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MSC Smoking Policy
Where you can and cannot smoke on an MSC cruise in 2026, the cabin cleaning fee, casino rules, and how vaping is handled, verified against the official policy.
Quick answer
MSC bans smoking in staterooms and on balconies, and charges a $250 cleaning fee for violations. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas. In the casino: yes, in a designated section while gaming.
Smoking in cabins and on balconies
Stateroom
Not allowed
Balcony
Not allowed
Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited in staterooms, on stateroom balconies, and anywhere not marked by signage and ashtrays. MSC's Guest Conduct Policy adds a $250 deep-cleaning fee for breaking the non-smoking rules, prohibits marijuana including medical marijuana, and requires guests to be 18 or older to buy, possess, or use tobacco. MSC also warns that vape imports are restricted in some countries; Mexico has banned importing vapes and e-cigarettes since January 17, 2026.
Where you can smoke
MSC ships are non-smoking except for designated areas marked by signage and ashtrays. The only indoor exception is the casino, where smoking is allowed during opening hours for guests who are seated and playing.
Smoking in the casino
Yes, in a designated section while gaming
Fine for smoking in your cabin
$250 cleaning fee
MSC charges $250 for smoking in a stateroom or on a balcony, and repeated violations can lead to removal from the ship.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
Facts, costs, and travel details in this guide were verified against the following sources. See our research methodology for how we vet and update data.
- MSC: On board information accessed 2026-10-02
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