Final payment is due no later than 75 days prior to sailing or by the option date if booking within 75 days of sailing. To avoid cancellation, the deposit or final payment must be received by MSC's office by the option date given at the time of booking. Option dates can vary from one to seven days from booking date depending on sailing demand. In a few rare instances immediate payment by credit card may be required to confirm you reservation.
Government fees and taxes may include any and all fees, charges and taxes imposed by U.S. and/or foreign governmental and quasi-governmental authorities, including U.S. customs fees, head taxes, hotel taxes, air taxes, taxes incurred as part of a land tour, inspection fees, immigration and naturalization fees and Internal Revenue Service fees. Government fees and taxes are subject to change and MSC Cruises reserves the right to collect any increases in effect at the time of sailing, even if the fare has already been paid in full. Government fees and taxes are collected for all guests, regardless of age. MSC Cruises reserves the right to pass on any fuel surcharge without prior notice to guests. Cancellation requests must be received in writing by MSC Cruises no less than 76 days prior to sailing date for a full refund.
Reservation cancellation requests received less than 76 days prior to sailing will be subject to the following charges:
75 to 46 days prior to sailing: Deposit amount
45 to 16 days prior to sailing: 50% of cruise fare, excluding taxes
15 days or less prior to sailing: 100% of cruise fare, excluding taxes
No refund will be issued if a guest voluntarily or involuntarily fails to show up for their cruise; is denied boarding for any reason including failure to possess required travel documents, passport or visa; or terminates his/her cruise in progress. Cruise contracts are non-transferable.
Name changes and cruise date changes are considered reservation cancellations and are subject to the above cancellation charges. Cancellation charges are assessed on total fares, which include cruise fare, air add-ons, hotel packages, and any other additional services arranged through MSC Cruises.