MSC Seaview

launched 2018

tonnage 153,516

length 323 m

crew 1,413

capacity 5,079

The cruise experience on MSC Seaview is all about connecting you with the world outside, from the sea to the sky. Whether you’re sunbathing by one of the pools, strolling around the seafront promenade, dining under the stars or enjoying a relaxing massage in the lavishly appointed MSC Aurea Spa, you’re always surround by superb views.

Your cruise experience is at the centre of everything we do. To help make your holiday with us truly memorable, we give you the chance to tailor your experience to your needs and desires. For example, you can either leave the choice of cabin to us and benefit from the best rates available, or choose your own ideal cabin and location, while enjoying extra flexibility and additional benefits to make your cruise even more special.

Bella Experience
Fantastica Experience
Aurea Experience
MSC Yacht Club Experience

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite

Surface 62 sqm, balcony 33 sqm with private whirlpool bath and dining table, deck 16
Separate living area and dining room
Walk-in wardrobes
Bathroom with shower and bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double bed
Wifi connection included
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included
Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.
1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

Surface 25 sqm, balcony 8 sqm, deck 16-18
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Wifi connection included
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
Can accommodate up to 5 people

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included
Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.
1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite

Surface 21 sqm, deck 16-18
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Wifi connection included
Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar

Discover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:

24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge
Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included
Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board.
1 Free cruise change

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Two-Bedroom Grand Suite Aurea

Surface 49 sqm, balcony 17 sqm, deck 11-14
Sitting area with sofa or separate living area
2 bedrooms, one with double bed and one with two single beds
Walk-in wardrobe
Two bathrooms, one with bathtub and one with shower, vanity areas with hairdryers
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
Can accommodate up to 5 people

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Grand Suite Aurea

Surface 35-49 sqm, large balcony 10-21 sqm, deck 9-13
Sitting area with sofa or separate living area
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Walk-in wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Premium Suite Aurea with Whirlpool

Surface 28 sqm, balcony 7 sqm with its own private whirlpool bath, deck 9-15
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
Can accommodate up to 5 people

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace

Surface 28 sqm, balcony 38 sqm, deck 9
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Premium Suite Aurea

Surface 26-32 sqm, balcony 9-14 sqm, deck 9-15
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Deluxe Suite Aurea

Surface 20 sqm, balcony 8 sqm, deck 9-15
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Junior Suite Aurea

Surface 17 sqm, balcony 16 sqm, deck 9
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious wardrobe
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

Balcony

Sitting area with sofa
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

Choose the cabin type that best suits you:

Deluxe Balcony Aurea (best ship position, surface approx 17 sqm, balcony 9 sqm*, Deck 9)
Deluxe Balcony (surface approx 16 to 25 sqm, deck 9-15)

*Some cabins have a metal balcony front, instead of glass.

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Balcony Bella

More information coming soon

Bingo Balcony

More information coming soon

Deluxe Ocean View

Surface 17 sqm, deck 5
Window with sea view
Relaxing armchair
Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Ocean View Bella

More information coming soon

Bingo Outside

More information coming soon

Interior

Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
Interactive TV, telephone, wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
Can accommodate up to 5 people

Choose the cabin type that best suits you:

Premium Interior (surface approx 28 sqm, deck 10)
Deluxe Interior (surface approx 14-17 sqm, deck 5-15)

*Some cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have twin beds that can’t be converted into double beds.

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

Interior Bella

More information coming soon

Bingo Inside

More information coming soon

Deck 20 – Sun Deck

Deck 19 – Coral Sea

Deck 18 – Caribbean

Deck 16 – Red Sea

Deck 15 – Aegean

Deck 14 – Yellow Sea

Deck 13 – Ionian

Deck 12 – Balearic

Deck 11 – Black Sea

Deck 10 – Adriatic

Deck 9 – Tyrrhenian

Deck 8 – Atlantic Ocean

Deck 7 – Indian Ocean

Deck 6 – Pacific Ocean

Deck 5

Silver Dolphin

Located on Deck 6.

Asian Market Kitchen by Roy Yamaguchi

Designed with award-winning Chef Roy Yamaguchi, our Pan-Asian restaurant offers an unforgettable culinary experience. Chef Yamaguchi, creator of Hawaiian fusion cuisine, combines his Japanese heritage with a love for the freshest ingredients. And he brings his creative flair to every detail, from creating the recipes and suggesting the perfect wine pairings to selecting the right chinaware and the ideal music to enhance the dining experience.

