MSC Cruising
MSC provides excellent dining options, entertaining pursuits for the whole family, and the quality and convenience of a five-star hotel at an affordable price. MSC Cruises is particularly pleased with the fact that their ships provide a greater number of balcony cabins than those of any other cruise operator. Consequently, whether it is shopping, a fitness centre, entertainment in the style of Broadway, or excellent cuisine that you are interested in, MSC has a variety of onboard services that will more than meet your expectations. MSC travels to a variety of amazing destinations all over the world, some of which include the Caribbean, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Western Mediterranean. Eleven million passengers have already had a good time on an MSC Cruise, so if you haven’t tried one yet, what’s stopping you?
WHY CHOOSE MSC
CRUISING WITH MSC
MSC provides excellent dining options, entertaining pursuits for the whole family, and the quality and convenience of a five-star hotel at an affordable price. MSC Cruises is particularly pleased with the fact that their ships provide a greater number of balcony cabins than those of any other cruise operator. Consequently, whether it is shopping, a fitness centre, entertainment in the style of Broadway, or excellent cuisine that you are interested in, MSC has a variety of onboard services that will more than meet your expectations. Eleven million passengers have already had a good time on an MSC Cruise, so if you haven’t tried one yet, what’s stopping you?
FAMILIES
There are five different Kid’s Clubs on board, one for each age group: the Baby Club is for children under the age of three; the Mini Club is for children between the ages of three and six; the Junior Club is for children between the ages of seven and eleven; the Young Club is for children between the ages of twelve and fourteen; and the Teen Club is for children between the ages of fifteen and seventeen. Children under the age of 18 who share a cabin with two adults who pay full fare sail for free In addition, the Kid’s Club provides special dining opportunities for children, such as kid-only “Fun Time” dinners with the entertainment staff or “Happy Dinners” with their parents before the children are allowed to return to the Kid’s Club.
In addition to the Kid’s Clubs, MSC Cruises has specialised children’s spaces, pools and water parks, a Formula 1 racing simulator, 4D cinema, mini golf, bowling alleys, and even the longest waterslide at sea, which is located on MSC Preziosa and is 120 metres long.
You have the option, when participating in excursions and tours, of either leaving your children in the expert hands of the Mini and Junior Club teams or having a member of the Mini Club team accompany you in order to keep the small ones occupied. Therefore, while you wander about the Mediterranean, the children can make friends in the pools and clubs or discover the history of the locations you are visiting in a way that is both entertaining and participatory. This will allow you to make the most of your time together.
Additionally, MSC has recently established a collaboration with the childcare brand Chicco. As a result of this partnership, a variety of baby items, including strollers, bottle warmers, and baby backpacks, are now available for you to use while you are on board.
WHAT’S ON BOARD?
The cruise ships operated by MSC provide passengers with a diverse selection of entertainment options, ranging from Broadway-style theatre productions and dance lessons to yoga and Kid’s Clubs. You can wear yourself out in one of the onboard nightclubs or you can unwind with a drink in the lounge while listening to live music with your pals. If you wish to keep up with your exercise routine, you can either book a session with a personal trainer at the MSC or use the cutting-edge equipment at the Technogym® to work up a good sweat. You might also go to the MSC Aurea Spa to relax, unwind, and have some pampering done to you. It is the ideal location for some “me” time because it offers more than 20 different types of traditional Balinese massage as well as a wide variety of aesthetic treatments.
EXPERIENCES
MSC Cruises was the first cruise line to offer individualised experiences that were crafted to assist passengers in making the most of their vacation at sea. There are four Experiences, each of which confers a different set of advantages to the participant.
The ‘Bella’ experience is a fantastic value for money option that is available on Balcony, Ocean View, and Inside cabins. This option provides a discounted drinks package option that is available at the time of booking, in addition to a wonderful cruising experience and the opportunity to discover new destinations.
In the middle, we have the “Fantastica” experience, which is available on Balcony, Ocean View, and Inside cabins. This experience provides flexibility and freedom with priority dining choices, 20% off on a dedicated speciality restaurant prepaid package, one free cruise change, breakfast in cabin with delivery and the cost of the breakfast for free, and one free change of cruise itinerary.
