Author: MSC Cruise Fan

One of the questions we get asked all the time: “Is the MSC drink package worth it?” And our go-to answer is… it depends. So on our latest MSC cruise, we decided to stop guessing and start tracking. We kept a running tally of every drink ordered over the course of a 7-night cruise to find out for ourselves whether the package paid off — or if we just thought it did. Spoiler alert: the results might surprise you. The Deal We Got We usually view the drink package as a bit of a break-even situation. Cruise lines aren’t in…

In a surprise move that has caught many Northeast cruisers off guard, MSC Cruises has announced that the MSC Meraviglia will no longer sail out of New York City starting in winter 2026/2027. Instead, the line’s U.S.-based vessel will reposition to Miami, Florida, marking a major strategic shift in MSC’s American deployment. What’s Changing? On August 4, 2025, MSC began notifying booked passengers via email that all future Meraviglia cruises from New York would be canceled. The ship will now sail from Miami and offer a mix of 6- and 8-night Caribbean itineraries, calling on destinations such as Ocean Cay…

Mexico has introduced a new cruise passenger tax, starting at $5 per person and rising to $21 by 2028. If you’re sailing with MSC Cruises to ports like Cozumel or Costa Maya, this fee could slightly increase your trip cost. Here’s what MSC cruisers need to know, how it might affect future itineraries, and why this small tax reflects a bigger shift in cruise travel.

The Netflix “Poop Cruise” doc is dramatic, but cruising today is a whole new world. Here’s what’s changed — and why your next trip will be nothing like that.

MSC Cruises is racing into the global spotlight with a starring role in the highly anticipated “F1: The Movie,” a new Formula 1-themed blockbuster featuring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. The film, set to debut in 2025, offers more than just speed and drama—it also serves as a major brand showcase for MSC, whose logo, ships, and sponsorship appear throughout the film. From Trackside to Theater Screens Filmed at real Formula 1 Grand Prix events, including Silverstone and Hungary, “F1: The Movie” tells the story of a fictional team, APXGP, as they navigate the high-stakes world of elite motorsport. Brad…

MSC Cruises is redefining onboard entertainment with the introduction of ROBOTRON, a first-of-its-kind robotic thrill ride launching aboard the MSC Seascape in November 2025. Suspended 175 feet above the sea, this innovative attraction merges customizable thrills with cutting-edge robotics—offering future cruisers an experience unlike anything currently at sea. What Is ROBOTRON? ROBOTRON is a robotic ride developed in collaboration with KUKA, a German company renowned for its work on theme park attractions worldwide. The ride consists of a three-seat gondola mounted to a robotic arm that can flip, swing, and spin riders in every direction. But what sets ROBOTRON apart…