CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CRUISES 

Light up your holidays with Christmas Cruise Deals

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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.

 

Don’t miss out — book your 2024 Christmas or New Year’s cruise today and make this holiday season truly unforgettable!

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.

 

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 ADULTS

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CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND FAMILY

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.

Winter Wonderland (Doremi Village):
 Doremi & Lego Sailor village with games, line dances and a lot of Xmas Magic.

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND FAMILY

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Wave - All Inclusive

‘Wave – All Inclusive’ rates are per person based on double occupancy (passenger 1 & 2). The rates are subject to change and may vary without notice. This offer is valid on new bookings only from 03/12/2024 to 31/03/2025, valid on selected Summer 25 cruise only and fly cruise departures.

Under the ‘Wave – All Inclusive’ promotion, guests will be able to purchase selected departures at discounted rates. Customers can save up to £460 per person under the ‘Wave – All Inclusive’ promotion. The £920 cabin discount is based on MSC Seaside 28th April 2025 Marseille sailing, inside Bella cabin. This promotion is available on limited capacity, subject to the amount of cabins and flight seats available per departure.

This offer is subject to availability and confirmation by MSC Cruises and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. 3rd and 4th berth guests pay the usual applicable rate. For solo travelers, the applicable solo supplement can vary up to 100%, depending on the sailing chosen at the time of booking. Percentage amounts of discounts expressed in the promotion refer to the amount of discount in price verses the previous rate.

This promotion is combinable with any other discounts, including MSC Voyagers Club 5%, Voyagers Exclusives 5+5%. If customers book the ‘Wave – All Inclusive’ promotion onboard an MSC ship with the Future Cruise team, they will receive all other onboard benefits except the MSC Voyagers Club 5% and Voyagers Exclusives 5+5% discounts. If customers have a future cruise discount voucher, they can apply this to all sailings included in the ‘Wave – All Inclusive’ promotion. If customers have a FCC voucher for a re-protected sailing, they can apply this to a cruise in the ‘Wave – All Inclusive’ promotion. And Lastly, if customers have created an Open Booking with the Future Cruise team on board a MSC Cruises ship, they can convert this to a new booking and receive the applicable benefits except for discounts.

Fares will show as the following on www.msccruises.co.uk:

‘Cruise Only’ , ‘All Inclusive Cruise Only’ , ‘Fly & Cruise’, ‘All Inclusive Fly & Cruise’

Only bookings taken under ‘All Inclusive Cruise Only’ , ‘All Inclusive Fly & Cruise’ price descriptions will receive the Premium Extra Drinks Package. The Premium Extra Drinks Package allows the guests to enjoy whilst on board, unlimited consumption of all drinks priced up to €/£14 or €16. For more information, please visit https://www.msccruises.co.uk/on-board/dining-drinks/drinks-packages

Please be advised that Solo Supplements are also applicable to drinks packages when booked under the ‘with Drinks’ fare. All guests travelling together must book the same experience type and drinks package for dining  arrangements.

For any other aspect not mentioned within the scope of this document, the general MSC terms & conditions will  apply. Flights and any other add-ons including shore excursions will be available at the current selling rates, payable by all guests under the same booking unless clearly stated in the offer.

The general bookings terms & conditions, inclusions, cancellation charges and other information are available at  www.msccruise.co.uk

 

FLIGHTS TERMS & CONDITIONS

Fly Cruises depart from:

  • Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin to Fiumicino (Rome)
  • Manchester, Dublin to Barcelona
  • Edinburgh to Naples
  • Belfast, Bristol to Palma de Mallorca

 

MSC Fly Cruises offer the security of the ATOL scheme (Air Travel Organizers’ Licensing), ensuring your financial protection when you book a package trip that includes a flight. It's important to note that this protection is distinct from traditional travel insurance.

All Fly Cruises packages include direct flights to and from the embarkation port; comfortable transfers from the airport to the ship and back again; checked luggage and luggage recovery; assistance at airports; Airport taxes and rearrangement of your travel in case of flight delay.

Luggage Allowances are as follows:

Jet2: Baggage Max 22kg

Vueling: Baggage Max 25kg

Aer Lingus: Baggage Max 20kg +10kg

The Passenger will receive confirmation of flight timings and routes with their travel documents, which will be sent out approximately 7 days before departure.

A non-refundable deposit of £250 per person for air inclusive holidays (including infants of under 2 years) is due and payable by the Passenger at the time of Booking. This applies to all fly and cruise fares apart from FIT Live fares as highlighted above.

Kids sail free

  • Children under 18 pay only taxes & fees.
  • Children above 18 receive a 50% discount on the rates paid by the two adults.
  • The promotion is not retroactive, and availability must be checked at the time of booking.
  • It applies only to guests traveling in the same cabin.
  • It is valid on the departures of the 2024/25 Winter Programming of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe (with the exclusions of: Christmas, New Year, Easter, School Holidays).