The Warnemünde quarter in Rostock is a famous German seaside resort that you can visit when you reach the German coasts on your MSC cruise of northern Europe. At the mouth of the river Warnow, in the Baltic Sea, Warnemünde will surprise you with its villas, hotels and the large white and silver beach. Its heart is Am Strom, next to the port, where the homes of old captains and fishermen have been turned into coffee shops and boutiques. With an excursion during the cruise, you can continue towards Schwerin. Surrounded by lakes and with a fairytale Schloss that tickles the imagination, the town represents a pleasant surprise, given by the architecture and spirit of a historic capital. Continuing the excursion you can admire Lubeck, one of the few cities along Europe’s northern coasts that preserves the glory of medieval times. For more than two centuries the standard bearer of the Hanseatic League, this was one of the wealthiest and most powerful of European cities, the Venice of the Baltic. The commercial opulence is best expressed in its architecture: from the oldest Rathaus in Germany to the churches with the tallest bell-towers to the merchants’ mansions. Lubecca is the first city in Northern Europe to be included in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites in 1987. Finally, you should not leave out a visit to the cosmopolitan Berlin, the largest and liveliest city in Germany. Amongst the monuments to visit are the Brandebourgh Gate. Situated close to the Reichstag, the seat of the German parliament, the monument, designed on the model of Athens’ Acropolis, was built as the city’s arch of triumph in 1791 and soon became the symbol of unified Germany. The Brandenburg Gate looms over the ornamental gardens in Pariser Platz which extends eastwards towards the wide, tree-lined Unter den Linden avenue, that means “Beneath the linden trees”, flanked by shops and cafés.
23 Sep 2022
At Sea
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24 Sep 2022
Zeebrugge
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Crowds tend to overwhelm Bruges nowadays – its reputation as a perfectly preserved medieval city has made it the most popular tourist destination in Belgium – but you’d be mad to come to Flanders. With an MSC Northern Europe cruise and miss it: Bruges’ museums hold some of the country’s finest collections of Flemish art, and its intimate, winding streets, woven around a skein of narrow canals and lined with gorgeous ancient buildings, live up to even the most inflated tourist hype. When you step ashore from your MSC cruise, the obvious start to an exploration of the city is the two principal squares: the Markt, overlooked by the mighty belfry, and the Burg, flanked by the city’s most impressive architectural ensemble. Almost within shouting distance are the three main museums, among which the Groeninge offers a wonderful sample of early Flemish art. Another short hop brings you to St-Janshospitaal and the important paintings of the fifteenth-century artist Hans Memling, as well as Bruges’ most impressive churches, the Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk and St-Salvatorskathedraal. Further afield, the gentle canals and maze-like cobbled streets of eastern Bruges – stretching out from Jan van Eyckplein – are extraordinarily pretty. The most characteristic architectural feature is the crow-step gable, popular from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century and revived by the restorers of the 1880s, but there are also expansive Georgian-style mansions and humble, homely cottages. Time and again the eye is surprised by the sober and subtle variety of the cityscape, featuring everything from intimate arched doorways and bendy tiled roofs to wonky chimneys and a bevy of discreet shrines and miniature statues.
25 Sep 2022
At Sea
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26 Sep 2022
Ferrol
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Ferrol is a city in the Province of A Coruña in Galicia, on the Atlantic coast in north-western Spain, in the vicinity of Strabo’s Cape Nerium. According to the 2016 census, the city has a population of 66,065, making it the seventh largest settlement in Galicia.
27 Sep 2022
Leixoes, Portugal
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Leixoes, near the estuary of the River Douro, is a prominent Portuguese port town. This MSC Northern Europe Cruises destination is an exciting maritime location, a short distance from the colourful city of Porto.
