MSC Cruises are one of the most popular cruise lines for Irish holidaymakers. There are many reasons for their popularity and if you are thinking of setting sail for your next holiday and you want to learn more about MSC Cruises, this blog is for you. Here are 10 things that make MSC Cruises a fantastic cruise line.

1. Large Fleet of Ships

MSC Cruises currently has one of the most modern fleets at sea, with over 20 ships designed to suit different types of travellers. From stylish mid-sized ships to next-generation cruises like MSC World America, each ship offers a contemporary feel with impressive design and technology. This variety allows you to choose a cruise that matches your style, whether you prefer something lively and social or more relaxed and redefined. Some of our customers favourite MSC ships include MSC World Europa, MSC Seaview and MSC Grandiosa.

2. Designed with Families in Mind

MSC Cruises are a family-owned company, and one of the most family-friendly cruise lines available. Onboard, you will find dedicated kids’ clubs for all age groups, interactive play areas and partnerships with brands such as CHICCO and LEGO, creating a fun and engaging experience for younger guests. Teenagers also have their own spaces to socialise, making it a great option for families travelling together. Around the ship, especially on newer ships, MSC Cruises tick every box when it comes to family fun with fantastic water slides, splash pools, bowling alleys, formula 1 simulators and so much more. Family fun is guaranteed on an MSC Cruise making them super popular for families.

3. Excellent Value for Money

One of the biggest reasons travellers choose MSC Cruises is the value. A cruise includes your accommodation, meals, entertainment and transport between destinations, making it easier to budget compared to a traditional holiday. When booking with Click&Go Holidays, your package can also include flights, transfers and pre/post cruise hotel stay, creating a complete holiday experience in one simple booking. For many Irish travellers, this combination of value and convenience is hard to beat.

4. A Wide Choice of Dining Experiences

Dining onboard MSC Cruises is both varied and high quality. From buffet options to elegant main dining rooms, there is something to suit every taste. You can enjoy everything from Mediterranean-inspired dishes to international cuisine, all included as part of your cruise. When you book an MSC Cruise, you get all of your meals and snacks included in your holiday cost and on board. For those who want an extra special dining experience, we always recommend speciality dining and depending on the ship you choose, with MSC Cruises, you can enjoy steakhouses, seafood restaurants and delicious Asian cuisine.

5. Entertainment Every Evening

Entertainment plays a big role in the MSC Cruises experience. Each day, guests can enjoy theatre-style shows, live music, themed events and lively onboard nightlife. The atmosphere is lively but still relaxed, giving you the option to unwind at your own pace. Whether it is a production show or a casual drink with live music there is always something happening.

4. Committed to sustainability

MSC Cruises are committed to sustainability and feature it at the heart of their long-term business commitments and plans. They pride themselves on setting the standard of sustainable cruising for the industry and led the way with their ship MSC World Europa being the first LNG propelled cruise ship. Using liquified natural gas-powered engines, allow MSC Cruises to ensure a 99% reduction of SOx emissions, 85% reduction of NOx emissions and 25% reduction in greenhouse gasses (GHG).

5. Excellent entertainment

From daytime fun by the pool to themed nights, MSC know how to entertain you onboard! The cruise line are famous for their fantastic shows with something for everyone to enjoy every night from circus inspired performances to Tina Turner and Abba tributes. The themed nights are always great fun with white night and the 70s night proving popular. You can also enjoy live music, silent discos and so much more onboard.

6. Perfect public spaces

Whether you want to chill by the pool, find a quiet corner at the back of the ship or relax with a drink in hand, you will be spoilt for places to relax and enjoy your day onboard. MSC ships, depending on the ship you sail on have a couple of pool areas, some which have a retractable roof for colder climates, as well as numerous indoor and outdoor areas to lounge.

7. Great cabin choices

Firstly, the cabins and suite décor on onboard is gorgeous, and the beds are next level comfy, meaning you are guaranteed an amazing nights sleep every day of your cruise. But we also know that different people have different needs when it comes to choosing your cabin. For those on a budget, inside cabins are brilliant value for money and a great way to cruise for a lower cost. If you can, we recommend getting a balcony cabin because that private, outdoor space onboard is a little piece of heaven! The cruise line also offers ocean view cabins with a window view, solo cabins on select ships and larger family cabins on some ships.

8. Yacht Club experience

One thing MSC Cruises do really well is luxury cruising and their ship within a ship Yacht Club experience is the perfect way to cruise for those who want a larger ship of amenities but a more intimate, luxurious experience as well. Yacht Club is exclusive to those sailing in one of these famed suites and as a Yacht Club guest you have your own butler for the duration of the cruise as well as access to a private lounge, restaurant and a private pool deck.

9. Gorgeous itineraries

One of the main reasons to cruise is getting to wake up somewhere new every day of your holiday and MSC Cruises offer the most beautiful of itineraries to choose from. Their Mediterranean itineraries give you access to some of the most spectacular towns and ports in the Med. They also offer unique itineraries around Dubai and the Emirates and they also have stunning Caribbean itineraries that take in their private island Ocean Cay in the Bahamas. And those are just a taste of where you can sail with MSC Cruises.

10. Incredible value for money

MSC Cruises also offer great value for money which is so important in today’s world. When you book an MSC Cruise holiday with Click&Go Holidays, you get your flights, cruise, meals, snacks, entertainment and gratuities (tips) included. And we can also book your drinks package for you, which we recommend doing to make your holiday even better value for money. Their shore excursions and speciality dining are some of the best value options across all cruise lines but the quality doesn’t waiver either, making them an exceptionally good cruise line for value for money.

If you are thinking of booking an MSC Cruise holiday, check out our best deals here. Alternatively, we have a team of five-star cruise experts available five days a week to help you plan your next getaway. Simply call 01-6995329.