MSC Splendida Daily Program: Genoa Port Day
If you are planning a cruise aboard MSC Splendida, looking at an actual MSC Daily Program is one of the best ways to understand what a day onboard can look like. The daily program combines important port information with entertainment, activities, dining schedules, bar hours, spa information, shopping, and other practical details passengers may need throughout the day.
This MSC Splendida Daily Program is from Wednesday, October 15, 2025, when the ship visited Genoa, Italy. The schedule provides a useful example of how MSC organizes a port day, from the morning arrival in Genoa through late-night entertainment after departure.
MSC Splendida in Genoa
The Daily Program lists MSC Splendida’s arrival in Genoa at 9:00 AM, with all aboard at 5:15 PM and departure scheduled for 6:00 PM. Marseille was identified as the ship’s next port.
Passengers going ashore were requested to carry a picture ID card or passport. The program also indicated that guests would disembark from Deck 4 Mid.
Weather information on the planner showed a forecast ranging from 15°C to 22°C, with sunrise at 7:39 AM and sunset at 6:39 PM.
For passengers who like to plan ahead, this first page is particularly useful because it puts the day’s port schedule, departure information, weather, and several onboard offers in one place.
Shore Excursions and the Next Port
The Daily Program also highlighted shore excursions available for Marseille, the ship’s next destination.
Options shown included a tour combining Avignon and Aix-en-Provence, an exploration of Marseille’s Le Panier district with a visit to a local artisan shop, and an Aix-en-Provence excursion featuring a walking tour through the Old Town.
The program also provided MSC Excursions desk hours for passengers interested in arranging or discussing shore excursions onboard.
This section of the daily planner also featured various onboard promotions, including spa, bar, retail, specialty dining, and photo offers. Because promotions can change from sailing to sailing, passengers should use the offers shown here as an example rather than assuming the same specials will be available on a future cruise.
Evening Entertainment on MSC Splendida
Although this was a port day, MSC Splendida had a substantial entertainment schedule waiting for passengers after they returned to the ship.
The featured theatre production was Rock Royalty at The Strand Theatre, with performances scheduled for 8:00 PM and 9:45 PM.
Later in the evening, passengers could attend a White Party at The Aft Lounge. The program instructed guests to wear white and listed “Dancing Around the World with Cruise Staff Team” beginning at 11:00 PM, followed by the White Party.
Other late-night options included karaoke at La Piazzetta from 11:30 PM to 12:30 AM and Disco Night at Club 33 Disco beginning at 12:15 AM.
Food and Beverage Information
The Daily Program provides several useful details for passengers trying to plan meals around a day ashore.
MSC identified 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM as the busiest breakfast period at the Pago Pago & Bora Bora Buffet. The planner suggested allowing a maximum breakfast time of 45 minutes during this period.
An express breakfast and à la carte service were also listed in the main dining room on Deck 5 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
The day’s featured alcoholic cocktail was the Mount Gay Coco Loco, advertised at 20% off. A Mini Wine Tasting was scheduled for 6:00 PM at the Wine Bar on Deck 7.
Restaurant, Buffet and Snack Hours
One of the most useful pages for anyone researching MSC Splendida dining is the complete opening-hours schedule.
The Pago Pago & Bora Bora Buffet was listed for breakfast from 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM, lunch from noon to 4:30 PM, and evening service from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
La Reggia Restaurant offered breakfast from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and lunch from noon to 1:30 PM. Dinner was divided between La Reggia and Villa Verde, with multiple listed dining times. My Choice Dining at La Reggia was shown from 7:00 PM to 9:45 PM for Aurea guests.
Snack options extended much later. Pizzeria service at the buffet was listed from 11:30 AM until 2:00 AM, while midnight snacks were available from 11:00 PM until 2:00 AM.
The schedule also included specialty restaurants. Sea Pavilion Sushi Bar was listed for lunch and dinner, while Butcher’s Cut was also scheduled for lunch and evening service. The program noted that charges apply at the specialty restaurants.
Bars and Lounges
MSC Splendida offered a large selection of bars and lounges throughout the day and evening.
The opening-hours page lists venues including Splendida Bar, L’Aperitivo, La Piazzetta, Royal Palm Casino Bar, Cigar Lounge, L’Espresso, The Aft Lounge, Wine Bar, The Purple Jazz Bar, Sports Fun Bar, La Prua Piano Bar, Buffet Bora Bora Bar, Bar del Riccio, Tartaruga Bar, L’Equatore Bar, MSC Aurea Spa Bar, Movida Bar and Club 33 Disco.
