The most affordable cruises in Europe are always MSC.
We’re the best experts in getting MSC cruise discounts for military families in Europe. How so?
MSC came to us to assist with writing their policies for U.S. military personnel and Veterans.
The result: no other cruise line offers more favorable terms for military and veterans than MSC.
And no other U.S. travel agency has more exclusive deals for military and veterans than Military Cruise Deals.
Today’s Special Deals on MSC Cruise Line Include:
DRINKS AND WIFI INCLUDED / or ESCAPE TO SEA
Kids free is never included with the Drinks / WiFi offer!
- Kids 11 and under FREE on select sailings and highly reduced on almost all cruises.
- Military discount for all active, retired, and veterans — AND spouses, dependents, parents, and sibling families qualify! (You can thank us for that inclusive discount policy!)
- Additional discount for balconies and YC1 suites when you call to book!
- $99 per person reduced deposits on cruises of 5 days or less; $199 per person for cruises from 6–14 nights.
How do you get our MSC Cruise Discounts for Military Families in Europe?
Italian-owned MSC is one of the biggest cruise lines in the world, with some of the most luxurious cruise ships afloat. Our online booking system has the military rate already built-in for all inside and oceanview cabins.
Contact us if you want a balcony or suite — we can add an extra discount that isn’t reflected in our online pricing!
All MSC Cruises To:
Western Mediterranean — Genoa, Saint Tropez, Palma de Mallorca, Marseille, Naples, Barcelona, Tunis, etc.
Eastern Mediterranean — Corfu, Dubrovnik, Venice, Istanbul, Kotor, Trieste, Split, Greece
Canary Islands — Tenerife, Malaga, Funchal, Rome, Barcelona
Northern Europe — Oslo, Copenhagen, Southampton, Amsterdam, St. Petersburg
Transatlantic / Repositioning — Ft. Lauderdale to Dover, Venice to Miami, Rio de Janeiro to Barcelona, Santo Domingo to Genoa, Buenos Aires to Dover
South America — Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Santos, Buenos Aires, Montevideo
Africa — Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Portuguese Island
All MSC Cruises Departing From:
South America
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Africa / Asia / Middle East
Cape Town, South Africa
Durban, South Africa
Who Qualifies for Military Discounts on MSC Cruises?
All active and retired members of the U.S. and Canadian military, and their spouses, dependents, parents, and in-laws!
So even if your family is not traveling with the military member, they still get the military discount on their MSC cruise.
Our military discount is built into the price you’ll find on all MSC rates shown on our website — lower than what you can get directly from MSC or any other travel agency or online travel seller.
New! Civilian military contractors now qualify for the military discount!
We have live agents available by phone, email, and chat — every weekday!
MSC now offers cruises in the Caribbean!
Learn more about our military and veteran discounts on MSC Caribbean cruises.
MSC Loves Americans!
Don’t worry — English is spoken on all MSC ships. All announcements are made in English, then Italian. MSC tries very hard to cater to American clients and keep them from having the communication or cultural struggles they’d face on foreign soil.
PLUS, Americans get FREE bottled water served at dinner!
Kids still Free on MSC? Yes, on some. Greatly reduced on most.
Kids 11 and under sail FREE on many MSC cruises when they are the 3rd or 4th person in the cabin. Christmas sailings and sailings on new ships are excluded. On applicable sailings, kids 11 and under pay tax only, while kids 12–17 pay a greatly reduced rate.
Contact us to make sure your cruise price doesn’t include a charge for kids under 11 — and to confirm your military discount is applied!
MSC is known for a different show every night, cool features like the F1 racer 4D cinema, and its delicious pizza and gelato.
MSC gives special care and attention to children from age 3. Children’s programs are printed daily and available in the Children’s Center. Entertainment is free and organized into four age categories:
- Mini Club: 3–6 years old
- Junior Club: 7–11 years old
- Y-Team: 12–14 years old
- MSC Generation Teen Club: 15–17 years old
Sign your kids up once onboard. While MSC does not offer babysitting, kids clubs remain open during the day when you go on shore excursions booked through MSC.
For more information on MSC cabins that hold 5 people, and for more information on European cruise ports, visit those pages.
What is there to do on an MSC cruise? Entertainment, sports and activities for all ages include:
Outdoor pool, miniature golf, F-1 simulator, showroom, casino, disco/nightclub, fitness center/jogging track, and tennis/basketball sports courts.
MSC offers gluten-free meal options!
Special gluten-free meals are served on the Fantasia, Orchestra, Poesia, Musica, Splendida, Magnifica, and Divina. On all other ships, pre-packaged gluten-free products are available. There’s even a kosher category on the wine list — MSC tries very hard to accommodate all dietary needs.
Everything else about MSC dining is very Italian, very European, very chic, and very delicious. Menus focus on regional Italian specialties. Lunches and dinners in the formal dining rooms are 6- and 7-course affairs.
All about MSC cruise ships
The MSC fleet consists of 16 ships — twelve of which have been built since 2006 — cruising to over 100 destinations worldwide. MSC has the youngest cruise fleet in the entire cruise industry. New ships are really the best way to cruise, and we always recommend the newest ships to our clients.
All MSC ships have specialty restaurants for refined dining, and 24-hour room service is available on every ship.
Fantasia Class Ships:
Meraviglia — 2017 (98 VIP suites). The longest LED dome at sea over a beautifully designed atrium, combining luxury, chic, and affordability like no other cruise line. Bars, restaurants, dance clubs, an intricately designed waterpark, and plenty of pools. View deck plans and entertainment facilities.
All future Meraviglia cruises
Preziosa — 2013 (91 VIP suites), cruises the Western Mediterranean.
