Our Cruises
At MSC Cruises, our love for the sea goes back many generations. And we are eager to pass this passion on to future generations. That’s why we are dedicated to making each of our cruises a voyage of discovery and creating unforgettable emotions for every guest. We offer an enriching, immersive and safe cruising experience, where you can enjoy international dining, world-class entertainment, and award-winning family programmes.
With our cruises you can decide where to go and for how long. Choose among the best cruise destinations, with a wide variety of itineraries mapped to reveal the sights, sounds and flavours of the world's most intriguing cultures.
Our ships sail year-round from the UK, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean (visiting also Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, our private island in the Bahamas). Our seasonal itineraries include the Canary Islands and Madeira, Northern Europe, South America, Arabian Gulf, North America, Alaska, Panama Canal, South Africa, and Asia.
MSC Cruises are the world’s third-largest cruise brand as well as the market leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and South Africa, as well as being the No1 International Cruise Line in the UK and Ireland. MSC Cruises are also the fastest-growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in the Caribbean, North America as well as the Far East markets. A global cruise brand with 22 modern ships currently sailing, offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality. The MSC Cruises fleet is projected to grow to 27 ships by 2030.
With ships that are tailored to each destination, MSC customers will always experience something unique and different on each ship. Sailing from the USA, you will experience American entertainment, local food and beverages, and lots of American crew members to enhance the experience. In the Med, taste the flavours of Italian culture, Salsa like you've never danced before with our Spanish guests, and have a siesta for the late night of entertainment ahead! From the UK, experience British Brands like Heinz and Hellmans, have a cup of Yorkshire Tea in your cabin, and don't forget about your Sunday Roast dinner in main dining or the buffet. Don't forget our Mediterranean heritage, which runs through all of our ships, no matter the destination. And lastly, we speak English as our first language on board!
MSC YACHT CLUB - LUXURY, PRIVACY AND EXCLUSIVITY WITH A WORLD OF CHOICE
MSC Cruises offers the MSC Yacht Club on 15 ships currently in the fleet. The experience offers our guests the finesse and elegance of luxury cruising giving you an exclusive area of refined indulgence, with the choice of destinations to experience as well as being part of a much bigger ship. Discover a world where?privacy?meets?luxury, where every detail is meticulously crafted to exceed your highest expectations. Our?dedicated staff?will cater to your every need, ensuring that your?journey?is nothing but sensational. Get away from it all, whilst having everything you may wish for just a stroll away, including entertainment, kids facilities, speciality dining, the MSC Aurea Spa and shopping boutiques in other parts of the ship.
Butler Service - From the moment you arrive at the cruise terminal, our Butlers are there to enhance your experience, building relationships with you and getting to know what makes you tick. Your favourite wine, your most exiciting port of call, your way of relaxing - they are there to surprise, delight and enhance everything you know about a luxury holiday.
Dedicated Concierge Team 24hrs a day - The MSC Yacht Club's own Guest Services team - Our concierge are highly specialised to answer any question you may have, from the best shore excursions to book or even if you are going off the ship independently, they will be able to offer expert advice and the best places to eat, drink, shop and visit, both on board and ashore. They will ensure priority service in other areas of the ship, such as when booking massages in the Aurea Spa or booking your favourite speciality dining restaurant.
Elegant Suites - Check in to your luxury MSC Yacht Club suite, with mattresses and pillow menus to choose from, designed for the best nights sleep by our partner, Dorelan. With luxurious Italian Marble bathrooms stocked with luxury amenities, and bathrobes and slippers available for each guest within the suite, you instantly feel like a VIP. Room service is included in the cruise fare, perfect for when hunger strikes, or you need that strawberry daiquiri to get you in the mood whilst you dress for Gala Night. Be prepared to find your favourite bottle of spirits, champagne or wine on arrival in your cabin, which your butler will discuss with you at check in. The mini bar is included and topped up throughout the cruise for use at your leisure - perfect for that sunset moment on your balcony. And for those of you who are not morning people, don't worry! We even have Nespresso Machines in each suite for that morning espresso. All food and drinks by the glass, including the Nespresso machine, room service, and mini bar are included in the MSC Yacht Club fare.
