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MSC Cruise from India: What's Included and What Isn't

Meals, cabins, entertainment and the extra costs to plan for on a Mediterranean cruise holiday.

Published 1 November 2026

Why a cruise works well for families and groups

On a cruise you unpack once and wake up somewhere new. Your room, meals and entertainment move with you, so you see several countries without repacking or changing hotels.

What is usually included on board

On our MSC cruise packages, the cruise includes:

  • Your cabin
  • All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea-time snacks or evening tea
  • Entertainment on board, including shows by international artists
  • Swimming pools and other on-board facilities listed on the package page

Cabin type differs by package, so check whether yours is an interior or a sea view cabin.

What costs extra

These are not included and are worth budgeting for:

  • Cruise gratuity, payable on board
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, unless pre-purchased
  • Room service and internet
  • Spa, casino and shopping
  • Activity tickets on shore and visa fees

Flights and transfers

Our cruise packages include international flights and the transfers listed on each package page, so you do not need to arrange the journey to the port yourself. Check the page for the airports each package departs from.

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