MSC Cruises is about freedom, and relaxation. Now, imagine enhancing your experience by pairing your cruise with a city stay, all expertly arranged by us in one easy booking. Whether you start your holiday early before boarding or extend it after disembarking, our options allow you to relax longer, experience more, and delve deeper into some incredible cities.
Available on select cruises during Summer 2025, Winter 2025-26, and Summer 2026, our Stay & Cruise packages allow you to linger in carefully chosen destinations worldwide. Explore the vibrant cities of Seattle and Vancouver in the Pacific Northwest, wander through the ancient treasures of Rome, or experience the bustling energy of New York from a skyscraper hotel. Enjoy Miami's lively atmosphere and beachside retreats, admire the birthplace of democracy in Athens while savouring local flavours, or take in the sights of Venice with its famous gondolas and exquisite cuisine.
Whether you'd rather unwind and rejuvenate before your cruise or don't want your holiday to end, our packages are the perfect option. We take care of all the details, including four-star hotel bookings, breakfast and ship transfers, allowing you to enjoy a seamless and unforgettable journey without the stress of planning. Every package also includes an ashore excursion, allowing you to be fully immersed in your destination. Wherever you stay, you're guaranteed a unique and enriching experience in a must-see city, curated just for you with MSC Cruises' expertise.
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STAY & CRUISE DESTINATIONS
Embark on a journey through time to discover the ancient cultures of Athens, Rome and Venice, or experience the breathtaking skylines of New York, Miami, Seattle, and Vancouver. Each Stay & Cruise destination offers a unique experience!
STAY AND CRUISE
If you're planning an Eastern Mediterranean cruise in Summer 2025 with Athens at the centre of your thoughts, our Stay and Cruise experience is just right for you! Before the beginning of your cruise journey, you can explore the majestic history of Greece with a two-night pre-stay hotel in Athens. Thanks to the included excursion, you will join a guided tour discovering the best sites of the Greek capital, such as Constitution Square, the Temple of Zeus, the Royal Palace, the old Marble Olympic stadium and the Acropolis with its world-famous Parthenon.
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Here’s some helpful information to get you started on planning your holiday in Athens
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Set sail on a Western Mediterranean cruise and experience the wonders of Rome – the iconic Eternal City – where ancient landmarks, vibrant culture, and unforgettable moments await. With our Stay & Cruise package, you'll enjoy a two-night stay in a hotel in Rome (either before or after your cruise), giving you the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the charm of the Italian capital, especially in this Jubilee year.
An included excursion will take you to the magnificent Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls. Then, on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour, you'll admire the Colosseum and many other iconic landmarks before reaching the Vatican area, where you'll enjoy a guided visit inside the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St Peter’s Basilica.
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Here’s some helpful information to get you started on planning your holiday in Athens.
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This summer, make your holiday extra special with a two-night stay (before or after your cruise) in a hotel in Venice (Mestre) – one of the most beautiful and unique cities in Europe.
As well as transfers to/from your cruise ship, the package includes a public transport pass, the Chorus Pass to some of Venice's oldest churches and a guided walking tour of the city's magnificent history, from the Rialto Bridge to San Marco. Blissful!
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Here’s some helpful information to get you started on planning your holiday in Venice
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Planning a cruise to the Caribbean? Make your holiday extra-special by starting it with an additional twonight pre-stay hotel in Miami with an excursion included. You will start your memorable tour of Miami's top attractions enjoying the views of the Miami's renowned collection of art deco architecture, the largest in the world. Then you will peer out at the beautiful Miami Beach where you can learn from our guide how art and music drive the city's dynamic culture.
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Here’s some helpful information to get you started on planning your holiday in Miami.
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Enhance your holiday experience with an additional two- or three-night stay in New York before embarking on your Caribbean cruise. Immerse yourself in this amazing city by staying in a central hotel in Manhattan with an excursion included to discover the big apple. The tour will start from the hotel passing by the Empire State Building to visit some of the most iconic neighborhoods of New York City such as Greenwich Village, Soho and Lower Manhattan. Pass by the City Hall as you make your way southwestward, arriving at Battery Park where you can spot the Statue of Liberty and New York Bay. You'll continue the excursion exploring the World Trade Centre and visiting Chinatown and Little Italy before concluding the tour in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
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Here’s some helpful information to get you started on planning your holiday in New York.
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Discover Seattle in the summer of 2026, either before or after your Alaska cruise. Trade tranquillity for cosmopolitan vibrancy as you elevate your trip to the wild beauty of Alaska with a two- or three-night pre/post-cruise stay in stunning Seattle, experiencing everything from Starbucks to the Space Needle. You can then extend your adventure with an additional two-night stay in a downtown hotel in Canada's vibrant Vancouver.
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Here’s some helpful information to get you started on planning your holiday in Seattle or Vancouver.