This dress code information is specific to MSC Cruises and is provided for your reference. The details are based on the cruise line’s official guidelines to help you prepare for your cruise. Please review the dress code requirements to ensure you pack accordingly for your voyage.
MSC Cruises Dress Code
MSC Cruises generally follows a relaxed daytime dress code, with a more polished look recommended for evenings.
Daytime Attire
Casual clothing is appropriate during the day.
Guests may wear:
- Shorts
- T-shirts
- Casual tops
- Jeans
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Other comfortable resort wear
Swimwear should be reserved for pools and other appropriate recreational areas.
Evening Wear
For evenings in the Main Dining Rooms, specialty restaurants, theaters, bars, and lounges, MSC recommends a more polished appearance.
Suggested attire includes:
- Collared shirts
- Tailored pants
- Tailored shorts
- Skirts
- Dresses
- Smart casual tops
A light jacket or sweater may also be useful in air-conditioned areas or on cooler evenings.
Gala Night
MSC Cruises offers Gala Nights on selected evenings.
Guests are encouraged to dress elegantly, but formalwear is not mandatory.
Suggested attire may include:
- Tuxedos
- Suits and ties
- Evening gowns
- Cocktail dresses
- Blazers
- Dress pants
- Elegant tops
- Smart jeans and polo shirts
Guests may choose the level of formality that best suits their personal style.
Theme Parties
MSC also hosts themed parties during selected sailings.
Themes may include:
- White Party
- Sunshine Party
- 60s and 70s-themed events
- MSC Little Italy-themed entertainment
Participation in themed attire is optional.
Dress Restrictions
MSC may enforce specific clothing restrictions in certain venues.
- Swimwear is not permitted in formal dining venues at any meal.
- Shorts, flip-flops, and tank tops are not permitted for Evening Wear or Gala Night in Main Dining Rooms, specialty restaurants, or MSC Yacht Club.
- T-shirts are not permitted during Gala Night in these venues.
- Guests should follow any additional dress requirements posted outside buffet restaurants or other onboard venues.
MSC Yacht Club
MSC Yacht Club has additional dress recommendations.
By day: casual clothing is permitted, but swimwear is not allowed in the Yacht Club Restaurant or Top Sail Lounge.
By night: smart casual attire is required in the Yacht Club Restaurant and Top Sail Lounge. Dresses, skirts, long pants, jeans, and button-down tops are appropriate, while shorts and flip-flops should be avoided.
Gala evenings: elegant attire is strongly recommended, including cocktail dresses, skirts, slacks, designer jeans, blazers, tuxedos, or gowns.
Shore Excursions
Guests should also dress appropriately for local customs and destination requirements.
Visits to religious or cultural sites may require covered shoulders and knees.
Dress requirements, Gala Nights, themed events, and venue restrictions may vary by ship and sailing and are subject to change without prior notice.