With a multicultural mix of Italians, Brits, Spanish, Germans, and French in the Mediterranean, more North Americans in the Caribbean (though there are still plenty of Italians and Spanish-speaking passengers), and a sizable local market in South Africa and South America, MSC Cruises is one of the most diverse cruise lines you can sail on.
You will also encounter people of all ages. Teenagers and younger cruisers enjoy these ships' vibrant nightlife, and many families take advantage of the good kids' clubs (especially on the more recent ships) and the ingenious layout of the family accommodations, which allow them to sail during the school break.
Yes, somewhat. Men will be dressed in nice slacks and shirts and ladies in nice pants and skirts with blouses or cocktail dresses. Dress code during the days is casual and in the evening, it is smart-casual. Every cruise usually features one gala night during which men are encouraged to dress black tie or dark suit and tie, and ladies encouraged to dress in a formal dress. Although it's not enforced, many do try.
No, not unless you're staying in a Yacht Club suite, and even then, certain things aren't covered. MSC offers a fairly confusing selection of cruise packages, including Bella, Fantastica, Aurea, and Yacht Club. Your lodging, meals at designated restaurants, live entertainment, basic coffee and tea, and a few juices for breakfast and lunch are all included.
Beyond that, benefits and inclusions differ depending on the package you bought; Aurea offers unlimited beverages, while Bella has no further inclusions. With additional dining options, spa thermal suite passes, and the majority of beverages (as well as access to a personal butler and a special Yacht Club lounge and pool), the Yacht Club offers the most amenities.
With cruisers swarming to take part in pool games, sporting competitions, shopping promos, trivia, karaoke, and packing the nightclubs till late, the action on an MSC ship never stops. High-tech arcade games, such as a 4D movie theater, laser maze, Formula One simulator, and bowling, are popular on modern ships.
The great majority of cruisers go off the ship on ship-sponsored or independent trips when the ship is in port, and many MSC cruisers are equally content to park themselves by a pool and spend the entire day there.
Mediterranean cuisine and design focuses on Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises. Passengers with better income are served on the luxurious ship-in-ship MSC Yacht Club.
Ideal 1: Families with children and vacationer customers interested in a potential, all-night party, with a limited budget
Not for: Budget-conscious individuals seeking to cut costs, and reclusive individuals seeking a small ship atmosphere with lots of peaceful areas
USD