The Minors Policy protects the safety and well-being of all passengers on board. \u2018Minor\u2019 refers to any person under the age of 18 (on cruises that do not include a port in the USA) or 21 (on voyages that do include a port in the USA). We have recently updated our Minors Policy, effective May 15th, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Starting from 15 May 2025,<\/strong>\u00a0infants under 2 years old are admitted on board, except for cruises starting from 11 nights onwards, for which it is required that the minor is at least 2 years old at the moment of embarkation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> wheelchairs are always allowed on board, but must be declared at the time of booking confirmation. Wheelchairs are available on all ships in the MSC Cruises fleet, for use during embarking and disembarking or in the event of an emergency and can be borrowed on board.<\/p>\n For more information, please visit\u00a0Accessibility & Medical.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The age requirement does not apply in case the 11 nights (or longer) cruise is the combination of two or more cruises, where the ship returns to its Home Port during the cruise<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> MSC Cruises does not permit minors to occupy a cabin without the presence of at least one adult. For sailings within the US, guests aged 18-20 can be accommodated in a cabin alone, provided they are traveling with a guest aged 21 or older.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> To be considered an adult, passengers must be 18 or 21 years old at the time of embarkation, depending on the itinerary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Yes,\u00a0an exception applies for\u00a0minors under 18 traveling with one parent or legal guardian, provided the following conditions are met:<\/p>\n The parent\/legal guardian must specifically request at the time of booking that the minors be assigned a cabin without an adult and sign\u00a0a liability waiver,\u00a0which must be submitted to the Contact Centre. For MSC Lirica, Musica, and Fantasia class ships:<\/p>\n Parent\/guardian and minors must stay in connecting cabins, and the balcony of the minors’ cabin will be locked.<\/p>\n For all other MSC ships:<\/p>\n The parent or legal guardian and the minor(s) shall be accommodated in connecting cabins with the minor cabin\u2019s balcony being locked or in interior adjacent cabins**. \u2018Adjacent cabins\u2019 is defined as two cabins, at least one without a balcony, which have no more than 3 cabins between them, and that pertain to the same assembly station and corridor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> You can download a liability waiver\u00a0here<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The ages will be verified through official documents provided during embarkation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> All restrictions mentioned above are handled directly through the Contact Center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Travellers of all nationalities must be at least 21 to travel alone on cruises embarking in the US or travelling to the US. They must have turned 21 by the time they enter a U.S. port. Guests aged under 21 must travel accompanied by their parents or a legal guardian. Otherwise, a signed authorization letter from the absent parent must be provided when booking, along with the name of a chaperon or a designated individual in charge of the minor<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Yes, guests aged 18-20 may stay in a cabin alone if they are traveling with someone aged 21 or older, without any additional requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>wheelchairs<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What if I have booked two seven-night cruises? Does the age requirement for infants under two apply? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
CHILDREN UNDER 18 – 21 YEARS OLD<\/h3>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Are guests under 18 permitted to travel without adult supervision? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who is considered an adult?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is there an exception? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nThe parent\/guardian is traveling with 2 to 5 minors.
\nThe 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.
\nNo more than two minors may occupy a cabin without an adult.<\/p>\n
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the definition of \u2018adjacent cabins\u2019?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where can I find a liability waiver? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>How are the ages of minors verified? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who manages the restrictions mentioned above?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can guests under 21 travel alone in the US? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can guests aged 18-20 stay in a cabin alone? <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>