It is the sole responsibility of the Guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents for the entire cruise vacation and have them available when necessary. Please check with your travel agent, government agency, Embassy or Consulate to ensure that you have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries on your cruise. Guests without proper traveling documentation will be denied boarding. Travel restrictions for each destination country may vary according to a Guest\u2019s citizenship. No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
At MSC Cruises, we\u202ftake pride in creating incredible holiday experiences the whole family can share and in our ability to cater to the individual needs of everyone, from children and tweens to teenagers and parents.<\/p>\n
We have recently updated our\u00a0Corporate Minors Policy, effective May 15th, 2025,<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure the well-being of all individuals on board. You can find these changes below, and we trust they will help you better assist you in choosing the perfect family cruise.<\/p>\n 1. Infants on board<\/strong><\/p>\n Starting from 15 May 2025<\/strong>, infants 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 2. Minors on board<\/strong><\/p>\n Generally, MSC Cruises does not permit minors (those under 21 on U.S. itineraries, or under 18 on others) to occupy a cabin without the presence of at least one adult. To be considered an adult, passengers must be 18 or 21 years old at the time of embarkation, depending on the itinerary.<\/p>\n However, an exception applies for minors under 18 traveling with one parent or legal guardian, provided the following conditions are met:<\/p>\n Upon arrival at the first European port on your itinerary, all guests will be required to clear immigration in line with the\u00a0European Union\u2019s new Entry\/Exit System (EES)<\/strong>. This system will replace passport stampings with electronic records starting from next 10th April 2026 and records entry\/exit\/refusal information for non-EU travelers \u201csubject to single and double Schengen Visa\u201d travelling for a short stay and may include biometric checks such as fingerprints and facial images. ETIAS\u00a0<\/strong>(European Travel Information and Authorization System, required for all nationalities not subject to Schengen Visa), has been postponed to the end of 2026. TRANSIT CANADA<\/strong>\u00a0Visa or eTA needed according to nationality.<\/p>\n Please check requirements at the following link: In accordance with Argentine Government Decree No. 366\/25, all foreign visitors must present valid travel and medical insurance covering the entire duration of their stay\u2014regardless of their mode of entry (air, land, or sea).<\/p>\n Although detailed implementation guidelines have not yet been released, this requirement is already in effect and may be enforced by the Argentine authorities at any time. If you have not yet purchased travel and medical insurance\u2014either through MSC or another provider\u2014we strongly recommend doing so before your cruise begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Please do note that,\u00a0as per Official instructions received from the Norwegian relevant Ministry, all Russian Tourist passport holders cannot enter Norway from 29th of May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n After merging with Local Authorities,\u00a0relating all cruises arriving in Norway through a Schengen Port (MSC Euribia, MSC Poesia and MSC Preziosa), all Russian Touristic passport holders in possession of a Schengen Visa issued ONLY by Norway after the 30th of May 2022 or with a valid Schengen Residence Permit (under renewal not accepted) and ONLY transiting Norway (not embarking\/disembarking) will be exceptionally accepted onboard.<\/strong><\/p>\n Holders of Diplomatic, Service, Special Passports need to receive pre-approval before showing up for the embarkation.<\/p>\n For all other cruises calling extra-Schengen Ports before Norway (MSC Virtuosa), mentioned guests will not be allowed to embark.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> IMPORTANT NOTE :\u00a0<\/strong>Starting from 15th November 2023, Qatar Nationals must apply for an UK ETA. \u00a0<\/strong>UK ETA Additional Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n –\u00a0Eligible non-European guests:\u00a0<\/strong>can apply in advance from 27th November 2024 and will need an ETA to travel to the UK starting from the 8th January 2025\n
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\nTravellers of all nationalities must be at least 21 years old to travel alone on cruises embarking from or traveling to the US. However, guests aged 18-20 may stay in a cabin alone if traveling with someone aged 21 or older, without needing to meet the additional cabin requirements.These updates are designed to ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers.
\nFull details are in our\u00a0Booking Terms and Conditions and Conditions of Carriage<\/a>. All the changes will be managed directly through our Contact Center.For more details, see our\u00a0FAQ<\/a>.Please note:
\n* Infants are permitted on 11-night cruises or longer only if they turn one year old on or before the day of embarkation.
\n** \u201cAdjacent cabins\u201d 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. \u201cConnecting cabins\u201d is defined as to cabins that are connected by an internal door.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>EES (Entry\/Exit System) <\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nIn connection with this, immigration processing at the first port of call in Europa can take a long time. To help ensure a smooth experience, please have all travel documents ready, including your passport and any required visas. We also strongly recommend not booking early flights or time-sensitive public transportation immediately after arrival, as immigration formalities may take several hours to complete. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these new procedures are implemented.<\/p>\n
\nFor any additional information, please refer to the official European Union official websitehttps:\/\/travel-europe.europa.eu\/ees<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CRUISES CALLING CANADA<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nhttps:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/visit-canada\/transit.html<\/a>
\nFailure to present the required travel documentation may result in denial of boarding, irrespective of any declaration not to disembark in Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>HEALTH INSURANCE ENTERING ARGENTINA<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\nPlease be advised that public hospitals in Argentina will only provide medical services to foreign visitors who present proof of travel and medical insurance or prepay for treatment. Exceptions will be made solely in cases of emergency or for those who have permanent residence in Argentina.<\/p>\n<\/i><\/i><\/span>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RUSSIAN TOURIST PASSPORT HOLDERS ENTERING NORWAY<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CRUISES CALLING IN THE UK<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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\nStarting from 22th Februrary 2024 also Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and Jordan Nationals must apply for the UK ETA visiting the webstite:\u00a0https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta<\/a><\/p>\n
\n–\u00a0Eligible European guests:<\/strong>\u00a0can apply from the 5th March 2025 and will need an ETA to travel to the UK starting from the 2nd April 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>