water parks to race car simulators. It currently operates eight of the 20 biggest cruise ships in the world — one of which (MSC Meraviglia) now calls North America home with year-round sailings out of New York City.

Related: Which cruise brand is right for you? A guide to the most popular lines

3 things TPG loves about MSC Cruises

  • Its affordability
  • The incredible array of activities on its ships
  • The status match it offers with its loyalty program

What we could do without

  • Onboard announcements in five languages (on overseas sailings)

The MSC Cruises fleet

MSC Cruises has grown enormously in recent years. As recently as early 2017, the line had just 12 ships in operation. But it's added new ships at a rapid pace over the past six years and now operates 22 vessels, more than any other major line besides Royal Caribbean and Carnival. It also has three more giant new ships on the way in the next few years.

If that sounds like too many ships to get your head around, note that all 22 of the vessels in operation, as well as the three on order, fall into six distinct classes . The ships within each of the classes have similar sizes and onboard attractions. If you know one ship in the class, you know them all.

Related: MSC Cruises ships from newest to oldest — a complete list

As a result of its rapid growth, MSC Cruises recently passed Norwegian to become the world's third-biggest cruise brand when measured by passenger capacity. Only Royal Caribbean and Carnival are bigger.

Not including pulldown bunks and pullout sofas, MSC Cruises' 22 ships have 77,832 berths — about 21,000 more than Norwegian's fleet. At its current pace of growth, MSC Cruises could soon pass Carnival to become the world's second-biggest line.

As noted above, the MSC Cruises fleet includes eight of the world's 20 biggest cruise vessels — MSC World Europa , MSC Euribia , MSC Virtuosa, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Meraviglia , MSC Bellissima, MSC Seashore and MSC Seascape . Built in the last six years, these eight ships aren't quite as big as Royal Caribbean's giant Oasis Class vessels (the world's biggest cruise ships), but they're right up there when it comes to amenities and passenger capacity.

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The grande dame of the MSC Cruises fleet is its recently unveiled MSC World Europa. At 215,863 tons, it's the biggest MSC Cruises ship ever built and the first of a new series of so-called World Class vessels that are nearly as big as Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class ships.

The next-biggest ships in the MSC Cruises fleet are its recently unveiled Meraviglia Class vessels: MSC Meraviglia, MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Virtuosa and MSC Euribia. Similar in design, these five ships aren't quite as big as MSC World Europa, but they're right up there when it comes to size, amenities and passenger capacity.

MSC Grandiosa, MSC Virtuosa and MSC Euribia, which debuted in 2019, 2021 and 2023, respectively, are a tad longer than MSC Bellissima and MSC Meraviglia and are considered a subset of the class known as Meraviglia Plus. Each can hold 4,842 passengers at double occupancy (or 6,334 passengers if every last pulldown bunk and pullout sofa is filled).

The other two Meraviglia Class ships, which date to 2019 and 2017, can carry more than 5,600 passengers with every berth filled.

In addition to these five giants, MSC Cruises also operates four large Seaside Class ships. Each has a total capacity of 5,336 to 5,632 passengers.

Add those in, and MSC Cruises operates 10 of the world's 35 biggest cruise ships, plus four somewhat smaller Fantasia Class vessels that can each hold around 4,400 passengers at maximum occupancy.

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Together, the 14 World, Meraviglia, Seaside and Fantasia Class vessels make up MSC Cruises' big-ship fleet. The line's remaining eight vessels, split among two classes, are considerably smaller, with maximum occupancy topping out at 2,700 to 3,200 passengers.

The eight smaller ships, which in general are the line's older ships, allow MSC Cruises to offer itineraries to places that aren't as easy for big ships to visit. Not all ports in the world can handle a ship the size of the World Class or Meraviglia Class vessels, although even the biggest MSC Cruises ships are still designed to be able to call at most ports around the world.

Among the smallest MSC Cruises ships is the MSC Armonia.

The smaller ships also appeal to a subset of MSC Cruises fans who are willing to give up some onboard amenities in exchange for intimacy. They're usually less expensive on a per-day basis, too.

In addition to all the above, MSC Group — the line's parent company — has announced plans for yet another class of big ships to start arriving later this decade, though few details have been released. MSC Group is also developing a series of small luxury vessels that'll operate under a separate brand called Explora Journeys.

Destinations and itineraries

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MSC Cruises sails almost everywhere in the world, but its heaviest presence is in Europe, where it's the biggest cruise operator.

In a typical summer, the line will deploy the vast majority of its ships in the Mediterranean or northern Europe. In recent years, the line has also kept at least a couple of ships in Florida in summer for voyages to the Caribbean and the Bahamas. This year, the line had two ships based in Florida for summer sailings to the Caribbean and the Bahamas, plus one ship sailing out of New York City for the summer.

