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MSC Alcohol Policy

What you can bring aboard, the corkage rules, drink packages, and the drinking age on aMSC cruise in 2026, verified against the official policy.

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  1. Bringing your own
  2. Corkage fee
  3. Drink packages
  4. Drinking age
  5. FAQ

Quick answer

MSC does not let you bring your own alcohol aboard for the cruise. It sells a drink package. The onboard drinking age is 21, though it can vary by sailing region.

Bringing your own alcohol

Not allowed

MSC does not allow guests to bring alcohol aboard unless specifically permitted by security. Security may inspect any container and will dispose of concealed alcohol. Alcohol bought in the onboard shops or in ports must be handed to security when you re-board; it is held by the ship and returned just before the end of the cruise.

Corkage fee

None published

MSC publishes no corkage fee or bring-your-own-wine program. Because you generally cannot bring your own alcohol aboard, there is no corkage option.

Drink packages

Offered

MSC offers a drink package but does not publish a fixed daily price. It is quoted by ship and sailing when you book.

Minimum drinking age

21

The minimum age is set by the home and destination ports: 21 on ships sailing from North America, the United Arab Emirates, and at MSC's private destinations; 20 from Japan; and 18 from South America, Europe, most of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Good to know

The US fleet sells three packages: Premium Extra (the all-inclusive alcohol package), an Alcohol-Free Package, and a Minors Package required for minors when an adult buys Premium Extra. A cap of 15 alcoholic drinks per guest per day applies to package holders. MSC does not publish package prices on its public site; they appear only inside a logged-in MyMSC account and vary by ship, date, and promotion. Non-alcoholic drinks also may not be brought aboard, except sealed distilled water for medical or infant use; onboard refill stations and buffet water are free.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my own alcohol on a MSC cruise?
MSC does not allow guests to bring alcohol aboard unless specifically permitted by security. Security may inspect any container and will dispose of concealed alcohol. Alcohol bought in the onboard shops or in ports must be handed to security when you re-board; it is held by the ship and returned just before the end of the cruise.
What is MSC's corkage fee?
MSC publishes no corkage fee or bring-your-own-wine program. Because you generally cannot bring your own alcohol aboard, there is no corkage option.
How much is MSC's drink package?
MSC offers a drink package, but does not publish a fixed daily price; it is quoted per ship and sailing. The US fleet sells three packages: Premium Extra (the all-inclusive alcohol package), an Alcohol-Free Package, and a Minors Package required for minors when an adult buys Premium Extra. A cap of 15 alcoholic drinks per guest per day applies to package holders. MSC does not publish package prices on its public site; they appear only inside a logged-in MyMSC account and vary by ship, date, and promotion. Non-alcoholic drinks also may not be brought aboard, except sealed distilled water for medical or infant use; onboard refill stations and buffet water are free.
What is the drinking age on a MSC cruise?
The onboard minimum is 21. The minimum age is set by the home and destination ports: 21 on ships sailing from North America, the United Arab Emirates, and at MSC's private destinations; 20 from Japan; and 18 from South America, Europe, most of Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
What else should I know about drinking on a MSC cruise?
The US fleet sells three packages: Premium Extra (the all-inclusive alcohol package), an Alcohol-Free Package, and a Minors Package required for minors when an adult buys Premium Extra. A cap of 15 alcoholic drinks per guest per day applies to package holders. MSC does not publish package prices on its public site; they appear only inside a logged-in MyMSC account and vary by ship, date, and promotion. Non-alcoholic drinks also may not be brought aboard, except sealed distilled water for medical or infant use; onboard refill stations and buffet water are free.

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Verified Jul 2026 against the official MSC Cruises beverage policy. Cruise lines change alcohol policies and prices without notice. Confirm with the line before you sail.