Is MSC considered a luxury cruise line?

MSC, an Italian-born and built company, started sailing in the year 1970. Since then it has created a name for itself in the luxury cruise line industry. Currently, there are 19 cruises available in the MSC Cruises lineup, offering one-of-a-kind vacation experiences in 29 destinations.



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MSC Cruises has been ranked based on an expert evaluation of the line's level of luxury, as well as an assessment of user reviews and health ratings.
  • #4. in Best Cruise Lines for the Money.
  • #5. in Best Cruise Lines for Families.
  • #6. in Best Cruise Lines in the Mediterranean.
  • #9. in Best Cruise Lines in the Caribbean.


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Shipboard dress is casual during the day. Shorts and tasteful T-shirts are acceptable even in the dining room. At dinner, dress codes will vary daily, among the following: Casual: Slacks and sport shirt for men (no jeans); slacks and blouse, sundress or pantsuit for women.

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For being such a cheap cruise, I was impressed by the variety of activities and programming on the ship. I was impressed by the amount of family-friendly fun on MSC Seaside, and there were enough activities to keep guests of all ages entertained.

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Dreamlines' most popular booked cruise line, MSC, has an average passenger age in 2018 of 52.1 – about six years older than the industry standard. Among passengers who booked with Dreamlines, TUI and AIDA attracted a slightly older crowd – 58.5 and 54.5, respectively.

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The dress code for most nights is casual resort wear, while formal attire is required on specific formal evenings. Men are required to wear suits or jackets and ties, while women are encouraged to wear cocktail dresses.

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On the other hand, MSC Cruises is privately owned by the Aponte family and is one of the world's largest privately owned cruise lines. Since the company is privately owned, it does not have stock. People cannot buy shares in this company as they can with Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line.

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At dinner, dress codes will vary daily, among the following: Casual: Slacks and sport shirt for men (no jeans); slacks and blouse, sundress or pantsuit for women. Informal: Jacket with or without tie for men; dress or pantsuit for women. Formal: Dark suit or tuxedo for men; evening gown or cocktail dress for women.

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For formal dinners, men should wear a dark suit or tuxedo, and women should wear an evening gown or cocktail dress. No jeans, t-shirts, shorts, or bare feet are allowed on the ship after 6 p.m. Beverage Policy: All beverages except tea and water extra.

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Pampering Elements: While officially adults preferred (since kids are technically allowed to be there, except for MSC World Europa and MSC Seascape), MSC Cruises' Top 18 and 19 Solariums do skew toward an adult clientele, with dedicated spa services, bar menus and complimentary fruit skewers.

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Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much. The front and back of the ship are a no-no.

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items forbidden on board kettles, hotplates, candles, incense), drones. If explosive material, guns or illegal drugs are detected, law enforcement will be immediately alerted. MSC MSC Cruises will be forced to deny access to any guests not complying with these mandated regulations.

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Languages spoken on board The company uses six main languages for its communications: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.

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Dress Restrictions At no point is swimwear allowed in any formal dining venue for any meal, including breakfast and lunch. Shorts, flip flops, and tank tops are not allowed for Evening Wear or Gala Night in the Main Dining Rooms, Specialty Restaurants, or MSC Yacht Club.

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MSC Cruises has their White Party once per sailing, and, being Norwegian's signature theme night, it's available at the end of all sailings.

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