28 Sep 2022
Lisbon
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Strung out over a series of hills facing the glistening waters of the broad estuary of the Tejo, Lisbon is one of Europe’s most handsome cities. Although its modern suburbs are ungainly, the historic centre is relatively compact and easy to explore in just a day when your MSC cruise takes you to the Lisbon. The oldest part of the city, the warren of streets that make up the Alfama, sits below the spectacularly sited Moorish Castelo de São Jorge, its ruined walls facing another hill, the Bairro Alto or upper town, famed for its bars, restaurants and vibrant nightlife. The valley between these hills makes up the Baixa., or lower town. The tall, imposing buildings that make up the Baixa (Lower Town) house some of Lisbon’s most interesting shops and cafés. A shore excursion on your MSC Mediterranean cruise can be the opportunity to reach via a narrow walkway the impressive Torre de Belém (Tower of Belém), an iconic symbol of Lisbon. It typifies M anueline style that was prominent during the reign of King Manuel, its windows and stairways embellished with arches and decorative symbols representing Portugal’s explorations into the New World. Built as a fortress to defend the mouth of the River Tejo, it took years to complete, though when it opened in 1520 it would have been near the centre of the river – the earthquake of 1755 shifted the river’s course. Today, visitors are free to explore the tower’s various levels, which include a terrace facing the river from where artillery would hav ed been fired. You can then climb a very steep spiral staircase up four lev el – framed view of the river – to a top terrace where you get a blowy panorama of Belém.
29 Sep 2022
Lisbon
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Strung out over a series of hills facing the glistening waters of the broad estuary of the Tejo, Lisbon is one of Europe’s most handsome cities. Although its modern suburbs are ungainly, the historic centre is relatively compact and easy to explore in just a day when your MSC cruise takes you to the Lisbon. The oldest part of the city, the warren of streets that make up the Alfama, sits below the spectacularly sited Moorish Castelo de São Jorge, its ruined walls facing another hill, the Bairro Alto or upper town, famed for its bars, restaurants and vibrant nightlife. The valley between these hills makes up the Baixa., or lower town. The tall, imposing buildings that make up the Baixa (Lower Town) house some of Lisbon’s most interesting shops and cafés. A shore excursion on your MSC Mediterranean cruise can be the opportunity to reach via a narrow walkway the impressive Torre de Belém (Tower of Belém), an iconic symbol of Lisbon. It typifies M anueline style that was prominent during the reign of King Manuel, its windows and stairways embellished with arches and decorative symbols representing Portugal’s explorations into the New World. Built as a fortress to defend the mouth of the River Tejo, it took years to complete, though when it opened in 1520 it would have been near the centre of the river – the earthquake of 1755 shifted the river’s course. Today, visitors are free to explore the tower’s various levels, which include a terrace facing the river from where artillery would hav ed been fired. You can then climb a very steep spiral staircase up four lev el – framed view of the river – to a top terrace where you get a blowy panorama of Belém.
30 Sep 2022
Cadiz
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Cádiz is among the oldest settlements in Spain and one of the country’s principal ports. On an MSC Mediterranean cruise excursion, you can visit its old town, built on a peninsula-island, and remaining much as it must have looked in those days, with grand, open squares, sailors’ alleyways and high, turreted houses. Literally crumbling from the effect of the sea air on its soft limestone, it has a tremendous atmosphere – while slightly seedy, definitely in decline, it is nevertheless full of mystique. The Museo de Cádiz, the province’s most important, overlooks the leafy Plaza de Mina and incorporates the archaeological museum on the ground floor with many important finds and artefacts from the city’s lengthy history. Almost irresistible, even if you don’t normally go for High Baroque, is the attraction of the huge and seriously crumbling eighteenth-century Catedral Nueva. Cádiz is one of Spain’s top holiday cruise destinations for its cathedral, too, decorated entirely in stone, with no gold in sight, and in absolutely perfect proportions. On the edge of the Barrio del Populo, the city’s oldest quarter dating from the Middle Ages, lies the “old” or original cathedral, Santa Cruz. This was one of the buildings severely knocked during the English assault on Cádiz in 1596, causing the thirteenth-century church to be substantially rebuilt. A fine Gothic entry portal survived, and inside there’s a magnificent seventeenth-century retablo with sculptures by Martínez Montañés. A first-century-BC Roman theatre has been excavated behind. Much closer to us in time, instead, is the eighteenth-century mansion, Torre Tavira, with the tallest tower in the city, from where there are great views over the rooftops to the sea beyond. In addition, one of the most impressive Baroque buildings in the city, the chapel of the Hospital de las Mujeres, houses a brilliant El Greco painting.