Ocean Cay Restaurant

A luxury fish restaurant that offers a mouth-watering proposal of sophisticated fish and shellfish made with the freshest ingredients, including scallop ‘a la Gallega’ with Iberian ham, fideuá of king crab and confit duck and rosemary salt roasted sea bass.

Butcher’s Cut

This American-style steak house serves select Linz heritage angus beef, gold standard in high-end angus beef thanks to the best genetics in breed. The highest quality product custom cut by master butchers and aged to perfection. The menu is inspired by the great plains and it is accompanied by bold New World wines and cocktails with swagger.

Teppanyaki Restaurant by Roy Yamaguchi

Tradition and modernity go hand in hand in this stylish teppanyaki restaurant. This charming venue offers deliciously authentic Asian cuisine prepared on the spot with only the freshest, highest quality ingredients.

L’Atelier Bistrot

This warm, friendly bistro promises high-quality French cuisine: snacks from cheese and charcuterie escargots and foie gras. For something more substantial, try ribeye steak fries & blue cheese sauce followed by a traditional French dessert. You can even pop in for a convivial, Parisian-style breakfast.

Biscayne Bay Restaurant & Buffet

The dedicated family buffet on deck 16 offers a variety of popular favourites and other tasty, healthy dishes that children will love.

MSC Yacht Club Restaurant

Located on Deck 18.

Golden Sand

The Golden Sand Restaurant is located on Deck 5.

Marketplace Buffet Restaurant

The Marketplace Buffet Restaurant is located on Deck 8.

MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar

This sundeck buffet and bar, exclusive to MSC Yacht Club Guests, offers an exceptional selection of freshly grilled specialities. Throughout the day our talented chefs prepare an enticing array of first-rate dishes from the freshest ingredients prepared right before your eyes. With carefully selected meats, perfectly roasted the lunch time carvery is a must. Alternatively, grab something from the grill, from our selection of fresh fish, meat and burgers and homemade pasta and a wide choice of fresh salads compliment the variety of food on offer.

Forest Aquaventure Park

With its multi-storey aqua park, MSC Seaside offers one of the largest and most interactive water attractions at sea. It prides itself on its five different water slides, including two racing slides with clear loops extending over the side of the ship and a 367-foot water slide with lights and music going down in single and double slide tubes. Also boasts an AquaPlay™ area for tots and an adventure trail, the aqua park truly has something for everyone.

Odeon Theatre

The stunning high-tech theatre is the ideal venue to enjoy spectacular Broadway-style shows, with a varied programme offering compelling entertainment every evening of your cruise.

Bowling

Strike! That’s what you want to hear every time the bowling ball barrels down the alley. See whether you have the knack and play against your family and friends to crown the bowling champion in your midst.

Available on: MSC Grandiosa, MSC Bellissima, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside and MSC Meraviglia.

Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar

A real chocolate experience by Venchi, the best luxury chocolate since 1878. A chocolate, gelato and coffee corner where guests can indulge in some of Venchis finest treats while watching the Venchi maîtres chocolatiers creating authentic Italian recipes through the glass window overlooking the kitchen lab.

Seaside Lounge

Cocktails and other drinks are available for your enjoyment in our Seaside Lounge. Bar menu with classic cocktails, sparkling cocktails, Mojitos, zero-alcohol drinks, wines, beers, ciders, aperitifs, liqueurs and more. There are afternoon activities too, along with an extensive selection of tea.

Garage Club

During the day, the Garage Club is dedicated to teenagers. At night, it’s a club with a powerful sound system and great cocktails. Dance the night away to our pumping sound system and enjoy a fantastic beverage range: long drinks, Spritz & Co, exciting premium cocktails and the latest mocktails.

Haven Lounge

Super cocktails are a feature of this cocktail bar. A signature MSC cocktail, a classic or something entirely new -you decide. This bar is an ideal spot to stop by to listen to live music and enjoy a drink from the extensive bar menu.

Champagne Bar

With an array of first-rate champagne, bubblies, fresh oysters, caviar and fish, the chic Champagne Bar is a place to indulge in the finer things in life. To ensure we have only the best, we have painstakingly researched the quality of our sparkling wines and sourced them from the most renowned producers world-wide

Sports Bar

Watch the game, or simply relax with a great choice at American or international beer, cocktails, spirits and more at this American-style sports bar.

Panorama Bar

Discover a world of frozen delights, cocktails, beers and soft drinks at the main poolside ice cream bar. Venchi artisanal ice-cream is made fresh daily!

