MSC Seaside Useful Information

Cabin Facilities

• Accessible cabins on every ship
• Larger cabins with extra facilities for special needs
• Request accessible cabins at the time of booking

Reduced Mobility

• Accessible decks, public areas, and tender
• Limited accessibility in some ports or tender services
• Wheelchairs for embarkation, disembarkation and emergencies
• Guests who require a wheelchair for daily use must bring their own

Children with Special Needs

• Full access to all onboard services and facilities
• Trained entertainment staff for specific needs
• Age-appropriate entertainment areas with adjustments if needed

Excursions

• Most excursions are fully accessible
• Check the program of available tours

Special Dietary Requirements

• Gluten-free menus certified by Bureau Veritas
• Gluten-free snacks on some ships
• Inform MSC Cruises of food intolerances/allergies on Special Needs Form
• Kosher meals at extra cost
• Halal products on request in advance

Pregnancy

• No passengers beyond 24 weeks of pregnancy by the end of the cruise
• See a doctor before travel regardless of pregnancy stage

Dress Code

• Casual wear for life on board and shore excursions
• Informal evenings: summer dresses for women, lightweight jackets for men
• Gala evenings: cocktail dresses for women, suits or dinner jackets for men
• Bring a jumper or shawl for temperature changes
• Appropriate clothing for religious site visits (knees and shoulders covered, no low-cut tops)

Medical Facilities

• Medical Centre on all ships
• Open during advertised hours, emergency services 24/7
• Medical services incur a fee

Dialysis

• Peritoneal dialysis guests can bring their equipment
• Haemodialysis equipment on some routes

Smoking Policy

• Designated smoking areas marked by signs and ashtrays
• No smoking in cabins, balconies, or non-designated areas
• Fines for smoking in non-designated areas

Wi-Fi

• Available in all public areas and most cabins
• Requires Satellite Internet Access package and a mobile internet device
• Internet Café on board

Service Animals

• Certified guide dogs allowed on all ships
• The guest is responsible for the animal

Onboard Language

• Communication in 6 languages: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
• Printed material available in these languages

Charting a Sustainable Future

• Sustainability programme covers Planet, People, Place, Procurement
• Continuous improvement of the fleet’s environmental performance
• Diversity, inclusion, and positive impact on communities
• Crew and guest safety first

Laundry Services

• Same-day laundry service
• Several Laundry Service Packages
• Up to 20 items per cabin per cruise
• Items returned by 5 pm if left before 9 am