MSC Meraviglia Cruise Reviews - Q&A

You're welcome Bambinos. Just for additional information, the first group of people you come across are Port Authority personnel. The people at the line scan units work for DHS. They are looking for contraband (firearms, knives, and drugs) not snacks or water. The airports look for water because bombs can be made of liquid. At any given port you can walk back on the ship with snack food, water and soda for personal use. But not fresh fruit/vegetables or raw fish/meat.People who have medical needs juice/water or meds and mothers need to make milk from powdered Enjoy your cruise.

Answered by Skooby on April 27, 2024

@bambinos...at that port you can bring on water for personal use ONLY. That means going through security with one small/medium size water for personal use and snacks. Not a case of water. The people in the MSC customer service office has no idea what the guidelines are at the ports. They can't prevent you from having water or snacks since there's none in the waiting area or they will end up with a lawsuit. Anywhere that prohibits water they're talking about CASES of water.

Answered by Skooby on April 27, 2024

You CAN bring bottled water for personal use. I was told this from port security at Meraviglia and brought some through security and onboard because waiting in that crowded waiting room with no food/water was ridiculous. I always bring at least water when I'm boarding a ship. Certain ports (Dubai and Doha) you can bring on liquor too for your MSC cabin from airport (Dubai)and port duty free (Doha)with your luggage, or with the shopping bag where you purchased it.Water doesn't need to be sealed.

Answered by Skooby on April 26, 2024

Per the MSC website, Non-alcoholic drinks, such as water, soda and juices, are prohibited to be brought on board either as carry- on or checked luggage on both embarkation and port days. Please feel free to confirm with MSC. Phone: 877-665-4655Website: msccruisesusa.com

Answered by CruiselineAdmin on April 26, 2024

Of the five lines we have been on, including MSC, the only one I know that allows you to bring on water, and at that time (2023) you could bring a case, was Royal Caribbean.

Answered by BnCTcruising on April 26, 2024

For personal use, (not a stockpile) it's ok. And it depends on the port actually. They don't want people bringing on cases of drinks.

Answered by Skooby on April 26, 2024

I am receiving conflicting informations, from you guys and from MSC on the phone :-P I called twice, first person said one 2L bottle per person, the other said no water bottles at all…

Answered by Bambinos on April 27, 2024

Thank you Skooby!

Answered by Bambinos on April 27, 2024