Northern Europe 9 Nights From Southampton

One of the best ways to explore a city is from the seat of a bicycle. Hit the road on your next MSC Cruise on a MSC BIKE ADVENTOURS experience.

See, hear, smell and feel the destination like never before. You’re guaranteed to leave with a deeper connection.

Our carefully curated small group tours offer both active adventures and easy city sightseeing on electric bicycles.

Reserve today and ride into your next adventure with MSC Bike Adventours.

MSC Bike Adventours Clothing

Ride longer and feel stronger with our pro cycling jersey and race ready bib, designed by Essor Design studio and available exclusively onboard. Available in S – XL.

You can have yours with our MSC Bike Adventours.

Make The Magic Last A Little Longer

One of the joys of cruising is the chance to discover enchanting new destinations in comfort and style. At each port of call, our excursions offer you the most memorable experiences in the most fascinating places, accompanied by experienced, professional personnel. To get more for less from your time ashore, why not take advantage of our Excursions Explorer Package? The package comprises three of the best excursions* available on each cruise at one very attractive price. Please note that this is a limited availability offer and is valid only on selected departures**.

*Excursions Explorer Package cannot be modified or refunded. In the event of one or more excursions being cancelled by MSC Cruises, the offer is not applicable to other excursions different from those included in the package.

**The Excursions Explorer Package is available on selected departures for the following destinations: Mediterranean, Northern Europe, MSC Grand Voyages, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Qatar, Caribbean & Antilles, South America.

Make every moment ashore an unforgettable experience

Explore marvelous destinations all over the world with MSC Yacht Club by immersing you in luxury, exclusivity, and premium privilege, such as private transportation, smaller excursion groups, all-inclusive benefits.

From paradisiacal beach getaways and upscale adventures to authentic cuisine, enlightening arts and craft workshops, storied architectural visits, elevate your journey with MSC Yacht Club Excursions.

Get ready to unveil a world of unparalleled luxury and exploration.

• Desirable Locations - Stylish beaches, elegant resorts, private catamaran voyages
• Local Artisanry - Local arts, traditional handcraft, cultural workshops
• Architectural Treasures - Castles, palaces, UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• Authentic Cuisine - New flavours and exciting culinary journeys
• Upscale Adventures - Premium, unspoilt locations and adrenaline fuelled-activities

What are Protectours

We are committed to preserving a beautiful world for future generations to enjoy. By focusing on environmental sustainability, PROTECTOURS helps to achieve to this vital goal. All tours involve activities with low environmental impact – like walking, cycling, or kayaking – while others make a direct contribution to the environment, for example, tree planting or beach cleaning. So, you can enjoy original insights into the natural world while preserving its beauty and helping to ensure a greener future!

A world of amazing experiences

PROTECTOURS offer you unforgettable experiences in close contact with nature and communities in a variety of environments around the world. Local guides, with an expertise in wildlife or traditions, will bring you to snorkel around a coralline plantation, or take you on a Fjord Safari aboard a catamaran and much more.

MSC Cruises and the environment

The oceans and seas have always been the basis of MSC Cruises and we feel a deep responsibility to preserve and protect them. We care for the environment in which we operate, the guests who sail with us, the people who work with us, the cities we call, and the communities we visit. Our commitment to the environments extends to our onshore activities too. PROTECTOURS is not only a way to offer our guests a variety of shore excursion with less impact, but also a means of encouraging our onshore partners to develop tours that pay more attention to the environment.

Discover each destination with your children at a rhythm that suits families, thanks to our Family Fun excursions. Guided by talented, qualified local guides in constant contact with the ship, they are your passport to new cultures, historic monuments, natural beauty and more.

What’s more, kids get a special price on shore excursions!

• Babys and Infants aged 2 and younger will be carried free of charge
• Children between the ages of 3 to 13 years have a discount up to 30% vs adult price
• Book now and save up to 20% vs onboard prices!

Educational interactive game experience for Children: the room transforms into a colourful 3D aquarium that’s the scene of a great interactive game teaching about the importance of care for environment.

Adults can learn about the issues that the Foundation is striving to resolve, about its programs and partners. The guests have the possibility to show their generous support for the Foundation’s lifesaving programs by making direct donations or purchasing stylish collection of MSC Foundation merchandise.

The MSC Excursion Desk can be found on Deck 5.

The MSC Business Centre can be found on Deck 5.

Explore each destination at your own pace

Our Easy & Accessible Tours make exploring comfortable for everyone!

