MSC Cruises will be bringing the spirit of the season to life as Christmas approaches with beautifully decorated ships, seasonal entertainment and a programme of festive activities for all ages.
Guests can enjoy a traditional Christmas Day dinner at sea alongside festive menus and special onboard celebrations throughout the cruise. Highlights include the Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, where guests join the cruise staff, youth staff and MSC Cruises’ mascots Doremi and LEGO Sailor to kick off the festive season.
Throughout the sailing, guests can immerse themselves in the celebrations with a variety of festive entertainment, including the Christmas Party, Christmas Karaoke, Holiday Chorus, Christmas Tune, an interactive holiday music quiz – Santa Claus Trivia, and creative Holiday Craft sessions where families can create festive masterpieces together.
Families can also enjoy the Winter Wonderland Family Christmas Event, transforming the ship into a festive holiday village with themed decor, music and seasonal activities. For younger guests aged 11 and under, Santa’s Extravaganza offers a magical opportunity to meet Santa Claus and receive a special gift onboard.
Additionally, families can take part in experiences including MasterChef Family Christmas Edition, where guests create festive dishes together in a live cooking challenge, and the Guinness World Record Family Christmas Edition, competing in fun, holiday-themed record attempts.
“Perfect for families, multi-generational groups and couples looking to enjoy the traditions of Christmas without the stress of hosting at home. MSC Cruises combines festive entertainment, seasonal dining and memorable onboard experiences, giving agents a compelling option for clients seeking a magical Christmas getaway,” said Alyshia Bartlett, Head of UK Sales at MSC Cruises.
The line’s Christmas 2026 itineraries include the following departures:
- An eight-night sailing on MSC Preziosa from Southampton on December 24, visiting Le Havre, Hamburg, Rotterdam and Cherbourg. Priced from £1,369 pp.
- A seven-night Mediterranean sailing on the new ship MSC World Asia departing from Civitavecchia on December 21, visiting Messina, Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa. Priced from £1,269 pp.
- A seven-night Canary Islands sailing on MSC Fantasia from Funchal on December 22, visiting Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de La Palma and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Priced from £815pp.
- A seven-night Caribbean sailing from Miami on MSC Seaside on December 21, visiting destinations including Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, San Juan and Puerto Plata. Priced from £449 pp.
“Travel agents play a key role in helping our UK guests discover their perfect festive escape by understanding what matters most to them – whether that’s family traditions, relaxation, adventure or sunshine. With Christmas and New Year celebrations available across our fleet of 23 ships, alongside the launch of our newest ship MSC World Asia this December, MSC Cruises offers a wide choice of festive experiences and destinations to suit solo travellers, couples, families and multi-generational groups,” added Bartlett.
