MSC Grandiosa



Building on her sisters ships’ success, MSC Grandiosa offers even more public space, along with a series of exciting innovations. Meantime, Aurea Experience guests can appreciate the pleasures of flexible dining and unlimited drinks in a dedicated restaurant.

- Size mega
- Style Resort
- Type ocean
- Year of launch 2019
- Gross tonnage 160000t
- Length 331.0m
- Width 41.0m
- Speed 22kts
- Decks 19
- Language English
- Currency Euro (€)
- No. of passengers 6300
- No. of crew 1700
- No. of cabins 2444
Your cruise experience is at the centre of everything we do. To help make your holiday with us truly memorable, we give you the chance to tailor your experience to your needs and desires. For example, you can either leave the choice of cabin to us and benefit from the best rates available, or choose your own ideal cabin and location, while enjoying extra flexibility and additional benefits to make your cruise even more special.
- Bella Experience
- Fantastica Experience
- Aurea Experience
- MSC Yacht Club Experience
SERVICE CHARGES / GRATUITIES
Service Charge / Gratuities are included in the cruise fare.
Tips
MSC Cruises does not recommend tipping individual members of staff.
SERVICE CHARGES / GRATUITIES
Service Charge / Gratuities are included in the cruise fare.
Tips
MSC Cruises does not recommend tipping individual members of staff.
Choose from a wide variety of elegant accommodation, including family options, duplex suites with a private whirlpool bath, and the highest ratio of sea-view balcony cabins of any cruise ship.
MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite

- Surface approx. 58 sqm, balcony approx 70 sqm, Deck 15
- Balcony with private whirlpool bath and dining table
- Separate living area and dining room
- Walk-in wardrobes
- Bathroom with tub and shower, vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Wifi connection included
- Interactive TV, telephone,safe and minibar
- ZOE - Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
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MSC Yacht Club Grand Duplex Suite

- Surface approx. 59 sqm, balcony approx. 23 sqm, deck 9-12, with dining table and private whirlpool bath
- Two-deck-high cabin
- Easy access to the Yacht Club areas
Main level
- Open living/dining room with sofa that converts to double bed
- Bathroom with shower
Second level
- Master bedroom with double bed which can be converted into two single beds (on request)
- Two walk in wardrobes.
- Bathroom with tub
- Wifi connection included
- Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
- ZOE - Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
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MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

- Surface approx. 29 sqm, balcony approx 5 sqm, deck 14-18
- Sitting area with sofa
- Spacious wardrobe
- Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Wifi connection included
- Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
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MSC Yacht Club Interior

- Surface approx. 17 sqm, deck 14-16
- Spacious wardrobe
- Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Wifi connection included
- Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
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Grand Suite Aurea With Terrace and Whirlpool

- Surface approx. 39 sqm, large balcony (approx 36 sqm) with its own private whirlpool bath, Deck 12
- Walk-in Wardrobe. Setting Area with double sofa bed.
- Bathroom with shower vanity area with hairdryers.
- Double bed can be converted into two single beds (on request).
- Interactive TV, telephone and safe.
- Wifi connection available (for a fee).
- Mini bar. Air conditioning.
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
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Premium Suite Aurea With Terrace and Whirlpool

- Surface approx. 27 sqm, with balcony (approx 26-30 sqm) with its own private whirlpool bath, deck 9-13.
- Spacious Wardrobe.
- Setting Area with double sofa bed.
- Bathroom with shower vanity area with hairdryers.
- Double bed can be converted into two single beds (on request).
- Interactive TV, telephone and safe.
- Wifi connection available (for a fee).
- Mini bar. Air conditioning.
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
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Premium Suite Aurea

- Surface approx. 25 sqm, balcony approx 3-14 sqm, deck 9-14
- Spacious wardrobe
- Bathroom with bathtub, vanity areas with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), and minibar
- ZOE - Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant
- Can accommodate up to 6 people
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
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Balcony