Aurea Bar

This relaxing outdoor pool bar is dedicated to guests who have chosen the Aura Experience. The exclusive bar menu features a variety of coladas, margaritas, long drinks, frozen delights and many other refreshers.

Wine & Cocktails

Surrounded by the specialty restaurants, Wine and Cocktails is an ideal place for an aperitif while waiting for a table in one of the specialty dining venues, or the place to stop by for a glass of wine after dinner.

Waterfront Boardwalk

The MSC Seaview Waterfront Boardwalk on deck 8 circumnavigates the ship and offers access to a wide variety of restaurants and bars. From the glass skywalk on deck 16, guests can enjoy a jaw-dropping view of the sea from above.

Four Decks Atrium

Extending over four decks, the multi-level glass-walled atrium represents an innovative and atmospheric entertainment venue for live music and other events. The two glass-floored catwalks beyond its glass walls offer guests spectacular ocean views.

Billiard Room & Library

For a bit of quiet time on board your ship, check out the Billiard Room & Library to play a civilised game or read in peace amid a haven of tranquillity and calm. With the clicking of the balls and low-key conversations as the only sounds you’ll hear, it’s the ideal place to unwind.

Billiard Room & Library available on: MSC Seaview.

Arcade

While away a few enjoyable hours of game play at the Arcade on board the ship. Pit your wits and skill against those of your friends in any number of typical arcade options, including video games, pinball and more. Great fun guaranteed.

MSC Formula Racer

Our amazing on-board MSC Formula Racer delivers an adrenaline-pumping virtual-reality race, with you in the driver’s seat of a racing car. Go head to head against other racers and thrill to the feel of engines gunning. Huge fun for the young and the young at heart, regardless of who wins the race.

Available on MSC Grandiosa, MSC Bellissima, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Divina, MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia and MSC Preziosa

Located on Deck 7.

Emotions Immersive

Make sure to walk through the Emotions-Immersive Gallery to see unique photos of MSC Guests (including you and your family!) taken by our professional onboard photo team. This immersive experience is a great opportunity to meet your fellow guests, and it’s a lot of fun trying to spot the shots of you and your loved ones. And if you see any you like, they’re available for purchase in the Photo Gallery.

Available on: MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside and MSC Meraviglia.

Type of service: Charges apply

The unique Panorama Pool is the perfect place to relax, soak up the sun and enjoy the panoramic sea views. Around the pool you’ll find a set of innovative sun loungers, designed to give you the chance to stay closer to the water than ever before.

Jungle Pool Lounge

Located on Deck 18.

Sunset Beach Pool

Connected to the top deck by two panoramic lifts, the Sunset Beach Pool offers plenty of space in the sun as well as breathtaking views.

MSC Yacht Club Pool

Located on Deck 19.

MSC Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge

Reserved exclusively for MSC Yacht Club Guests, this elegant lounge with its panoramic views offers the Yacht Club bar list of craft cocktails, beer, fine wine, soft drinks and coffee drinks. This elegant lounge equally offers a fine selection of gourmet finger food throughout the day. Enjoy spectacular views in this elegant lounge.

Platinum Casino

Our casinos are elegantly designed, featuring games for all types of players. You’ll be able to try your hand at Roulette or Blackjack, challenge yourself at one of our Poker tables, or choose among a variety of slot machines.

If you want to take a break from the gaming tables or simply sit and watch the action while sipping a cool drink, the Platinum Casino bar is the place to be. This specially designed lower bar offers an open view of the entire casino area and has its own unique bar menu.

Shine Bar

Ideally situated near the main dining room, this bar is a perfect place to join friends for an aperitif before a meal, or for an after-dinner shot, even vodka, whisky or rum tastings.

Jungle Beach Bar

Thanks to its sliding roof, the indoor pool ensures maximum enjoyment in every season. On evenings when the weather prevents the outdoor pool areas from being used, it becomes a fantastic party venue, hosting a series of fun events on themes ranging from the ’70s to The Great Gatsby.

Available on: all MSC Ships

Type of service: Included

Venchi 1878 Gelato & Crêperie

Sunset Beach Bar

The Sunset Beach Bar offers delicious Caribbean-style cocktails and punches, like Mojitos and frozen delights, as well as beer, mixed drinks, ciders, softs, fruit juices and alcohol-free cocktails.

MSC Aurea Spa

Offering a wide selection of Balinese massages and other wellness and beauty treatments to revitalise body and soul, the lavish MSC Aurea Spa on MSC Seaview is a haven for relaxation and pampering, complete with a thermal area, beauty salon and nail boutique.

