Hotel Service Charge
At MSC Cruises, exceptional guest service is our top priority During your cruise you will meet staff throughout the ship who provide you with excellent service. They are supported by just as many staff and crew who work hard behind the scenes to ensure you enjoy every moment onboard.
The hotel service charge is mandatory and integrated part of the total price. The Hotel Service charge does not apply to children under 2 years of age old at the time of the cruise departure date.
The Hotel Service charge serves to ensure we maintain the highest quality standards of service to our guests. The daily amounts below have been calculated with this in mind and cannot be modified.
TIPS: MSC does not recommend tipping individual members of staff.
Please find below the new automatic Hotel Service Charge rates valid:
- From July 2nd, 2024 onwards, for cruises sailing to China, Japan, Republic of Korea, Caribbean and North America and for guests 2 years old above; guests with existing bookings confirmed before July 2nd, 2024, will not be impacted by this change.
- From July 2nd, 2024 onwards, for cruises sailing to South America, South Africa and Grand Voyages ; guests with existing bookings confirmed before July 2nd , 2024, will not be impacted by this change.
- From July 2nd, 2024 onwards, for MSC Yacht Club guests; guests with existing bookings confirmed before July 2nd , 2024, will not be impacted by this change.
Hotel Service Charge valid for all new bookings from July 2nd 2024 onwards
| MEDITERRANEAN, CANARY ISLANDS NORTHERN EUROPE, ANTILLES, DUBAI, ABU DHABI & QATAR, MSC WORLD CRUISE, EGYPT, RED SEA & SAUDI ARABIA CRUISES |
| Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Europe, Antilles,Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar, Egypt, Red Sea & Saudi Arabia, MSC World Cruise |
MSC YACHT CLUB, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Europe, Antilles, Dubai, Abu Dhabi &Qatar, Egypt, Red Sea & Saudi Arabia |
MSC YACHT CLUB MSC World Cruise |
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| Adults (12 years old and over) |
€12 per night |
Adults (12 years old and over) |
€16 per night |
Adults (12 years old and over) |
€ 16 per night |
| Child (Between 2 and 11 years old) |
€ 6 per night |
Child (Between 2 and 11 years old) |
€8 per night |
Child (Between 2 and 11 years old) |
€ 8 per night |
| Child (Less than 2 years old) |
No Service charge applied |
Child(Less than 2years old) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Less than 2 years old) |
No Service charge applied |
| SOUTH AFRICA CRUISES |
| South Africa Cruises |
MSC YACHT CLUB South Africa Cruises |
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| Adults (12 years old and over) |
US $ 10 per night |
Adults (12 years old and over) |
US $ 14 per night |
| Child (Between 2 and 11 years old) |
US $ 5 per night |
Child (Between 2 and 11 years old) |
US $ 7 per night |
| Child (Less than 2 years old) |
No Service charge applied | Child (Less than 2 years old) |
No Service charge applied |
| SOUTH AMERICA CRUISES |
| South America, |
MSC YACHT CLUB South America |
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| Adults (12 years old and over) |
US $ 16 per night |
Adults (12 years old and over) |
US $ 20 per night |
| Child (Between 2 and 11 years old) |
US $ 8 per night |
Child (Between 2 and 11 years old) |
US $ 10 per night |
| Child (Less than 2 years old) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Less than 2 years old) |
No Service charge applied |
| CARIBBEAN, BERMUDA, CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISES |
| Caribbean, Alaska, Bermuda, Canada & New England | MSC YACHT CLUB Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Canada & New England |
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| Adults (2 years old and over) |
US $ 16 per night |
Adults (2 years old and over) |
US $ 20 per night |
| Child (Less than 2 years old) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Less than 2 years old) |
No Service charge applied |
| ASIA (CHINA, JAPAN AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA) |
| Asia | MSC YACHT CLUB Asia |
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| Adults (2 years old and over) |
US $ 18 per night |
Adults (2 years old and over) |
US $ 21 per night |
| Child (Less than 2 years old) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Less than 2 years old) |
No Service charge applied |
| MSC Grand Voyages |
| MSC Grand Voyages to/from Dubai, Emirates & Oman, Antilles, Red Sea and Far East and to South Africa, Caribbean and South America | MSC YACHT CLUB MSC Grand Voyages to/from Dubai, Emirates & Oman, Antilles, Red Sea and Far East and to South Africa, Caribbean and South America |
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| Adults (12 years old and over) |
€ 12 per night |
Adults (12 years old and over) |
€ 16 per night |
| Child (Between 2 and 11 years old) |
€ 6 per night |
Child (Between 2 and 11 years old) |
€ 8 per night |
| Child (Less than 2 years old) | No Service charge applied | Child (Less than 2 years old) | No Service charge applied |
| MSC Grand Voyages from South Africa, South America and Caribbean and Alaska (Panama canal included): | MSC YACHT CLUB MSC Grand Voyages from South Africa, South America and Caribbean and Alaska (Panama canal included): |
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| Adults (12 years old and over) |
US $ 16 per night |
Adults (12 years old and over) |
US $ 20 per night |
| Child (Between 2 and 11 years old) |
US $ 8 per night |
Child (Between 2 and 11 years old) |
US $ 10 per night |
| Child (Less than 2 years old) | No Service charge applied | Child (Less than 2 years old) | No Service charge applied |
