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MSC Baggage & Luggage Policy

How many bags you can bring on an MSC cruise in 2026, weight limits in pounds and kilograms, what to keep in your carry-on, and the embarkation-day rules that catch first-timers out.

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  1. Baggage policy
  2. Carry-on essentials
  3. FAQ

Quick answer

MSC allows 2 checked bags per guest (cabin limits may apply), each limited to 50 lb (23 kg) and 90 x 75 x 43 cm (35 x 29 x 16 in). You may also bring 2 carry-on pieces, each up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 17 x 9 in) and 50 lb (23 kg).

Baggage policy

Checked bags

2 checked bags per guest

Up to 90 x 75 x 43 cm (35 x 29 x 16 in)

Weight limit

50 lb (23 kg) per bag

Carry-on

2 pieces per guest

Up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 17 x 9 in), 50 lb (23 kg) each

Each guest may check in two suitcases, each no larger than 90 x 75 x 43 cm and no heavier than 23 kg (about 50 lb), plus two pieces of hand luggage up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm and 23 kg each. Each cabin is limited to 100 kg and 8 pieces of luggage in total for all its guests, and bags over the allowance are not accepted at check-in. Checked bags are delivered to the cabin from late afternoon on embarkation day, so keep essentials in your carry-on.

Carry-on essentials

MSC collects your checked bags at the pier and delivers them to your stateroom over the first several hours aboard, sometimes not until dinnertime. Carry anything you need before then in the bag you keep with you.

Keep in your carry-on

  • Passport, boarding pass, and payment cards
  • Medication and anything medically necessary
  • Swimsuit and a change of clothes for day one
  • Phone, chargers, and valuables

Pack in checked bags

  • Evening and formal-night outfits
  • Toiletries over carry-on liquid sizes
  • Shoes, layers, and bulkier clothing
  • Everything tagged with your MSC Cruises luggage tags

Building a list? Start from our complete cruise packing list.

Frequently asked questions

How many bags can I bring on an MSC cruise?
2 checked bags per guest on MSC, plus 2 carry-on pieces (cabin limits may apply).
Is there a weight limit for MSC luggage?
Yes. Each checked bag is limited to 50 lb (23 kg) on MSC. Carry-on bags have a 50 lb (23 kg) limit too.
Can I bring a carry-on bag on MSC?
Yes. MSC allows 2 carry-on pieces per guest (cabin limits may apply), each up to 56 x 45 x 25 cm (22 x 17 x 9 in) and 50 lb (23 kg). Keep medications, travel documents, valuables, and swimwear in them, because checked bags are delivered to your stateroom several hours after you board.
When is checked baggage delivered to my MSC stateroom?
Checked bags are collected at the pier on embarkation day and delivered to your stateroom door over the following few hours, often not until late afternoon or evening. Pack anything you need for the first few hours, including medication and a swimsuit, in the bag you carry on.
What should I pack for an MSC cruise?
Attach the MSC Cruises luggage tags to every checked bag before you arrive at the terminal so they route to the right stateroom. Our cruise packing list has a full pre-cruise checklist.

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Verified Oct 2026 against the official MSC Cruises luggage policy. Cruise lines change baggage policies without notice. Confirm with the line before you pack.