MSC offers great food, fun activities for all the family and the quality and comfort of a 5-star hotel, all at a great price. MSC ships also have more balcony cabins than any other cruise lines - something they are particularly proud of. So whether it’s shopping, fitness, Broadway-style entertainment or fine dining that you are looking for, MSC offer an array of onboard facilities that will more than fit the bill. Eleven million guests have already enjoyed an MSC Cruise so why don’t you?

There are five Kid’s Clubs on board for every age group – Baby Club (under 3 years); Mini Club (3-6 years); Junior Club (7-11 years); Young Club (12-14 years) and Teen Club (15-17 years) and, when sharing with two full-paying adults, children under 18 cruise FREE all year round only paying port taxes and flights. Children also benefit from dedicated dining options ranging from kids only Fun Time dinners with the entertainment team to Happy Dinners with Mum and Dad before heading back into the Kid’s Club.

Along with the Kid’s Clubs there are dedicated children’s areas, pools and water parks, a Formula 1 racing simulator, 4D cinema, mini golf, bowling alley, and even the longest waterslide at sea – the 120m long Vertigo on MSC Preziosa.

For excursions and tours, you have the option to either leave your children in the capable hands of the Mini and Junior Club teams or have a Mini Club team member join you on the excursion in order to keep the little ones occupied. So while you meander around the Med, the children can make friends in the pools and clubs or learn the history of the places you are visiting in a fun and interactive way.

MSC have also just introduced a partnership with childcare brand Chicco meaning that a range of baby products such as strollers, bottle warmers and baby backpacks are now available for you to use while you are on board.

MSC offer a wide range of entertainment on board the ships, from Broadway-style theatre shows and dance lessons to yoga and Kid’s Clubs. Dance the night away in one of the onboard nightclubs or relax over a drink with friends and live music in the lounge. And for those wanting to maintain their fitness regime, try a session with one of the MSC personal trainers or work up a sweat in the state-of-the-art Technogym®. Alternatively, relax, unwind and pamper yourself in the MSC Aurea Spa. With over 20 types of authentic Balinese massage and a whole host of beauty treatments, it is the perfect place for some ‘you’ time.

MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to offer customised experiences designed to help you get the most out of your cruise. There are four Experiences that include a wide variety of benefits.

The ‘Bella’ experience (available on Balcony, Ocean View and Inside cabins) is a superb value for money option which provides a discounted drinks package option available at the time of booking, a great cruising experience and the option to discover new destinations.

In between, we have the ‘Fantastica’ experience (available on Balcony, Ocean View and Inside cabins) which offers flexibility and freedom with priority dining choices, 20% off on a dedicated speciality restaurant prepaid package, one free cruise change and breakfast in cabin with delivery and the cost of the breakfast for free.

If you are looking to relax and unwind, the ‘Aurea’ experience (available in Suites and Balcony cabins in the best locations) is for you. Enjoy priority boarding & luggage drop off, a complimentary welcome package, My Choice dining, 40% off on a dedicated Spa prepaid package as well as access to the Thermal area and free access to the Top Exclusive Solarium for the duration of your cruise.

For the utmost in luxury, exclusivity and privacy, the ‘MSC Yacht Club’ experience is the perfect choice with 24-hour Butler service, an exclusive pool and bar area, All Inclusive food and drink in Yacht Club areas and private access to the MSC Aurea Spa. The MSC Yacht Club Experience is available on Royal, Executive, Family and Deluxe Suites.

And of course, you can earn MSC Club points on all of the Experiences, helping you earn discounts and other benefits on your next MSC cruise.

With over 140 different recipes served on board every day, fine dining and excellent service in the main restaurants, casual dining in buffets and the chance to sample some of the speciality restaurants, there really is something to suit every taste on an MSC cruise.

All of the pizza, pasta, bread and pastries are made fresh on board daily and can be found in the buffets and main restaurants, along with the signature Mediterranean dishes. It isn’t all pizza and pasta though as all of their food is inspired by the destinations visited on the cruise so you could be eating bratwurst from Germany one day and paella from Spain the next.

The MSC fleet of ships are also home to a wide choice of speciality restaurants including sushi, Tex Mex and Mediterranean fusion. MSC Divina and MSC Preziosa play host to the Galaxy Lounge Restaurant, serving up Mediterranean fusion cuisine with the option of a 7-course tasting menu chosen by the chef, allowing you to sample a wide range of dishes from the menu. The Fantasia class ships also feature the first Eataly restaurants at sea, offering stylish, minimalist dining serving high quality Italian food.

With over 209 ports of call and 1,600 excursions available around the world, MSC Cruises offers an unforgettable travel experience. They pride themselves in being the Mediterranean specialists and offer 5-12 day cruises in the region all year round. Seasonal itineraries are also available in the Caribbean, northern Europe, South America, South Africa, the Canary Islands and Morocco and the United Arab Emirates.

Make sure you explore the destinations you visit to the full with one of the many shore excursions. Visit iconic sites with multi-lingual guides and dedicated excursions to suit everyone from groups to families without the stress of planning and organising. All of the MSC excursions have been tried and tested and are safe and punctual so there’s no need for you to worry about making it back to the ship on time – They've got it covered!

MSC Cruises has one of the youngest fleets in the cruise industry with a brand new ship on order every year until 2026. In 2017, they launched their biggest ever ship - MSC Meraviglia - which was the world's fourth biggest cruise ship at the time. In the same year they launched MSC Seaside as part of a new Seaside class. Seaside home ports in Miami and is designed to take full advantage of the fantastic Caribbean weather with extra outdoor space. A second addition to the Seaside class ship - MSC Seaview - debuted in June 2018.

Early in 2019, MSC launched the second Meraviglia-class ship: MSC Bellissima in a star-studded event in Southampton. The first Meraviglia-plus class ship - MSC Grandiosa - will launch later in 2019 and her sister - Virtuosa will launch in 2020.

In 2021, a new ship will be added to a brand new class - Seaside Evo. The second ship in this class is due to be launched in 2023. In 2022, MSC will launch World Class. There are 4 ships planned to be added to this class.