During winter, MSC Cruises typically will add more ships to the Caribbean and the Bahamas. (For winter 2023-2024, it expects to have six in the region.) It'll also typically send four or five ships to South America in winter and often deploys vessels in winter to South Africa and the Middle East.

For winter 2023-2024, it'll have one ship in South Africa. The line's Middle East deployment this year has been cut back due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Additionally, MSC Cruises often offers an around-the-world cruise in winter on a single ship.

Related: The 5 best destinations you can visit on an MSC Cruises ship

In North America, MSC Cruises ships have generally sailed out of Miami , but the line recently added Port Canaveral and New York City as home ports, too. The line also offers cruises from the Caribbean islands of Barbados, Martinique and Guadeloupe, and in a major development, the line opened its first private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve , in the Bahamas in 2019. It's a major stop for many MSC Cruises itineraries in the region.

In Europe, major MSC Cruises hubs include Southampton, England; Copenhagen; Kiel and Hamburg in Germany; Ancona, Venice, Genoa, Naples, Palermo, Bari and Civitavecchia (the port for Rome) in Italy; Barcelona, Valencia and Palma de Mallorca in Spain; and Marseille, France.

Who sails MSC Cruises?

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MSC Cruises is increasingly known for having big, bustling megaships that'll appeal to people who like a megaresort experience. In other words, if you're the kind of person who loves staying on property at Disney World or at a giant Las Vegas resort , this could be the line for you.

The bigger MSC Cruises ships offer vacationers a ton of options for dining (some vessels have more than a dozen distinct places to eat dinner or at least grab a quick bite) or entertainment. They're lively and fun.

They also have an inordinate amount of teen- and tween-friendly attractions — everything from some of the largest waterslides at sea to sprawling amusement areas with race car simulators, flight simulators and XD cinemas (more on all this below). That makes them particularly appealing to families, including multigenerational groups. Families are a big part of MSC Cruises' business.

But it's not just families that flock to MSC Cruises.

The line's ships are designed to offer something for everyone, and they thus appeal to a wide demographic, including couples of all ages and even solo travelers (the line has added solo cabins on its newer ships and occasionally runs promotions for solo travelers). They also draw customers from a wide range of the income spectrum.

At one level, MSC Cruises ships have a for-the-masses feel. However, overlaid across many of the line's ships are high-end suites, upscale restaurants and luxury services — most notably the suites and amenities in the exclusive, upscale MSC Yacht Club areas found on some vessels (more on that later). As a result, the line draws a good number of luxury-seeking travelers.

The demographic profile of MSC Cruises ships can be markedly different depending on where the vessels are based. On Caribbean sailings out of Florida, you'll find that a large percentage of passengers are English-speaking North Americans.

MSC Cruises voyages in Europe are often heavily filled with Europeans speaking Italian, German, Spanish and French, as well as some English speakers. In Europe, the line offers onboard programming in all five of these languages (all crew members speak English no matter where the ships are sailing).

Reality check: Due to the diverse origins of passengers on European sailings, the line typically makes announcements in all five of the aforementioned languages. This can result in extraordinarily long announcements at times, which can be a distraction to some cruisers. The good news is that on sailings out of U.S. ports, only safety announcements are made in all five languages. Other announcements are in English only.

Cabins and suites

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MSC Cruises offers a wide range of accommodations on its ships. On its newest vessels, you'll find everything from relatively low-cost, windowless "interior" cabins that measure as little as 172 square feet (perfect for the budget traveler) to suites more than five times that size that sprawl across two decks.

Still, MSC Cruises doesn't offer the sort of truly giant suites (more than 1,000 to 2,000 square feet) you'll find on some Norwegian and Royal Caribbean ships.

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At the high end, the accommodations are aimed at affluent travelers who, for whatever reason, prefer the megaship experience to being on a luxury ship, and they can be quite impressive.

The biggest suites on MSC Grandiosa, which launched in 2019, span two levels and offer around 635 square feet of interior space, plus another 237 square feet of outdoor balcony space.

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On more than half of MSC Cruises' ships, many of the top suites are part of an exclusive, keycard-accessed area called the MSC Yacht Club . Billed as an upscale "ship within a ship" and aimed at luxury travelers, the MSC Yacht Club is at the very top of vessels and comes with a private lounge, a pool, sunning areas and even its own restaurant.

Related: Everything you need to know about MSC Cruises cabins and suites

MSC Yacht Club accommodations also come with 24-hour butler service and a dedicated concierge.

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Solo cabins (called interior studios) measuring just 127 square feet can be found on the line's seven newest vessels.

Insider tip: Passengers can use the interactive TVs in cabins to browse information, find out about daily events and activities, check bills and book services. On some ships, MSC for Me interactive wristbands can open your cabin door and also allow you to book services or make contactless payments for items on board.