All future Preziosa cruises
Divina — built 2012, cruising the Mediterranean and Caribbean from Miami, Istanbul, and Italy.
All future Divina cruises
Panamax Class Ships: 133,000 tons, 3,300 passengers, 1,100 balcony cabins
71 VIP MSC Yacht Club suites with 24-hour butler service. Features: waterslide, Aqua Park with 150 illuminating musical fountains, 1,700-seat theater with live entertainment every night, interactive 4-D cinema, Formula 1 race car simulators, WiFi zones, magrodome, retractable roof over the pool area.
Splendida — built 2009, cruises Western Mediterranean from Rome, Genoa, Marseille, and Valencia.
All future Splendida cruises
Fantasia — built 2008, cruises the Mediterranean and South America.
All future Fantasia cruises
Musica Class Ships: 92,000 tons, 2,500 passengers, 800+ balcony cabins
54 VIP MSC Yacht Club suites. Unique activities include rock climbing and volleyball.
Magnifica — built 2010, cruises British Isles, Greece, Turkey, and Black Sea
Poesia — built 2008, cruises from Ft. Lauderdale in winter, Southern Europe in summer
Orchestra — built 2007, cruises Western Mediterranean in summer and South America in winter
Musica — built 2006, cruises Northern Europe, Scandinavia, and Fjords in summer
Contemporary Class Ships: 59,000 tons, 1,700 passengers, 200 balcony cabins
Opera — built 2004
Lirica — built 2003
Sinfonia — built 2002
Armonia — built 2001
MSC and Military Cruise Deals Created a Special Policy for Military Families Who May Get Redeployed.
What if a service member gets redeployed and you have to cancel the cruise? Will you lose all your money?
If a member of the U.S. or Canadian Armed Forces can no longer travel due to redeployment or revocation of leave, MSC Cruises will issue a full cruise credit for use on a future sail date. Must be verified by a letter from a commanding officer. Cancellation must be done within 15 days, and future cruise credit is good for two years from cancellation.
This policy only covers redeployment or revocation of leave — it does NOT cover cancellations for death, illness, or injury, and does not provide medical coverage while on the cruise. So even with this free layer of protection from MSC, you may still want to consider travel insurance. We provide a military discount on that too, and our travel insurance is FREE for kids.
MSC Experiences
MSC cabins are separated into four experience categories: Bella, Fantastica, Aurea, and Yacht Club.
Bella
Lowest priced staterooms: Balcony, Ocean View, Outside with Partial View, Interior, and Interior Studio
- Guests request early or late dining; a time within that range will be assigned by availability.
- ZOE — voice-enabled virtual personal cruise assistant (available on MSC Grandiosa and MSC Bellissima)
- MSC for Me app
Fantastica
Preferred staterooms: Suite, Balcony, Ocean View, Interior, and Staterooms for Families
All Bella benefits plus:
- Ideally located staterooms on upper decks with easy access to main areas
- Dining time priority over Bella guests
- 24-hour room service with FREE continental breakfast; upgrade options available for a fee
Extra Benefit: Fantastica guests in Balcony staterooms and Suites on the renovated MSC Armonia may dine in dedicated restaurants with flexible My Choice Dining times.
Aurea
Premium staterooms: Suite, Duplex Suite, Grand Suite, Suite with Whirlpool and Balcony
All Fantastica benefits plus:
- 24-hour room service (free delivery)
- Welcome package
- Dine any time you choose
- Complimentary access to the Top Exclusive Solarium
- 40% discount on a prepaid dedicated spa package
- 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased onboard
- Priority boarding
Yacht Club Suites
The Yacht Club is practically a private cruise within a cruise — the epitome of elegance and luxury at sea.
PRIVACY
- Lavishly fitted suites on the upper decks
- Panoramic Top Sail Lounge with bar, afternoon tea, light food selection 20 hours/day, and live music nightly
- Dedicated Sun Deck with pool, whirlpool, solarium, and bar
- Gourmet dining in the private MSC Yacht Club restaurant with flexible dining times
EXCLUSIVITY
- Dedicated priority check-in and check-out
- 24-hour butler service and a dedicated concierge
- 24-hour room service
- Unlimited drinks in all MSC Yacht Club areas including mini-bar
- Complimentary beverages in all onboard bars and restaurants
- Complimentary access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA
- Bathrobe and slippers in each suite
- Most rewarding experience for MSC Voyagers Club points
- Newspaper delivered to stateroom on request
- Premium Internet Package, up to 4GB (depending on cruise length)
- Customized services
- Option to organize exclusive shopping or tailor-made excursions (not included in cruise fare)
- MSC for Me Wristband (ages 12+) — wearable waterproof device to unlock your stateroom, book services, and make purchases
WORLD OF CHOICE
- Access to all ship facilities (bars, lounges, specialty restaurants, pools, etc.)
- Premium buffet 20 hours per day with gourmet menu
- Broadway and Las Vegas-style theatre shows almost every day
- Entertainment activities for adults, infants, and children
- Recreational activities for children including foreign language games and Doremi Chef cooking sessions
- Open-air sports facilities
- Well-equipped gym with panoramic view
Here’s what MSC is doing to make cruising SAFE!
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★ Why Book Your MSC Europe Cruise With Military Cruise Deals? We’re Mitch, Kevin, and Hope — a military-family-owned agency that has specialized in cruise discounts for active duty, veterans, and their families since 2001. MSC actually came to us to help design their military discount policy, which is why it covers not just the service member but their entire family group — including parents, in-laws, and dependents. No other cruise line does that. Our discount is built into every MSC rate on our website, and we have additional savings for balconies and suites that don’t show online. We’ve helped over 50,000 military families book cruises and have 800+ five-star reviews. Ready to book? Call us toll-free at 866-964-5482 or send us a message. |