#5 MSC Cruises Minimum Age: Twelve months Children’s Programs: Extensive Babysitting: Yes Tickets: http://www.cruisecompete.com/lines/msc_italian_cruises.html
So many things changed and are still changing from last year, please forgive the lack of updates, this book will be updated again with the correct news when the world and cruise travel is in full swing again. New for 2020: • MSC Cruises will debut the MSC Virtuosa. This ship will be one of the largest at sea, accommodating over 6,000 guests. MSC has partnered with Cirque de Soliel to create two shows exclusively for MSC. Overview The ships of MSC Cruises are modern and sophisticated. The newer ones are glitzy and quite glamorous; all have a distinctly Italian ambience. The ships cruise the Mediterranean in both winter and summer, attracting an international clientele, mostly European. The newer ships have appealing new facilities: a children’s aqua park, a big shopping mall, the longest single-rider waterslide at sea, and an Eataly restaurant. Though life on board generally follows traditional cruise ship schedules, with fixed mealtimes and fixed table-mates, the atmosphere is relaxed. For the two formal nights each week, men are encouraged to wear tuxedos or suits and ties, while women are expected to choose either evening wear or cocktail dresses. Informal evenings call for jackets and trousers for men and casual dresses or pants outfits for women. For casual nights, just about anything goes—except shorts, which are never allowed in the dining room at dinnertime. Tank tops, bathing suits, bathrobes, etc. are not allowed in indoor restaurants. Announcements are generally made in Italian, French, Spanish, German and English. During cruises in Europe, the onboard currency is the euro. Entertainment is fairly traditional, with music ranging from classical to jazz, as well as Vegas-style revues and Cirque du Soleil extravaganzas. While MSC ticket prices are often at bargain levels, passengers may be disconcerted by the number of “extras” that carry a price tag; for example, shuttles from port into town and room service other than breakfast. MSC Cruises cater mostly to couples and families; in Europe the ships attract European passengers. Caribbean cruises are geared to North American travelers. The “kids sail free” deals attract lots of families with youngsters during school holidays. The longer cruises that sail more exotic itineraries appeal to more mature travelers. These cruises are best for budget-conscious couples and families (children under seventeen and sharing a cabin with two adults sail free on all MSC trips), and travelers who desire a traditional cruise experience on a large resort-style ship with an Italian flair. Destinations Mediterranean Northern Europe Caribbean Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas
Policies subject to change without notice, always check with your travel agent regarding pregnancy policies and children age policies prior to booking your cruise.
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