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Christmas cruises and New Year cruises

Light up your holidays with Christmas Cruise Deals

What could be more enchanting than celebrating the most wonderful time of the year while exploring breathtaking destinations? This winter, unwrap the magic of a Christmas cruise, where every moment is filled with discovery and wonder.

Imagine journeying to dream destinations, all while surrounded by the festive glow of the holiday season. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, our Christmas cruise deals promise to deliver unforgettable memories!

Picture yourself wandering through the enchanting Christmas markets of Northern Europe, where the holiday spirit comes alive, or relaxing on pristine Caribbean beaches. Perhaps you dream of exploring historic Mediterranean cities, where ancient streets shimmer with an extra touch of magic during the festive season.

No matter where you choose to explore, a Christmas or New Year’s cruise offers the perfect blend of wonder and festivity. Picture yourself gathering cherished memories as you sail to breathtaking destinations, all while being enveloped in the enchanting Christmas atmosphere aboard our ships. Enjoy specially curated activities, lively parties, and entertainment designed to make the magic of the season come alive for the entire family.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Christmas Cruises Entertainment

Get ready for a stunning Christmas cruise on board our ships, where every day will be filled of Christmas activities and entertainment for both adults and kids!
From MSC Cruises Christmas shows to the New Year’s Eve party or to the Christmas karaoke, there will be plenty of specials. Kids as well will spend the most magical Christmas holidays ever: meeting Santa Claus with their wish list and many other themed activities just designed for them. The true magic of Christmas awaits you on board MSC Cruises.

Christmas entertainment activities for adults

MasterChef Christmas Edition

The most famous cooking talent show in the world steps aboard MSC Christmas cruises! The power of the activity is the fact that the experience goes over the cruise; the lucky winner of the final prize, will have the opportunity to take part into the casting of the TVShow, and become the new Star of MasterChef!

Christmas Karaoke

Amaze your friends and fellow guests sing the Christmas hits like they’ve never been heard before. At our Christmas Karaoke, it's your time to shine and enjoy some fantastic performances getting the best festive spirit.

MSC Christmas Show

A fantastic production Show inspired by the Christmas spirit and specifically designed for this iconic festivity will delight you.

New Year’s Eve Party

An amazing theme Night with costumes, sets and decorations, and where possible, under a bunch of confetti reproduced by a confetti cannon. The event will also take place in all lounges; furthermore don’t forget the countdown that has to be displayed on the onboard ledwall, screens, dome followed by the most important Toast of the year!

Christmas entertainment activities for family and kids

Santa’s extravaganza

Don't miss the biggest MSC Cruises event of the year, for all our children and parents on board Santa will personally bring a gift for each child on board from 0 to 11 years old. More than 15.000 gifts will be given fleetwide including Lego, Chicco, board games, sustainable toys and official MSC merchandise for an unforgettable Christmas cruise.

Movie with Santa

A special and unique MSC Cruises original short movie dedicated to the Santa’s arrival onboard (as part of “Santa’s Extravaganza”).

Doremix Xmas

Kids and family disco game with the top 5hit list XMAS songs , all selected by our children.

MSC Kids Xmas Parade

Be sure not to miss our original Xmas parade starring Doremi, Lego Sailor and all our children.

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