Hours varied considerably by venue, with some bars opening early in the morning and several remaining open past midnight.
For passengers trying to decide where to have a pre-dinner drink, listen to music, or spend the late evening, this portion of the MSC daily planner gives a particularly good overview of how many venues can operate during a single day.
Pools, Spa and Onboard Facilities
The opening-hours schedule also shows how MSC coordinates the ship’s recreational facilities.
The MSC Aurea Spa was listed from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, while the Thermal Area operated from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The MSC Gym was scheduled from 6:00 AM until 10:00 PM.
Pool hours included the Movida Pool from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Aqua Park Pool & Whirlpools from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and L’Equatore Indoor Pool & Whirlpools from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
The planner also listed the Top 18 exclusive solarium, Cinema 4D, MSC Formula Racer Simulator, and virtual games arcades.
MSC Splendida Activities Throughout the Day
A separate Daily Planner page provides a closer look at scheduled onboard activities.
Morning activities included Sunrise Stretching, stretching, aerobics, board games and games around the Aqua Park. Later activities included a Lambada dance lesson, country dance lesson, ping pong tournament, inflatable darts and family programming.
As passengers returned from Genoa, the evening schedule became considerably busier.
Live music was scheduled at multiple venues, including The Purple Jazz Bar, Atrium, La Prua Piano Bar, Wine Bar and The Aft Lounge. Mega Bingo was scheduled for 9:00 PM at La Piazzetta, while the two Rock Royalty performances provided the main theatre entertainment.
The night continued with the White Party, karaoke and Disco Night after midnight.
This is a good example of why checking the MSC Daily Program can be worthwhile even on a port-intensive itinerary. There may still be numerous onboard activities and entertainment options after returning from shore.
Shopping, Casino and Spa Specials
The final portion of the planner highlights additional events and promotions available during the evening.
Retail events included a beauty event, sunglasses sale and an annual diamond event at Effy Jewellery. Casino programming included bingo and Paradise Lotto.
The program also advertised a rum tasting at the Cigar Lounge and a ladies spa party at the MSC Aurea Spa.
The planner also directs passengers to the MSC for Me app for real-time cruise planning and information about activities and offers.
What This MSC Daily Program Shows About a Port Day
For someone researching an MSC Splendida cruise, the biggest takeaway from this Daily Program is how much activity continues onboard despite spending most of the day in port.
Passengers could begin with breakfast before exploring Genoa and then return to a schedule containing live music, theatre performances, dancing, bingo, shopping events, spa activities, bars, restaurants, karaoke and late-night entertainment.
It also demonstrates how useful the daily planner can be for practical planning. Restaurant hours, bar schedules, all-aboard time, entertainment times and venue locations are consolidated into a few pages rather than requiring passengers to search for each item individually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MSC Daily Program?
The MSC Daily Program is the onboard schedule containing information about activities, entertainment, dining, venue hours and other useful information for the day. It serves a similar planning purpose to the daily planners used by other cruise lines.
What time did MSC Splendida arrive in Genoa?
The program shown here lists arrival in Genoa at 9:00 AM on October 15, 2025.
What time was all aboard in Genoa?
All aboard was listed as 5:15 PM, with departure scheduled for 6:00 PM.
What was the evening dress suggestion?
The Daily Program listed the suggested evening dress as White.
What entertainment was offered?
Highlighted entertainment included Rock Royalty at The Strand Theatre, the White Party, karaoke, Disco Night and live music at several venues.
Were restaurants and bars open while MSC Splendida was in port?
Yes. The opening-hours page shows numerous dining venues, bars and onboard facilities operating at various times throughout the day.
Does the MSC Daily Program include restaurant opening times?
Yes. This edition includes opening hours for the buffet, main restaurants, specialty restaurants, snack service and numerous bars and lounges.
Are these schedules the same on every MSC Splendida cruise?
No. Activities, opening hours, entertainment, port schedules and promotions can vary by itinerary and sailing. This Daily Program should be used as an example of what was offered on this particular Genoa port day.
Conclusion
This MSC Splendida Daily Program provides a detailed look at a Genoa port day, including arrival and departure information, dining schedules, bar hours, shore excursion information, onboard activities and evening entertainment.
For passengers planning an MSC Splendida cruise, an actual daily planner can be especially helpful for understanding how a port day transitions into a full evening onboard. From breakfast before going ashore to theatre shows, live music, the White Party, karaoke and late-night dancing, the schedule shows that the day did not end when passengers returned from Genoa.
Actual programs can vary between sailings, but this example offers a useful guide to the variety of dining, entertainment and onboard activities passengers may encounter aboard MSC Splendida.
