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Kids 11 and Under Sail Free aboard MSC Cruises.
Why leave the bambini at home when MSC Cruises offers an affordable family vacation for kids of all ages? Youll be pleased to learn kids sail free* on MSC! In addition, we also offer a complimentary kids program filled with entertainment, fun, and games. Dedicated entertainment and activities are arranged for children over 3 years old in the Childrens Center. The daily activities are divided into age specific groups with themed activities displayed daily in the onboard program. Childrens entertainment is organized into three different age categories:
- Mini Club: children 3 to 8 years old
- Junior Club: children 9 to 12 years
- Teenager's Club: guests 13 up to 17 years of age
*Children 11 and under sail free when sailing as 3rd / 4th guests in the same stateroom as two full-fare paying guests. Amenities vary by ship. Not all amenities available on every ship. Government fees and taxes for all guests is additional and varies by itinerary (some restrictions may apply
**Please note that the activities vary by the number and ages of the children onboard.**
Our kids club leaders organize lots of great activities, shows, and games such as treasure hunts, a mini-Olympics, painting courses, dancing, arts, and crafts. Each ship has a cheerful, spacious and safe playroom. Knowing your children are with our expert cruise staff, you can relax and enjoy the pool or unwind with an aromatic massage.
MSC offers Microsoft Xbox Kinetic, Nintendo Wii and a wide variety of games from which to choose. The teen corner now includes a docking station for iPods, iPhones, iPads and USB readers, and a social corner connected to Net TV and with Bluetooth keyboards.
When parents are on excursions ashore, the Mini Club and Juniors Club will remain open for children 3-12 years of age, allowing parents peace of mind. If parents are ashore or involved in other activities, the kids club leaders will also take youngsters to the buffet or the ships restaurant for childrens meals (from a dedicated Childrens Menu). And for families who want to share a shore excursion experience, this affordable family vacation also includes up to 30% discount on shore excursions for children under age 12!
You'll also find a broader choice of family events (ranging from parades to scavenger hunts), miniture golf,tennis, and basketball. We have extended Kids Club hours from 9 a.m.-11 p.m. and more peace of mind. Pagers and beepers will be available for rent for the parents/supervising adults of children who are 3-5 years old, children with special medical conditions and children with special needs.Several of our newest ships, including MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra, MSC Poesia, MSC Magnifica, MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida offer designated childrens pools and outdoor play areas. For example, on MSC Poesia, your children can enjoy our Stone Age dinosaur play area. While MSC Fantasia offers Il Polo Nord, (The North Pole) childrens play area that includes a swimming pool with a waterslide, the first on any MSC ship. MSC Opera, MSC Lirica, MSC Sinfonia, and MSC Armonia offer dedicated indoor areas for the kids including a video game room. All entertainment activities, both for younger guests and adults are conducted in all languages to cater to the needs of every guest. As our ships vary in size and facilities, kids activities are not restricted to the Mini Clubs.
Basketball and soccer tournaments, table soccer, carnival parades, volleyball, crazy ping pong, karaoke, treasure hunts, dance competitions, and Miss and Mr. Teen are just some of the dynamic activities available for kids and teens. Budding artists can channel their creativity with fun crafts. Future journalists and cartoonists will be proud to see their work published in the new kids newspaper. On each cruise, a special performance will be held in the theater for children under 12 and their parents. Kids will also be able to show off their own theatrical skills in a performance they create and stage in the theater. With the expanded Kids Club program, parents can sit back and relax, safe in the knowledge that their children are in good hands and having a great time. The fun continues even with our childrens menus. Kids love our authentic Italian favorites like pasta and pizza, but we offer All-American favorites, too, such as hamburgers, hot dogs and delicious pastries and desserts. And, My Teen Card makes it convenient for kids 12 -17 to make pre-paid purchases while onboard.
As a family-owned company, you can be sure we make every cruise family-friendly and enjoyable for all.
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