MSC Aurea Spa boasts an exotic interior of natural stone, precious woods and rich mosaics, and is equipped with specific and massage treatment suites. Being pampered by a traditional Balinese Massage is a truly unique experience. Thanks to a blend of scented essences and aromatic oils, your body is enveloped in an endlessly peaceful and relaxing aura.

Available on: all MSC Ships

Type of service: Charges apply

Gym by TechnoGym®

State of the art gym

Equipped with Technogym® cardio and strength-training equipment, the high-tech gym on board MSC Seaview offers not only a wide range of original fitness courses and training programmes, but also the chance to enjoy superb sea views while you work out.

Fitted with authentic TechnoGym® equipment and featuring panoramic ocean views, the on-board gym is the place to be for all those who take their fitness regime seriously. Hone your physique with a full set of TechnoGym® apparatus every day of your cruise to look better than ever before.

Available on: all MSC Ships

Type of service: Included

See, hear, smell and feel the destination like never before. You’re guaranteed to leave with a deeper connection.

You Don’t Have To Go Fast, You Just Have To Go

Our carefully curated small group tours offer both active adventures and easy city sightseeing on electric bicycles.

Reserve today and ride into your next adventure with MSC Bike Adventours.

Sustainable Shore Excursions: MSC Protectours

What are Protectours

We are committed to preserving a beautiful world for future generations to enjoy. By focusing on environmental sustainability, PROTECTOURS contribute to that vital goal. 70% of the tours involve activities with zero environmental impact – like walking, cycling, or kayaking – while others make a direct contribution to the environment, for example, tree planting or beach cleaning. So, you can enjoy original insights into the natural world while preserving its beauty and helping to ensure a greener future!

A world of amazing experiences

PROTECTOURS offer you unforgettable experiences in close contact with nature and communities in a variety of environments around the world. Local guides, with an expertise in wildlife or traditions, will help you save baby sea turtles in the Caribbean, clean the desert in Abu Dhabi, explore Iceland by horseback, or immerse yourself in Corfu’s beautiful countryside and the magical world of bees.

MSC Cruises and the environment

Our love and respect for the marine environment are reflected in our certified eco-ships, with their innovative systems for energy saving, waste treatment and recycling. Naturally, our commitment to the environments extends to our onshore activities too. PROTECTOURS is not only a way to offer our guests a variety of eco-friendly shore excursions, but also a means of encouraging our onshore partners to develop tours that pay ever more attention to environmental sustainability. Just one example is that no single-use plastic or other items are accepted on these tours.

MSC Family Explorer Club

MSC Family Explorer Club

Explore the destination together on a fun filled family adventure, inspired by history and designed to cover all the highlights.

Family friendly programming

Tours typically start later in the morning, are shorter in duration and are accompanied by expert guides and story tellers

Tours that the whole family can enjoy

Each experience is developed to keep both children entertained while also providing an enriching and educational experience for adults

Family-Friendly Prices 50% off

Children tickets are always half-price

Peace of Mind

When you choose an MSC Family Explorer Club you can relax in the knowledge that all our tours are operated by carefully selected partners who can easily make contact with your ship throughout the day.

Easy & Accessible Excursions

TOURS FOR EVERYONE

Accessible Vehicles & Facilities

Vehicles equipped with a wheelchair accessible solution. We visit accessible bathrooms equipped with wide doors.

Small Groups with Expert Guides

Local guides are knowledgeable experts of their area, as well as experts in accessibility needs excursions.

Visit at your own pace

Tours made to leisurely visit the destination’s highlights while taking into account guests’ special needs and facilitating each participant in moving independently.

Step-free Routes

Tours aim at eliminating obstacles and ensure a smooth access to all of the highlights visited

Behind The Scenes

Come and see how we do it! Go “Behind-the-Scenes” and experience what goes into delivering a perfect cruise vacation.

Explore several “off-limit” areas of the ship

Are you ready for the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience on our magnificent cruise ship? This exclusive excursion is limited to small groups of 20 people, so you’ll have a truly intimate and immersive experience.

Join us as we take you on a journey through the hidden corners of our ship, where only a select few have gone before. You’ll have the chance to see the inner workings of the ship, from the bridge of command, engine room to the gallery and beyond.

A one-of-a-kind discovery tour

Our knowledgeable tour guides and shipboard staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and give an overview of the internal operation of the ship.