Restaurants and dining

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While a few of MSC Cruises' smallest ships have relatively limited dining venues, many of the line's vessels offer a wide range of choices.

On the line's recently unveiled MSC Euribia, for instance, there are nearly a dozen distinct eateries, as well as a number of bars and lounges that serve at least small bites. MSC Seashore has five specialty restaurants that feature waterfront, outdoor seating on the ship's boardwalk.

Every vessel has at least one or more main dining rooms and a casual buffet where meals are included in the fare.

For dinner in a main dining room, you must either have My Choice dining with the Aurea experience (a flexible dining option where you dine whenever you want) or classic dining (where you have a fixed table and time for dinner).

Nearly every ship also has at least one — and sometimes quite a few — extra-charge venues. Among the most common across the fleet is the American-style steakhouse Butcher's Cut, which is found on more than half the line's vessels. There also are sushi bars on more than half the line's ships, with varying names like Kaito Sushi and Galaxy Sushi.

The line's newest ships have teppanyaki restaurants, too, and passengers on MSC Cruises' Seaside Class ships, as well as MSC Meraviglia and MSC Splendida, can dine at a Mediterranean-style seafood restaurant.

Several of the line's newest vessels, including MSC Grandiosa and MSC Bellissima, also have the French cuisine-serving L'Atelier Bistrot.

Entertainment and activities

MSC Cruises offers a broad range of entertainment and activities on its ships. As noted above, the line's biggest vessels offer multiple entertainment venues, from Broadway-style theaters to spaces for circus-like performances; all manner of deck-top attractions; large casinos; and full-service spas. Plus, you'll find multiple bars, lounges and nightlife spots.

Theaters and shows

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Like other megaship lines, MSC Cruises is known for big, glitzy theater productions performed in onboard theaters that are as state-of-the-art as anything you'll find on Broadway.

On the line's newer ships, such as MSC Euribia, MSC Virtuosa and MSC Grandiosa, there are main theaters that hold nearly 1,000 people. They offer as many as six different full-scale theatrical productions during a typical voyage, with multiple showtimes for each production and a range of styles. You'll find original Broadway-style musicals, piano concerts and even operas.

Some MSC Cruises ships have high-tech, multipurpose entertainment spaces that serve as comedy clubs and karaoke bars but can also transform into music venues. Dubbed the TV Studio & Bar on some ships, these spaces also house radio and TV broadcasting equipment, and they can host games, quizzes and talent contests aired live on TV sets in cabins.

Other interior attractions and activities

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In addition to entertainment spaces, the interiors of MSC Cruises ships are loaded with other venues where passengers can kick back and let loose day and night, including a seemingly endless array of bars, lounges and nightspots.

Every MSC Cruises ship has a casino, and on the line's larger vessels, they are big operations. Le Grand Casino on MSC Grandiosa, for instance, has 164 slot machines, 12 table games (including blackjack, roulette and poker) and its own bar.

The five Meraviglia and Meraviglia Plus Class vessels also have soaring interior mall-like spaces called Gallerias with bars, restaurants and retail shops, as does the new MSC World Europa.

Many of the Gallerias, for example, are home to an innovative chocolate bar and boutique created by well-known French patissier and chocolatier Jean-Philippe Maury.

The Gallerias on the five Meraviglia and Meraviglia Plus Class vessels — MSC Euribia, MSC Virtuosa, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Meraviglia and MSC Bellissima — are topped with one of the most stunning features found at sea: a dazzling "digital sky" made with curving LED screens that offer regular light shows during the day and evening. There's something similar on MSC World Europa.

The bigger MSC Cruises ships also have interactive game zones with such attractions as Formula One racing simulators, immersive XD cinemas, arcade games and even full-size bowling alleys.

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For something more soothing, all MSC Cruises ships include spas. These can be quite big on the larger vessels, with expansive thermal areas and a wide choice of treatments and services.

Insider tip: Passengers can get information about onboard entertainment and restaurants (and make reservations) on the interactive screens found around MSC Cruises vessels.

Top-deck attractions

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The top decks of MSC Cruises ships offer pools, hot tubs and plenty of lounge space, plus some spectacular family-focused fun zones — on the line's newest ships, at least.

On the line's Meraviglia and Seaside Class ships, top-deck amenities include sprawling back-of-the-ship water parks with multiple waterslides, ropes courses and watery play areas for the little ones.

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Some ships even have zip lines — the longest at sea.

Additionally, the main pool areas on the newest MSC Cruises ships are among the biggest and most stunning at sea. Some of the line's ships also have adults-only pools topped with glass ceilings that can be opened on warm days.

Children's programs

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MSC Cruises has some of the most extensive children's programs at sea, with dedicated clubs and activities for children as young as a couple of months old through the age of 17.

On most ships, the line offers programming for five distinct age groups.

