If you are an avid Internet user, you can continue surfing the web during your cruise by connecting to the Internet with your laptop or PDA.
Just connect to the ship’s network, available via a wireless connection in all common areas of the ship; on MSC Divina and MSC Preziosa the wireless network is also available in all cabins and suites; on other ships you can connect to the internet using the cable available from the Information Desk, following the instructions provided on the home page to register. To access the hot spot service, just select the amount of credit you require and it will be charged directly to your on-board account.
It is also possible to rent a laptop from the Information Desk (only on MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia). For MSC Yacht Club Guests, this service is available on all Fantasia class ships free of charge from the Concierge Desk.

The internet performance of the Ship is not like a shore broadband connection, it works through the satellite links and it may result significantly slower during certain moments, and it could be interrupted due to interferences or bad weather conditions.

Details and offers available will be posted on the Daily Program.

Your Cruise Card will also allow you to access the Internet. At the Internet Café you can stay connected with the world by using the Internet browser, just like you would at home. The service is subject to the rates displayed on board.

This service is available on MSC Preziosa, MSC Divina, MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica, MSC Armonia, MSC Sinfonia.

Dining times are based on the geographical location and itinerary of the ship and are indicated in the Daily Program. Breakfast is served in the ship’s restaurants and at the on-deck buffet. Continental breakfast from Room Service is delivered to cabins on request on all mornings except the day of disembarkation. This service may be requested using the doorknob order form provided in the in-cabin directory or by calling the Reception desk.

Lunch is served in the restaurants and at the on-deck buffet.

Dinner is served in the restaurants in two sittings.

MSC Cruises has also recently introduced more flexible opening times for the buffet service, with buffet restaurants across the fleet now open non-stop for 20 hours a day, from 6:00 until 2:00.

The Buffet will be open for Dinner during Gala Evenings. In addition to the Buffet alternative dining, kindly note that also the Pizzeria will be available for free (and Kebab, where in place) as follows:

Opening: 1 hour after starting 1st seating

Closing: 1 hour after starting 2nd seating

The Pizzeria will be open for Dinner during Gala Evenings Dining reservations at speciality and à la carte restaurants (where available) may be made with the Maitre d’Hotel or your Dining Room Waiter.

• Authentic “wild west” cooking and atmosphere is provided at the Tex-Mex restaurants El Sombrero (MSC Fantasia) and Santa Fe (MSC Splendida).
• For an authentic oriental evening, the Asian Fusion restaurants Shanghai (MSC Orchestra), and Oriental Plaza (MSC Magnifica) offer a variety of Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Indian and Thai dishes, while the Galaxy à la carte restaurant (MSC Divina) provides delicious fusion cuisine and the Kaito Sushi Bar (MSC Poesia and MSC Musica) serves Japanese specialities.
• An elegant atmosphere and Italian style are the essence of our à la carte restaurants, the 4 Seasons (MSC Orchestra), Il Giardino (MSC Musica), L’Obelisco (MSC Poesia) and L’Oasi (MSC Magnifica).

All MSC Yacht Club guests (on board MSC Divina, MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia) can enjoy a round-the-clock room service menu. Throughout the day, they will be offered a vast choice of snacks served by butlers in the Top Sail Lounge and The One Pool. A fully dedicated restaurant is also available with free choice of dining times. In addition and exclusively for MSC Yacht Club guests, traditional English Tea will be served daily in the Top Sail Lounge from 4.30pm.

Casual wear is advised for life on board ship and for the excursions. For informal evenings, we recommend summery dresses for women and a lightweight jacket for men. For the Gala evenings and Parties you may wish to dress more formally, we suggest a dark suit for gentlemen and an evening dress for ladies. For those few formal evenings (one on 4- to 6-night cruises, two on 7- to 11-night cruises, and four on cruises 15 nights or longer) cocktail dresses for the ladies and a lightweight suit, or even dinner jacket for men. It is advisable to have a sweater or shawl handy to be prepared for the changes in temperature between the air-conditioned interior of the ship and the deck areas. For excursions including visits to religious sites we advise appropriate clothing (covered knees and shoulders, no low-cut tops).