1 Oct 2022
Malaga
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The elegant central zone of Málaga – a stop-off on your MSC cruise of the Mediterranean – is largely pedestrianized with the focal point, marble-paved Calle Marqués de Larios, lined with fashionable stores, its most elegant thoroughfare. Plaza de la Constitución, Málaga’s main square, hosts a monumental fountain flanked by slender palms and the terraces of numerous cafés and restaurants. Málaga centre has a number of interesting churches and museums, not to mention the birthplace of Picasso and the Museo Picasso Málaga, housing an important collection of works by Málaga’s most famous son. Perched on the hill above the town are the formidable citadels of the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro, magnificent vestiges of the seven centuries that the Moors held sway here. Málaga is also renowned for its fish and seafood, which can be sampled at tapas bars and restaurants throughout the city, as well as at the old fishing villages of El Palo and Pedregalejo, now absorbed into the suburbs, where there’s a seafront paseo lined with some of the best marisquerías and chiringuitos (beachside fish restaurants) in the province. The impressive Alcazaba is the place to make for if you’re joining a shore excursion. Clearly visible from your cruise ship, to the left of its entrance on c/Acazabilla stands the Roman Theatre accidentally discovered in 1951, and – following excavation and restoration – now a venue for various outdoor entertainments. The citadel, too, is Roman in origin, with blocks and columns of marble interspersed among the Moorish brick of the double- and triple-arched gateways. Above the Alcazaba, and connected to it by a long double wall (the coracha), is the Gibralfaro castle. Like the Alcazaba, it has been wonderfully restored and now houses an interesting museum devoted to its history.
2 Oct 2022
Alicante
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Valencia and Castellón make up the three provinces of the Valencian Community, which covers 23,500 km² and is situated on the eastern coast of the peninsula. The coast is 485 km long and borders with Cataluña in the north and Murcia in the south. Alicante with its beautiful boulevard and pleasant shopping street is one of the most well known towns on the Costa Blanca. The coast of Alicante and the Costa Blanca owe its name to the beaches stretching for several kilometres and attract many sun worshippers and pleasure seekers.
3 Oct 2022
Palma de Mallorca
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The port city of Palma, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, lies on the south coast of Mallorca. Founded in 124 B.C., Palma is celebrated for its medieval streets, jaw-dropping architecture, and ancient fortified walls. See buildings such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria which features designs by Gaudí and one of the world’s largest stained-glass windows, or the Gothic Bellver castle with its circular centre and eye-catching towers.
4 Oct 2022
Barcelona
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One of the busiest cruise ports in the Mediterranean, the seaside city of Barcelona is known for its iconic architecture, colourful culture, and world-class drinking and dining. Explore Antoni Gaudí’s surreal Sagrada Família, the famous boulevard of the Ramblas, the medieval Barri Gótic, and the Museu Picasso. But there’s even more to discover in this sprawling Spanish city, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination: from hidden tapas bars and fabulous food markets to Europe’s biggest football stadium.
5 Oct 2022
Genoa
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Genoa is marvellously eclectic, vibrant and full of rough-edged style; it’s a great cruise excursion. Indeed “La Superba” (The Superb), as it was known at the height of its authority as a Mediterranean superpower, boasts more zest and intrigue than all the surrounding coastal resorts put together. During a holiday to Genoa you can explore its old town: a dense and fascinating warren of medieval alleyways home to large palazzi built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries by Genoa’s wealthy mercantile families and now transformed into museums and art galleries. You should seek out the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, the Palazzo Ducale, and the Renaissance palaces of Via Garibaldi which contain the cream of Genoa’s art collections, as well as furniture and decor from the grandest days of the city’s past, when its ships sailed to all corners of the Mediterranean Sea. The Acquario di Genova is the city’s pride and joy, parked like a giant ocean liner on the waterfront, with seventy tanks housing sea creatures from all the world’s major habitats, including the world’s biggest reconstruction of a Caribbean coral reef. It’s a great aquarium by any standards, the second largest in Europe by capacity, and boasts a fashionably ecology-conscious slant and excellent background information in Italian and English. Just 35 km south of Genoa, there’s no denying the appeal of Portofino, tucked into a protected inlet surrounded by lush cypress- and olive-clad slopes. It’s an A-list resort that has been attracting high-flying bankers, celebs and their hangers-on for years, as evidenced by the flotillas of giant yachts usually anchored just outside. It’s a tiny place that is attractive yet somehow off-putting at the same time, with a quota of fancy shops, bars and restaurants for a place twice its size.