For the very youngest cruisers, there's Baby Club, a program for babies and toddlers up to the age of 3. The line partnered with baby care brand Chicco to develop dedicated Baby Club play areas on every ship with toys, games and music and rhythm activities. You can leave your toddlers at the clubs, which have dedicated staff, or stay and play with them.

MSC Cruises ships also have a dedicated Mini Club (ages 3 to 6) and Junior Club (ages 7 to 11) with age-appropriate activities. Designed in partnership with the Lego Group, the Mini Clubs offer games, events and activities such as arts and crafts. Junior Clubs have a Masterchef at Sea Juniors competition, plus acting, dancing and singing activities.

Related: New MSC Cruises ship in New York is bigger than the city's biggest hotel

MSC Cruises ships also have Young Club, a tween program (ages 12 to 14) that includes sports tournaments, high-tech games and other activities.

Then there's Teen Club (ages 15 to 17), which hosts disco parties, karaoke parties and Wii, Xbox and PlayStation 4 tournaments. On MSC Grandiosa, teens even get the chance to pilot a drone through an obstacle course during an activity called the Drone Academy, and the ship holds a teen dance competition designed in partnership with the company behind "The X Factor."

Kids and teens clubs on newer MSC Cruises ships can also access cutting-edge equipment like 3D printing machines, virtual reality devices and 3D product scanning, all of which are used in activities.

What to know before you go

Required documents.

If you're a U.S. citizen on a cruise that starts and ends in a U.S. port, you'll need either a current passport or an official copy of your birth certificate and a driver's license or other government-issued photo identification to sail. Passports must be valid for at least six months.

For cruises from international ports, you'll need a passport. It's important that the name on your reservation is listed exactly as it appears on your passport or other official proof of nationality.

MSC Cruises adds an automatic service charge of $16 per person to final bills on sailings out of U.S. ports. Sailings with pricing in euros have a 12 euro charge ($13.13 at current exchange rates). Children 2 to 11 pay half the adult rate on most cruises. Children under 2 are not charged for service.

Also, a 15% gratuity is added to bills at bars for cruisers who do not have a drinks package. If you buy a drinks package, the gratuity charges for drinks is folded into the package price when you book it. A 15% service charge is also added to items in minibars, salons and spas.

Related: Tipping on a cruise ship: Everything you need to know

MSC Cruises has been rolling out Wi-Fi with speeds so fast that you'll be able to watch Netflix from your room on your mobile device. Unlike some lines, though, MSC Cruises doesn't offer flat-fee pricing for Wi-Fi. Instead, MSC Cruises charges by the number of devices you use and how you want to use the internet (think: browsing, texting, sending emails or video streaming).

Basic packages for browsing start around $72 for one device with unlimited data. A two-device plan with unlimited data for browsing costs about $109. There's also a four-device browsing plan for about $223. If you're looking to stream video along with other internet uses, you'll need a streaming plan. These start around $100 for one device and can be as high as $313 for a four-device plan.

Unlike other cruise lines, MSC Cruises does not let passengers switch their internet plan from one device to another during the cruise, even if they're only using one device at a time. Make sure you sign up for the Wi-Fi plan on the device you intend to use it with. If you'll want access on both your phone and your tablet, you will need a two-device plan.

Passengers can chat with friends and family on board ships even if they don't have an internet package by downloading the MSC for Me app to a smart device. The app also lets you book services on board.

Carry-on drinks policy

Unlike some lines, MSC Cruises doesn't allow passengers to bring their own alcohol on board.

Smoking policy

Smoking (including electronic cigarette smoking) is allowed in a limited number of designated areas on ships, with the primary smoking area on ships being an outdoor pool area that varies by ship and is indicated by signage. Smoking is forbidden in cabins and on cabin balconies, and those who violate this rule will face a $250 fee.

Unlike some lines, MSC Cruises does not build self-service launderettes onto its ships. Vessels offer extra-charge laundry and dry-cleaning services.

Electrical outlets

All vessels have standard North American-style, 110-volt outlets in rooms, as well as European-style, 220-volt outlets. A growing number of vessels also have USB ports in cabins.

For cruises in the Caribbean, South America and South Africa, as well as on MSC Grand Voyages going to Europe and to Australia, the onboard currency is the U.S. dollar.

On cruises in other parts of the world, the onboard currency is the euro. All vessels operate on a cashless system with any onboard purchases you make posting automatically to your onboard account. You'll receive a Cruise Card (or, on the newer ships, an MSC for Me wristband) that you can use to make purchases.

Drinking age

You must be at least 21 years old to consume alcohol on sailings in the U.S. and the Caribbean. The drinking age on sailings everywhere else in the world is 18.

During the day, there's no specific dress code, and people dress casually. If it's a sea day in a warm-weather destination and you're bound for the top deck, that means dressing for the beach — T-shirts, shorts and bathing suits (with a cover-up to put on when you go inside) are just fine.