But that’s not all – you’ll also have the opportunity to meet the ship’s captain and learn about their experiences at sea. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get an inside look at the operations of a cruise ship and to see what goes on behind the scenes. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity – book your spot now to ensure one of the very few seats available!

BOOK THE TOUR ON BOARD AT THE EXCURSIONS’ OFFICE

The tour availability is limited, so don’t miss out and reserve your spot!
The tour takes place during various moments of the cruise to guarantee the safest and most suitable conditions to the participants.
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours to 3 hours and a half.
Prices starting from 30€, final price is confirmed on board depending on which tour is booked.
To participate guests must be at least 6 years old and must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Guests participating must be physically fit as the tour involves multiple flights of stairs as well as extended periods of walking and standing.
The meeting point and time will be confirmed on the Ship.

Important Note: it is strictly forbidden to take along mobile phones and cameras and participants must wear only closed shoes.

Disabled Facilities & Special Needs

Cabin Facilities

Accessible cabins, fitted out especially for guests with disabilities and/or reduced mobility, are available on every ship in the fleet. Guests requiring an accessible cabin can request it at the time of booking.

The accessible cabins are larger and offer more space for movement than regular cabins, and come with extra facilities and equipment to meet special needs.

Reduced Mobility

All decks, public areas and tenders are designed to be as accessible as possible for guests with reduced mobility. There might be ports or tender services you may not access with a mobility device as we cannot lift it. In addition, there are varying numbers of specially fitted-out cabins available on each ship in the fleet. For safety reasons, guests requiring assistance may be requested to travel with a carer, depending on the specific route.

Wheelchairs are available on board our ships, for the use of guests during embarkation and disembarkation only, or in case of emergency. Guests that require constant use of a wheelchair or any other form of support must bring their own equipment with them. It is the responsibility of the guest to check with the relevant producers/suppliers that this equipment is safe to take on board and use on a cruise ship, and to organise both its delivery to the departure terminal in good time for embarkation, and its collection at the end of the cruise.

For detailed information on the ports of call and excursions suitable for passengers who experience mobility problems, read the relevant pages in this section, and once on board check the accuracy of the information provided.

Hearing Impairments

For safety reasons, guests with hearing disabilities must travel with a carer. Passengers with partial hearing disabilities can travel alone, only if they request the installation of a TDD System kit in their cabin. This kit, available in limited numbers on all ships, includes light and vibrating devices, a text phone and an analogue alarm clock.

Furthermore, wireless amplifiers and indicator lights are available in the theatre and other rooms. Indicator lights are also available in the lifts.

Children with Special Needs

Children with special needs have normal access to all on-board services and facilities. Although the entertainment staff do not offer a childcare service, they are trained to provide a wide range of entertainment aimed specifically at children.

All children, including those with special needs, are assigned to a certain entertainment area depending on their age. If necessary, children or young people with special needs can be placed with a lower age group (with the agreement of their parents), or they can take part in specific activities, together with their parents if required.

Excursions

The majority of excursions are fully accessible, however we would recommend that all our guests to read-through the programme of available tours at the Excursion Office on board.

Medicial Facilities

All MSC cruise ships have a well-equipped Medical Centre, supervised by a ship’s doctor and other medical personnel. The Medical Centre is open at the times advertised in the ship’s Daily Programme. Emergency services are available round the clock by calling the Medical Emergency number. Excluding emergencies, medical services carry a fee and prices are available on board. Guests who incur medical expenses during their cruise can ask their insurance company for reimbursement once ashore.

Dialysis

Guests undergoing peritoneal dialysis treatment can travel as normal, bringing with them all medicines and equipment that may be required during the cruise. The relevant medical treatment is available through the on-board medical facilities.

Equipment and machinery for haemodialysis treatment will only be carried on board by specialised independent companies on certain routes. For further information on this service, please contact your travel agent.

Smoking Policy

In line with global standards, smoking areas on board are fewer than non-smoking areas and are indicated by signage and ashtrays.

Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted in cabins, on cabin balconies and anywhere not expressly indicated by signage and ashtrays.

The Company reserves the right to levy a fee should passengers be found smoking in non-designated areas of the vessel. Repeatedly smoking in non-smoking areas can ultimately lead to disembarkation.

We remind you that throwing cigarette butts or anything else overboard at sea is strictly prohibited as it may seriously put in danger safety at sea.

Dress Code

Casual wear is advised is advised for life onboard and shore excursions. For informal evenings, summery dresses for women and a lightweight jacket for men are recommended. For Gala evenings and Parties, slightly more formal dress is advised. For any formal evenings, cocktail dresses for ladies, and a lightweight suit or dinner jacket for the gentlemen onboard.

