Introduction
MSC Cruise Line has been in operation since 1990 and currently has 12 ships in its fleet. MSC Cruise Line is known to offer a family-friendly cruise experience with ships that sail to various destinations, MSC cruises offers an unforgettable experience on its cruises. Before planning a cruise with MSC here are 8 basic trips that will help you prepare for your trip with MSC cruises.
Step 1
Having the information you need before you take a cruise can make your entire cruise experience better than it would be if didn’t make the appropriate preparations. To begin your adventure with MSC cruises, you will need to choose the destination you would like to visit or, if the destination isn’t as important as the features and amenities you want to experience while onboard, you can choose your vacation based on the ship of your preference.
Step 2
When taking a cruise vacation with MSC cruises, your shipboard account will automatically be charged $12 per day/per adult for any Caribbean cruise. The amount of money charged to your account is shared amongst the maitre d’, their assistants, the busboys, stateroom attendants, room service attendants and bellboys. For children under the age of 18, the amount charged will be reduced to $6 per day as long as the child is sharing a cabin with 2 adults on any cruise with a Caribbean itinerary. Should you want to adjust the amount of the automatic gratuities, you may speak with someone at the Guest Relations desk.
Step 3
For passengers that may have special dietary needs, MSC cruises can meet some of those needs by providing gluten-free menus on some of their ships. The ships that offer gluten-free menus are:
- MCS Fantasia
- MSC Musica
- MSC Orchestra
- MSC Poesia
Special gluten-free pre-packaged products such as biscuits, croissants, and snacks are available on:
- MSC Splendida
- MSC Lirica
- MSC Opera
- MSC Sinfonia
- MSC Armonia
- MSC Melody
If you should have other special dietary needs, you would need to check with the MSC cruises before booking your cruise to see if they are able to assist in meeting those needs.
Step 4
Any passenger that requires a wheelchair for mobility purposes, it is recommended they travel with someone who can assist them while on their cruise. Every wheelchair passenger must provide their own wheelchair during the cruise.
Step 5
On occasion there may be someone that is visually impaired who will want to go on a cruise with MSC Cruise Line. Their ships feature Braille indicators on the labels in the corridors, elevator buttons, stairway handrails on the landing levels, and on the door plates for each stateroom. Each elevator also has voice and light indicators as well.
Step 6
Hearing impaired passengers on MSC cruises can request a kit designed for the hearing impaired. Each kit is a suitcase that is filled with devices to assist the hearing impaired individual. The ship has also provided indicator lights and vibrations for things such a ringing phone, fire alarm, and alarm clock alerts. Their theater and lounge areas are equipped with wireless amplifiers and their elevators equipped with indicator lights.
Step 7
MSC cruises also offers services for their special guests for celebrations such as weddings, anniversaries and honeymoons. There are several wedding ceremony packages you can choose from to make your wedding ceremony a memorable event. Guests that are on their honeymoon or celebrating their anniversary will also be given a special experience to make their celebration more memorable.
Step 8
MSC cruises encourage their guests to limit their checked luggage to one per person with a weight limit of 65 lbs. They also allow one small handbag per person. If any passenger will be carrying valuables such as jewelry, medications and documents, they are advised to carry those belongings in their handbag. Valuables carried onboard by any passenger are done so at the risk of each passenger and MSC cruises cannot be held responsible for missing or lost valuable items.
Tips
For further information about MSC Cruise Line and their policies and procedures for things like cash on board, health and medical requirements and other useful tips, you can visit MSC cruises website by going to: www.msccruisesusa.com.
