MSC Poesia - Shore excursions and activities

Get ready to cycle into adventure

One of the best ways to explore a city is from the seat of a bicycle. MSC Bike Adventours are about delivering memorable cycling experiences with regular or electric bikes through carefully crafted itineraries discovering destinations' highlights guided by our passionate Bike Leaders.

Join the adventure exploring vibrant cities and stunning landscapes, gliding along on a dynamic and a low-environment impact ride in the sun-kissed Mediterranean, the captivating Northern Europe, and the dazzling Emirates, with even more exhilarating destinations on the horizon!

You don't have to go fast, you just have to go

MSC Bike Adventours are catered to all levels, featuring both leisurely rides and energetic adventures delivered in small groups to ensure a smooth ride. Reserve today the Bike Adventours to secure the ride into your next adventures.

Discover MSC Protectours, where unforgettable adventures bring you closer to the world around you. Enjoy activities like cycling, kayaking, tree planting, exploring on foot embracing the beauty of each destination and contributing to local communities. Experience travel that goes beyond sightseeing and leaves a meaningful mark.

What are Protectours

We are committed to preserving a beautiful world for future generations to enjoy. By focusing on the environment, Protectours helps to achieve this vital goal.

All tours involve activities with lower environmental impact – like walking, cycling, or kayaking – while other experiences go even further, offering hands-on ways to support nature, like tree planting or visiting conservation sites. So, you can enjoy original insights into the natural world while preserving its beauty and helping to ensure a better future!

A world of amazing experiences

Protectours offer you unforgettable experiences in close contact with nature and communities in a variety of environments around the world. Local guides, with an expertise in wildlife or traditions, will bring you to snorkel around a coral plantation, or take you on a Fjord Safari aboard a hybrid-electric catamaran and much more.

MSC Cruises and the environment

We care for the environment in which we operate, the guests who sail with us and the people who work with us. Our commitment extends to our onshore activities too. Protectours are not only a way to offer our guests a variety of shore excursion with less impact, but also a means encouraging our onshore partners to develop tours that are focused on protecting the environment.

Explore each destination at your own pace

Our Easy & Accessible Tours make exploring comfortable for everyone!

These tours allow slow walkers, wheelchair, scooter users and any guests that like to leisurely explore, to visit the best each destination has to offer on easy tours created just for them. Through specifically selected itineraries and specially designed tours, guests will be able to enjoy step free routes at their own pace, experiencing the wonders of our destinations in total comfort. Special needs vehicles will be available to accommodate small groups, and tours itineraries will always include access to special needs restrooms.

Please note that vehicles and their wheelchair & scooter requirements (width, height, weight) vary from tour to tour so make sure to carefully check the specific requirements within each tour description.

Accessible Vehicles & Facilities

Vehicles equipped with a wheelchair accessible solution. We visit accessible bathrooms equipped with wide doors.

Small Groups with Expert Guides

Local guides are knowledgeable experts of their area, as well as experts in accessibility needs excursions.

Visit at your own pace

Tours made to leisurely visit the destination's highlights while taking into account guests' special needs and facilitating each participant in moving independently.

Step-free Routes

Tours aim at eliminating obstacles and ensure a smooth access to all of the highlights visited

Come and see how we do it! Go “Behind-the-Scenes” and experience what goes into delivering a perfect cruise vacation.

Explore several “off-limit” areas of the ship

Are you ready for the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience on our magnificent cruise ship? This exclusive excursion is limited to small groups of 20 people, so you'll have a truly intimate and immersive experience.

Join us as we take you on a journey through the hidden corners of our ship, where only a select few have gone before. You'll have the chance to see the inner workings of the ship, from the bridge of command, engine control room to the gallery and beyond.

A one-of-a-kind discovery tour

Our knowledgeable tour guides and shipboard staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and give an overview of the internal operation of the ship.

But that's not all – you'll also have the opportunity to meet the ship's officers and learn about their experiences at sea. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get an inside look at the operations of a cruise ship and to see what goes on behind the scenes. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity – book your spot now to ensure one of the very few seats available!

BOOK THE TOUR ON BOARD AT THE EXCURSIONS' OFFICE

• The tour availability is limited, so don’t miss out and reserve your spot!
• The tour takes place during various moments of the cruise to guarantee the safest and most suitable conditions to the participants.
• The tour lasts approximately 2 hours to 3 hours and a half.
• Prices starting from 30€, final price is confirmed on board depending on which tour is booked.
• To participate guests must be at least 6 years old and must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Guests participating must be physically fit as the tour involves multiple flights of stairs as well as extended periods of walking and standing.
• The meeting point and time will be confirmed on the Ship.

Important Note: it is strictly forbidden to take along mobile phones and cameras and participants must wear only closed shoes.