MSC Cruises advise bringing a jumper or shawl in your luggage to be prepared for changes in temperature in-between the air conditioned interior of the ship and the deck areas.

For visits to religious sites, appropriate clothing is recommended∘. This means covering knees, shoulders, and no low-cut tops.

Special Dietary Requirements

MSC Cruises has obtained a certification from Bureau Veritas to provide gluten-free menus worldwide (food code: 20 ppm) on all ships. Please check availability when booking. On MSC Armonia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Opera and MSC Lirica guests can find only a limited selection of pre-packaged gluten-free snacks such as, biscuits, croissants, sponge cakes and muffins. Guests with food intolerances and/or allergies must inform MSC Cruises of their needs via the Special Needs Form and, once on board, confirm their requirements at Reception-Guest Service and/or with the Maître d’hôtel.

Kosher meals (pre-packaged breakfast, lunch and dinner) may be available on board for an additional charge starting from €25 pp/day. Kosher meals can be consumed in the main restaurants and must be booked at least 3 weeks before ship’s departure.

Halal products (beef, lamb and poultry) may be available on board following former request of the guest at least two months before departure.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available on board all of our ships.

Satellite Internet Access is available in all public areas of the ship and in most cabins, including all MSC Yacht Club suites. All you need is one of our Satellite Internet Access packages and a mobile internet device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

You can also access the internet without the need for a mobile device, by using the computers in the Internet Café on board.

When at sea, it is not possible to access the internet using a high-speed broadband connection as you would on land. Instead, internet connectivity on board is provided by links between the ship and communications satellites in orbit far above the Earth.

Service Animals

Suitably trained and certified guide dogs are allowed on board all ships, assuming that they are in a good state of health and possess all necessary documents for entering the foreign countries visited during the cruise.

The guest will be informed in advance about the accommodation made for the animal, the facilities available (if required) and the embarking and disembarking procedure.

The guest is personally responsible (with the aid of the carer if applicable) for the custody, feeding and general care of the animal during the whole stay on board.

Onboard Language

The company uses six main languages for its communications: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. The order in which these languages appear is determined exclusively by the number of guests in each language group as a proportion of our total guests. The cabin information booklet and other printed material used on board are available in different versions for each of the six languages listed above. The order of the languages used in our menus changes depending on the area of the world in which each ship is located.

Pregnancy

The medical facilities and equipment on board may not be technically adequate to deal with a birth or pregnancy complications. Therefore, for safety reasons, we cannot admit women on board who will have reached or exceeded their twenty-fourth week of pregnancy by the end of the cruise. Regardless of the stage of pregnancy, a doctor should be consulted before setting off on a cruise to evaluate whether the guest is fit to travel.

Charting a Sustainable Future

For us sustainability means protecting the environment, supporting the people who work with us and choose to travel with us, as well as the communities and places that we visit and do business with.

Our sustainability programme is organised around four key pillars: Planet, People, Place and Procurement. This translates into a drive to continuously improve our fleet’s environmental performance; caring for all employees and promoting diversity and inclusion; working to ensure that our impact on the coastal communities that we reach remains positive; and responsibly sourcing the products and services that we purchase.

Sustainability it also means putting the safety of our crew and guests at the centre of everything. In 2020, due to the extraordinary circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic we had to halt all our operations and repatriate thousands of guests and crew home in a matter of days. Furthermore we had to secure our business, adapt our operations and prepare for a safe return of guests thanks to an industry-leading Health & Safety protocol.

Laundry Services

Everyone loves the feel of freshly-laundered clothes and the convenience of a same-day laundry service.

Extend the relaxation after a wonderful long holiday by returning home with your shirts and trousers washed, dried and ready to put away

Take advantage of our laundry packages any time, even the last day of your cruise. That’s why we offer several Laundry Service Packages to choose from.

For a modest single charge, you and every traveller in your cabin can use the service whenever you like for up to 20 items per cabin per cruise.

Simply leave your items for collection before 9am on any day except the last day of your cruise, and they’ll be returned freshly laundered by 5pm on the very same day.

Now isn’t that a clean sight better? Take advantage of our pre-boarding rates now!

Other Details

Adults Only: Kids allowed

Childrens Facilities: Available

Nursery: Nursery

Smoking: Some

Gratuities: SERVICE CHARGES / GRATUITIES Service Charge / Gratuities are included in the cruise fare. Tips MSC Cruises does not recommend tipping individual members of staff.