These tours allow slow walkers, wheelchair, scooter users and any guests that like to leisurely explore, to visit the best each destination has to offer on easy tours created just for them. Through specifically selected itineraries and specially designed tours, guests will be able to enjoy step free routes at their own pace, experiencing the wonders of our destinations in total comfort. Special needs vehicles will be available to accommodate small groups, and tours itineraries will always include access to special needs restrooms.

Please note that vehicles and their wheelchair & scooter requirements (width, height, weight) vary from tour to tour so make sure to carefully check the specific requirements within each tour description.

Accessible Vehicles & Facilities
Vehicles equipped with a wheelchair accessible solution. We visit accessible bathrooms equipped with wide doors.

Small Groups with Expert Guides
Local guides are knowledgeable experts of their area, as well as experts in accessibility needs excursions.

Visit at your own pace
Tours made to leisurely visit the destination's highlights while taking into account guests' special needs and facilitating each participant in moving independently.

Step-free Routes
Tours aim at eliminating obstacles and ensure a smooth access to all of the highlights visited

Come and see how we do it! Go “Behind-the-Scenes” and experience what goes into delivering a perfect cruise vacation.

Explore several “off-limit” areas of the ship

Are you ready for the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience on our magnificent cruise ship? This exclusive excursion is limited to small groups of 20 people, so you'll have a truly intimate and immersive experience.

Join us as we take you on a journey through the hidden corners of our ship, where only a select few have gone before. You'll have the chance to see the inner workings of the ship, from the bridge of command, engine room to the gallery and beyond.

A one-of-a-kind discovery tour

Our knowledgeable tour guides and shipboard staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and give an overview of the internal operation of the ship.

But that's not all – you'll also have the opportunity to meet the ship's captain and learn about their experiences at sea. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get an inside look at the operations of a cruise ship and to see what goes on behind the scenes. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity – book your spot now to ensure one of the very few seats available!

BOOK THE TOUR ON BOARD AT THE EXCURSIONS' OFFICE

• The tour availability is limited, so don’t miss out and reserve your spot!
• The tour takes place during various moments of the cruise to guarantee the safest and most suitable conditions to the participants.
• The tour lasts approximately 2 hours to 3 hours and a half.
• Prices starting from 30€, final price is confirmed on board depending on which tour is booked.
• To participate guests must be at least 6 years old and must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Guests participating must be physically fit as the tour involves multiple flights of stairs as well as extended periods of walking and standing.
• The meeting point and time will be confirmed on the Ship.

Important Note: it is strictly forbidden to take along mobile phones and cameras and participants must wear only closed shoes.

This futuristic venue is much more than just a bar. It's an immersive entertainment experience.

Featuring Rob, the first humanoid robotic bartender at sea, the MSC Starship Club takes our guests to a different world.

Not only can Rob mix a range of signature cosmic drinks, he also speaks 8 languages, and enjoys entertaining guests with jokes, riddles and space facts. If he's in the mood, he may even show you his dance moves!

This warm, elegant bar offers a carefully selected wine list and creative signature cocktails accompanied by the sound of live jazz music and a pop-up art gallery.

In addition, discover the Art Wall and the current exhibition of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, the pioneers of Pop Art.

There are infinite choices in this ideal spot to join friends for an aperitif before a meal, or for a refreshing drink at any time of day. From traditional aperitifs, our Signature Cocktails to the contemporary classics, there is something to suit your taste.

Atmospheric and charismatic, our traditional British pub is the perfect setting to drop in for a pint. Serving beer, premium spirits and a wide array of beer based cocktails, the pub is an ideal place to kick back and have fun. If hunger kicks in, you can also enjoy burgers, hotdogs and the traditional beer battered fish and chips made with the freshest ingredients by our talented chefs to satisfy your hunger pangs.

The longest LED Dome at Sea. The indoor promenade features both Main and Speciality Restaurants along with numerous shops.

With 1168m2 of retail space, MSC Virtuosa will exceed the already record breaking retail space onboard MSC Grandiosa, to present the largest shopping area at sea on any cruise ship with 11 state-of-the art boutiques and over 250 brands.

The promenade is destined to become the ultimate destination for socializing and entertainment possibilities for guests.

Virtuosa Bar & Lounge is located on Deck 6.

Enjoy spectacular views in this elegant lounge, offering the Yacht Club bar list of spirits, craft cocktails, beers and wines, soft drinks and coffee drinks. You can also enjoy a fine selection of gourmet finger food throughout the day.