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Surface approx 12-17 sqm, balcony approx 4-8 sqm
- Sitting area with sofa
- Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
- ZOE - Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant
- Choose the cabin type that best suits you:
- Balcony Aurea (best ship position, surface approx 17 sqm, deck 11-13)
- Deluxe Balcony (Surface approx 17 sqm, deck 8-14)
- Deluxe Balcony with Partial View (surface approx 17 sqm, deck 8 and 14)
- Studio Balcony (single use, surface approx 12 sqm, deck 13-14)
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
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Ocean View

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Surface approx. 12-25 sqm, deck 5-11
- Window with sea view
- Relaxing armchair
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
- ZOE - Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant
- Choose the cabin type that best suits you:
- Premium Ocean View (surface approx 25 sqm, deck 9-11)
- Deluxe Ocean View (surface approx 16 sqm, Deck 5)
- Junior Ocean View (surface approx 12 sqm, Deck 8)
- Junior Ocean View with obstructed view (surface approx 12 sqm, Deck 8)
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
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Interior

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Surface approx 12-17 sqm, deck 5-14
- Relaxing armchair
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
- ZOE - Virtual Personal Cruise Assistant
- Choose the cabin type that best suits you:
- Deluxe Interior (Surface approx 17 sqm, deck 5-14)
- Studio Interior (single use, surface approx 12 sqm, deck 5-14)
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
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Deck 19 Degas

- Himalayan Bridge
- Wild Forest Aquapark
- Wild Forest Bar
- Top 19 Exclusive Solarium
- MSC Yacht Club
- Solarium
- MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar
- MSC Yacht Club Sundeck & Bar
- MSC Yacht Club Pool
- Whirlpool Bath
Deck 18 Gauguin

- Sun Deck
- Horizon Bar
- Attic Club
- Teen Club
- Doremiland
- Doremi Lab
- Junior Club Lego
- Web Creator Room
- Young Club
- Baby Club Chicco
- Mini Club Lego
- Doremi Lab
- Sky Lounge
- MSC Yacht Club Restaurant
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
Deck 16 Velazquez

- Horizon Pool
- Horizon Ampitheatre
- Sportplex
- Sports Bar
- Bowling Alley
- F1 Simulator
- XD Interactive Cinema
- VR Maze
- Virtual Games Arcade
- Power Walking Track
- MSC Gym Powered by Technogym
- Solarium
- MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
- MSC Yacht Club Top Sail Lounge
Deck 15 Cezanne

- Marketplace Restaurant
- Marketplace Family & Kids
- Marketplace Buffet
- Marketplace Bar
- Atmosphere Bars (South & North)
- Atmosphere Ice Cream Bar
- Atmosphere Pool
- Safari Bar
- Safari Pool
- Solarium
- Lift
- MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
- MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite
Deck 14 Magritte

- Lift
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin with Partial View
- Deluxe Interior Cabin
- Premium Suite Aurea
- Studio Interior Cabin
- Panoramic Lift
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
- MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite
Deck 13 Goya

- Lift
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin with Partial View
- Deluxe Interior Cabin
- Studio Interior Cabin
- Studio Balcony Cabin
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Premium Suite Aurea
- Balcony Aurea
- Grand Suite Aurea
- MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Whirlpool
Deck 12 Raffaello

- Lift
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Interior Cabin
- Studio Interior
- Premium Suite Aurea
- Balcony Aurea
- Grand Suite Aurea
- MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Whirlpool
Deck 11 Dali

- Lift
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Interior Cabin
- Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool
- Balcony Aurea Cabin
- Studio Interior Cabin
- Panoramic Lift
- Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace & Whirlpool
- Premium Ocean View Cabin
Deck 10 Miro

- Lift
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Interior Cabin
- Premium Suite Aurea
- Panoramic Lift
- Premium Ocean View Cabin
- MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite
- Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool
Deck 9 Van Gogh

- Lift
- Panoramic Lift
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin with Partial View
- Deluxe Interior Cabin
- Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool
- Premium Ocean View Cabin
- MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Whirlpool
- Grand Suite Aurea with Terrace & Whirlpool
Deck 8 Monet

- Lift
- Panoramic Lift
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin
- Junior Ocean View Cabin
- Junior Ocean View Cabin with Obstructed View
- Studio Balcony
- Deluxe Ocean View Cabin
Deck 7 Michelangelo

