MSC

Your MSC cruise fare typically includes your cabin accommodation, meals in the main dining rooms and buffet, and access to many onboard activities and entertainment like shows and pools. Drinks like water, tea, and coffee in the buffet are often included, but specialty beverages, specialty dining, and excursions usually cost extra.

MSC ships offer a variety of dining options, including main dining rooms with set seating times or flexible dining, extensive buffet restaurants, and several specialty restaurants (usually at an additional cost) featuring cuisines like Italian, sushi, or steakhouse fare. Casual F&B options like pizzerias and gelaterias are also common.

Onboard MSC, you can expect a wide array of entertainment, from Broadway-style shows in the main theater and live music in various lounges to casinos and nightclubs. Daytime activities include pool games, fitness classes, kids' and teens' clubs, and sometimes themed parties or enrichment lectures.

MSC's cancellation policy varies depending on how far in advance you cancel your cruise, the type of fare purchased, and the length of the cruise. Generally, the closer to the sailing date you cancel, the higher the cancellation penalty, potentially up to the full cruise fare; it's crucial to check the specific terms and conditions for your booking.

With MSC, gratuities, also known as Hotel Service Charges, are automatically added to your onboard account daily per person to recognize the service provided by crew members. You can sometimes pre-pay these gratuities before your cruise, and in some markets or for certain packages, they might be included in the fare.

MSC requires infants to be at least 6 months old to sail, or 12 months old for certain longer or more exotic itineraries. Passengers under 18 (or 21 for US departures/itineraries including a US port) must be accompanied by an adult in the same stateroom or a connecting one, and there are policies regarding unaccompanied minors.

MSC generally accommodates various special dietary needs, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, or diabetic diets. It's essential to inform MSC or your travel agent of any dietary requirements at the time of booking, or at least well in advance of your sailing, so the culinary team can make necessary arrangements.

The required travel documents for an MSC cruise depend on the itinerary and your nationality. Generally, a valid passport is required for most international voyages, and some destinations may also require visas; always verify the specific documentation needed for your cruise well in advance of departure.