With so many different kinds of entertainment to choose from, the excitement never ends. Every moment on an MSC cruise is packed with potential for fun. The wide variety of theatrical performances, not to mention the exhilarating flight simulator, also on board MSC Meraviglia. Meanwhile, MSC Seaside boasts the longest zip line at sea, an interactive Aqua Park, and a full-size bowling alley. Every ship offers plenty of onboard activities for all ages, from craft workshops and dance classes to parties and themed events, as well as amazing facilities like 4D cinemas, Formula 1 simulators, and water slides. And the live music, discos, and club nights will keep fun lovers happy long into the night.

Dazzling world-class entertainment featuring eight full-scale productions appears in our stunning Broadway-style theaters throughout our fleet. Every cruise offers at least six different shows - even on a 7-night cruise - created by accomplished production teams with gifted singers, dancers, acrobats, and artists worldwide. Please note that on MSC Meraviglia, MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Sinfonia, and MSC Armonia, access to the evening shows is by booking only (not required on other ships). There are three quick and easy ways to book: connect to the onboard wi-fi network with your smartphone or tablet, use the touch screens on different ship decks, or ask at the reception - Guest Service.

On some of our Caribbean, Northern Europe, and Mediterranean itineraries, we offer unique shows inspired by world-famous operas.

• Love Me is a selection of the most famous arias from Giuseppe Verdi’s opera La Traviata, including Libiamo ne' lieti calici ("Drink from the joyful cup"), Amami, Alfredo, amami quant'io t'amo ("Love me, Alfredo, love me as I love you”) and many more.
• L’Amour, on the other hand, is a selection of the most famous arias from Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen, the story of the downfall of the soldier Don José, seduced by a beautiful gypsy.
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• Music for every occasion and mood.
• Dance orchestras skilled in many styles, from ballroom to ‘70s disco.
• Piano bar mood music with pianists, guitarists, and singers performing old favorites and modern pop hits.
• Classical musicians performing classical greats, opera gems, and star tunes from the silver screen.
• Neapolitan folk music with guitars, mandolins and song
• Latin American bands
• Jazz bands
• Solo piano recitals
• Country & Western
• Virtuoso violin and piano concerts in the Theater
• German Schlager music
• Music from around the world, with Arabic, Greek, Mexican, and Turkish musicians playing national and international favorites.
• The distinctive music of the countries visited on MSC winter cruises: Argentina's Tango, Brazil's Axé, Samba, and Forró, Cuba's Calypso and Salsa.
• Late-night music and dancing every night in the disco.

Some onboard musicians may be hired for private functions by prior arrangement with the Cruise Director. Please note that the availability varies according to the itinerary.

Every minute of an MSC cruise offers something different. Sports tournaments, dance classes, trivia games, and arts and crafts are all on the agenda.

In addition to live music in the bars and lounges and the spectacular shows in the theater, there are dance contests, karaoke, themed parties, and DJ sets to keep you going into the small hours. Plus, MSC Seashore and MSC Divina offer additional activities for everyone to enjoy:

• Family Deck Party: Features classic fair and carnival games, a jumping castle, gladiator and Zorb-Sumo matches, balloon animals, face painting, prizes, and more.
• International Meet: Offers a casual atmosphere for guests to meet travelers of various nationalities, hosted with drinks and selections from newly refreshed onboard menus.
• Cupcake Decoration: Kids and parents can interact with our culinary team while exploring their creativity and learning about pastry decorating. This activity is available on MSC Seashore.
• Romantic Couples Under the Stars: available on MSC Seashore.
• Veterans Get Together
• LGBTQIAP+ Get Together
• Solo Travelers Cocktail Party
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• Our fleet boasts the following unique facilities and services for children and teenagers - just one of the reasons why younger guests love our cruises:
• Aquaparks, including the Polar Aquapark with four twisting water slides (on MSC Meraviglia) and the first interactive waterpark at sea (on MSC Seaside)
• Vertigo - the longest single-rider water slide on the seas (only on MSC Divina & MSC Preziosa)
• Kids and Family Pools
• An adventure trail and the longest zip line at sea (only on MSC Seaside)
• Flight simulator (only on MSC Meraviglia)
• Formula 1 Simulator (twin Formula 1 Simulators on MSC Meraviglia and MSC Seaside)
• 4D cinema (5D cinema on MSC Seaside)
• Full-size bowling alley (only on MSC Meraviglia and MSC Seaside)
• Social Network Games, WII/Xbox/PS4 Tournaments
• Evening activities with music videos, karaoke, and events like our iPop Competition, Just Dance Live, and Teen Movie Trivia
• Themed parties and adult-free zones for teenagers
• Events such as White Party, Flashmob, DJ lesson, Talent Show, and Prom Night