- Carousel Lounge
- Le Grand Casino
- Outlet at Sea
- Champagne Bar
- Aurea Restaurant
- Butcher's Cut
- Kaito Teppanyaki
- Kaito Sushi Bar
- Masters of the Sea
- TV Studio & Bar
- MSC Aurea Spa
Deck 6 Leonardo da Vinci

- La Loggia
- La Perla Griga
- Emotions-Immersive Gallery
- Photo Gallery
- MSC Photo
- Edge Cocktail Bar
- MSC Shop
- Fashion Jewellery
- L'Atelier Bistrot
- Jean-Philippe Crepes & Gelato
- Piazza del Lusso
- Galleria Grandiosa
- Hola! Taps Bar
- Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Cafe
- Grandiosa Boutique
- Grandiosa Bar & Lounge
- Theatre la Comedie
Deck 5 Caravaggio

- Purple Crab
- Infinity Atrium
- Reception - Guest Services
- Infinity Bar
- MSC Excursions
- Business Centre
- Theatre la Comedie
- Ocean View Cabins
- Interior Cabins
- Interior Studio
A choice of 11 dining venues promises something special for every taste.
Just to list a few, discover the new specialty restaurant, HOLA! Tapas Bar by Ramón Freixa and the new French specialty restaurant, l’Atelier Bistrot.
HOLA! Tapas Bar by Ramón Freixa

Located on deck 6 at the heart of the iconic Mediterranean-style promenade, HOLA! Tapas Bar welcomes you into an amazing culinary experience created by the renowned Spanish chef Ramón Freixa, awarded two Michelin Stars. Designed∘ as a social, dining experience where guests can enjoy shared plates and a wonderful celebration of the Mediterranean way of life.
L'Atelier Bistrot

This warm, friendly bistro promises high-quality French cuisine: snacks from cheese and charcuterie to escargots and foie gras. For something more substantial, try ribeye steak fries & blue cheese sauce followed by a traditional French dessert. You can even pop in for a convivial, Parisian-style breakfast.
Butcher's Cut

The American-style steakhouse serves select Linz heritage angus beef, gold standard high-end angus beef thanks to the best genetics in breed. The highest quality product custom cut by master butchers and aged to perfection. The menu is inspired by the great plains and it is accompanied by bold New World wines and cocktails with swagger.
Kaito Sushi Bar

Tradition and modernity go hand in hand in this stylish sushi restaurant. This charming venue offers deliciously authentic Asian cuisine prepared on the spot with only the freshest, highest quality ingredients.
Kaito Teppanyaki Bar

A stylish teppanyaki restaurant. Step in, choose your spot at one of four cooking stations and watch your delicious Japanese dishes come to life, right before your eyes. Our expert chefs cook with flair on an open grill: a feast for the senses that sees flames and the finest sizzling ingredients coming together to form delicious dishes you'll remember forever.
Marketplace Buffet

Extensive buffet with a wide array of cuisine. The buffet is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snacks. It's the ideal place for enjoying a great informal Mediterranean dining experience with a spectacular sea view. Visible kitchens and a Mozzarella-making area allow guests to watch our chefs preparing fresh food. The extensive buffet area includes various multifunction corners serving international dishes, ethnic cuisine, healthy options and a multitude of other tastes.
Purple Crab

The Purple Crab is located on deck 5.
La Loggia

La Loggia is located on deck 6.
La Perla Grigia

La Perla Grigia is located on deck 6.
II Campo

In addition to two exclusive new shows from Cirque du Soleil at Sea, MSC Grandiosa will offer a superb choice of entertainment for the whole family, from days in the water park or sports centre to evenings∘ in the super-amusement park or the multi-purpose karaoke∘ bar, comedy club, TV studio & bar.
There's a wide range of glamorous bars and lounges on board, offering refreshment and relaxation in the ideal atmosphere∘ for every moment. So whether you're looking for champagne, classic cocktails or freshly prepared patisserie, you won't have far to go.
Bowling

