EASY & ACCESSIBLE EXCURSIONS
MSC Accessible Tours are currently available in the Caribbean and Western Mediterranean.Tours for everyone
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Step-free RoutesTours aim at eliminating obstacles and ensure a smooth access to all of the highlights visited
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Visit at your own paceTours made to leisurely visit the destination's highlights while taking into account guests' special needs and facilitating each participant in moving independently.
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Accessible Vehicles & FacilitesVehicles equipped with a wheelchair accessible solution. We visit accessible bathrooms equipped with wide doors.
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Small Groups with Expert GuidesSmall Groups or Private Vehicle for you and your companion/s with expert guides
Where to find Easy & Accessible Excursions
Easy & Accessible tours are available at the ports listed below.Caribbean tours can be booked online, while Mediterranean excursions can be booked by calling the Contact Centre.
- Barcelona, Spain
- Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Charlotte Amalie (St Tomas), United States
- Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
- Corfu, Greece
- Cozumel, Mexico
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Genoa (Portofino), Italy
- Georgetown, Cayman Islands
- Halifax, Canada
- Isla de Roatan, Honduras
- Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
- La Spezia (Cinque Terre), Italy
- Naples (Pompeii), Italy
- Ocho Rios, Jamaica
- Palermo (Monreale), Italy
- Palma de Mallorca (Baleari Is.), Spain
- Piraeus (Athens), Greece
- Roseau, Dominica
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Split, Croatia
- Valencia, Spain
Accessible Travel Solutions
Introducing our Mediterranean partner
Accessible Travel Solutions (ATS) is the world’s largest provider of accessible shore excursions, proudly offering inclusive experiences across a wide range of destinations. With more than 15 years of expertise in accessible travel planning and first-hand, on-the-ground accessibility research, ATS ensures that every tour is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of wheelchair users, seniors, and travelers with limited mobility.
ATS is Sage Inclusion accessibility certified, this designation reflects their commitment to rigorous training and service standards in accessible travel. This certification ensures that the team and partners are equipped with best practices for inclusive hospitality, including accessible communication, customer care, and logistics planning to serve travelers with disabilities confidently and respectfully.
"We are honored to partner with MSC Cruises in our shared mission to make unforgettable holiday accessible to all. This collaboration reflects a strong commitment across both brands to elevate awareness and expand opportunities for barrier-free travel around the world."
Accessible Travel Solutions
Introducing our Mediterranean partner
Why are the Easy & Accessible Excursions priced differently from the regular excursions?
These tours are highly curated to be either privately operated or for small groups only with a dedicated guiding service. In addition, the vehicles that are used are specially adapted to suit the needs of our guests. The limited availability of these specially adapted vehicles, the insurance required and the compliance with the regulatory laws in the sector (such as the American Disability Act – ADA), as well as the features installed and the cost of vehicle maintenance required, can contribute to the price of these tours.
Who can book the Easy and Accessible shore excursions?
These easy tours are available for all guests and are wheelchair accessible. This program is designed to provide memorable, enjoyable experiences for limited-mobility guests, seniors, and anyone who enjoys a slower pace, as well as their families.
How are the Easy & Accessible shore excursions different from other regular shore excursions?
Easy & Accessible excursions are unique in that they offer:
- Completely step-free tour routes
- Wheelchair Accessible vehicles
- Shorter distances
- Slower pace
- Accessible restrooms with wide doors along the route
- Professional and compassionate tour guides experienced in working with senior and limited mobility clients
What type of vehicles are used for the Easy & Accessible shore excursions?
Easy & Accessible shore excursions use accessible vehicles equipped with either a ramp or lift for easy wheelchair access.
How can I trust that these tours are fully accessible?
Our Easy & Accessible shore experiences have been designed and vetted over many years by world-renowned accessibility experts and by travellers with disabilities. Routes are verified and tested consistently to meet the high standards set by MSC Cruises.
How big are the groups for the Easy & Accessible shore excursions?
To make these tours more enjoyable, group sizes are smaller than regular tours - these are not large motor coach groups. For most tours, small accessible vans are used.
How will the guide assist me with my mobility needs?
The tour guides conducting these accessible tours have several years of experience in touring with limited mobility guests and their families. They are patient, compassionate and very knowledgeable. Please note that guides are not permitted to push wheelchairs. Guests in wheelchairs must be able to self-propel or have a companion push them.
What can I expect from my Easy & Accessible shore excursions?
Accessible shore excursions are authentic experiences, designed to limit the amount of walking, without compromising on the experience. If you are asking yourself: "Will I get to leave the bus?”, the answer is “Yes!”.
While other tours labelled as “accessible” only allow you to see the destination through a bus window, MSC Cruises offer wheelchair accessible shore excursions that include inside visits to castles, churches, museums, palaces, and historic ruins.
While other tours labelled as “accessible” only allow you to see the destination through a bus window, MSC Cruises offer wheelchair accessible shore excursions that include inside visits to castles, churches, museums, palaces, and historic ruins.
How do I make sure my mobility equipment isn't too big or too heavy for the excursion?
For each Easy & Accessible tour, the maximum combined weight allowed (equipment + mobility user) as well as maximum equipment dimension allowed (height, length, and width) are provided in their tour description notes. Please make sure to carefully check and verify that your equipment respects the dimensions allowed before booking the tour.
In which destinations can I book Easy & Accessible shore excursions?
Currently, the Easy & Accessible shore excursion program is available throughout several Caribbean and Mediterranean ports. You can see a complete list of destinations offering Easy & Accessible tours listed above.