Please note that the availability varies according to the ship.

The elegantly designed Casino on each ship features world-class games for all types of players, from classic roulette and blackjack to exciting poker variations. New and seasoned slot players can enjoy a variety of slot machines, from penny slots to amazing jackpots. Great prizes are available in our tournaments and special events, not forgetting our surprises and random virtual raffle draws.

In the onboard Casinos, Guests may play using their Cruise Card up to a maximum of the amount available on the Card. All our games also accept cash. The Casino is generally open shortly after sailing from each port until late.

A holiday with MSC Cruises treats guests to a leisurely exploration of world-famous brands, browsing fantastic designer boutiques entirely at ease, guided by expert assistants only when they choose. They’ll love the change of pace our on-board shops bring whenever the fancy takes them, open all day and until late at night when at sea. With everything from premium watches to custom jewelry and classic duty-free, together with swimwear, sunglasses, and designer clothing tailored to the region of your cruise, guests will find just what they're after - whether it’s a special gift or a unique souvenir.

EMBARK ON A VOYAGE OF CULINARY DISCOVERY

Explore the astonishing variety of cuisines on board every MSC cruise and savor dishes inspired by our European heritage and other global flavors. Our main restaurants and sea-view buffets offer new daily menus prepared using fresh, authentic ingredients. At our specialty restaurants, guests enjoy exciting and memorable dining experiences. 

Savor Spanish small plates and traditional and innovative Mediterranean-inspired flavors created by two-Michelin star Spanish chef Ramón Freixa at HOLA! Tapas Bar and sophisticated seafood at Ocean Cay. Sample the richness of Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s Hawaiian Japanese fusion at Asian Market Kitchen, including sushi, teppanyaki, and dishes including wagyu sirloin and watermelon poke from the James Beard Foundation Award winner. Delight your palate with the exquisitely artistic and equally delicious creations by French chocolatier and world pastry champion Jean-Philippe Maury at Jean Philippe Chocolate & Café and Jean Philippe Crêpes & Gelato, or enjoy the chocolate traditions and gelato offered by Venchi 1878 Gelato & Crêperie.

For cruises departing from a U.S. port, the first entrée, appetizers, and desserts are complimentary per guest. An additional surcharge of $5 will be applied for guests who wish to order a second entrée.

MAIN RESTAURANTS
Elegant dining in our main restaurants

Formal dining in our ships’ main restaurants is a magnificent experience, from the crisp, freshly laundered tablecloths to the swift and attentive table service. But the quality and range of our culinary selection make the experience so memorable, with a variety of daily menus offering a superb choice of Mediterranean and international specialties.

The dining arrangements are designed for relaxed, sophisticated meals, whichever MSC Experience guests have booked. There are three exceptional dining styles, each offering a differing level of flexibility and choice.

Classic. A fixed two-sitting dining style to structure the day.
• A pre-set dining time for the duration of the cruise
• Same table, dining room staff, and dining companions each evening

My Choice. An anytime dining style for the most choice.
• Guests can arrive at any time during dinner times
• Priority access with a priority lane at any Flexi restaurant

Everything has been designed to offer the widest possible choice.

