Cruising with the family is a great option for families. Not only can you visit exotic ports of call, but on board, your family will find something that appeals to everyone, from entertainment to dining to activities. MSC Cruises, which travel all over the world, is one of the best cruise lines for families, and we have 10 great reasons why:
1. Water Parks
What kid can pass up a water park? MSC cruises offer an Aqua Park with splash zones and water slides, as well as kids and family pools for days at sea. If sailing on MSC Preziosa, kids will scream for Vertigo, the longest single-rider water slide at sea.
2. Clubs Just for Kids
Whether your kids are young or independent teens, MSC caters to all ages with special programs and services. The Miniclub, for kids ages 3 to 6, and Juniors Club, for children 7 to 11, are supervised programs with stimulating and fun activities scheduled throughout the day. Drop in for an hour, or spend a full day.
3. Cool Spaces for Teens
For teens who don’t need “babysitting,” ships feature clubs for teens where they can hang out and meet other teens, dance, play video games, compete in sport tournaments, and even party into the night with karaoke, trivia, special teen-only formals and parties, and tons of all-day fun. Onboard Wi-Fi will also keep them in touch with friends back home and give them access to their must-have social media.
4. Outdoor and Indoor Fun
No matter the weather and no matter the activity, kids won’t be bored on MSC ships. Sports facilities on board also include basketball courts, soccer fields, mini golf, table tennis, mini bowling and more. If all of the sports, water fun, and kids’ programming aren’t enough to entertain, MSC ships also provide a video game arcade, 4D cinema and Formula 1 race car simulators.
5. Nightly Shows
As the only cruise line to provide six nightly shows on a 7-day cruise, families can attend a perform nightly, from opera to classical concerts to acrobatic acts to Broadway-styled musicals and shows. MSC features more than 80 different original shows across its fleet, and features the amazing Cirque du Soleil at sea.
6. Family Cabins
Families require extra space, and MSC offers it in their Family Cabins, and families sharing these cabins are charged per room, and not per person. The Super Family Cabin connects two triple staterooms to create accommodations for up to six people with two bathrooms and two balconies. Executive Family Suites provide two queen cabins that can be converted into two single beds with panoramic windows, bathrooms with bathtubs and extra closet space.
7. Family Dining
Even the pickiest of eaters will be pleased aboard MSC cruise ships, with the main restaurants across the fleet featuring a Children’s Menu, and some even offering a menu for infants. Buffets feature kids’ corners with foods at their level that feature their favorites. Supervised kids’ dinners are available for free so kids can enjoy a party with other kids while mom and dad have a date night. Teen dinners are also available nightly. Room service and pizza delivery are also available, but of course, families can also enjoy the gourmet dining available on each ship. Dietary restrictions are managed with tailored menus, including gluten-free, vegetarian and kosher meals.
8. Chocolate Wall
There will be plenty of dessert aboard MSC Cruises, but the piece de la resistance is the chocolate fountain wall – yes, an entire wall! Flowing with Venchi Italian chocolate, even adults won’t want to miss this special treat.
9. Relaxing Spa
Be treated to a Balinese spa treatment at the exotically designed onboard spa with 20 types of massages, 19 body treatments, a nail boutique, a hair salon and barber shop, and state-of-the-art beauty treatments. You’ll find aromatherapy treatments, anti-aging treatments, and even wellness cocktails in the SPA Bar. Teenagers are welcome at the spa, with 11 treatments just for them.
10. Baby Care
In MSC Cruises Mini Club, babies and toddlers up to age 3 can enjoy a safe play place to enjoy with their parents, where mom and dad may meet other parents. Fun and educational toys by Chicco are available. When you crave a date night or want to enjoy the fun listed above, turn to MSC Babycare Service and leave your child in the care of vetted caregivers. And, as babies require extra clothing for messes, Baby Laundry Service is available where infant clothes are washed and sanitized separately and delivered to your room.