MSC Cruises

10,103 Reviews
MSC Magnifica

About MSC Cruises

The only European-owned cruise line with a big presence in North America, MSC offers a cosmopolitan experience with passengers from all over the world, visual entertainment that avoids language barriers and one of the most active nightlives in the industry.

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  • Who goes on MSC cruise ships?

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14 Nights

Mediterranean Cruise

Port: Miami • St. Maarten • Antigua • Barbados • Madeira • Lisbon

1,310 reviews
Apr 6, 2025
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6 Nights

Bermuda Cruise

Port: New York • King's Wharf • New York

829 reviews
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7 Nights

Bahamas Cruise

Port: New York • Port Canaveral • Nassau • Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve • New York

829 reviews
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7 Nights

Bahamas Cruise

Port: New York • Port Canaveral • Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve • Nassau • +1 more

829 reviews
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10 Nights

Caribbean - Eastern Cruise

Port: New York • Puerto Plata • San Juan • St. Thomas • St. Maarten • New York

829 reviews
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7 Nights

Caribbean - Western Cruise

Port: Port Canaveral • Nassau • Falmouth • Grand Cayman • Cozumel • Port Canaveral

200 reviews
Apr 7, 2024
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7 Nights

Caribbean - Eastern Cruise

Port: Port Canaveral • Nassau • Puerto Plata • San Juan • Port Canaveral

200 reviews
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9 Nights

Mediterranean Cruise

Port: Genoa • Florence • Rome • Marseille • Tarragona • Valencia • Florence • Rome • Genoa

464 reviews
Apr 15, 2024
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7 Nights

Bermuda Cruise

Port: New York • King's Wharf • New York

829 reviews
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6 Nights

Mediterranean Cruise

Port: Marseille • Genoa • Valencia • Marseille • Genoa • Rome

1,310 reviews
Apr 22, 2024
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7 Nights

Canada / New England Cruise

Port: New York • Boston • Portland • Saint John • Halifax • New York

829 reviews
May 12, 2024
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7 Nights

Mediterranean - Western Cruise

Port: Barcelona • Marseille • Genoa • Florence • Rome • Marseille • Tarragona • Valencia

464 reviews
Apr 13, 2024
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7 Nights

Mediterranean - Western Cruise

Port: Sardinia • Rome • Florence • Marseille • Palma de Mallorca • Valencia • Sardinia

231 reviews
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19 Nights

Mediterranean Cruise

Port: Miami • New York • King's Wharf • Ponta Delgada • Lisbon • Barcelona • Rome

1,915 reviews
Apr 21, 2024
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7 Nights

Caribbean - Western Cruise

Port: Port Canaveral • Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve • Costa Maya • Cozumel • Port Canaveral

200 reviews
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MSC Cruises Tips, Activities, and Overview

Who goes on MSC cruise ships?

MSC Cruises is one of the most diverse cruise lines you can sail on with a multicultural mix of Italians, Brits, Spanish, Germans and French in the Mediterranean, with more North Americans in the Caribbean (but still lots of Italians and Spanish-speaking passengers), and a big local market in South Africa and South America.

You'll also come across all ages. The lively night scene means these ships work well for teens and younger cruisers, while the decent kids' clubs (particularly on the newer ships) and the clever arrangements of clustered family cabins mean a lot of families travel during school holidays.

Do I have to dress up on a MSC cruise?

Yes, a little. The usual dress code is informal during the day and smart-casual at night -- think nice trousers and shirt for men and nice pants/skirts with blouse or cocktail dress for women. There's usually one gala night per cruise, when black tie or dark suit and tie are encouraged for men, as is a formal dress for women. This is not enforced, but people do make an effort.

Is everything free on MSC cruises?

No, unless you're in one of the Yacht Club suites, and even then, not everything is included. MSC sells its cruises through a somewhat bewildering array of packages: Bella, Fantastica, Aurea and Yacht Club. All include your accommodation, meals in specified restaurants and big-stage entertainment, along with basic coffee and tea, and select juices at breakfast and lunch.

Beyond that, perks and inclusions vary by which package you've purchased, with Bella having no additional inclusions and Aurea featuring unlimited beverages. The Yacht Club has the most inclusions, with extra dining venues for eating, spa thermal suite passes and most beverages (plus access to a personal butler and a dedicated Yacht Club lounge and pool).

What are MSC’s most popular activities?

The action onboard an MSC ship is nonstop, with cruisers flocking to participate in pool games, sports contests, shopping promotions, trivia, karaoke and filling the nightclubs until late. On newer ships, high-tech arcade games are all the rage, including a 4D cinema, laser maze, F1 simulator and bowling.

Many MSC cruisers are also just as happy to park themselves by a pool and stay there all day, and when the ship is in port, you'll find the vast majority of cruisers off the ship on ship-sponsored or independent tours.

Why go with MSC?

  • Mediterranean style in food and design
  • Specializes in Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises
  • MSC Yacht Club is a luxurious ship-within-a-ship for higher-spending passengers

Best for: Vacationers looking for an action-packed, around-the-clock party, plus families with kids on a budget

Not for: Recluses looking for a small ship feel with plenty of quiet spaces, penny pinchers looking to avoid extra expenses

MSC Cruises Cruiser Reviews

Msc nightmare

Overall not worth the money.Worth paying extra for the amenities and service.Read More
Nicki j

couple2-5 Cruises

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Age 33s

Great experience

This is the second time I go on the MSC cruise and they have a great service food my kids had a great time as well.Overall the food is amazing, they have a great service, we travel from Cocoa beach port and the experience was great they make it easy going.Read More
MSc seashore

few6-10 Cruises

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Age 35s

Magnifica is Magnificent!

Embarkation Process- 10/10 First Initial Impression- 10/10 Food- 8/10 Cleanliness- 10/10 Cabin (Junior Balc)- 8/10 Staff to Guest Ratio: 10/10 Customer Service: 10/10 Entertainment: 8/10 Disembarkation Process: 10/10 Embarkation Process: I have only been on about 7 cruises or so, but MSC’s embarkation process was super quick and simple.I have no idea if it is because I showed up super early (I expected to wait for awhile)… but the time it took for me to park my car in the C garage, hand off my luggage to the porter, check in, and board was only about 15 minutes.Read More
Flnative9206

few6-10 Cruises

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Age 32s

Great experience

My first time with MSC cruiseline.Great job, MSC.Read More
LA family

couple2-5 Cruises

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Age 47s

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