• Chef’s Signature Dishes inspired by our Mediterranean heritage
• Gourmet international favorites
• Dedicated Gluten-Free and Vegetarian menus
• Pre-prepared Kosher meals
• Express lunches for active travelers
• Deliciously Healthy selections
• Sumptuous Desserts, with a daily choice of no added sugar desserts
• A Bread Selection – freshly baked daily
• Sommelier’s Suggestion.
• Full ISO 22000 certification of all food processes and food safety management from farm to fork.

We are always open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
BUFFET RESTAURANTS
Casual dining without compromise

Guests can explore the astonishing variety of our gastronomic cuisine as and when they want, with the freedom to walk in and treat themselves anywhere, from breakfast to late-night snacks - twenty hours a day! Our beautifully comfortable Buffet Restaurants bring an exceptional Mediterranean dining experience, with a “visible kitchen” where it is possible to watch our chefs creating freshly made pasta, pizzas, breads, and desserts while browsing an archipelago of islands, stations, and corners serving an astonishingly diverse array of food and drinks to suit all tastes:

• All-inclusive food service with a full 13 different” corners” and “stations” to explore, including a Meat Carvery, a dedicated Kids Corner, a Take-Away Station offering fast food favorites, a Dessert Corner, a Pasta Station, a Bakery Corner, a Daily Special Corner, Wellness Corner and much, much more
• Freshly prepared Mediterranean specialties
• Wide array of food and drink favorites from around the world, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK
• “Ethnic Corner” offering a variety of delicacies from around the world
• “Tastes of Your Itinerary Corner” serving select local delicacies and specialties of the cruise destinations 
• Easy to find food, with clear signs and directions throughout the buffet, including totem pointers and signs on each buffet corner
• At-a-glance information on dishes with labels in different languages and symbols for different dietary requirements
• Tailor-made Buffet Bar Menu makes it easy to find the perfect wines and drinks 
• Buffet Beverage Stations with a wide variety of complimentary hot and cold drinks
• It is a pleasure watching our skilled chefs create their specialties 
• Spectacular sea views
• Awarded Best Pizza at Sea! 

Keep in shape on board!

A voyage with MSC Cruises brings guests leisure time and the facilities to maintain and build their fitness thanks to a wide choice of Sports Facilities and a state-of-the-art Sports Center with fabulous sea views. They can admire the panorama, burn off some calories, and keep in shape.
Whether they prefer to train alone, love to work out in a group, or live to compete, they will find just what they need.

Sports Center Facilities*

• State-of-the-art Sports Center with spectacular sea views
• Leading-edge gym equipment (Technogym)
• Aerobics
• Pilates
• Step training
• Stretching
• Spinning and Hydro-Spinning
• Tailored fitness programs
• Qualified Personal Trainer

Indoor Activities

Panoramic gym
Each of our ships boasts a state-of-the-art gym where guests can enjoy panoramic sea views while they exercise. Every gym is equipped with Technogym cardio and strength training equipment and staffed by qualified personal trainers and fitness instructions.

Use of the gym by children
Our gyms are designed to suit guests aged 13 years and over. Teens 13-15 years old may use the gym when accompanied by an adult and with a signed waiver. Teens 16-17 years old may use the gym independently with a signed waiver.

Indoor swimming pools*
Participating in various aqua-fitness activities in our indoor swimming pools is possible.

Fitness program*
Guests can choose from various innovative and trendy fitness programs, including Aerobics, Steps, Yoga, Spinning, and more.

Outdoor Activities*

Outdoor sports
It is possible to participate in a wide range of outdoor sports and tournaments, including:
• Football
• Tennis
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Squash
• Mini golf

Outdoor swimming pools
Fantastic outdoor swimming pools are featured on all our ships, and organized fitness activities include Group Cycling (Technogym) and Aqua Cycling.

Walking track
An Outdoor Power Walking Track is ideal for keeping fit while admiring the stunning views.

What's not included: