FAQ - Children & teens
Minors Policy
What is the Minors Policy?
Infants under ONE year OLD
What is the policy for infants one year old and younger?
Prams and wheelchairs
Why can't infants under one travel on cruises lasting 11 nights or longer?
Children under 18 - 21 YEARS OLD
Are guests under 18 permitted to travel without adult supervision?
Who is considered an adult?
Is there an exception?
Yes, an exception applies for minors under 18 traveling with one parent or legal guardian, provided the following conditions are met:
- The parent/legal guardian must specifically request at the time of booking that the minors be assigned a cabin without an adult and sign a liability waiver, which must be submitted to the Contact Centre.
- The parent/guardian is traveling with 2 to 5 minors.
- The cabin is occupied by either one minor aged 12 or older, or two minors, with the eldest at least 12 and the youngest at least 8.
- No more than two minors may occupy a cabin without an adult.
For MSC Lirica, Musica, and Fantasia class ships:
- Parent/guardian and minors must stay in connecting cabins, and the balcony of the minors' cabin will be locked.
For all other MSC ships:
- The parent or legal guardian and the minor(s) shall be accommodated in connecting cabins with the minor cabin’s balcony being locked or in interior adjacent cabins**.
- The parent or legal guardian shall be required to purchase a bracelet to have access to the cabin occupied by the minor(s) at any time during the cruise.
What is the definition of ‘adjacent cabins’?
What is the definition of ‘connecting cabins’?
Where can I find a liability waiver?
You can download a liability waiver here. Please ensure the waiver is signed by the parents or legal guardian of the minors. The waiver must be submitted to your travel agent for bookings made in Travel Agency and to MSC if you booked your cruise through our Contact Center or website. A signed copy must be brought at embarkation.
How are the ages of minors verified?
Who manages the restrictions mentioned above?
Can guests under 21 travel alone in the US?
Can guests aged 18-20 stay in a cabin alone?
Will I be advised regarding their their bookings not compliant with the policy?
Yes, MSC Cruises will contact guests with confirmed bookings. Guests be offered the following options:
- Free Cruise Move to sailings with ports outside the US.
- Free Cruise Move to another (later) available date (on available sailings at the time of the Cruise Move) if, for this new sailing, the guests will be 21.
- Or our Standard Cancellation Policy will apply.
faq - Children & teens
Will the Kids Club be open in the next months? And what kind of kids’ activities will be available?
What can babies and small children eat on board?
What kind of on board entertainment is available for the younger guests?
Can children register in the MSC Voyagers Club?
The following information is required: name, last name and date of birth. Email is optional.
Is it possible to leave children on board while parents disembark for an excursion?
Yes, provided that the miniclub staff is notified one day prior to the excursion.
Is there a special pricing for children on shore excursion?
- Babys and Infants aged 2 and younger will be carried free of charge
- Children between the ages of 3 to 13 years have a reduced price up to 30% vs adult price
How can I subscribe my children to the Kids’ clubs?
You can register your children for the Kids’ Clubs on board or filll in the online form before boarding. Once on board just bring us the printed form, along with your Cruise Card and those of your children.
Do you have special security for children?
Do you have medical services for children?
What about help warming infant milk formulas and baby foods?
Do you provide any equipment for families travelling with young children?
We do everything we can to make life easier and as comfortable as possible for all our guests. Partnering with world-leader Chicco, we provide a limited quantity of beautifully-designed bottle warmers, strollers and many other items, on board for your combined comfort and convenience. Among the shops on board, you’ll find a Chicco corner with a selection of great products for babies and toddlers, including nappies.
Also a limited number of cots and highchairs are available on board, although please be prepared for increased demand for these during the high season. Cots can be requested before departure through your travel agent, or your MSC Cruises representative.
How can we celebrate my child’s birthday while onboard?
What are my main duties as a parent / legal guardian with a minor on board?
The following information is required: name, last name and date of birth. Email is optional.
Please see the MSC Voyagers Club terms & conditions for further details.