On most evenings, the line recommends "smart casual" dress, meaning summery dresses for women and a lightweight jacket for men. On select days, the line also holds Gala evenings on its ships where the dress code can be more formal. For Gala evenings, if dining in a main dining room, the line suggests a tuxedo, dinner jacket or dark suit and tie for men and a dressy outfit, formal gown or cocktail dress for women.

Related: Cruise packing list: The ultimate guide to what to pack for a cruise

MSC Cruises loyalty program

MSC Cruises has a point-based frequent cruiser program, the MSC Voyagers Club , that has four tiers ranging from Classic (requiring 1 point) to Diamond (10,000 points).

Members earn points based on the length of the cruises they take and which "experience" they book on those sailings. There are four different "experiences" you can book on an MSC Cruises sailing, each with different inclusions and price points. The most basic "Bella" experience will get you fewer points than the top "MSC Yacht Club" experience.

For a sailing of under five nights, for instance, your earnings would range from 200 to 800 points depending on the experience you book. For cruises that are five to nine nights in length, you'd earn from 500 to 1,500 points depending on the experience.

Every person in your stateroom will earn points for the cruise. You can also earn points with onboard spending and any bookings you made before embarkation. You'll earn 100 points for every $150 in prepaid and onboard expenses.

Know, though, that there are a couple of key caveats. Only the Voyagers Club member who makes the final payment for the onboard expenses will receive those points. For prepaid expenses, points will be equally distributed among the cabin occupants.

Say, for example, the total amount of prepaid onboard services that apply to all cabin occupants before the cruise is $600. If there are four cabin occupants, the spending for the points calculation of each member will be $150, which is equal to 100 points.

As is typical for cruise line loyalty programs, the entry-level tier (Classic) doesn't bring all that many truly valuable rewards. By far the most alluring benefit at this level is the 5% discount that members get when booking future sailings (note that this discount is not valid on Tandem and MSC Grand Tours). That's real savings every time you book a cruise.

The real perks begin at Diamond status, which brings a free dinner in an extra-charge restaurant, priority embarkation at the start of a cruise and priority disembarkation at the end of a cruise.

Unlike with most cruise line loyalty programs, you won't automatically keep your status forever with MSC Cruises. Once achieved, your status is good as long as you take a cruise at least once every 36 months. If you don't, not only will your points disappear, but your entire account will be erased, requiring you to re-enroll and start all over again.

That's the downside of the MSC Voyagers Club. However, the program also comes with one very big upside: MSC Cruises will let you status match your way to top-tier Diamond status based on your status level with any of more than two dozen other loyalty programs — not just those run by competing cruise lines but also those operated by Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton. It's very rare in the cruise world.

How much does an MSC Cruises voyage cost?

MSC Cruises is known for some of the most affordable ships at sea. It's not uncommon to find MSC Cruises voyages to the Caribbean and the Bahamas from under $75 per person, per night, including all taxes and fees — at least in the offseason.

For instance, at the time of publication, four-night sailings from Miami to the Bahamas in September 2024 start at just $249 per person, not including taxes and fees of $100. That works out to just $87.25 per person, per night, with taxes and fees, for a package that includes your lodging, transportation and meals.

As you might expect, pricing for ships will generally be lower during offseason periods such as September, October and parts of November.

The timing of when you book can also matter. Cruises book up much further in advance than airplanes or hotels, and many cruisers will tell you the best pricing for any given sailing often is available when cruises first go on sale (which can be a good two years before a departure). Booking far in advance also gives you the best chance of getting your preferred cabin type and location on a ship.

Once on board an MSC Cruises ship, you'll pay extra for most drinks, extra-charge restaurants, spa services, shore excursions, internet and a few other amenities — unless you've paid up for a more inclusive package.

When pricing cabins, MSC Cruises offers one of four main "experiences," each of which comes with different inclusions and varying price tags. The basic "Bella" experience includes your room, dining in the main restaurants and buffet, and access to all the included features of the ship, such as kids programs and theater shows.

Note that if you book the Bella experience, you cannot select a specific cabin. You can only choose between the broad categories of inside, ocean-view or balcony cabin, and a cabin is later assigned to you.

One step up is the more expensive "Fantastica" experience, which adds room service and breakfast delivered to your cabin, priority choice of dinner sittings, access to additional kids activities and classes, and more. At this level and above, you can pick a specific cabin when booking.

With the even pricier "Aurea" experience, you'll get complimentary access to the spa's thermal area, priority boarding and other perks. The Aurea experience also comes with access to My Choice dining and an exclusive sun deck area that on many ships features an exclusive bar and hot tubs.

