Onboard Experience
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Ship ratings, dining, drinks, entertainment, and guides to life on MSC ships.
Tap a themed night above to see dress code, timing, and tips.
Themes and timing can change. Check the MSC for Me app daily program each morning for your sailing — especially after a port day or weather shift.
Your First 24 Hours Onboard
What to do during your first 24 hours onboard an MSC cruise — check-in, carry-on packing, the MSC app, safety, dining, reservations, sailaway, and first-day tips.
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What’s Included on MSC Cruises?
What’s included on MSC Cruises — food, dining, entertainment, kids clubs, pools, Ocean Cay, drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and what costs extra for first-timers.
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MSC Main Dining Room Guide
How MSC main dining rooms work — what’s included, dining times, Bella vs Fantastica vs Aurea, dress code, menus, kids meals, and first-timer tips.
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MSC Drink Package Calculator
Calculate whether the Premium Extra Drink Package saves money based on your daily drink habits.
Try calculatorSpecialty Dining Options
MSC specialty restaurants charge a fixed fee for a multi-course dining experience. Venues vary by ship — browse by cuisine to find what may be on yours.
- Steakhouse Butcher's Cut
- Seafood Ocean Cay Seafood Restaurant
- Seafood La Pescaderia
- Sushi Galaxy Kaito
- Sushi Sushi Bar
- Teppanyaki Teppanyaki
- Sushi & Robatayaki Sushi & Robatayaki
- Japanese, Chinese & Thai Oriental Restaurant
- Oriental Fusion Sea Pavilion Hot Pot
- Italian Eataly
- Greek Paxos
- French L'Atelier Bistrot
- French Le Grill
- Latin American & Mexican Hola! Tacos & Cantina
- Vietnamese & French Indochine Restaurant
- Nordic Gastronomy Chef's Garden Kitchen
Sample menus are linked below for each restaurant. Menus, pricing, and availability vary by ship and season — confirm in MSC for Me before you sail.