MSC Cruises · Who can sail
What is the minimum age to sail?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21A minor is anyone under 21 on voyages calling at a US port, and under 18 on voyages that do not
- A minor cannot embark unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or other authorized person over that same age.
- On voyages calling at a US port, under-21s may not order or drink alcohol or gamble.
In one sentence — MSC Cruises: A minor is anyone under 21 on voyages calling at a US port, and under 18 on voyages that do not. A minor cannot embark unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or other authorized person over that same age. On voyages calling at a US port, under-21s may not order or drink alcohol or gamble. Read from MSC Cruises's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with MSC Cruises before relying on this.
Why this one catches people out
Two separate rules: the youngest infant accepted, and whether the line accepts children at all.
Where this came from
https://www.msccruisesusa.com/-/media/US/Documents/conditions-of-carriageWe 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.