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After 300 years at sea, MSC Cruises knows the treasures that lie off the beaten path. Their cruises are designed to enrich, delight and create unforgettable experiences. Their well-traveled crew members are ready to help you uncover the best-kept secrets of each new destination. MSC Cruises has a passion for the sea and a commitment to excellence in hospitality, mastering all the details that make each cruise a unique experience while respecting the sea and the environment.
They are the world’s third-largest cruise brand as well as the leader in Europe, South America, the Persian Gulf region and South Africa, with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other cruise line. They are also the fastest-growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in The Bahamas, Caribbean, North America and the Far East markets. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, they are part of MSC Group, the leading privately held Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage.

Gratuities Information

	Oct 2026	Nov 2026	Dec 2026	Jan 2027	Feb 2027	Mar 2027	Apr 2027	May 2027	Jun 2027	Jul 2027	Aug 2027	Sep 2027
Africa		$401	$428	$368	$263	$421	$1,804
Alaska							$533	$483	$803	$848	$49	$633
Asia and Asia Pacific		$399	$450	$314	$449	$739	$49	$49	$350		$579	$549
Bahamas	$372	$114	$121	$131	$141	$221	$259	$271	$346	$370	$280	$235
Canary Islands			$393				$898
Caribbean	$198	$149	$154	$154	$411	$249	$179	$316	$701	$386	$320	$49
Caribbean Eastern		$134	$260	$235	$260	$355	$375	$49	$642	$703	$533	$453
Caribbean Southern			$665	$706	$587	$748	$892
Caribbean Western	$317	$281	$291	$321	$424	$371	$426	$466	$723	$753	$544	$463
Eastern Mediterranean	$197	$536	$469	$139	$470	$115	$349	$882	$49	$49	$49	$932
Europe		$272					$1,609	$1,922
Indian Ocean				$421
Mediterranean	$210	$543	$742	$506	$528	$563	$259	$799	$910	$1,010	$1,251	$874
Northern Europe	$208	$526	$526	$516	$546	$586	$196	$49	$49	$49	$1,150	$49
Pacific Coastal						$2,908	$3,567
Panama Canal							$1,407
Repositioning	$141	$356				$329	$956	$896
South America		$699	$60	$559	$549	$69	$79
Southern Europe	$793	$1,007				$49	$1,215
Transatlantic	$433	$836					$873
Western Europe			$834	$725	$694	$725	$504
Western Mediterranean	$189	$49	$246	$177	$89	$49	$577	$49	$49	$980	$1,066	$49
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CANCELLATION BY THE PASSENGER

The Passenger may cancel the Contract at any time prior to commencement of the Voyage by giving notice in writing to MSC Cruises. Cancellation must be requested in writing, and all tickets issued and the confirmation invoice must be returned together with the notice of cancellation. To cover the estimated loss incurred by cancellation, MSC will levy cancellation charges in accordance with the following scale:

Cruises 4 Nights or Less***		Cruises 5 to 14 Nights***		Cruises 15 Nights or More****
Prior to Departure	Penalty	Prior to Departure	Penalty	Prior to Departure	Penalty
74 - 51 days	Deposit NRD	89 - 61 days	Deposit NRD	109 - 61 days	Deposit NRD
50 - 31 days	50% Penalty*	60 - 46 days	50% Penalty*	60 - 46 days	50% Penalty
30 - 16 days	75% Penalty*	45 - 16 days	75% Penalty*	45 - 16 days	75% Penalty
15 - 0 days	100% Penalty	15 - 0 days	100% Penalty	15 - 0 days	100% Penalty

MSC Yacht Club
Cruises 4 Nights or Less***		Cruises 5 Nights or More***
Prior to Departure	Penalty	Prior to Departure	Penalty
51 days or more	Deposit NRD**	61 days or more	Deposit NRD**
50 - 31 days	50% Penalty	60 - 46 days	50% Penalty
30 - 16 days	75% Penalty	45 - 16 days	75% Penalty
15 - 0 days	100% Penalty	15 - 0 days	100% Penalty

World Cruise 2024, 2025, 2026
Prior to Departure	Penalty
90 days or more	15% Penalty*
89 - 10 days	75% Penalty
9 - 0** days	100% Penalty

World Cruise 2026
Prior to Departure	Penalty
90 days or more	15% Penalty*
89 - 10 days	75% Penalty
9 - 0** days	100% Penalty

Deposit NRD = Deposit Non-Refundable.

