MSC vessels carry onboard service providers which may include hairdressers, manicurists, masseuses, photographers, entertainers, fitness instructors, shopkeepers and other service providers who are independent contractors. MSC  has no control over these contractors and is not responsible for the actions of independent contractors that work aboard its vessels or provide services to MSC's guests.

For your convenience, we provide a cashless system that allows you to sign for all of your onboard purchases (with the exception of the casino on all ships and gratuities on MSC Rhapsody only).

At embarkation, you will receive your Cruise Card upon presentation of a credit card.  This magnetic card serves as your identification, stateroom key and charge card for all onboard expenses (bars/refreshments, laundry, room service, spa services, beauty salon, shopping, etc.).  At the end of your cruise you will receive an itemized bill that may be settled in cash or with a credit card.  Please note that the form of currency accepted on board varies by itinerary. VISA, MasterCard and American Express are also accepted.  Personal checks and credit cards other than those listed above are not accepted. 

If you do not have a credit card you must establish your onboard account by leaving a deposit of $200 per person or $300 per family (two adults and two children) (€150 per person or €250 per family for Europe cruises) with the cashier upon embarkation.  The deposit must be made in cash or traveler’s checks.  When your onboard purchases exceed your deposit, the deposit must be replenished before you can continue to make charges.  If at the end of your cruise your deposit exceeds the amount of your purchases, the difference will be returned to you.

Small amounts of European and US currencies and traveler’s checks can be exchanged at the Purser’s Office on board.  Commission charges may apply.

PLEASE NOTE: All accounts are settled the morning of the day before disembarkation.  Thereafter, guests must pay for any drinks and other purchases in cash.  Guests are advised to ensure that they have sufficient cash to pay for these expenses during the last day of the cruise.

In order to ensure our health and security standards, starting November 1^st 2008, it will be strictly forbidden to bring food and beverage onboard the vessels of our fleet.

In compliance with this regulation and in order to guarantee the above standards, during embarkation a careful check control will be carried out through all passengers luggage.

In order to facilitate the embarkation process, we ask that you please avoid bringing any food and beverage or transporting any food and beverage as part of your luggage.

Please note below a list of the items that are allowed:

1. Personal hygiene products: toothpaste, cleansing products, lotions.
2. Fluid medications for therapeutic use.
3. Baby gear and baby food items.  
4. Dietary items: prescribed by a physician.

Any local or “ typical “ food item purchased during the cruise in any port of call will be collected and returned at the end of the cruise.

Prior to using cell phones while onboard, please contact your cell phone service provider for roaming fees and charges. MSC Cruises doesn’t institute any additional fees or charges associated with cell phone usage while onboard.

Our beauty salon offers a full range of services from haircuts and styling, manicures and pedicures to waxing and makeup application.  Appointments can be made in advance and we suggest you book early to ensure your desired time is available. Our spas offer massages, saunas, facials and a full range of rejuvenating and relaxing treatments.  A  relaxation and meditation room with teak wood reclining chairs surrounded by glass overlooking the open ocean is available without reservations on the MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra, MSC Poesia, MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida.  We recommend booking spa services early to ensure your desired appointment time.

MSC Cruises vessels carry onboard service providers such as hairdressers, manicurists, masseuses or other service providers who are independent contractors.  MSC Cruises is not responsible for the actions of independent contractors that work aboard its vessels or provide services to MSC's guests.

A Wi-Fi card is available onboard all ships and enables wireless Internet connection in certain areas of the ship displaying the sign "MSC Hot Spot Wi-Fi Area".   All you need is a prepaid MSC Wi-Fi card that will enable your laptop to access the service. You can buy the card from the Reception desk. Prices vary from approximately $21* (USD) for 30 minutes to $42* (USD)  for 1 hour  and $65* (USD)  for 120 minutes.

Configuration and Activation: Your MSC Wi-Fi card is already active and ready for use. All you have to do is reach the designated areas and open your browser. The system automatically connects you to the MSC Wi-Fi portal. Insert your Username and Password (provided on paper).

Conditions: The service is made possible by means of a shared bandwidth satellite connection. For this reason, the service may be slower during peak usage times. Any unused credit cannot be refunded, and the card will be automatically cancelled at the end of the cruise.

*Prices subject to change without notice.

When making your reservation, please let us know your preferred dining time. Dining requests are on a first come, first served basis. There is no guarantee that you will be assigned to yourpreferred dining time, however, we will make every effort to accommodate your request. Your confirmed time of dining and table number will be confirmed upon embarkation.

Evening dining times are listed below. Please note that dining times may vary depending upon the ship’s port arrival and departure times and is at the Captain’s discretion. 

Breakfast and lunch in the dining room are open seating. Breakfast and lunch buffets are also served on the pool deck. Room service is available twenty-four hours a day (surcharge mayapply).MSCCruises makes every effort to accommodate our guests’ special dietary needs. Requests must be submitted at least 21 days prior to sailing and should be confirmed with the maitre d’ on the day of embarkation.

Complimentary Kids Club keep your children well-entertained.

The Mini Club is for children ages 3 to 6 which is available during shore excursions.

Juniors Club is for ages 7 to 12

Teen Club is for ages 13 to 17

Please note that activities vary according to the number and the ages of the children on board.