Stay & Cruise package
MSC Cruises is about freedom, and relaxation. Now, imagine enhancing your experience by pairing your cruise with a city stay, all expertly arranged by us in one easy booking. Whether you start your holiday early before boarding or extend it after disembarking, our options allow you to relax longer, experience more, and delve deeper into some incredible cities.
Available on select cruises during Summer 2025, Winter 2025-26, and Summer 2026, our Stay & Cruise packages allow you to linger in carefully chosen destinations worldwide. Explore the vibrant cities of Seattleand Vancouverin the Pacific Northwest, wander through the ancient treasures of Rome, or experience the bustling energy of New Yorkfrom a skyscraper hotel. Enjoy Miami'slively atmosphere and beachside retreats, admire the birthplace of democracy in Athenswhile savouring local flavours, or take in the sights of Venice with its famous gondolas and exquisite cuisine.
Whether you'd rather unwind and rejuvenate before your cruise or don't want your holiday to end, our packages are the perfectoption. We take care of all the details, including four-star hotel bookings, breakfast and ship transfers, allowing you to enjoy a seamless and unforgettable journey without the stress of planning. Every package alsoincludes an ashore excursion, allowing you to be fully immersed in your destination. Wherever you stay, you're guaranteed a unique and enriching experience in a must-see city, curated just for you with MSC Cruises' expertise.
Do you already have a cruise booking? To book your Stay & Cruise Package hotel accommodations call us at 877-665-4655
ENJOY THE BEST CITIES FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY
ROME
Set sail on a Western Mediterranean cruise and experience the wonders of Rome – the iconic Eternal City – where ancient landmarks, vibrant culture, and unforgettable moments await. With our Stay & Cruise package, you'll enjoy a two-night stay in a hotel in Rome (either before or after your cruise), giving you the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the charm of the Italian capital, especially in this Jubilee year.
An included excursion will take you to the magnificent Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls. Then, on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour, you'll admire the Colosseum and many other iconic landmarks before reaching theVaticanarea, where you'll enjoy a guided visit inside the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St Peter’s Basilica.
Available with cruises on MSC Grandiosa, MSC Seaview, MSC Divina, MSC Splendida, and MSC Orchestra departing from Civitavecchia.
ROME
VENICE
This summer, make your holiday extra special with a two-night stay(before or after your cruise) in a hotel in Venice (Mestre)–one of the most beautiful and unique cities in Europe.
As well as transfers to/from your cruise ship, the package includes a public transport pass, the Chorus Pass to some of Venice's oldest churches and a guided walking tour of the city's magnificent history, from the Rialto Bridge to San Marco. Blissful!
Available for cruises on MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, and MSC Opera departing from Venice - Marghera.
VENICE
ATHENS
If you're planning an Eastern Mediterranean cruise in Summer 2025withAthensat the center of your thoughts, our Stay and Cruise experience is just right for you! Before the beginning of your marvelous cruise journey, you can explore the majestic history of Greece with a2-night pre-stay hotel in Athens. Thanks to the included excursion, you will join a guided tour discovering the best sites of the Greek capital, such as Constitution Square, Temple of Zeus, the Royal Palace, the old Marble Olympic stadium and the Acropolis with its world-famous Parthenon.
Available for cruises on MSC Sinfonia departing from Piraeus (Athens).
ATHENS
MIAMI
Planning a cruise to the Caribbean? Make your holiday extra-special by starting it with an additional2-night pre-stay hotel in Miami with an excursion included. You will start your memorable tour of Miami's top attractions enjoying the views of the Miami's renowned collection of art deco architecture, the largest in the world. Then you will peer out at the beautiful Miami Beach where you can learn from our guide how art and music drive the city's dynamic culture.
Available with MSC World America and MSC Seascape cruises departing from Miami, until March 2026.
MIAMI
NEW YORK CITY
Enhance your holiday experience with an additional 2- or 3-night stay in New York before embarking on your Caribbean cruise. Immerse yourself in this amazing city by staying in a central hotel in Manhattan with an excursion included to discover the big apple. The tour will start from the hotel passing by the Empire State Building to visit some of the most iconic neighborhoods of New York City such as Greenwich Village, Soho and Lower Manhattan. Pass by the City Hall as you make your way southwestward, arriving at Battery Park where you can spot the Statue of Liberty and New York Bay. You'll continue the excursion exploring the World Trade Centre and visiting Chinatown and Little Italy before concluding the tour in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
Available for cruises on MSC Meraviglia departing from New York City, until March 2026.
NEW YORK CITY
SEATTLE AND VANCOUVER
Discover Seattle in the summer of 2026, either before or after your Alaska cruise. Trade tranquility for cosmopolitan vibrancy as you elevate your trip to the wild beauty of Alaska with a two-or three-night pre/post-cruise stay in stunning Seattle, experiencing everything from Starbucks to the Space Needle. You can then extend your adventure with an additional two-night stay in a downtown hotel in Canada's vibrant Vancouver.
Available for cruises on MSC Poesia departing from Seattle.
SEATTLE AND VANCOUVER
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What's included in the Stay & Cruise package?
The Stay & Cruise package includes:
- A cruise of 7 nights
- Two-nights hotel stay with breakfast included. In New York and Seattle it is possible to choose a 3-night stay.
- 1 excursion to discover the top attractions of the city. For Seattle, the offer includes the “Seattle City Pass” which allows you to visit Seattle’s top attractions.
- Transfers: For stays before the cruise: Airport/Hotel and Hotel/Ship. For stays after the cruise: Ship/Hotel and Hotel/Airport.