Then there's the MSC Yacht Club experience, mentioned above, which is the ultimate in onboard living. Even with its higher price tag, the MSC Yacht Club still provides great value for its wide range of perks, such as unlimited drinks in all MSC Yacht Club areas, including premium spirits and minibar items.

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How to book

If you're sure you know what sort of cabin you want, on which ship, on which itinerary — and about a dozen other things — you can head over to the MSC Cruises website to book directly.

That said, given the complexity of booking a cruise (there are a lot of decisions to make during the booking process: trust us) we recommend you use a seasoned travel agent who specializes in cruises. A good travel agent will quiz you about your interests, travel style and preferences, and steer you to the perfect cruise line, ship, itinerary and cabin for you. They also can help if something goes wrong just before, during or after your voyage.

If you're sure MSC Cruises is your line, look for a travel agent who specializes in trips with the brand. You want someone who knows all about the line's various cabin categories and, preferably, has done ship inspections to see them firsthand.

Whether you use a travel agent or not, make sure to maximize your purchase when paying for the cruise by using a credit card that offers extra points for travel purchases . This could be the Chase Sapphire Reserve , which offers 3 Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on travel and dining (excluding the annual $300 travel credit). There's also the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card , which earns 2 points per dollar spent on travel (and dining).

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Bottom line

Long a major player in Europe, MSC Cruises is growing fast in North America with a lineup of big, new, amenity-filled ships.

If you're a megaresort lover, you'll feel right at home on MSC Cruises' new World, Meraviglia and Seaside Class vessels, which rival the biggest vessels of Royal Caribbean and Norwegian for their array of onboard amusements.

You'll also love their affordability. Among the world's biggest ships, they offer some of the lowest pricing. You'll be sharing your vacation with hordes of other people, of course — as many as 6,000 on some MSC Cruises vessels. However, even the biggest MSC Cruises ships have quiet nooks where you can escape the crowds.

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ALL-INCLUSIVE CRUISES

Relish your holiday with all-inclusive cruise deals.

MSC Cruises' all-inclusive cruise deals are designed to take the work out of holiday planning so you can feel nothing but excitement! Enhance your cruise experience beyond what's already included and pick from a variety of all-inclusive cruise packages from those featuring drinks to those with flight and transfers included.

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What's always included in your cruise?

All MSC cruises include meals at the Buffets and the Main Restaurants on board. Buffets are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks serving freshly prepared food. While the Main Restaurants will always give you a wide choice of high-quality cuisine with a different menu selection every day, from International to the best Mediterranean food. For enhanced flexibility, choose the My Choice dining style , which allows you to dine at your preferred time within the main restaurant's operating hours (Early or Late dining). In the Buffets water, hot beverages (milk, coffee, and tea) and fruit juices are always included, while drinks need to be purchased at the Main Restaurants.

Entertainment There is a diverse programme of activities on board including theatre shows, live music in the bars and lounges and a casino . Rich resort facilities are also offered including multiple pools and Aqua Parks. A world of activities also awaits the kids ! Fun, flexible options that appeal to many different age groups , dedicated activities, exclusive areas designed and equipped for our youngest guests.

Sports and Wellness Fully equipped gyms and on-hand personal trainers to provide you with expert assistance. On board MSC Cruises, you will find swimming pools, beautiful Power Walking Tracks with a sea view, tennis courts, volleyball or basketball, squash and mini-golf.

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All MSC Cruises itineraries include:

  • Class-leading accommodation , you can choose from a wide selection of accommodations, ranging from interior cabins to sea view ones, from balcony cabins to the unparalleled comfort of our suites.
  • Delicious meals in the Buffets and Main Restaurants on board.
  • An extensive choice of live entertainment .
  • A variety of sports and gym activities .
  • Kids free : no charge for infants under 2 years old.

In addition to what is already included, MSC Cruises offer additional packages or all-inclusive cruise deals to enhance your cruise holiday. For an all-inclusive luxury experience , you can choose the unequaled comfort of the MSC Yacht Club which, in addition to its elegant and refined suites accommodation, includes the Premium Extra Drink package, Internet package, 24-hour Butler service, and other privileges. For a comprehensive overview, we suggest visiting the MSC Yacht Club  page.

Are meals included on MSC cruises?

Yes, all MSC cruises include Buffet meals and dinner at the Main Restaurant on board. In the Buffet you can enjoy excellent breakfasts, lunches, dinners and late-night snacks, indulging every desire, from the meat carvery with tasty cuts, to the take-away station with its delicious snacks. The pasta station offers the best recipes from Mediterranean cuisine, while the wellness corner is dedicated to those in search of light yet equally tasty dishes. The buffet also has a varied dessert corner with pastries prepared on the spot, as well as a kids area with the best selection of tasty meals.

