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MSC Smoking Policy

Where you can and cannot smoke on a MSC cruise in 2026, the cabin cleaning fee, casino rules, and how vaping is handled, verified against the official policy.

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  2. Where you can smoke
  3. Casino
  4. Cabin fine
  5. FAQ

Quick answer

MSC bans smoking in staterooms and on balconies, and charges a $250 cleaning fee for violations. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas. In the casino: yes, in a designated section while gaming.

Smoking in cabins and on balconies

Stateroom

Not allowed

Balcony

Not allowed

Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vapes, is prohibited in staterooms, on balconies, and anywhere not marked for smoking. Vaping is allowed only in designated smoking areas. Violating the rules triggers a $250 deep-cleaning fee. Marijuana is strictly prohibited, and guests must be 18 or older to use tobacco. MSC also warns that vape imports are restricted in some countries.

Where you can smoke

MSC ships are non-smoking except for certain designated areas marked by signage and ashtrays, most of them outdoor. The only indoor exception is the casino, where smoking is allowed during opening hours for guests who are seated and playing. MSC does not publish a fleetwide list of specific smoking decks.

Smoking in the casino

Yes, in a designated section while gaming

Fine for smoking in your cabin

$250cleaning fee

MSC charges $250 for smoking in a stateroom or on a balcony, and repeated violations can lead to removal from the ship.

Frequently asked questions

Can you smoke in your cabin on a MSC cruise?
No. MSC bans smoking in all staterooms. A violation triggers a $250 cleaning fee. Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vapes, is prohibited in staterooms, on balconies, and anywhere not marked for smoking. Vaping is allowed only in designated smoking areas. Violating the rules triggers a $250 deep-cleaning fee. Marijuana is strictly prohibited, and guests must be 18 or older to use tobacco. MSC also warns that vape imports are restricted in some countries.
Can you smoke on your balcony on a MSC cruise?
No. MSC does not allow smoking on stateroom balconies. Smoking is confined to designated areas.
Where can you smoke on a MSC cruise?
MSC ships are non-smoking except for certain designated areas marked by signage and ashtrays, most of them outdoor. The only indoor exception is the casino, where smoking is allowed during opening hours for guests who are seated and playing. MSC does not publish a fleetwide list of specific smoking decks.
Can you smoke in the casino on a MSC cruise?
Yes. MSC allows smoking in a designated casino section for guests who are seated and actively playing.
What is the fine for smoking in a cabin on MSC?
MSC charges a $250 cleaning fee per violation, and repeated violations can lead to being removed from the ship. Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vapes, is prohibited in staterooms, on balconies, and anywhere not marked for smoking. Vaping is allowed only in designated smoking areas. Violating the rules triggers a $250 deep-cleaning fee. Marijuana is strictly prohibited, and guests must be 18 or older to use tobacco. MSC also warns that vape imports are restricted in some countries.

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