Experience a magical Christmas or New Year’s Eve onboard an MSC cruise this year, and celebrate the festive season differently. MSC Cruises has a variety of cruises departing over the festive period from 4 to 14 days sailing to a range of glorious destinations.
This Winter explore the Caribbean or South Caribbean, Mediterranean, Emirates, South Africa or Red Sea and South America with MSC’s Christmas cruises. Get ready to have a truly unforgettable Christmas, celebrating in true MSC Cruises style with a twist and each day at sea will turn into an unforgettable memory.
What Christmas activities will there be for Children?
Children will have lots of Christmas fun onboard MSC Cruises having the most magical Christmas that they will remember and cherish forever. Kids will have the chance to meet Santa Claus with their wish list and there will be many other Christmas-themed activities purely designed for them like LEGO Master Builder Christmas edition or movie time with Santa, Doremi & Lego Sailor village with games, line dances and a lot of Christmas Magic.
Entertainment activities for kids & the family will include:
Santa’s Extravaganza
Immerse yourself and your kids in the enchanting world of MSC at Christmas, where Santa himself will personally deliver a gift to each child aged 0 to 11 on board. MSC Cruises‘ fleetwide celebration will see over 15,000 gifts distributed, featuring renowned brands like Lego, Chicco, an array of engaging board games, sustainable toys, and exclusive MSC merchandise.
Movie Time With Santa
MSC Cruises proudly presents a child-friendly MSC original short film called “Journey with Santa.” This cinematic masterpiece, debuting at the theatre onboard MSC Cruises, serves as the opening act and a key component of the MSC Cruises “Holiday Cruise Extravaganza.“
Doremix Christmas
Experience a lively kids and family disco game featuring the season’s top 5 holiday songs, thoughtfully curated by MSC’s young experts.
MSC Kids Christmas Parade
Get involved in MSC Cruises‘ original Christmas parade, a visual delight starring kids beloved characters like Doremi and Lego Sailor, alongside all the young cruisers. This captivating spectacle encapsulates the festive spirit and will leave a smile on your children’s faces.
Winter Wonderland
Visit MSC’s Winter Wonderland onboard and expect the enchantment of Christmas with Doremi and Lego Sailor’s festive village, offering an array of games, line dances, and a generous dose of holiday magic where you will make memories with the kids for life.
Christmas Specials for the Teens
- Winter Wonderland at the Teens Club Christmas Village
- MSC Teens Tik Tok Christmas Challenge
- MSC Teens Christmas Flashmob
- Under The Mistletoe: The Game
- MSC Teens Christmas Awards (Teens Talent Show)
- Christmas Prom (Teens formal night)
What Christmas activities will there be for Adults?
From the special Christmas shows that will be featured onboard MSC Cruises to the New Year’s Eve party, MasterChef Christmas Editions or the Christmas karaoke, there will be lots of Christmas specials featured onboard the fleet for both adults and children.
While the kids are enjoying their Christmas fun in the kids club, you can relax at the MSC Aurea Spa, by the pool or just enjoying the sea view from your balcony cabin. You can expect a delicious Christmas celebration meal cooked up by MSC Cruises‘ international chefs featuring themed menus throughout the festive voyages.
You won’t have to give up on your Christmas shopping as there will be plenty of chances for you to experience the luxury shops onboard the MSC Cruises fleet as well as MSC’s standard excursion program offering excursions to the most beautiful Christmas markets in the world with MSC Cruises themed tours including expert guides.
Entertainment activities for adults will include:
Christmas Make & Create
Adults will be able to participate in a range of activities, from T-shirt painting and bracelet making to gift wrapping, crafting greeting cards, and fashioning Christmas decorations.
Christmas Quizzes
The adults will have chances to take part in entertaining Christmas quizzes which will test your Christmas knowledge and ignite your curiosity.
Christmas Carol
You can take part in the singing of Christmas Carols which will really get you in the Christmas spirit whilst singing the most famous Christmas songs and having a great time with your family, friends and fellow passengers.
Christmas Karaoke
Sing your heart out to well-known Christmas hits and show off your talent like never before in MSC Cruises‘ Christmas Karaoke events on their festive sailings.
MasterChef Christmas Edition
The most famous cooking talent Show in the world steps aboard MSC Cruises for a themed event. The best thing about this festive activity is that the experience goes throughout the Cruise; in fact, the lucky winner of the final prize will have the opportunity to take part in the casting of the TV show and become the new Star of MasterChef!
Let it Snow
Get excited for the snow cannon and the ice-cool music at MSC’s unforgettable Let it Snow party; the most original Christmas event at sea
MSC Christmas Game
If you’re feeling competitive try your hand at the MSC Christmas Game, a team-oriented activity featuring group dances and a heartwarming final Sea Toast, spreading Christmas cheer throughout the ship.
MSC Crew’s Talent Christmas Edition
A spectacular Christmas Talent Show will be hosted by crew members to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.
White Christmas Night
Party the night away dressed in White at the MSC Christmas White Night party featuring Christmas costumes, sets and decorations, which will be celebrated throughout the entire Ship.
MSC Christmas Show
Watch a fantastic Broadway-style production show inspired by the Christmas spirit.
New Year’s Eve Party
If you’re on a New Year’s Eve festive MSC Cruise then you’ll be able to conclude your year with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party featuring a themed night with costumes, mesmerizing sets, and decorations. Expect a confetti cannon and watch the countdown on the LED walls, screens, or the ship’s dome, followed by the most anticipated toast of the year!
If you’re thinking about an early Christmas cruise to get you in the Christmas spirit beforehand, the MSC Fleet will be decorated for Christmas around mid-November with Christmas festivities starting around this time also.
However you choose to spend your Christmas, if you haven’t experienced a festive MSC cruise yet, be inspired to create new traditions and memories among the beauty of the world’s most stunning locations.
Book now and look forward to a truly special 2023 Christmas cruise or a New Year’s Eve cruise.