For dinner , access to the Main Restaurant is always included. Here you can savour a wide variety of culinary delights from the best delicacies of Mediterranean cooking to international cuisine. Depending on the experience selected in booking the cruise you can tailor your dining preferences with the My Choice option, and choose between Early or Late dining, thereby reserving your table for dinner at the main restaurant for the duration of the cruise.

For additional information regarding the beverage packages that can be added to your cruise or on the specialty restaurants available on board, we invite you to visit the Dining & Drinks  page.

Are drinks included on MSC cruises? 

Are entertainment activities included on msc cruises.

Yes, all MSC Cruises itineraries include entertainment and numerous leisure activities. With over six different shows every week , including Broadway-style performances, each evening on board an MSC cruise is a plunge in a world irresistible of lights, sounds, and emotions.

There are many other exciting experiences available, from cinema to bowling , from outdoor activities to shopping for a cruise that will satisfy all your desires for leisure and fun. If you're seeking a world of excitement onboard, the MSC Fun Pass will allow you to take full advantage of the Amusement area onboard MSC cruises. For a detailed overview of the entertainment available, we recommend visiting the Entertainment page. MSC Cruises offer a highly enjoyable and entertaining environment for the whole family , ensuring activities that appeal to both adults and kids with activities ranging from Kids Clubs  offering endless fun, aqua parks with thrilling waterslides and much more!

Is internet included on MSC cruises?

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Yes, throughout the year, MSC Cruises may offer specific all-inclusive cruise deals or all-inclusive cruise packages such as: All-inclusive cruises with drinks This package offers beverage packages to your cruise experience. Whether you prefer wines, cocktails, soft drinks, or coffees, there's a package to suit your taste.

All-inclusive cruises with drinks and WI-FI This package offers an all-inclusive solution including drinks and WI-FI on your cruise. In this way you can not only savor your favorite drinks but also share the most stunning moments of your cruise with whomever you prefer with our Wi-Fi packages. Whether it's browsing the web or staying connected with loved ones, MSC Cruises has thoughtfully designed Wi-Fi options to meet your needs.

Fly&Cruise + transfer With the MSC Fly & Cruise package  guests can integrate cruise, flights and port/airport transfers, into a unique all-inclusive holiday package. We know how difficult it can be to match a flight with a cruise, but with this package our guests won't have any worries to think about because MSC Cruises will handle all the details. In the event of a flight delay, MSC Cruises will offer complete assistance to ensure you reach the ship.

Fly&Cruise + transfer + drinks Enjoy an all-inclusive holiday experience with flights, port/airport transfers and beverage packages including wines, cocktails, soft drinks, coffees and much more.

To discover the latest available cruise offers, visit our cruise deals  page.

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MSC Cruises is one of the most luxurious family cruise lines that sail across the globe. It has been in this business for several years and is recognized as the world's third-largest cruise company. Since it is one of the ruling cruise lines, many people obviously prefer the MSC cruises over the rest. If you are planning to travel on MSC cruises, check out how much it costs.

How Much Does It Cost to Go on an MSC Cruise in 2023?

A trip cost on the MSC cruises can vary as per your cruise ship, trip duration, and the kind of rooms you choose.

1. MSC Virtuosa

If you are starting your journey from Southampton and taking MSC Virtuosa to Le Havre for one night, your fare can be as low as $59. However, this can change depending on the kind of rooms you choose. Virtuosa has 19 decks; you can choose your stay from Deck 5 to Deck 19. Each of these decks has several restaurants to relish good food in a world-class ambiance.

  • Interior Rooms : $59 per night 
  • Ocean View Rooms: $99 per night
  • Balcony Rooms: $139 per night
  • Suite Rooms: $229 per night

2. MSC Fantasia

Those planning a Northern Europe voyage from Kiel to Copenhagen on MSC Fantasia can choose to stay from a wide range of accommodations. Generally, these costs are inclusive of accommodation and access to certain dine-in restaurants, on-deck activities, and entertainment options. Furthermore, since this ship is suitable for families, you can also expect various teen and kids-appropriate activities. One can also enhance their cruise experience by booking off-shore activities while confirming their booking. Typically, these charges are not always included in the general fare.

  • Interior Rooms: $69 per night

3. MSC Lirica

A trip to Marseille from Genoa on MSC Lirica can cost around $59 and go up to $199 per night. MSC Lirica is another lavish and elegant ship that offers guests the utmost comfort and hospitality. There are abundant intimate spaces for you to enjoy with your loved ones. Lirica also has an underground Broadway Theatre for your entertainment. However, the ship has recently enlarged its restaurant and buffet areas to accommodate more guests.

  • Interior Rooms: $59 per night
  • Ocean View Rooms: $89 per night
  • Balcony Rooms: $149 per night
  • Suite Rooms: $199 per night

4. MSC Musica

Another popular cruise ship from the MSC cruise line is Musica. It also travels from Genoa to Marseille, so if you are planning a trip to the same destination, you can also consider MSC Musica. This has recently launched an eco-friendly cruise ship. You can choose from the four types of accommodation available on the ship. Additionally, there is a theatre, disco, casino, lounge and bar, art gallery, boutiques, etc. You must check which of these are included in the fare.