* or loss of deposit whichever is greater.

** “no-show” upon departure or breaking of Cruise Package (disembarkation prior to termination of the voyage) shall be considered as a cancellation made on the day of departure subject to a 100% cancellation charge.
*** excluding the World Cruise.

A name change fee of $75.00 per name change will apply for any name change made within 89 days prior to sailing. Limit of 1 name change per reservation.

No refund will be permitted if a guest terminates his/her cruise after embarkation or while the cruise is in progress. Cruise contracts are non - transferable. Name changes and cruise date changes are considered reservation cancellations and are subject to the above cancellation fees. Cancellation charges are assessed on the total fares, which include cruise fare, air-add-on, hotel packages, shore excursions and any other additional service arranged through MSC Cruises.

All pre-purchased MSC Cruises services, packages, and excursions canceled once onboard are subject to up to 100% penalty.

If the ticket has been purchased through any travel agent, tour company, group, organizer traveling companion, or booking representative ("the Agent"). the Passenger authorizes the Company to give any notices and to pay any refund owed to the Passenger to the Agent on his behalf. The failure of the Agent to pay the full Fare to the Company is considered a breach of Contract by the Passenger when the Ticket has been purchased through an Agent. Such Agent shall be deemed to be the Agent of the Passenger and not of the Company.

Posted October 8, 2024. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Contact the vendor directly, or view the details on their web site for additional information. Vendor terms and conditions are independent of our company's.

Cancellation Policies are subject to change at any time by the cruise line without prior notice.

MED, WEE, NOR, Antilles, Emirates, Red Sea, World Cruise:
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (18 yrs old and above):	12 EUR per night (11 GBP per night if onboard currency is GBP)
Children (Between 2 and 17 yrs old):	10 EUR per night (6 GBP per night if onboard currency is GBP)
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

Yacht Club MED, WEE, NOR, Antilles, Emirates, Red Sea, World Cruise:
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (18 yrs old and above):	16 EUR per night (14 GBP per night if onboard currency is GBP)
Children (Between 2 and 17 yrs old):	13 EUR per night (7 GBP per night if onboard currency is GBP)
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

South Africa cruises:
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (12 yrs old and above):	$17 USD per night
Children (Between 2 and 11 yrs old):	$9 USD per night
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

Yacht Club South Africa:
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (12 yrs old and above):	$21 USD per night
Children (Between 2 and 11 yrs old):	$11 USD per night
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

South America:
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (12 yrs old and above):	$19 USD per night
Children (Between 2 and 11 yrs old):	$13 USD per night
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

Yacht Club South America:
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (12 yrs old and above):	$23 USD per night
Children (Between 2 and 11 yrs old):	$16 USD per night
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

Caribbean, Alaska and USA & Canada:
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (2 yrs old and above):	$17 USD per night
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

Yacht Club Caribbean, Alaska and USA & Canada:
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (2 yrs old and above):	$23 USD per night
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

Far East
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (2 yrs old and above):	$18 USD per night
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

Yacht Club Far East
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (2 yrs old and above):	$21 USD per night
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

MSC Grand Voyages from Mediterranean, North Europe, Dubai, Emirates & Oman, Antilles, Red Sea and Far East:
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (18 yrs old and above):	12 EUR per night
Children (Between 2 and 17 yrs old):	10 EUR per night
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

Yacht Club Grand Voyages from Mediterranean, North Europe, Dubai, Emirates & Oman, Antilles, Red Sea and Far East:
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (18 yrs old and above):	16 EUR per night
Children (Between 2 and 17 yrs old):	13 EUR per night
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

MSC Grand Voyages from South Africa, South America Caribbean and Alaska (Panama canal included):
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (18 yrs old and above):	$17 USD per night
Children (Between 2 and 17 yrs old):	$14 USD per night
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied

Yacht Club Grand Voyages from South Africa, South America Caribbean and Alaska (Panama canal included):
Guest Age	Gratuity Charge
Guests (18 yrs old and above):	$21 USD per night
Children (Between 2 and 17 yrs old):	$17 USD per night
Children (Less than 2yrs old):	No Service charge applied