MSC Yacht Club Pool is located on Deck 19.

Horizon Pool is located on Deck 16.

Tropical Pool is located on Deck 15.

Atmosphere Pool is located on Deck 15.

One of the most intricate and exciting water parks at sea, with three twisting slides, a ‘Himalayan Bridge’ and a range of pools, features and activities for all ages.

For the young and the young at heart, two Car racing virtual simulators compete head-to-head in a race that will get hearts racing.

Infinity Atrium is located on Deck 5.

Check out our Himalayan Bridge to take an 80-m sky walk across a suspension bridge located at the aft of the vessel at a height of some 60 metres above sea level. A truly unique place to take your daily constitutional, with superb ocean views thrown in for good measure.

Sit back and enjoy the fun with an exclusive Signature Cocktail at the Carousel Lounge, a glamorous and modern, technology-packed venue specifically designed to meet the needs of Carousel Productions at Sea. This custom-built lounge covers 1,000 sq.m. and can accommodate up to 400 guests.

Taste our Signature Cocktail while you enjoy a pre-show followed by this immersive entertainment experience.

(not included in the cruise fare, limited spaces, a signature cocktail package needs to be booked).

Relax at the poolside with friends and family, with a refreshing drink from the Atmosphere Bar North. From Signature Cocktails, beers, coladas, soft drinks, coffee and tea there is something to suit everyone's taste.

Located on Deck 16

MSC Aurea Spa boasts an exotic interior of natural stone, precious woods and rich mosaics, and is equipped with specific and massage treatment suites. Being pampered by a traditional Balinese Massage is a truly unique experience. Thanks to a blend of scented essences and aromatic oils, your body is enveloped in an endlessly peaceful and relaxing aura.

Available on: all MSC Ships
Type of service: Charges apply

Relaxing on one of our ships will do wonders for you, but we also have a few secrets on board to help you look and feel even better. Make the most of our range of safe and effective Anti-Ageing treatments and return from your cruise visibly rejuvenated.

Get a lasting sensation of absolute wellbeing that will accompany you well beyond your cruise. All our ships are equipped with a Thermal Area where you can enjoy a soothing sauna, a relaxing steam or an invigorating whirlpool bath.

Available on: all MSC Ships
Type of service: Charges apply

You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialised staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of your cruise. Customize your cruise with the best treatments for your body. Unwind and feel fantastic!

Available on: all MSC Ships
Type of service: Charges apply 

Refresh your look with a new hairstyle! There are different packages which include a personalised shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single process colour treatment. Leave the salon styled and ready for a great evening onboard.

Available on: all MSC Ships
Type of service: Charges apply 

The large and spacious amusement park provides a large arena where young guests can play sports and games during the daytime... then socialise, party and dance the evenings away.

Fitted with authentic TechnoGym® equipment and featuring panoramic ocean views, the on-board gym is the place to be for all those who take their fitness regime seriously. Hone your physique with a full set of TechnoGym® apparatus every day of your cruise to look better than ever before.

Available on: all MSC Ships
Type of service: Included

Enjoying time off on your cruise doesn’t need to mean letting your fitness routine slide, so gear up and rendezvous with the power walking and jogging track on deck to get your daily exercise fix while also savouring outstanding ocean views.

Available on: all MSC Ships
Type of service: Included

Come to the outdoor basketball court at the Sport Centre for a chance to hang out with friends, have fun shooting hoops and enjoy a full-body workout at the same time. You may not make the latest line-up of the Harlem Globetrotters, but you’re sure to have a great time.

Available on: all MSC Ships except MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Preziosa.
Type of service: Included

Anyone for tennis? Play to your heart’s content at the outdoor tennis court of our on-board Sport Center. Tennis is ideal for getting some healthy activity, honing your hand-to-eye coordination and having loads of fun. Game, set and match to you.

Available on: all MSC Ships except MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Preziosa
Type of service: Included

Fancy a game of footy? Your wish can be granted at the outdoor five-a-side football pitch at the Sport Center. Team up with some friends or family and play a match against another on-board team. A great way to have fun, get active and turn strangers into friends.

Available on: all MSC Ships except MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Preziosa
Type of service: Included

You can leave your toddlers with our MSC Babycare staff, or stay with them and enjoy the special Chicco toys and games. They'll love our music and rhythm activities, designed to awaken their curiosity.

MSC Cruises offers two services to all parents of babies under 3 years old*.