Discover each destination with your children at a rhythm that suits families, thanks to our Family Fun excursions. Guided by talented, qualified local guides in constant contact with the ship, they are your passport to new cultures, historic monuments, natural beauty and more.

What’s more, kids get a special price on shore excursions!

• Babies and Infants aged 2 and younger will be carried free of charge
• Children between the ages of 3 to 13 years have a discount up to 30% vs adult price
• Book now and save up to 20% vs onboard prices!

Make The Magic Last A Little Longer

One of the joys of cruising is the chance to discover enchanting new destinations in comfort and style. At each port of call, our excursions offer you the most memorable experiences in the most fascinating places, accompanied by experienced, professional personnel. To get more for less from your time ashore, why not take advantage of our Excursions Explorer Package? The package comprises three of the best excursions* available on each cruise at one very attractive price. Please note that this is a limited availability offer and is valid only on selected departures**.

*Excursions Explorer Package cannot be modified or refunded. In the event of one or more excursions being cancelled by MSC Cruises, the offer is not applicable to other excursions different from those included in the package.

**The Excursions Explorer Package is available on selected departures for the following destinations: Mediterranean, Northern Europe, MSC Grand Voyages, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Qatar, Caribbean & Antilles, South America.

SHORE EXCURSIONS FOR FAMILIES

Discover our kids friendly tours designed especially for families

MSC Family Explorer Club

Explore the destination together on a fun filled family adventure, inspired by history and designed to cover all the highlights.

• Family friendly programming - Tours typically start later in the morning, are shorter in duration and are accompanied by expert guides and story tellers
• Tours that the whole family can enjoy - Each experience is developed to keep both children entertained while also providing an enriching and educational experience for adults
• Family-Friendly Prices 50% off - Children tickets are always half-price
• Peace of Mind - When you choose an MSC Family Explorer Club you can relax in the knowledge that all our tours are operated by carefully selected partners who can easily make contact with your ship throughout the day.

FAMILY EXPLORER CLUB HIGHLIGHTS

An expert guide and a talented storytellers will lead each tour and be available for any assistance needed.

The leaders on these tours are not just tour guides, they are skilled in captivating the attention of both children and adults through storytelling in a way that describes the attraction and history of the location in an engaging manner - they are entertainers.

During this interactive experience children of all ages will feel like an explorer.

Acting as detectives and explorers, children play a key-role in accomplishing a unique mission on each tour inspired by the history of the location.

Children and parents are given the opportunity to unleash their imaginations and enjoy solving games and riddles together. Every tour will feature an iconic historical character, symbolic of the city.

We know that this is your vacation too, and sometimes you just want to get away and have some adult time.

For parents wishing to take a tour by themselves, we offer a complimentary childcare service for children aged 3 to 11.

While you are out in port your children can remain onboard in a fun and supervised environment with their new friends and Mini Club Staff.

For more information, contact the Mini Club onboard.

Make every moment ashore an unforgettable experience

Explore marvellous destinations all over the world with MSC Yacht Club by immersing you in luxury, exclusivity, and premium privilege, such as private transportation, smaller excursion groups, all-inclusive benefits.

From paradisiacal beach getaways and upscale adventures to authentic cuisine, enlightening arts and craft workshops, storied architectural visits, elevate your journey with MSC Yacht Club Excursions.

Get ready to unveil a world of unparalleled luxury and exploration.

CURATED LUXURY EXPERIENCES

Unveil a world of unparalleled luxury and exploration

Desirable locations
Stylish beaches, elegant resorts, private catamaran voyages

Local artisanry

Local arts, traditional handcraft, cultural workshops

Architectural treasures

Castles, palaces, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Authentic cuisine

New flavours and exciting culinary journeys

Upscale adventures

Premium, unspoilt locations and adrenaline fuelled-activities

Tailor-made Excursions

Private guides, customized adventures & experiences

HIDDEN WONDERS

Exceptional & enriching discoveries

Enjoy hidden wonders, engaging in unique activities with local experts that go beyond the reach of regular travel

Exclusivity

MSC Yacht Club Limited
Uncover unforgettable destinations, purely for MSC Yacht Club Guests.

Dedicated personnel
Flawless service at every stage, from booking advice to onboard butlers to excursion experts ashore.

Meticulously crafted itineraries
Enjoy carefully constructed excursions, chosen to maximise wide-ranging leisure interests.

Comprehensive Luxury

Out-of-ordinary activities
Curated activities allow a deep dive into the destination’s culture and particularities.

One-of-a-kind venues

Carefully selected venues to represent destination uniqueness and to get the most out if it.

Outstanding services
All details are organised – simply prepare to enjoy the most relaxing journey.

Priliveges

Escape the crowds
Relax in the ease of smaller group excursions, allowing for deeper exploration of destinations.

Private transportation
Premium transfers, including minivans and cars, provide ultimate comfort.

All-inclusive
Sit back and soak up all-inclusive indulgence without fretting about extra fees.