The ‘Aurea’ experience, which is available in Suites and Balcony cabins in the best settings, is perfect for you if you want to rest and relax after a long day. Enjoy priority boarding and luggage drop-off, a complimentary welcome package, My Choice dining, 40% off a dedicated Spa prepaid package, access to the Thermal area, and free access to the Top Exclusive Solarium for the duration of your cruise. All of these perks are included in the Spa Prepaid Package.
The ‘MSC Yacht Club’ experience is the best option for those who seek the utmost in luxury, exclusivity, and privacy. This experience includes private access to the MSC Aurea Spa, 24-hour butler service, an exclusive pool and bar area, and all-inclusive food and drink service within Yacht Club areas. The Royal, Executive, Family, and Deluxe Suites are the only ones that can take use of the MSC Yacht Club Experience.
Your participation in any of the Experiences entitles you to earn MSC Club points, which can be redeemed for a variety of perks, including discounts, on future cruises with MSC.
DINING
On an MSC cruise, guests have the opportunity to try out a variety of specialty restaurants, enjoy great dining and superb service in the main restaurants, dine casually in the buffets, and choose from over 140 different dishes that are provided on board each and every day.
All of the pizza, pasta, bread, and pastries are prepared freshly on board every day. These items, along with the trademark Mediterranean meals, can be found at the buffets and main restaurants of the ship. The cuisine on board is not limited to pizza and spaghetti; rather, it is all influenced by the places that are stopped at during the trip. For example, one day you might eat bratwurst from Germany, and the next day you might eat paella from Spain.
In addition, each ship in the MSC fleet features a diverse selection of specialty restaurants, such as Tex-Mex, sushi, and a mix of Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. Galaxy Lounge Restaurant is located aboard the MSC Divina and MSC Preziosa and serves a fusion of Mediterranean and other cuisines. Guests have the option of ordering a seven-course tasting menu that is curated by the chef, which enables them to try a variety of items from the restaurant’s menu. In addition, the Fantasia-class ships have the first Eataly restaurants ever to be found at sea. These restaurants are chic and minimalistic, and they serve high-quality Italian cuisine.
DESTINATIONS
MSC Cruises provides passengers with a once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience by visiting over 209 ports of call and offering over 1,600 different shore excursions. They take great satisfaction in being the Mediterranean experts and operate cruises in the region throughout the year that range in length from five to twelve days. Itineraries for specific times of the year are also offered in the Canary Islands, the Caribbean, northern Europe, South America, South Africa, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and Morocco.
Take advantage of the many different beach excursions that are available so that you can learn as much as can about the places you visit. Explore world-famous landmarks with multilingual guides and specialised outings designed to meet the needs of individuals, families, and large groups alike, all without the hassle of planning and organising. There is no need for you to worry about returning to the ship on time because all of the excursions offered by MSC have been tried and tested to ensure that they are both safe and prompt. They have it covered for you!
FLEET
MSC Cruises has one of the newest fleets in the cruise business, and they have plans to continue adding brand-new ships to its fleet on an annual basis through 2026. In 2017, they debuted their largest ship to date, which at the time was the MSC Meraviglia, which was the fourth largest cruise ship in the world at the time. In the same year, they introduced the MSC Seaside as the first ship of a brand-new class called Seaside. Seaside home docks in Miami and was custom built to make the most of the beautiful weather in the Caribbean by providing more room for outdoor activities. MSC Seaview, the second ship of her kind in the Seaside class, made its maiden voyage in June of 2018.
At the beginning of 2019, MSC celebrated the launch of the second ship in its Meraviglia-class fleet with a star-studded event in Southampton called MSC Bellissima. Later in 2019, the MSC Grandiosa, the first ship of the new Meraviglia-plus class, will set sail for the first time, followed by her sister ship, the MSC Virtuosa, in 2020.
In 2021, a ship of the brand-new Seaside Evo class will become the newest member of the fleet. The launch of the second vessel of this type is scheduled for the year 2023. The MSC World Class will debut in the year 2022. This class is scheduled to receive an additional four ships in the near future.
