Cruises for Families and Kids

Discover each destination with your children at a rhythm that suits families, thanks to our  Family Fun excursions (offered in selected ports). Guided by talented, qualified local guides in constant contact with the ship, they are your passport to new cultures, historic monuments, natural beauty and more.

What’s more, kids get a special price on shore excursions!
- Babys and Infants aged 2 and younger will be carried free of charge
- Children between the ages of 3 to 13 years have a discount up to 30% vs adult price

Book now and save up to 20% vs onboard prices!

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, buffet is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snacks.
• 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.
  

Meals in the main restaurants and buffet are included in the cruise fare.

*Charges apply

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 discover a diverse array of activities designed for both children and adults. Our dedicated Kids Clubs and offer a wide range of engaging experiences, including sports tournaments, quizzes, and the exciting Doremi family disco. Additionally, our ships provide numerous entertainment options to ensure everyone has a memorable and enjoyable time onboard, we kindly ask you to check the daily program once onboard do discover all the activities.
• 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 added excitement of activities such as sliding down a zip-line, driving a full-size MSC Formula Racer and 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
• r the whole family to enjoy*

*Available on: all MSC ships

• Baby Clubs - along with activities that the whole family can enjoy together, we offer a Baby Club onboard all our ships with dedicated activities and facilities.  
• MSC Baby Care Service* -  we have thought about mums and dads too! Everyday, you can drop your baby off at the Baby Club, where they will be looked after by qualified and dedicated staff who will let them play (during specific times). The service is available 8 hours per day. Charges apply.

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 with our expert staff, 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.

• 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

Oceans Day is a dedicated day of educational experiences designed for children, youth and families powered by the MSC Foundation to inspire a deeper connection with the ocean and the importance of safeguarding it. Through games, workshops, and interactive activities available across the ship, participants will learn more about marine life and everyday actions that can help preserve our blue planet.

Guests can take part in a variety of ocean-themed activities and collect stamps in their Ocean Passport. At the end of the day, they will receive an Ocean Ambassador Certificate, recognising their engagement and commitment to ocean awareness and protection.

• Experience the cruise adventure before you even step on board! Dive into the captivating web series the web series Cabin 12006 available on MSC Cruises' official YouTube channel. Join Markus, a teenager embarking on his first cruise, as his holiday takes an unexpected turn. MSC Bellissima's "Cabin 12006" is filled with unanswered questions and thrilling surprises, and it's up to Markus and his friend Lucas to unravel the mystery.
• Kelly & Kloe Onboard  is an exciting web series that chronicles the adventures of two young girls, Kelly and Kloe, as they spend time on an MSC Cruises ship alongside their father, the Master. Kids will have the opportunity to learn the theme song and dance routine from the web series, participate in a selfie contest while dressed up as characters from the story, and even unleash their creativity by writing their very own episode of the thrilling adventure.