Strike! That’s what you want to hear every time the bowling ball barrels down the alley. See whether you have the knack and play against your family and friends to crown the bowling champion in your midst.
TV Studio and Bar

This high-tech, multi-purpose space houses a radio broadcast suite and a TV studio broadcasting live games, quizzes, talent contests and other fun content across the ship. It also serves as an atmospheric comedy club, karaoke bar and live music venue.
Galleria Grandiosa

At any time of the day, the Galleria is the perfect place for dining, shopping, socialising or simply taking in the unique atmosphere. And when the sun sets, it takes on another life, with LED dome shows, concerts, discos and parties late into the night.
MSC Yacht Club

An exclusive haven of refinement
Discover a ship within a ship. A place where you can savour exclusivity and privacy in a world of choice. Where you can indulge in the luxury of a private club, while enjoying access to the myriad recreation and entertainment possibilities that the rest of the ship affords.
Welcome to the MSC Yacht Club, a cruise experience like no other.
Beer Festival

Sailaway Party

Master Chef

MSC Factor

White Party

MSC Formula Racer

Arcade

Casino

Broadway Theatre

MSC Logo Shop

Infuse your cruise with gifts that spark magical memories of your voyage across the waves! Navigate the MSC Logo Shop for everything from gadgets to books and novelty gifts! You’ll also find MSC’s very own DOREMI Mascot right here in the MSC Shop.
Duty Free

Discover everything the Duty Free shop has to offer, all at tax and duty-free prices*.
You can choose between top-flight international tobacco products, technology products, fine wines, chocolate, make up and travel essentials.
Our expert staff can provide you with all the help you need to make the perfect choice.
* We always give you the lowest tax and duty-free prices applicable in accordance with local legislation
Fashion Boutique

Accessories

Top Italian brands such as Armani, Coccinelle, Furla and Fusaro feature alongside international names like Radley London, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren.
Here you are sure to find serious sartorial inspiration for bags and accessories!
Wild Forest Waterpark

Safari Pool

Himalayan Bridge

Photo Shop

Photo Portrait

The Art Wall

What is normally admired in the art galleries of the world awaits you on board MSC Grandiosa in a 2 year exhibition: "Degas Danse Dessin" by the world-famous Parisian artist Edgar Degas.
The immersive experience featuring “Degas Danse Dessin” will bring you closer to the world of fine art with a spellbinding exhibition of original Impressionist art.
Night Bars

Lounges

Outdoor bars

Sip on a glass of something refreshing – a cocktail, wine, beer or soft drink – in ultimate style at one of our Outdoor Bars, located both poolside and on the highest decks of the ships. Teaming glorious ocean views with enjoying a delicious drink has never been easier.
Enter the zen-like atmosphere of the tranquil spas and your mind will transform to a state of pure relaxation. Don a plush robe and relax on a teak bed in the meditation area, surrounded by glass walls with spectacular∘ views from the top of the ship. Just next door, private spa treatment rooms await. Strewn with delicate flower petals and soft, warm lighting you can enjoy rejuvenating treatments such as a Balinese massage with lava stones, shiatsu and reflexology. Follow-up with the total relaxation of our spa’s sauna, steam room and whirlpool bath.
MSC Gym by Technogym

Fitted with authentic TechnoGym® equipment and featuring panoramic ocean views, the on-board Gym is the place to be for all those who take their fitness regime seriously. Hone your physique with a full set of TechnoGym® apparatus every day of your cruise to look better than ever before.
Atmosphere Pool

The Atmosphere Pool on MSC Grandiosa offers plenty of space for relaxing and soaking up the sun. Illuminated by elegant lighting and a giant screen, the beautifully designed main pool area becomes an even more atmospheric venue in the evenings.
MSC Aurea Spa

Restore body and soul in the MSC Aurea Spa, a luxurious Balinese spa on board on MSC Grandiosa. Comprising a thermal area, beauty salon and nail boutique, it offers a wealth of wellness and beauty treatments to relax, pamper and revitalise you.
Power Walking Track

Enjoying time off on your cruise doesn’t need to mean letting your fitness routine slide, so gear up and rendezvous with the power walking and jogging track on deck to get your daily exercise fix while also savouring outstanding ocean views.
Basketball