Located on deck 6, the complimentary restaurant, once of our two main dining rooms offers a glamorous, luxurious venue for our guests. The restaurant offers delicious gourmet dining ranging from traditional to contemporary Italian and Mediterranean cuisines. All our ingredients are sourced from the continent and bread is baked freshly on board.
Restaurant
A wonderful variety of dishes, high quality Italian meats, to fresh fruits and vegetables. Every product is fresh and carefully handled, such as baked on board breads the passion and knowledge of the most distinctive native bakeries. Dishes range from traditional to exclusive Mediterranean cuisines, almost refined international recipes.
Kaito Sushi Bar
Welcome to a different dining experience on board MSC Poesia. The Kaito Sushi Bar is located on deck 7, serving authentic Japanese dishes with a flair of the orient. Soak up the golden surroundings of Japanese minimalism with a cup of warm sake!
All meals are prepared and cooked by hand for your pleasure. Enjoy hot and cold dishes with an excellent selection of sushi, sashimi, ramen and many other appetising delights! The Kaito Sushi Bar is too flavourful to forget!
Villa Pompeiana Self Service Café
Our very own buffet and pizzeria! Located on deck 13, Villa Pompeiana serves a delicious range of foods that range from Mediterranean to contemporary Italian dining. The restaurant hosts up to 472 guests and complimentary.
Breakfast 7am- 10am
Lunch 12pm- 2.30pm
Afternoon Tea 4pm- 5pm
Dinner 6.45- 3.30am
L’Obelisco Steak House À la Carte
Delicious Steak dining a la carte, brought to you by MSC Poesia! Situated on deck 13, L’Obelisco Steak House offers an excellent menu with breath-taking views. The restaurant seats up to 250 guests and serves a surf and turf menu. Be sure to book yourself to attend in advance as this is a very popular venue!
Mojito Ice Cream Bar
The Mojito Ice cream bar serves a truly delightful treat of Italian Gelatos! It our pride to serve our guests over 16 different flavours of traditional Italian ice creams, amongst other desserts!
Located on deck 13, the Mojito Ice cream bar is a perfect stop after a swim or just a treat!
Casino Royal
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.
White Party
It’s all white for a night with dazzling décor and costumes to suit the theme, plus a special performance starring our theatre cast. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
S32 Disco
Boogie the night away with some brilliant music and fabulous drinks!
Sailaway Party
A start-of-the-cruise event celebrating the ship’s departure, led by the Entertainment Team and Dancers in a spectacular Costume Parade. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Teatro Carlo Felice
Enjoy the beautiful interior of purples and shimmering star lights! The Teatro Carlo Felice is glamorous, opulent and luxurious!
Il Grappolo d’Oro Lounge & Wine Bar
Tapas and wine bar- enjoy the Latin ambiance with lovely wine!
Pigalle Lounge
A bar with its own lounge and dance floor! The Pigalle Lounge is the venue to master classes, Karaoke and music concerts!
Giada Bar
The Giada bar is a great place to go to before heading to the dining room. There are delicious beverages of light wine to cleverly made cocktail drinks. Enjoy the pre-dinner bar atmosphere with live music and singalong entertainment!
The Hitchcock Lounge Cigar Room
A classic cigar room with timeless and beautiful ambient surroundings. You will feel transported back to glamour that has a specially created to enhance that pleasure.
The Zebra Bar
A great place for a drink and entertainment! The Zebra bar has its own dance floor and hosts activities ranging from Bingo, Pub quizzes and Karaoke!
Le Rendez-Vous Piano Bar
Brilliant reception Bar with seating up to 142 guests and live music.
Coffee Bar
The exclusive Coffee Bar with complimentary snacks ranging from pastries to cookies and crisps served with all beverages.
