MSC Cruises · On board
Can I bring water or soda?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-24No soft drinks at all — medical and infant water excepted
- Water, soda and juice may not be brought on board, in carry-on or checked luggage, on embarkation day or port days.
- The only exception is purified or distilled water in factory-sealed containers for a medical device or to make up infant formula.
- The drinking age on ships sailing from North America is 21.
In one sentence — MSC Cruises: No soft drinks at all — medical and infant water excepted. Water, soda and juice may not be brought on board, in carry-on or checked luggage, on embarkation day or port days. The only exception is purified or distilled water in factory-sealed containers for a medical device or to make up infant formula. The drinking age on ships sailing from North America is 21. Read from MSC Cruises's own published policy on 2026-09-24. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with MSC Cruises before relying on this.
Why this one catches people out
Rules differ by line and change more often than any other policy on this site.
Where this came from
https://www.msccruises.com/int/-/media/Global-Contents/PDF-Documents/Guest-Conduct-PolicyWe read these policies from each cruise line's own pages and record the date we read them. Lines change their rules without notice. Always confirm with the cruise line before you rely on anything here.