MSC Cruises has unveiled a brand new leisure lineup for 2026, together with AI-powered robotic canine roaming the decks.
Friends also can take pleasure in new interactive leisure choices, together with two brand-new recreation exhibits.
In a world-first for the cruise {industry}, the corporate is piloting robotic canines developed by Unitree Robotics aboard MSC Bellissima in Asia. The robots will likely be joined by humanoid companions as a part of the trial.
The robotic leisure programme affords meet-and-greets the place visitors can rise up shut with the AI-powered canine.

There will likely be a devoted robot-themed parade making its means by the ship
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Friends also can uncover a devoted robot-themed parade that may make its means by the ship. The robots will even make dance appearances in the course of the Doremix Household Disco, including a futuristic twist to household enjoyable nights.
For youthful cruisers aged seven and above, interactive workshops will introduce them to robotics and future applied sciences in a hands-on, artistic means.
The pilot is at the moment operating on MSC Bellissima, with plans to deliver the expertise to MSC Magnifica throughout a part of the World Cruise 2026.
The corporate can be giving some beloved classics a contemporary lick of paint. The ’70s Celebration is getting an entire makeover throughout all the fleet, that includes up to date music, snazzier costumes, and extra interactive components.
Two brand-new recreation exhibits are additionally launching this 12 months. Chart Toppers is a high-energy music quiz celebrating the largest hits from the Seventies to at the moment, whereas Quiz O’Clock: The Battle places a aggressive spin on the cruise line’s basic quiz format.
MSC Cruises’ VP Leisure, Steve Leatham, stated: “As a family-owned firm, we all know how necessary it’s to supply leisure that brings generations collectively. In 2026, we’re constructing on what our visitors already love, whereas introducing new concepts, new vitality and new cruise-industry first experiences – there’s something for everybody, wherever they select to sail.”
MSC Cruises’ household leisure growth director, Matteo Mancini, added: “MSC Leisure is absolutely targeted on the longer term and is actively investing within the growth of latest, trendy types of leisure, spanning digital and immersive experiences.

The favored LEGO Parade can be increasing
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“From robots and recreation exhibits to interactive enjoyable, energetic experiences, partnerships with celebrated manufacturers, unique mascots and music, this 12 months’s providing on MSC Cruises is really spectacular.”
The favored LEGO Parade can be increasing, doubling its attain from seven ships to 14 this 12 months. The parade brings collectively seven LEGO mascots alongside MSC’s personal character, Doremi, and can progressively roll out to MSC Grandiosa, MSC Poesia, MSC Divina, MSC Seaside and MSC Seaview.
Households will love the refreshed digital-first LEGO Household Recreation Present, which is launching throughout the fleet following a profitable trial on MSC World America.
The Skilled Coaches Programme, overlaying sports activities, wellness and humanities and crafts, can be rising – it will be obtainable on 15 ships in 2026, giving visitors much more methods to remain energetic at sea.