Hotel Service Charge valid for all new bookings from October 19th October 2023 for cruises sailing to China, Japan and Korea from 12th of March 2024 onwards.
| MEDITERRANEAN, CANARY ISLANDS, NORTHERN EUROPE, ANTILLES, DUBAI, ABU DHABI & QATAR, MSC WORLD CRUISE, EGYPT, RED SEA & SAUDI ARABIA CRUISES |
| Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Europe, Antilles,Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar, Egypt, Red Sea & Saudi Arabia |
MSC Grand Voyage to/from Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar; Antilles, Egypt, Red Sea & Saudi Arabia |
MSC World Cruise |
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| Adults (12 and over) |
€12 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€12 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 12 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€6 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| SOUTH AFRICA CRUISES |
| South Africa Cruises |
MSC Grand Voyages from South Africa |
MSC Grand Voyages to South Africa |
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| Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 10 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 12 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 5 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| SOUTH AMERICA CRUISES |
| South America, |
MSC Grand Voyages from South America, (Northbound) |
MSC Grand Voyages to South America |
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| Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€12 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€6 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| CARIBBEAN, BERMUDA, CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISES |
| Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada & New England | MSC Grand Voyages from Caribbean (Northbound) | MSC Grand Voyages to Caribbean (Southbound) |
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| Adults (>12 and over) |
US $ 16 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€12 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 8 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€6 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| ASIA (CHINA, JAPAN AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA) |
| Asia | MSC Grand Voyages to Asia |
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| Adults (>12 and over) |
US $ 16 per night |
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Adults (12 and over) |
€12 per night |
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| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 16 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€6 per night |
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| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
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Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Hotel Service Charge valid for all new bookings from October 2nd, 2023, onwards for cruises sailing to Caribbean and North America
| MEDITERRANEAN, NORTHERN EUROPE, ANTILLES, DUBAI, ABU DHABI & QATAR, MSC WORLD CRUISE, EGYPT, RED SEA & SAUDI ARABIA CRUISES |
| Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Antilles,Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar, Egypt, Red Sea & Saudi Arabia |
MSC Grand Voyage to/from Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar; Antilles, Egypt, Red Sea & Saudi Arabia |
MSC World Cruise |
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| Adults (12 and over) |
€12 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€12 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 12 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€6 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| SOUTH AFRICA CRUISES |
| South Africa Cruises |
MSC Grand Voyages from South Africa |
MSC Grand Voyages to South Africa |
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| Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 10 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 12 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 5 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| SOUTH AMERICA CRUISES |
| South America, |
MSC Grand Voyages from South America, (Northbound) |
MSC Grand Voyages to South America |
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| Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€12 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€6 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| CARIBBEAN, BERMUDA, CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISES |
| Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada & New England | MSC Grand Voyages from Caribbean (Northbound) | MSC Grand Voyages to Caribbean (Southbound) |
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| Adults (>12 and over) |
US $ 16 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€12 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 8 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€6 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| ASIA (CHINA, JAPAN AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA) |
| Asia | MSC Grand Voyages to Asia |
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| Adults (>12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
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Adults (12 and over) |
€12 per night |
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| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€6 per night |
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| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
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Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Hotel Service Charge valid for all bookings confirmed from December 12th 2022 up to October 1st 2023
