MSC Cruises

Life On Board

Staying in touch with your loved ones is easy, just book one of the two Wi-Fi Packages. The Browse Package features unlimited 24 hour access and allows you to browse the web, send and receive emails and images and chat via apps. The Browse and Stream Package allows you to also stream music and videos, plus post videos and live streams on social media. Book your Wi-Fi Package in advance and save up to 20%.

There is no need to carry credit cards or cash with you on board. Payments are made with your personal cruise card that will be connected to your credit/debit card at the time of boarding. Alternatively, you can leave a cash deposit at the Reception – Guest Service.

Food & Drink

MSC’s included restaurants feature some or all of the following options, depending on the ship, and will always provide high quality cuisine: Mediterranean dining, international dining, meat carvery, take-away station, pasta station, daily specials corner, wellness corner, ethnic corner, special diets corner, kids corner, dessert corner.

Dining times are pre-set, but you can choose an early or a late dinner – please do so at the time of booking. If none of these fit with your family meal times, go with My Choice dining that costs a little extra.

There is a great array of cuisines at specialty restaurants for when you feel like treating yourself to something extraordinary: Latin American and Mexican, Asian, American-style steakhouse, sushi and teppanyaki, French and seafood.

Entertainment

MSC is renowned for their spectacular onboard entertainment. The ships boast beautiful Broadway-scale theatres that offer 80 different productions across the fleet. Enjoy formal evenings, dance contests, talent shows, theme parties and karaoke nights. Get to know other passengers at pub quizzes or try your luck at the Casino. Live music of all genres can be enjoyed at different venues.

There is something new to experience on board the MSC ships around the clock. Activities are designed with the whole family in mind, so every member of your group will find one that’s perfect. There are 4D cinemas, family game shows and discos, bowling, arcade games, a flight and a Formula1 simulator, numerous swimming pools, a billiard room and much more.

Health & Fitness

Maintaining your fitness regime on board is easy. Whatever you are into, you will find the perfect sport for you. Every ship features a state-of-the-art gym and heaps of different classes, like aerobics, Pilates, spinning and hydro-spinning, stretching and step training. You can also opt for a personal training programme. Play team sports, like basketball and volleyball, or go for a game of tennis, squash or mini golf.

Treat yourself to some well-deserved spa time and let yourself be pampered at the MSC Aurea Spa or the MEDI Spa Centre. Relax and soothe your senses at the Thermal Area. The Beauty and Hair Salon offers unique treatments and men can take care of their hair at the dedicated Barber Shop.

Cruising with Children

Family cruises are a specialty for MSC. There are numerous kids clubs that cater to different age groups, like the Baby Club for the under 3-year-olds, the Teen Club that brings the 15 to 17-year-olds together and many others. The activities on offer are plentiful, some are provided by MSC’s partner, LEGO®. There are family discos, sporting competitions, cooking classes, gaming tournaments and much more.

Dine as a family with kids’ menus available, your children can also eat with their peers. MSC’s Family Fun lets you enjoy shore excursions at your family’s pace, plus, kids pay less on all shore excursions. There is a baby laundry service, where clothes are washed separately, using a mild detergent and are sanitized at low temperatures.

Inclusions

What is included in your cruise holiday price depends on the type of experience you book. There are four to choose from.

Bella is a great value experience:

• • Accommodation
• • Buffet meals 20-hours a day
• • Theatre shows
• • Swimming pools
• • Open-air sports
• • Fitness centre
• • Most onboard entertainment
• • Preferred dinner sitting

Fantastica offers more comfort and flexibility:

• • 24-hour room service with free delivery
• • Free cabin breakfast
• • Extra activities for children
• • Priority dinner sitting (*Balcony Cabins and Suites only)

Aurea is all-inclusive (*Balcony Cabins and Suites only):

• • An Easy Drinks Package
• • Free access to Sun Deck
• • A Wellbeing Package
• • MSC gift
• • Bathrobe and slippers
• • Priority boarding and luggage at embarkation
• • Free choice of dining time

MSC Yacht Club is exclusive:

• • Private upper decks
• • Private butler and concierge
• • All-inclusive à la carte meals
• • Preferred dining times
• • Private restaurant
• • Unlimited drinks
• • Dedicated priority check-in and check-out
• • Unlimited Internet