Cruises for

Families and Kids

Enjoy a culinary voyage of discovery with your children on an MSC Cruise: an array of international dishes and ethnic specialties will delight the whole family with flavours from around the globe.

• For ever-changing menus of high-quality international cuisine, including signature dishes from award-winning chefs, look no further than the main restaurants onboard our ships. If you prefer a casual meal, buffets are open 20 hours a day.
• When you feel like treating yourself or your family to something a little different, the speciality restaurants across our fleet can serve you the world on a plate, from superb sushi and Asian delicacies to succulent steaks, French favourites and much more. You’ll also find a selection of sweet treats from famous partners like Venchi chocolate and Jean-Philippe Maury.
• Naturally, we cater for vegetarian and gluten-free diets and a wide variety of other requirements. All our ships offer dedicated kids’ menus for children, comprising a variety of popular Mediterranean and international classics. We even offer a non-alcoholic drinks package for children.
• If your kids want to eat with their new friends, our youth staff are happy to look after them. When they’re exhausted after a fun-packed day, you can choose to have a meal delivered to your cabin.
   

Discover our Entertainment options on board: there's always so much to do that you kids will never get bored! An MSC cruise is an experience for the whole family to enjoy together in the safe, fun environment of our cruise ships.
 

• On an MSC cruise you'll find a wide range of activities both in our dedicated Kids Clubs and on our ships, from sports tournaments and quizzes to the special Doremi family disco.
• From the joys of relaxing in a pool or splashing around in an aqua park, to the thrill of riding a swirling waterslide, family fun in the sun is never far away.
• Some ships offer the extra adrenaline rush of sliding down a zip-line, driving a full-size Formula 1 simulator or enjoying a fully immersive VR experience, not to mention the multi-sensory experience of interactive XD cinema and the amazing Video games room.
• You can take the kids to a Broadway-style theatre show or choose among two exclusive and original Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows per ship*.
• 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
  

*Available onboard of MSC Meraviglia, MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa and MSC Virtuosa.

**Avaialble on: all MSC ships

• Baby Clubs - along with activities that the whole family can enjoy together, we a Baby Club onboard all our ships with dedicated activities and facilities.
  Age: 0 - 2
• MSC Baby Care Service - MSC has thought about mums and dads too, offering you the opportunity to drop your children off at the Mini Club where they will be looked after by qualified and dedicated staff who will let them play.
  Age: 1 - 3
• MSC and Chicco - on our cruise ships you’ll find the most modern, fun and educational toys, chosen for you by the Osservatorio Chicco, Baby Research Center.
• Medical Centre - every ship in the MSC Cruises fleet has a well-equipped modern Medical Centre on board. The Medical Centre is staffed by fully-qualified personnel, and benefits from 24/7 specialist paediatric telemedicine support. Over-the-counter medicines can be purchased on board.
• 24 hours Room Service - all our restaurants and 24-hour Cabin Service are ready and happy to help, ensuring you can feed your baby swiftly on demand, for their and your own comfort.
• Baby Laundry Service - our unique new Baby Laundry service washes baby and toddler clothes separately from everything else, using a specialised machine, program and detergents to clean and sanitise even at temperatures as low as 30°C. We’ll collect your children’s items from your cabin and deliver them to you the following day clean, safe and sterilised: ideal for protecting their skin. You’ll find full details in your cabin, along with a biodegradable paper laundry bag and a service coupon to fill in.
  Age: 0 - 6

Choose the perfect cabin for you: our cruises offer everyone the space they desire so, as a family, you can sleep all together or let the kids feel grown up with an interconnecting cabin of their own.

Wind down, lie back, chill out or dress up, and make the most of every marvellous moment. While your kids are having the time of their lives, safe in the protective world of MSC Cruises, you are free to enjoy all of those things you never quite have time for back home. 

• Relax with a sensual massage in the authentic Balinese MSC Aurea Spa or work out in the gym
• Choose your Entertainment option: you can indulge in some shopping, sip a cocktail or spend a glamorous evening in the onboard casino
• Savour a romantic dinner for two while enjoying the sea views
• Discover the beautiful MSC Cruises’ destinations with a dedicated excursion

The Mini Club welcomes children aged between 3 and 6 years old, bringing them new friends and lots of fun, enriched by the stimulating toys of our partnership with LEGO®. The club offers games, events and activities like Arts & Crafts to free their imagination and make every day special. And the whole family is invited to the Doremi Family Disco!

Available on: All MSC Ships

With the Young Club, kids from 12 to 14 years old can dive into a world of discovery, involvement and interaction. Each day holds the promise of new experiences, with a dedicated programme of sport tournaments, hi-tech games and lots of other fun activities. And of course, every day also brings opportunities to make new friends. 

Available on: All MSC Ships