MSC Cruises Kids Menus
Families sailing with MSC Cruises will find dedicated children’s menus with options designed for babies, toddlers, and older children. The menus shown here provide a useful look at the types of meals families may encounter in the main dining room, including baby-friendly foods, rotating dishes for children over 12 months, and a selection of simple items that are always available.
These MSC kids menus were shared from sailings aboard MSC Virtuosa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Preziosa, and MSC Poesia. Menu selections can vary by ship and sailing, so the photos below are best used as examples of what may be offered rather than a guarantee of the exact dishes available on every MSC cruise.
MSC Kids Menus for Babies 6–12 Months
One particularly useful feature of the MSC children’s menu is the dedicated section for babies between 6 and 12 months old.
The menus describe these dishes as being created for babies during the first months of weaning, with foods intended to be light and easy to digest. The 6–12 month selection shown in these menus remains consistent across the different versions photographed.
Choices include:
- Puréed vegetable soup
- Semolina soup
- Small pasta
- Minced steamed fish
- Minced white meat
- Fresh cheese
- Baked fruit of the day
This gives parents several relatively simple options without having to order directly from the regular dining menu.
MSC Kids Menu for Children Over 12 Months
The menus expand considerably for babies and young children over 12 months. MSC describes these as “grown-up” recipes with ingredients, cooking methods, and portions appropriate for younger guests.
Unlike the 6–12 month section, the 12+ month selections vary between the menus shown here.
One menu includes prosciutto and mozzarella, mini white pizza with mozzarella, conchigliette pasta with ricotta and ham, cream of zucchini soup, steamed fish with broccoli, and a chicken and turkey hot dog.
Dessert choices shown include lime jelly, vanilla ice cream with diced fresh fruit, chocolate cake, fresh fruit salad, and whole fruit.
Another version of the MSC children’s menu offers cooked ham and sweetcorn salad, mini pizza with prosciutto, raviolini with creamy Bolognese sauce, and cream of broccoli soup.
For the main dishes, the photographed menu includes stewed beef meatballs and potatoes in tomato sauce served with steamed rice, along with a chicken and turkey hot dog served on a soft bun.
The dessert selection again includes jelly, vanilla ice cream with fresh fruit, chocolate cake, fresh fruit salad, and whole fruit.
More Rotating MSC Kids Menu Choices
The variety between these menus gives families a better idea of how MSC can change the children’s selections rather than serving exactly the same menu every night.
This version includes tuna and vegetable salad, mini pizza with vegetables, saffron risotto, and cream of red bean soup.
More substantial choices include Milanese accompanied by spinach with extra virgin olive oil and a cheeseburger served on a soft bun with lettuce and tomato.
Desserts include cherry jelly, vanilla ice cream with diced fresh fruit, chocolate cake, fresh fruit salad, and whole fruit.
Another menu changes the selection again, with quesadillas, mini pizza with ham, tomato risotto, and cream of sweetcorn soup.
The larger dishes include golden chicken nuggets accompanied by carrot rounds au gratin with Parmesan cheese and a mini cheeseburger served on a soft bun with lettuce and tomato.
Desserts on this version include lemon jelly, vanilla ice cream with diced fresh fruit, chocolate cake, fresh fruit salad, and whole fruit.
MSC Kids Menu Items That Are Always Available
While several dishes change between the menus, each photographed menu contains an “Always Available” section.
The options shown are:
- Small pasta in vegetable, chicken, or beef broth
- Grilled chicken breast
- Grilled beef minute steak
- Oven-roasted potatoes
- Chips
That is particularly helpful for families traveling with picky eaters. Even when the rotating menu does not have something a child wants, there are several straightforward alternatives listed across the menus.
The menus mark the chips with an asterisk stating that they are preferably for children after three years of age.
Food Allergies and Special Diets
The photographed MSC menus also include specific instructions for families dealing with allergies, food sensitivities, or special diets.
Parents are asked to notify the Restaurant Manager before ordering if their child has allergies or sensitivities to specific foods. For children requiring a special diet, the menu asks guests to contact the Restaurant Manager one day in advance.
Families with dietary requirements should still confirm the available options onboard, particularly because ingredients and menus can vary.
Which MSC Ships Are These Kids Menus From?
These menu photos were shared in connection with MSC Virtuosa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Preziosa, and MSC Poesia.
Because MSC operates a large fleet and menus can change, travelers should not assume that every ship or sailing will offer these exact dishes. However, the photos provide a useful example of the structure and variety of MSC Cruises’ children’s dining options.
FAQ About MSC Cruises Kids Menus
Does MSC Cruises have a kids menu?
Yes. The menus shown here include dedicated selections for children, including separate options for babies aged 6–12 months and children over 12 months.
Does MSC Cruises have baby food in the main dining room?
The photographed menus include a dedicated 6–12 month section with puréed vegetable soup, semolina soup, small pasta, minced fish, minced white meat, fresh cheese, and baked fruit.
Do MSC kids menus change?
Based on the menus shown here, some selections do change. The 12+ month dishes differ between the photographed menus, while several basic items remain available across all of them.
What foods are always available for kids on MSC?
The menus shown list small pasta in broth, grilled chicken breast, grilled beef minute steak, oven-roasted potatoes, and chips as always-available choices.
Are there options for picky eaters?
Yes. The photographed menus include familiar choices such as pasta, pizza, chicken, cheeseburgers, potatoes, fruit, ice cream, and chocolate cake, although the exact selection varies.
Can MSC accommodate children with special diets?
The menus instruct guests to speak with the Restaurant Manager about allergies and sensitivities before ordering. For a child requiring a special diet, the menus ask guests to contact the Restaurant Manager one day in advance.
Which MSC ships are represented in these menu photos?
The menus were shared from MSC Virtuosa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Preziosa, and MSC Poesia.
Conclusion
MSC Cruises’ kids menus offer considerably more than a handful of standard children’s dishes. The examples shown from MSC Virtuosa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Preziosa, and MSC Poesia include dedicated foods for babies aged 6–12 months, changing selections for children over 12 months, desserts, and a core group of simple dishes that remain available.
For parents planning an MSC cruise, these menus provide a useful preview of what children’s dining can look like onboard. Exact dishes may vary, but the photographed menus show a combination of familiar favorites and more varied choices designed for different ages.
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