Tennis Court

Volleyball

Medi Spa Center

Beauty Salon

Thermal Area

Hair Salon

Barber Shop

Sports Tournaments

Tennis Tournament - if you've got a killer backhand then why not enter our onboard tennis tournament? It might not be Wimbledon but it'll serve up a great workout and possibly a taste of glory, too
Soccer Tournament - can you kick it? Yes you can! Sign up for the onboard soccer tournament and show off your skills. Your team needs you, so get involved.
Volleyball Tournament - unleash your competitive side in our very own onboard volleyball tournament. Quick reactions and impressive reach could lead you and your team to glory!
Basketball Tournament - ready to shoot some hoops? Then enter our onboard basketball tournament. Get involved and prepare for glory!
Ping Pong Tournament - pick up a paddle and prepare for battle! The ping pong tournament is on and you're invited. Ready for the challenge? See you there!
Table Soccer Tournament - if you're a fan of football in the miniaturized form known as foosball why not enter today's tournament? Just remember the golden rule - no spinning!
Sportsplex

Sportsplex is located on deck 16.
MSC family cruises are designed for parents and children to enjoy fun times together and quality time separately. That's why we’re proud to have built a renowned reputation as a company that knows how to create the best cruises for kids.
Today we continue to deliver on that reputation by paying extra attention to the needs of children, tweens, teens and their parents:
so book your cruise and immerse in a World of Discovery!
Baby Club

Our partnership with leading baby care brand Chicco provides a dedicated play area with facilities for babies and toddlers under 3 years old. You can leave your toddlers with our MSC Babycare staff*, or stay with them and enjoy the special Chicco toys and games. They'll love our music and rhythm activities, designed to awaken their curiosity.
Mini Club

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!
Junior Club

Young Club

Teen Club

Teenagers aged from 15 to 17 years old can look forward to having the time of their lives on board. Teen Club activities range from sports and competitions, dance contests and social network games to Wii, Xbox and PS4 tournaments.
- For the kind of adrenaline rush kids and teenagers love, we give them the chance to pilot a fast-flying drone with our Drone Academy through an obstacle course in a night-time race that will really test their skill!
- Developed in partnership with Fremantle, the company behind "The X Factor", the Dance Crew Competition gives teams of teenagers the chance to compete for the title of Dance Crew of the Year
- With our new YouTube web series Cabin 12006, created with Viacom, your children can follow teenager Markus on his first cruise as it turns into an unexpected adventure!
- Also with the Teen disco, the Karaoke, Flash mobs and other themed events, every evening is a party!
LEGO® experience

Seek the extraordinary and make your cruise holiday an unforgettable adventure.
We offer an incredible choice of shore excursions to suit every taste: whether you prefer adventure, nature, culture or history, we’ve designed something for you and the whole family.
From Culture & History and our breathtaking Scenic Routes, to our Active & Adventure tours and the discovery of Natural Wonders, to Sea & Sun’s relax, our Something Special experiences and our Accessible Tours, you can enjoy the treasures of each destination in your preferred way.
We’ve also established the MSC Family Explorer Club, Excursions Explorer Package and MSC Bike Adventours, which are unique to our line and available on selected MSC Cruises' itineraries.
Bike Tours

One of the best ways to explore a city is from the seat of a bicycle. Hit the road on your next MSC Cruise on a MSC BIKE ADVENTOURS experience.
See, hear, smell and feel the destination like never before. You’re guaranteed to leave with a deeper connection.
Sustainable Shore Excursions: MSC Protectours