• MSC Baby Time: is the service that allows parents to enter our baby club and play with their children at specific time slots each day.
• MSC Baby Care: is the service that allows parents to leave their baby with the youth staff in determined time slots each day and in the meantime enjoy on-board services and relaxation. Both services are free of charge and allow a maximum of 15 babies to enter the Baby Club at the same time.

Our partnership with leading baby care brand Chicco provides a dedicated play area with facilities for babies and toddlers under 3 years old.

*To be left under the responsibility of youth staff during MSC Baby Care service, babies must be more than 6 months old.

The Mini Club welcomes children aged between 3 and 6 years old, bringing them new friends and lots of fun, enriched by the stimulating toys of our partnership with LEGO®. The club offers games, events and activities to free their imagination and make every day special. And the whole family is invited to the Doremi Family Disco!

The Junior Club inspires connection and cooperation among 7 to 11-year-olds, through a wide variety of activities. Highlights range from Masterchef at Sea Juniors and Dorebro Sport competitions to our Fire & Ice live video game. Do you like acting, dancing or singing? Enjoy the thrill of filming with the Kelly & Kloe On Board Green Screen Experience!

With the Young Club, kids from 12 to 14 years old can dive into a world of discovery, involvement and interaction.

Each day holds the promise of new experiences, with a dedicated programme of sport tournaments, hi-tech games and lots of other fun activities. And of course, every day also brings opportunities to make new friends.

Teenagers aged from 15 to 17 years old can look forward to having the time of their lives on board. Teen Club activities range from sports and competitions, dance contests and social network games to Wii, Xbox and PS4 tournaments.

With our new YouTube web series Cabin 12006, your children can follow teenager Markus on his first cruise as it turns into an unexpected adventure!**

Also with the Teen disco, the Karaoke, Flash mobs and other themed events, every evening is a party!**

Doremiland can be found on Deck 18.

The Web Creator Room can be found on Deck 18.

Discover each destination with your children at a rhythm that suits families, thanks to our Family Fun excursions. Guided by talented, qualified local guides in constant contact with the ship, they are your passport to new cultures, historic monuments, natural beauty and more.

What’s more, kids get a special price on shore excursions!

• Babys and Infants aged 2 and younger will be carried free of charge
• Children between the ages of 3 to 13 years have a discount up to 30% vs adult price

Book now and save up to 20% vs onboard prices!

Experience the cruise adventure before you even step on board! Dive into the captivating web series Cabin 12006, available on MSC Cruises' official YouTube channel. Join Markus, a teenager embarking on his first cruise, as his holiday takes an unexpected turn.

Kelly & Kloe Onboard is an exciting web series that chronicles the adventures of two young girls, Kelly and Kloe, as they spend time on an MSC Cruises ship alongside their father, the Master. Kids will have the opportunity to learn the theme song and dance routine from the web series, participate in a selfie contest while dressed up as characters from the story, and even unleash their creativity by writing their very own episode of the thrilling adventure.

• Baby Clubs - along with activities that the whole family can enjoy together, we offer a Baby Club onboard all our ships with dedicated activities and facilities.
• MSC Baby Care Service - we have thought about mums and dads too! Everyday, you can drop your baby off at the Baby Club, where they will be looked after by qualified and dedicated staff who will let them play (during specific times)
• MSC and Chicco - on our cruise ships you’ll find the most modern, fun and educational toys, chosen for you by the Osservatorio Chicco, Baby Research Center.
• Medical Centre - every ship in the MSC Cruises fleet has a well-equipped modern Medical Centre on board. The Medical Centre is staffed by fully-qualified personnel, and benefits from 24/7 specialist paediatric telemedicine support. Over-the-counter medicines can be purchased on board.
• 24 hours Room Service - all our restaurants and 24-hour Cabin Service are ready and happy to help, ensuring you can feed your baby swiftly on demand, for their and your own comfort.
• Baby Laundry Service - our unique new Baby Laundry service washes baby and toddler clothes separately from everything else, using a specialised machine, program and detergents to clean and sanitise even at temperatures as low as 30°C. We’ll collect your children’s items from your cabin and deliver them to you the following day clean, safe and sterilised: ideal for protecting their skin. You’ll find full details in your cabin, along with a biodegradable paper laundry bag and a service coupon to fill in.

Once during every cruise we hold a special entertainment event called the LEGO® Experience On Board: an entire day dedicated to fun LEGO activities for the whole family to enjoy. Thanks to this special activity your kids can spend hours building and creating whatever they want!