Swimming Pools
If a bit of poolside therapy sounds like your idea of heaven, look no further than one of our numerous swimming pools to get your fill of sun and relaxation, while our pool attendants can cater to your every need. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
MSC Aurea Spa
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
Medi Spa Center
Relaxing on one of our ships will do wonders for you, but we also have a few secrets on board to help you look and feel even better. Make the most of our range of safe and effective Anti-Ageing treatments and return from your cruise visibly rejuvenated. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply
Thermal Area
Get a lasting sensation of absolute wellbeing that will accompany you well beyond your cruise. All our ships are equipped with a Thermal Area where you can enjoy a soothing sauna, a relaxing steam or an invigorating whirlpool bath. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply
Beauty Salon
You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialised staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of your cruise. Customize your cruise with the best treatments for your body. Unwind and feel fantastic! Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply
Jean Louis David Hair Salon
Refresh your look with a new hairstyle from our Jean Louis David International Team. There are different packages which include a personalised shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single process colour treatment. Leave the salon styled and ready for a great evening onboard. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply
Power Walking Track
Enjoying time off on your cruise doesn’t need to mean letting your fitness routine slide, so gear up and rendezvous with the power walking and jogging track on deck to get your daily exercise fix while also savouring outstanding ocean views. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Minigolf
You’ll need to combine hand-to-eye coordination with a deft, light touch to get around our entertaining open-air minigolf course on board the ship. Get together with your friends and family to see who has what it takes to be crowned the minigolf King or Queen. Available on: MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra, MSC Poesia Type of service: Included
Basketball
Come to the outdoor basketball court at the Sport Center for a chance to hang out with friends, have fun shooting hoops and enjoy a full-body workout at the same time. You may not make the latest line-up of the Harlem Globetrotters, but you’re sure to have a great time. Available on: all MSC Ships except MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Preziosa. Type of service: Included
Tennis Court
Anyone for tennis? Play to your heart’s content at the outdoor tennis court of our on-board Sport Center. Tennis is ideal for getting some healthy activity, honing your hand-to-eye coordination and having loads of fun. Game, set and match to you. Available on: all MSC Ships except MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Preziosa Type of service: Included
Volleyball
Fast-paced, energetic and a ton of fun to play, volleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports and one you can enjoy at the outdoor volleyball court at the on-board Sport Center. Burn some calories and get a thorough cardio-vascular workout while you land a kill and beat the opposing team. Available on: all MSC Ships except MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Preziosa Type of service: Included
Five-a-side Football
Fancy a game of footy? Your wish can be granted at the outdoor five-a-side football pitch at the Sport Center. Team up with some friends or family and play a match against another on-board team. A great way to have fun, get active and turn strangers into friends. Available on: all MSC Ships except MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Preziosa Type of service: Included
Gym by Technogym
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
BABY CLUB 0-2
A dedicated area and a range of facilities for babies and toddlers to enjoy. The clubs include two special services: MSC Baby Time: babies can play with their parents MSC Baby Care: parents can leave their babies with the Youth Staff On several ships* kids under 3 age can play in Chicco Baby Club. Chosen by the Osservatorio Chicco Baby Research Centre, our selection of modern, fun and educational toys and games will entertain our smallest guests for hours. From learning to play in English, to music and rhythm. *available on: MSC Grandiosa, MSC Bellissima, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, and MSC Opera. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
MINI CLUB 3-6
Kids from 3 to 6 years of age will enjoy many fun activities specially catered for their age group. In addition, during the cruise little sailors can hold a special event called: LEGO® Experience On Board. On several MSC Cruise ships* kids can play with a great selection of LEGO® bricks and equipment in our Lego Clubs. And with a range of LEGO toys on sale on board each of our ships, you can give your kids the opportunity to express their creativity whenever and wherever they want! *available on: MSC Grandiosa, MSC Bellissima, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Splendida. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
JUNIOR CLUB 7-11
Every day, kids from 7 to 11 years of age will enjoy experimenting with a vast choice of games and activities specially catered for their needs. Let your kids dive into a world of entertainment with our sport tournaments, hi-tech games and art & craft activities. In addition, during the cruise little sailors can hold a special event called: LEGO® Experience On Board. On several MSC Cruise ships* kids can play with a great selection of LEGO® bricks and equipment in our Lego Clubs. And with a range of LEGO toys on sale on board each of our ships, you can give your kids the opportunity to express their creativity whenever and wherever they want! *available on: MSC Grandiosa, MSC Bellissima, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Splendida. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
YOUNG CLUB 12-14
Youngsters have a place of their own with fantastic supervised facilities where they can meet up and do their own thing. From themed games to sports and competitions, they will have a massive choice of activities to have fun and make new friends . Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
TEEN CLUB 15-17
Teenagers can look forward to having the time of their lives onboard, from sports and competitions, dance contests and social network games to Wii, Xbox and PS3 tournaments. And in the evening, they can enjoy the teen disco, karaoke, White Party, Flashmob and many other themed events. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
KELLY & KLOE
Kelly & Kloe Onboard is a web series that follows the story of two young girls – Kelly and Kloe – who spend time on board an MSC Cruises ship alongside their father – the Master. The full day of kids’ entertainment, designed around the “Kelly & Kloe” story, will allow children on board to explore the ship and play like “Kelly & Kloe” themselves, bringing to life the magic of the story. Kids will be able to learn the theme song and dance routine from the web series, take part in a selfie contest dressed up as characters from the story as well as have the chance to get creative by writing their very own episode to of the adventure story. Click here to find out more and watch all episodes. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Lego Experience
Once during every cruise we hold a special entertainment event called the LEGO® Experience On Board: an entire day dedicated to fun LEGO activities for the whole family to enjoy. Thanks to this special activity your kids can spend hours building and creating whatever they want! Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Excursions
The itinerary you will choose will be based on the destinations you want to visit. After all, a cruise is a journey, it’s waking up in a different port every day, and it’s soaking up cultures and customs that vary every time you step off the ship. Each itinerary is a singular opportunity for you to explore the world. Don’t just see the world, be part of it. Enjoy discovering more about the places you visit. Safe, secure and with multilingual guides our shore excursions will give you a chance to discover the secrets, customs and history of the cities you’ll visit. With minivans, or with chauffer driven cars for MSC Yacht Club members, get immersed in a different world every day.