What are Protectours
We are committed to preserving a beautiful world for future generations to enjoy. By focusing on environmental sustainability, PROTECTOURS contribute to that vital goal. 70% of the tours involve activities with zero environmental impact – like walking, cycling, or kayaking – while others make a direct contribution to the environment, for example, tree planting or beach cleaning. So, you can enjoy original insights into the natural world while preserving its beauty and helping to ensure a greener future!
A world of amazing experiences
PROTECTOURS offer you unforgettable experiences in close contact with nature and communities in a variety of environments around the world. Local guides, with an expertise in wildlife or traditions, will help you save baby sea turtles in the Caribbean, clean the desert in Abu Dhabi, explore Iceland by horseback, or immerse yourself in Corfu’s beautiful countryside and the magical world of bees.
MSC Cruises and the environment
Our love and respect for the marine environment are reflected in our certified eco-ships, with their innovative systems for energy saving, waste treatment and recycling. Naturally, our commitment to the environments extends to our onshore activities too. PROTECTOURS is not only a way to offer our guests a variety of eco-friendly shore excursions, but also a means of encouraging our onshore partners to develop tours that pay ever more attention to environmental sustainability. Just one example is that no single-use plastic or other items are accepted on these tours.
MSC Family Explorer Club

MSC Family Explorer Club
Explore the destination together on a fun filled family adventure, inspired by history and designed to cover all the highlights.
Family friendly programming
Tours typically start later in the morning, are shorter in duration and are accompanied by expert guides and story tellers
Tours that the whole family can enjoy
Each experience is developed to keep both children entertained while also providing an enriching and educational experience for adults
Family-Friendly Prices 50% off
Children tickets are always half-price
Peace of Mind
When you choose an MSC Family Explorer Club you can relax in the knowledge that all our tours are operated by carefully selected partners who can easily make contact with your ship throughout the day.
Easy & Accessible Excursions

