MSC Cruises

Dining Options

Dining onboard an MSC cruise goes beyond the flavours of Italy, although the pasta, pizza, and risotto are all truly top-notch! Pizza dough is made onsite and pasta is handmade and fresh. You’ll have plenty of options to ensure your taste buds never get bored, with flexible, all-inclusive dining plans rounded out by speciality restaurants. The main restaurant is one of the cruise’s highlights, with a Mediterranean-influenced menu and crisp white linens. Visit the Buffet, open 20 hours out of the day to dish up specialities in 13 different stations.

The MSC Yacht Club is the dining area of choice for those in search of a gourmet experience, while families can enjoy plenty of kid-friendly options in the main restaurants. In addition to these universal dining options, you can also find an array of specialities to tempt your appetite whether you’re in the mood for sushi or Tex-Mex.

Drinks Packages

MSC is famed for its excellent value drinks packages that can be redeemed for every type of beverage you can imagine. There are different options available when booking your cruise;

Easy Package

Unlimited consumption of all drinks priced up to €6 Available in All bars, Self-service buffet, Main restaurants. What Included: Draught beer Heineken, Selection of house spirits: Bell's whisky, Moskovskaya vodka, Gordon's gin, Captain Morgan rum. Selected cocktails: Rum & Cola, Gin & Tonic,Vodka & Lemon, Whisky & Cola, Campari Orange, Screwdriver, Moscow Mule. All aperitifs: Crodino, Sanbittèr, Campari Soda, Martini Vermouth, Aperol, Bitter Campari, Aperitivo Ramazzotti Rosato, Pastis 51, Ricard,Ouzo, Raki, Bacardi Breezer. All zero-alcohol cocktails from the bar list Bottled mineral water 1L/50cl. Classic Caffetteria (Espresso, Cappuccino, Caffè Latte, Hot tea) Hot and cold specialties with coffee / chocolate.

Premium Package

Unlimited consumption of all drinks priced up to €10 All bars, Self-service buffet, Main restaurants Speciality restaurants. What's Included: Draught beer Heineken Miller Lite bottled beerAll bottled and draught beers from the bar list. Selection of house wines by the glass: Prosecco, sweet sparkling wine Asti, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon, White Zinfandel sparkling and white-red-rosé wines by the glass priced up to $12. Selection of house spirits: Dewar's WL,Seagram's 7, Jim Beam, Bacardi, Beefeater, Smirnoff All standard and premium spirits priced up to $12 Selected cocktails: Moscow Mule, Long Island Iced Tea, Cape Cod, Screwdriver,Greyhound, Seven & Seven, Bacardi & Coke,Smirnoff & Lemon, Beefeater & Tonic, Dewar's Or Jim Beam & Coke All cocktails priced up to $12. Vermouth All cordials and liqueurs. All zero-alcohol cocktails from the bar list Bottled mineral water Selection of soft drinks(sodas, ice tea, energizers, vitamin water) Fresh fruit & vegetable cocktails. Classic Caffetteria (Espresso, Cappuccino, Caffè Latte, Hot tea)Hot and cold specialities with coffee / chocolate.

Non-Alcoholic Package

Unlimited non alcoholic drinks for adults over 18 years old All bars, Self-service buffet, Main restaurants. What's Included: All zero-alcohol cocktails from the bar list Bottled mineral water Selection of soft drinks (sodas, ice tea, energisers, vitamin water) Classic Caffetteria (Espresso, Cappuccino, Caffè Latte, Hot tea) Hot and cold specialities with coffee / chocolate. Soft ice cream

Non-Alcoholic Children's Package

Unlimited non alcoholic drinks for children 3-17 years old All bars, Self-service buffet, Main restaurants. What's Included: All zero-alcohol cocktails from the bar list Bottled mineral water Selection of soft drinks (sodas, ice tea, energisers, vitamin water) Classic Caffetteria (Espresso, Cappuccino, Caffè Latte, Hot tea) Hot and cold specialities with coffee / chocolate. Soft ice cream

Entertainment

However you prefer to be entertained, there’s bound to be an evening attraction to take your fancy! Theme parties, talent contests and music quizzes get guests involved in the interactive entertainment programme, or you can test your luck in the casino with poker tournaments and games galore. MSC is known for being at the cutting edge of technology, so don’t miss electronic treats like the Formula 1 simulator and 4D cinema.

You’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stepped off the ship and straight onto Broadway with the epic productions of MSC Show Time. The line has performed over 80 different productions, ensuring there’s plenty of variety to choose from whether you’re more in the mood for a piano bar singalong or gravity-defying Cirque du Soleil performance. And of course, you can dance the night away to international classics and modern pop hits in the cruise ship discos.

Amenities and Activities

MSC Cruises’ ships are designed to resemble floating cities, and you’ll find all the activities and amenities that one would expect from a bustling high street from shopping boutiques to a library. The talented entertainment team runs a varied programme of cultural events, dancing lessons and more so do check what’s on to avoid missing out.

• Aurea Spa

No matter where in the world you may be sailing, you can enjoy the distinct atmosphere of a Balinese spa at Aurea. Its lush interior whisks you away to exotic islands with a range of pampering treatments to leave you feeling amazing from top to toe. Hot stone massages, Turkish baths, and radio frequency beauty treatments are all examples of unique services on the menu. There’s even a menu just for teens.

• Sports Activities

Whether you want to stick to your usual fitness routine or feel the need to balance out all those afternoon ice creams and sunset cocktails, hit the gym. You’ll be able to work up a sweat whilst admiring panoramic sea views. If you prefer to exercise in a group, try joining an Aerobics, Spinning or Pilates class. Apart from the gym, you can log steps on the jogging track or challenge friends to a game like mini golf, football, basketball or shuffleboard.  

• Family Fun

Being a family-owned business, MSC is particularly geared to families so you’ll find plenty of activities designed with the littlest passengers in mind. All ages can enjoy the swimming pools, water slides and aqua park facilities, along with of-the-moment gaming consoles and the 4D cinema. Kids have their own play area with supervised activities and social events to help them make new friends onboard.

Service Charges

The daily Hotel Service Charge is now automatically included as part of your cruise price so you don’t have to worry about tipping staff members individually. There’s an additional 15% Bar Service Charge added to all purchases apart from all-inclusive drinks packages but this is built in to the cost of your beverage.

Dress Code

Wondering what to pack? MSC Cruises are more relaxed than some other formal lines, but you’ll still have the chance to get glammed up for Gala Dinners. For day-to-day wear and onshore excursions, bring casual, comfortable clothing and resort wear - think summery frocks and polo shirts. During Gala evenings, the dress code runs to the more formal side with cocktail dresses and suit jackets. Your cruise will most likely include Theme Parties, ranging from hippie-chic Flower Glory to the vibrant festivities of Little Italy, so keep the entertainment schedule in mind when packing!