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| Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Antilles,Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar, Egypt, Red Sea & Saudi Arabia |
MSC Grand Voyages to/from Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar; Antilles, Egypt, Red Sea & Saudi Arabia |
MSC World Cruise |
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| Adults (12 and over) |
€ 12 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 12 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 12 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| SOUTH AFRICA CRUISES |
| South Africa Cruises |
MSC Grand Voyages from South Africa |
MSC Grand Voyages to South Africa |
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| Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 10 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 12 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 5 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
US$ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| SOUTH AMERICA CRUISES |
| South America, |
MSC Grand Voyages from South America, (Northbound) |
MSC Grand Voyages to South America |
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| Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 12 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| CARIBBEAN, BERMUDA, CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISES |
| Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada & New England | MSC Grand Voyages from Caribbean (Northbound) | MSC Grand Voyages to Caribbean (Southbound) |
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| Adults (>12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 12 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| ASIA (CHINA, JAPAN AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA) |
| Asia | MSC Grand Voyages to Asia |
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| Adults (>12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
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Adults (12 and over) |
€ 12 per night |
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| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 6 per night |
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| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
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Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Hotel Service Charge valid for all bookings confirmed before December 12th 2022
| MEDITERRANEAN, NORTHERN EUROPE, ANTILLES, DUBAI, ABU DHABI & QATAR, MSC WORLD CRUISE, EGYPT, RED SEA & SAUDI ARABIA CRUISES |
| Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Antilles, Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar, Egypt, Red Sea & Saudi Arabia | MSC Grand Voyages to/from Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Qatar; Antilles, Egypt, Red Sea & Saudi Arabia |
MSC World Cruise |
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| Adults (12 and over) |
€ 10 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 10 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 10 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
€ 5 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 5 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 5 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| SOUTH AFRICA CRUISES |
| South Africa Cruises |
MSC Grand Voyages from South Africa |
MSC Grand Voyages to South Africa |
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| Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 8 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 12.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 10 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 4 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
US $ 6.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 5 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| SOUTH AMERICA CRUISES |
| South America, |
MSC Grand Voyages from South America, (Northbound) |
MSC Grand Voyages to South America |
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| Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 12.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 12.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 10 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 6.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
US $ 6.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 5 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| CARIBBEAN, USA AND CANADA CRUISES |
| Caribbean | MSC Grand Voyages from Caribbean (Northbound) | MSC Grand Voyages to Caribbean (Southbound) |
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| Adults (>12 and over) |
US $ 14 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
US $ 12.5 per night |
Adults (12 and over) |
€ 10 per night |
| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 7 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
US $ 6.25 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 5 per night |
| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
| ASIA (CHINA, JAPAN AND REPUBLIC OF KOREA) |
| Asia | MSC Grand Voyages to Asia |
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| Adults (>12 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
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Adults (12 and over) |
€ 10 per night |
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| Child (2 and over) |
US $ 14.5 per night |
Child (2 and over) |
€ 5 per night |
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| Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
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Child (Under 2) |
No Service charge applied |
