Travel documents & visas

It is the sole responsibility of the Guest to identify and obtain all required travel documents for the entire cruise vacation and have them available when necessary. Please check with your travel agent, government agency, Embassy or Consulate to ensure that you have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries on your cruise. Guests without proper traveling documentation will be denied boarding. Travel restrictions for each destination country may vary according to a Guest's citizenship. No refunds will be given to individuals who fail to bring proper documentation.

 

Please select your cruise destination to verify all the required documents-

WINTER 2023-2024

 

Further updates on the documents required for Winter 2023-24 cruises will be published on the website soon, please visit our website to be always updated.

EGYPT, RED SEA & SAUDI ARABIA CRUISES

 

Please select your cruise destination to verify all the required documents

 

SUMMER 2023

CARIBBEAN CRUISES
WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES
GRAND VOYAGES CRUISES
NORTHERN EUROPE CRUISES
ASIA CRUISES
ISRAEL VISA

TRANSIT ISRAEL IMPORTANT UPDATE UNTILL FURTHER NOTICE :

Please click here  to check the nationals denied as per official Israeli disposition - unless in possession of an Israeli pre-issued visa

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS VISITING SOKHNA (EGYPT)

The Port of Sokhna serves as the gateway to Cairo. Please, note that as a commercial port, local regulations prohibit cruise guests from walking independently within the port premises. As no taxis are available within the port area, you will only be able to disembark if you purchase a shore excursion. MSC Cruises offers a wide range of excursions from Sokhna that will take you to Cairo and other exciting destinations in the area. You can book your excursions on our website to secure a seat in your favorite tour while saving up to 20%. In case you choose to book an excursion with a third-party operator, we kindly ask you to ensure that they have obtained the necessary permit from local authorities to access the port. Without this permit, they will not be able to enter the port premises.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CRUISES CALLING IN THE UK

FOR SCHENGEN AREA*  NATIONALITY GUESTS AND FOREIGNERS RESIDING IN SCHENGHEN AREA

 

  • Please note Guests must present only valid passport with at least residual validity 3 months at their arrival in the UK.
  • EU ID Card is not accepted, even in case willing to remain on board during the call in the UK.

 

*Travel requirements for Schengen guests extended to Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Cyprus, Ireland (Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland). If not Schengen passport holders but resident in the selected country please note that they must have valid residence permit issued by a Schengen country - not valid if under renewal. 


FOR OTHER GUESTS

 

  • Please check here.

    • SAUDI ARABIA TRANSIT E-VISA APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS VALID FOR GRAND VOYAGES, WORLD EUROPA AND SPLENDIDA ITINERARIES ONLY

    Please click here for instructions on how to submit a request for the Transit e-visa by Sea.

     

    Important : We are aware of technical problems in applying for the Transit by Sea electronic visa, which is required and without which entry to Saudi Arabia is not allowed. For those who are not able to finalise the request, via the link https://visa.mofa.gov.sa , embarkation will be allowed and, once on board, with the support of MSC Cruises staff, they will be able to try again with their own device or via the ship's Internet stations

    PASSENGERS BOARDING US CRUISES WHO HAVE VISITED CUBA SINCE 12th JANUARY 2021 SPECIFICATION

    The USA Immigration has reiterated to all ESTA eligible passengers that, starting from the 7th of July 2023, those who have stayed in Cuba since January 12th, 2021 cannot travel to the United States simply through the Visa Free Travel Program (VWP) also know as ESTA. The mentioned VWP travel restriction also applies to individuals who have dual citizenship of a VWP country and Cuba at the time they apply for ESTA.

    Passengers who have visited the island before 12th January 2021 are not affected by this measure.

    Citizens of a Visa Waiver Program Country not notified about the issue, need to apply for a non-immigrant USA Visa well in advance: in case the cruise is imminent, guests can request an emergency visa appointment through https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-it/niv including in the request the date and purpose of the trip, as well as the information contained in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection message received regarding the ESTA status.