Premium Wi-Fi - Log in to your Wi-Fi package and you can instantly start making your friends and family jealous! With unlimited data valid for the entire cruise, this is the perfect way to keep in touch or up to date with everything going on back home or around the world... but only if you want to!
Private Members Club:
MSC Yacht Club guests experience the members only feeling with The Top Sail Lounge - the exclusive restaurant that is only reachable with a MSC Yacht Club cruise card or wristband. The butlers and bar staff are there to create your favourite cocktail, make your morning even better with a speciality tea or coffee, shower you with delights such as afternoon tea with white gloved service, along with light bites available morning, noon and night. Its the perfect place for a pre-dinner drink or late night chilled entertainment, with live music dedicated to this lounge. All premium branded drinks by the glass, including bottled water and speciality coffees and food are included in the cruise fare for MSC Yacht Club guests in the Top Sail Lounge.
The MSC Yacht Club restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, providing an A La Carte service with menus that change every day. The restaurant operates on My Time Dining, with guests able to enter any time during the opening hours and sit where they prefer, with the perfect sunrise or sunset behind them. Our Maître D and Sommeliers are there to make suggestions and support you throughout your culinary journey, attentively and elegantly, to ensure you have the best dining experience every night of your cruise. All food and premium branded drinks by the glass included in the cruise fare for MSC Yacht Club Guests. Surcharges may apply to bottles of wine or Champagne.
The One Pool, Sundeck & Grill is the private pool area reserved exclusively for our MSC Yacht Club Guests. With plenty of sun loungers and beautiful MSC Yacht Club pool towels on hand, all stress is instantly relieved and all you need is your favourite book, cocktail and sun protection to start enjoying your well earned break. Our on board team of butlers, pool staff and MSC Yacht Club Director are always around when you need them, even if its just to top up your drink! The Sundeck also has a grill area which is available during pool opening hours, with light bites and snacks to keep you going throughout your relaxing day at the pool. All food and premium branded drinks by the glass are included in the MSC Yacht Club cruise fare.
Premium Beverages Included - Premium Extra Drinks package is included in all ship areas. The drinks package applies to the "by the glass" pricing, and is included up to the value of £14 / €14 / $16 depending on the ship and destination. In all areas of the ship, the premium drinks package is limited to 15 alcoholic drinks per person per day. Anything above this is chargeable at the applicable rate on board, plus drinks gratuities at 15%.
Private Islands - The privileges of the MSC Yacht Club extend beyond the ship, discover our exclusive beach destinations with their own reserved MSC Yacht Club area in The Bahamas (Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve), Abu Dhabi (Sir Bani Yas Island) and Mozambique (Pomene).
Shore Excursions - Join a MSC Yacht Club Excursion and discover amazing hidden gems by participating in unique activities with knowledgeable local guides, specially crafted just for our valued MSC Yacht Club guests and covering a wide range of finely curated experiences and benefits.
MSC Voyagers Club - Join the MSC Loyalty programme to receive even more benefits on board. 7 nights in the MSC Yacht Club equates to 1,600 points earned. If you book more than 9 months in advance, you will receive double points if you are a Silver Member or above. You will also receive €50/$50/£40 ship board credit to spend in other areas on the ship or on anything that is chargeable around the ship. What's more, if you are a Silver member or above, we will also offer up 9.75% discount on your next cruise if you are booking more than 9 months in advance. If you have never sailed with MSC Cruises before, but are part of any other cruise line or hotel chain's membership programme, we will automatically match your tier level before booking your cruise to give you access to all of the membership benefits on your first cruise with MSC - what are you waiting for? Let's get you on board!