Thanks to the recent relaxation of travel restrictions worldwide, MSC is glad to welcome all guests back on board tehir ships without any testing requirements or concerns about their vaccination status. Please remember that it is the responsibility of each guest to ensure they meet the requirements of any country they may be traveling through before, during and after the cruise.
A cruise isn't just one of the most luxurious and relaxing ways to see the world, it's also one of the safest. That's because every cruise ship has to be built, equipped and operated in accordance with the strict requirements of the international maritime treaty known as the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, developed by the International Maritime Organization, the UN agency responsible for shipping. As a result, for example, all cruise ships must have regularly-checked lifeboats, life rafts and life preservers for every person on board, plus a specified minimum additional capacity.
The ultramodern ships in the MSC Cruises fleet go substantially above and beyond what is required, carrying backup mechanical, navigational and safety provisions. And of course their crews undertake extensive training and refresher training, certification and regular drills for emergency situations, including the evacuation of a ship.
Before MSC departs, there will be a compulsory emergency drill (or briefing, if you embark in a secondary port). In accordance with the international Convention for the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS), you are all required to take part in the emergency drill, where you will learn the correct way to put on your life-jacket and the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.
Children 0-12 years
If you are travelling with infants or children under the age of 12 years, on embarkation they will be provided with an ID wristband which must be worn for the entire duration of the cruise. In the unlikely event of an emergency while your children are involved in children's club activities, the staff will escort them to the Children's Pick-up Area where they will wait for you to arrive and proceed with them to your Muster Station/Assembly Station.
Security protection
Guests are protected by a comprehensive system of security, such as the MSC Cruises Access Control and Screening System, which requires proof of identity to access with tickets and on a pre-approved list. Also all luggage must pass through strict check-points, cabins are protected by locks and individually equipped with safe boxes, public areas are monitored by cameras, and highly trained Ship Security Officers continuously patrol the ship and are on emergency call 24/7.
Code of conduct
MSC wants every Guest to have a truly enjoyable cruise experience. Therefore, MSC Cruises does not tolerate any behavior affecting the comfort, health, safety, and security of other Guests or the crew. Please refer to the contract conditions for more details on this important policy.
