Can I take alcohol/soft drinks on an MSC cruise ship?

Can I take alcohol onboard at embarkation?

MSC states: 'Alcoholic drinks, including wines, spirits, beer or other liqueurs are available for purchase onboard the Vessel at fixed prices. Passengers are not permitted to bring onboard any such drinks for use during the voyage, whether for consumption in their own cabins or otherwise.'

Can I take soft drinks onboard at embarkation?

Unfortunately the rule of taking no alcoholic drinks onboard during embarkation extends to all drinks. MSC states: 'Passengers are not permitted to bring onboard any such drinks for use during the voyage, whether for consumption in their own cabins or otherwise.'

Can I take alcohol onboard from a port of call?

It is possible to take alcohol onboard during a port of call but it will be held by security until the last night of the cruise.

Can i smuggle drinks onboard?

This is not recommended and could potentially result in you being removed from the cruise.

Can I buy duty free alcohol and consume it onboard?

Unfortunately no. Any duty free alcohol purchased onboard will be held until the last night of the cruise.

Are there any free drinks on an MSC cruise ship?

Yes, the buffet provides water, teas and coffee throughout the day for free with juices available in the morning.

Source: https://www.msccruises.ca/conditions-of-carriage