5. MSC Orchestra

MSC Orchestra is a huge vessel that can accompany over 3000 guests and 900+ crew members. This ship has sixteen decks in total, and on each deck, you can find accommodation, dining areas, activity zones, etc. If you want to add further excursions, you may have to pay extra along with your basic fare. MSC Orchestra sails to many destinations, and its rate changes accordingly. Here is the room rent for a trip from Cape Town to Durban.

  • Interior Rooms: $149 for three nights
  • Ocean View Rooms: $239 for three nights
  • Balcony Rooms: $339 for three nights
  • Suite Rooms: $829 for three nights

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Apart from these five MSC Cruise ships , there are seventeen more vessels. You can choose any of them for your upcoming cruise trip. MSC Cruises is a huge name in the industry. You can call it a combination of luxury, elegance, and new-age technology.

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Are you sharing a cabin with a partner or friend, both of you aged over 65? Thanks to this amazing offer, you’re eligible for the following special discount per cabin compared to the Regular Quoted Fare:

5% (Inside, Outside with Partial View & Ocean View)* 10% (Balcony, Suite & MSC Yacht Club Suites).*

What’s more, those booking an Ocean view or Balcony also receive a fantastic welcome package comprising: • A bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne • Chocolate strawberries • Two souvenir flutes • An invitation from the Captain for an exclusive cocktail

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* In the case of triple and quadruple cabins, the discount will only be granted on the first two guests.

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If you and your friends or partner (sharing the same cabin) are between 18 and 29 years of age, you qualify for a special discount per cabin on the Regular Quoted Fare:

10% (Inside, Outside with Partial View & Ocean View)* 15% (Balcony, Suite & MSC Yacht Club Suites)*

Just one of the reasons why so many young people choose MSC Cruises.

* In  case of triple and quadruple cabins, the discount will only be granted on the first two guests

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The earlier you book, the more you save!

Early Booking fares reward those guests who organize their holidays earlier, allowing them to make real savings on the Brochure Fares.

Pricesare subject to availability and valid for a limited number of cabins.

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FLIGHT INCLUDED

Our "Fly & Cruise" fares combine your cruise and flights in one great value package.

You can relax and let us take care of the details, providing all the assistance you need. If your flight is delayed, we offer full assistance to ensure you join the ship at the first available port.

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Travelling together in one cabin makes sense: the parent pays the Regular Quoted Fare, while the first child under 18 pays just 60% of the adult fare and the remaining children pay reduced fares and port charges where applicable.

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Book now your single cruise, travel solo and enjoy the maximum fun on board an MSC Cruise! Please check with our Contact Center or your Travel Agent to find out the exact surcharge applicable.

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From your honeymoon to your wedding anniversary and beyond, married life is one of the most wonderful journeys of all. Your love merits the most special of celebrations, an exceptional voyage enhanced by one of our carefully designed packages. With special deals and a host of romantic touches, we’ll ensure your holiday is full of unforgettable moments. Our Ceremony Fares include honeymoons , debutant ceremonies , anniversaries  and symbolic weddings .  

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Special offer up to 10% off the cruise fare for all Healthcare workers and their family. Book your cruise and get a permanent “Thank you” discount.

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Our Summer 2023/24 Early Booking fares are designed to offer the perfect balance between simplicity and value to customers. Lower prices and greater flexibility in choosing preferred cabins are central to this. Then there are the many other benefits available with Early Booking fares, designed to meet our diverse customer’s needs. There are all-in-one packages for families, discounts for honeymooners, senior clubs, solo travellers and many more. All in One One adult can share a cabin with up to three children, while never having to pay the full adult fare for minors. While the adult pays the regular quoted fare, the first child under 18 pays just 60% of the adult fare and the remaining children pay the child rates available at the time of booking where applicable. If you are booking flights, all family members pay the applicable flight add-on. Not applicable to Suites and Yacht Club. Young & Young  All guests occupying the cabin must be between 18 to 29 years of age to save on all destinations. Receive a 10% discount on Inside and Outside cabins, and receive a 15% discount on Balcony cabins, Suites or Yacht Club!

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    MSC World Europa: MSC's flagship cruising the Med. from Genoa & Barcelona ; NCL Escape: 9 to 11 nts Western Med. Cruises from Rome / Barcelona ; MSC Grandiosa: Week long Med. Cruises from Naples from US$ 809 pp; Costa Toscana: 8 nts Med. cruises on Costa's flagship, from US$ 823pp; Disney Dream: 7 nts Mediterranean cruises from Rome & Barcelona