Photo Arcade
An on board photo service is available throughout your cruise. Professional photographers will capture the highlights of your cruise and its special moments. Our photographers can also create portraits of you and your family or friends using a variety of high quality studio backgrounds or key locations throughout the ship.
Photo Shop
Smile! Our professional team of photographers constantly roam the ship, capturing wonderful memories every day. Be sure to stroll through the Photo Gallery daily, so you don’t miss one of their great shots of you and your loved ones enjoying your cruise. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply
Library
Located on Deck 7, there is an excellent selection of books, card games and table games. The Library is a wonderful retreat to all our guests who enjoy reading. We have a brilliant selection of books and manuscripts which are available in many languages.
Art Gallery
Located on deck 7, The Art Gallery boasts an excellent selection of various styles of work ranging from fine prints, lithographs and water colours, amongst other varieties. Art work can be purchased during the ship’s champagne art auctions.
Cyber Cafe
Dubbed as the ship’s computer room, the Cyber Café is located on deck 7. Stay in touch via social media and stay up to date with present happenings whilst cruising on board MSC Orchestra. Buy Internet packages once you get on board: €120 24 hours €50 8 hours €15 100 minutes €10 60 minutes
Card Room
The Card Room is located on deck 7 inside the ship’s library and reading room, hosting up to 28 guests. Enjoy classic card games with timeless style of fun!
Special Requirements
Any guest with a condition that may affect fitness to travel, or any other special need, is asked to provide full details by filling in the appropriate form at the time of booking, and may be asked to submit a doctor’s certificate. The Company can refuse the booking or the carriage of any guest who is deemed to be unfit for travel or whose condition may constitute a danger to themselves, the vessel, aircraft and/ or other Guest on the grounds of safety.
Any specific transport and/on lodging and/or assistance needs must be communicated at the time the reservation.
Our guests who are pregnant and have exceeded their 24th week are also not invited to sail. This is due to the lack of medical equipment needed to accommodate their needs.
Disabled Facilities
On board have accessible cabins for all our guests. We also have wheelchair availability, hearing and visual aids. Guests with hearing impairments can opt for TDD systems kits to be in their cabins. Guests with visual impairments are advised to travel with a Carer – we also allow healthy and travel-safe guide dogs on board.
We ask our guests with specific requirements to inform travel agents before booking so we can prepare accommodations.
Special Diets
Most special diets can be catered for on board if requested when booking your cruise. Kosher meals (pre-packaged) and Halal products (beef, lamb and poultry) are available if requested at least two months before departure. MSC Cruise is certified by Bureau Veritas to provide gluten free menus worldwide in the main restaurants on board. Pre-packaged gluten-free snacks, biscuits, croissants, sponge cakes and muffins are also available on board.
Formal Evening wear
Ladies: Cocktails Dresses
Gentlemen: Dinner Jacket
* Extra clothing such as coats and shawls are advised to bring for warmth.
Gala Evening and Party wear
Semi Formal dress code is advised for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Religious Sites
Modest clothing is advised
(Covered Knees/ Shoulders/ No low cut tops