After 6:00pm, jeans, t-shirts, shorts, and bare feet are not permitted in the ships' public areas.

bridge, table tennis, tennis, volleyball and shuffleboard* tournaments, pool games, song festivals, treasure hunts, quizzes, fancy dress parades, beauty contests and many more activities. Spectacular international shows will take place in the theatre and professional musicians will entertain you in all the lounges of the ship. (By prior arrangement with the Cruise Director, some onboard musicians may be hired for private functions.)

 Our onboard casino features the most popular attractions found in casinos all over the world, with games for players of all abilities. Try your luck at the slot machines or on the blackjack, roulette and poker tables. Feel the rush of adrenalin as you wait to see if lady luck is on your side.

 * except onboard MSC Magnifica

A full program of Shore Excursions is available to purchase on board. The excursions offered during the cruise are optional and provided by independent third party contractors. A charge is applicable. Excursions are charged directly to your onboard account and final payment can be made in cash, by credit card or by traveller’s cheque.

Please note that:

- Excursions cannot be cancelled once reserved. In case of illness, a medical certificate issued by the doctor on board is required to qualify for a refund. The certificate is valid for one person only.

- Excursion itineraries and prices may be subject to change due to cost variations and contingencies without prior notification by MSC Cruises.

 - An excursion takes place if the minimum number of participants is reached. In the event that the minimum number of participants is not reached, the excursion may be cancelled and money refunded. Some excursions have a limited number of participants. If by any chance, only the minimum number of passengers is booked for an excursion, groups of passengers of different nationalities and/or languages may be required to travel together in the same coach.

- The price includes transport, visits to sites and/or museums, meals and drinks as detailed in the description of each excursion.

 - MSC Cruises is not responsible for any changes to the program resulting from local holidays, days that sites are closed and/or any other local events that completely or partially preclude the original itinerary. The excursion programme and timings (departure/return) will be confirmed on board during the cruise.

 - Unless otherwise indicated, onshore excursions will be conducted by coach. - Passengers are requested to wear appropriate clothing for visits to religious sites (covered knees and shoulders, no low-cut tops).

 - Excursions including visits to archaeological sites, long sections on foot or hiking may not be suitable for passengers with disabilities or walking difficulties. Passengers may request private tour arrangements where available. It is advisable to check the feasibility of excursions before booking.

- For Beach Tours, swimming towels and bathing suits are advised.

 - Some archaeological sites, museums and places of interest charge supplements for the use of videos and cameras. These extras are not included in the price of the excursion; further details will be given on board. All guests of the MSC Yacht Club (on board MSC Divina, MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia) can, by simply contacting their Concierge, enjoy personalized land excursions via chauffeur-driven limousine, hire car or mini bus (reservations, availability and prices on request).

The following services are charged as extras: photographer, casino, video games, 4D cinema (MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia and MSC Magnifica) and F1 simulator (only on MSC Splendida and MSC Fantasia), golf simulator (only on MSC Sinfonia), bowling (only on MSC Splendida and MSC Magnifica), internet stations, hairdresser, barber, beauty salon, Turkish bath, sauna and massages, laundry and ironing.

The golf practice facility on MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra and MSC Poesia is available free of charge.
Post office: mail can be taken to the on board Information Office who will provide the necessary postage (which will be charged to the passenger) and pass it to our local representatives for mailing.

Telephone, fax and e-mail services are available at the rates displayed onboard.

Your Cruise Card will also allow you to access the Internet. At the Internet Café you can stay connected with the world by using the Internet browser, just like you would at home. The service is subject to the rates displayed on board.

This service is available on MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica, MSC Armonia, MSC Sinfonia.