MSC Europe Drinking Age

Per the MSC Condition of Carriage, "

I believe the same applies, 21, unless you are from a European country.

For European sailings, the lower age limit for alcohol consumption is 18. Even the all-inclusive soda drinks packages indicate this as they are for 3-17 year olds, whereas for US sailings they indicate that they are for 3-20 year olds. Check it out on the stated soda drinks packages here:

https://www.msccruisesusa.com/en-us/Manage-Your-Booking/All-Inclusive-Packages.aspx

You will see that the only time the 21 age limit applies to alcohol drinks packages is when the ship is US-based.

Per the MSC Condition of Carriage, "

13.1 Alcoholic drinks, including wines, spirits, beer or other liqueurs are available for purchase onboard the Vessel at fixed prices. Passengers are not permitted to bring onboard any such drinks for use during the voyage, whether for consumption in their own cabins or otherwise. Alcoholic drinks in any form will not be sold to Minors during the cruise. When the itinerary includes a port located in the U.S.A the same conditions will apply for any passengers under the age 21."

What about European cruises?

On European cruises, the drinking age is 18, as my now 20 year old son was happy to discover the past two summers!