Explore each destination at your own pace
Our Easy & Accessible Tours make exploring comfortable for everyone!
These tours allow slow walkers, wheelchair, scooter users and any guests that like to leisurely explore, to visit the best each destination has to offer on easy tours created just for them. Through specifically selected itineraries and specially designed tours, guests will be able to enjoy step free routes at their own pace, experiencing the wonders of our destinations in total comfort. Special needs vehicles will be available to accommodate small groups, and tours itineraries will always include access to special needs restrooms.
Please note that vehicles and their wheelchair & scooter requirements (width, height, weight) vary from tour to tour so make sure to carefully check the specific requirements within each tour description.
Medical Facilities
All MSC cruise ships have a well-equipped Medical Centre, supervised by a ship’s doctor and other medical personnel. The Medical Centre is open at the times advertised in the ship’s Daily Programme. Emergency services are available round the clock by calling the Medical Emergency number. Excluding emergencies, medical services carry a fee and prices are available on board. Guests who incur medical expenses during their cruise can ask their insurance company for reimbursement once ashore.
Dialysis
Guests undergoing peritoneal dialysis treatment can travel as normal, bringing with them all medicines and equipment that may be required during the cruise. The relevant medical treatment is available through the on-board medical facilities.
Equipment and machinery for haemodialysis treatment will only be carried on board by specialized independent companies on certain routes. For further information on this service, please contact your travel agent.
Disabled Facilities & Special Needs
Cabin Facilities
Accessible cabins, fitted out especially for guests with disabilities and/or reduced mobility, are available on every ship in the fleet. Guests requiring an accessible cabin can request it at the time of booking.
The accessible cabins are larger and offer more space for movement than regular cabins, and come with extra facilities and equipment to meet special needs.
Reduced Mobility
All decks, public areas and tenders are designed to be as accessible as possible for guests with reduced mobility. There might be ports or tender services you may not access with a mobility device as we cannot lift it. In addition, there are varying numbers of specially fitted-out cabins available on each ship in the fleet. For safety reasons, guests requiring assistance may be requested to travel with a carer, depending on the specific route.
Wheelchairs are available on board our ships, for the use of guests during embarkation and disembarkation only, or in case of emergency. Guests that require constant use of a wheelchair or any other form of support must bring their own equipment with them. It is the responsibility of the guest to check with the relevant producers/suppliers that this equipment is safe to take on board and use on a cruise ship, and to organise both its delivery to the departure terminal in good time for embarkation, and its collection at the end of the cruise.
For detailed information on the ports of call and excursions suitable for passengers who experience mobility problems, read the relevant pages in this section, and once on board check the accuracy of the information provided.
Hearing Impairments
For safety reasons, guests with hearing disabilities must travel with a carer. Passengers with partial hearing disabilities can travel alone, only if they request the installation of a TDD System kit in their cabin. This kit, available in limited numbers on all ships, includes light and vibrating devices, a text phone and an analogue alarm clock.
Furthermore, wireless amplifiers and indicator lights are available in the theatre and other rooms. Indicator lights are also available in the lifts.
Children with Special Needs
Children with special needs have normal access to all on-board services and facilities. Although the entertainment staff do not offer a childcare service, they are trained to provide a wide range of entertainment aimed specifically at children.
All children, including those with special needs, are assigned to a certain entertainment area depending on their age. If necessary, children or young people with special needs can be placed with a lower age group (with the agreement of their parents), or they can take part in specific activities, together with their parents if required.
Smoking Policy
In line with global standards, smoking areas on board are fewer than non-smoking areas and are indicated by signage and ashtrays.
Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted in cabins, on cabin balconies and anywhere not expressly indicated by signage and ashtrays.
The Company reserves the right to levy a fee should passengers be found smoking in non-designated areas of the vessel. Repeatedly smoking in non-smoking areas can ultimately lead to disembarkation.
We remind you that throwing cigarette butts or anything else overboard at sea is strictly prohibited as it may seriously put in danger safety at sea.
Dress Code
Casual wear is advised is advised for life onboard and shore excursions. For informal evenings, summery dresses for women and a lightweight jacket for men are recommended. For Gala evenings and Parties, slightly more formal dress is advised. For any formal evenings, cocktail dresses for ladies, and a lightweight suit or dinner jacket for the gentlemen onboard.
MSC Cruises advise bringing a jumper or shawl in your luggage to be prepared for changes in temperature in-between the air conditioned interior of the ship and the deck areas.
For visits to religious sites, appropriate clothing is recommended. This means covering knees, shoulders, and no low-cut tops.
Dietary Requirements
We believe everyone’s special on an MSC cruise ship which is why we provide tailored menus and solutions to meet everyone’s dining requirements:
Vegetarian Menus of delicious specialities, freshly prepared to the gourmet standards for which MSC is renowned;
Pre-packed Kosher meals and high-quality Halal products (beef, lamb and poultry) are available if requested at least two months before departure;
Gluten-Free Menus MSC Cruises has obtained a certification from Bureau Veritas to provide gluten-free menus worldwide (food code: < 20 ppm)
Onboard Language
Pregnancy
Service Animals
Suitably trained and certified guide dogs are allowed on board all ships, assuming that they are in a good state of health and possess all necessary documents for entering the foreign countries visited during the cruise.
The guest will be informed in advance about the accommodation made for the animal, the facilities available (if required) and the embarking and disembarking procedure.
The guest is personally responsible (with the aid of the carer if applicable) for the custody, feeding and general care of the animal during the whole stay on board.
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Charting a Sustainable Future

For us sustainability means protecting the environment, supporting the people who work with us and choose to travel with us, as well as the communities and places that we visit and do business with.
Our sustainability programme is organised around four key pillars: Planet, People, Place and Procurement. This translates into a drive to continuously improve our fleet’s environmental performance; caring for all employees and promoting diversity and inclusion; working to ensure that our impact on the coastal communities that we reach remains positive; and responsibly sourcing the products and services that we purchase.
Sustainability it also means putting the safety of our crew and guests at the center of everything. In 2020, due to the extraordinary circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic we had to halt all our operations and repatriate thousands of guests and crew home in a matter of days. Furthermore we had to secure our business, adapt our operations and prepare for a safe return of guests thanks to an industry-leading Health & Safety protocol.
MSC Grandiosa

MSC Grandiosa is one of the most environmentally-sound ships at sea and an energy-efficient role model for modern cruising.
- 97% less sulphur oxide and 80% less nitrogen oxide thanks to an hybrid Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) and a state-of-the-art Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
- Shore power to zero emissions in port
- Underwater Radiated Noise system reducing impact on large-size marine mammals
- State-of-the-art purification system for the cleanest wastewater
- The latest technologies to reduce CO2-emissions
- 28%* less fuel consumption
* fuel consumption per passenger per cruise compared to Fantasia Class ships