What payment methods does MSC Cruises accept?
The short answer: MSC Cruises accepts Gift cards (online); does not accept Cash; we could not confirm whether it takes Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo, and 6 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official MSC Cruises documentation.
Accepted at MSC Cruises
- ✓ Gift cards (online only)
Payment methods at MSC Cruises
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Google Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official MSC Cruises documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does MSC Cruises take Apple Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Apple Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MSC Cruises take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MSC Cruises take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts PayPal.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MSC Cruises take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MSC Cruises take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MSC Cruises take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MSC Cruises take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MSC Cruises take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Affirm.
Source: cruisemanatee.com
Does MSC Cruises take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does MSC Cruises take Gift cards? Secondary source
MSC Cruises — yes: online. MSC gift cards are accepted toward cruise payments; app redemption is UNVERIFIED.
Source: cruisemanatee.com
Does MSC Cruises take Cash? Officially confirmed
No — MSC Cruises does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Cash is not a cruise-fare booking method; onboard purchases are made with a personal cruise card linked to a card on file.
Source: msccruises.com
Does MSC Cruises take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Cruise Manatee - Payment policy on MSC Cruises (cruisemanatee.com)
- MSC Cruises FAQ - On board shopping (msccruises.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does MSC Cruises take Apple Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Apple Pay.
Does MSC Cruises take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Google Pay.
Does MSC Cruises take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts PayPal.
Does MSC Cruises take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Venmo.
Does MSC Cruises take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Cash App Pay.
Does MSC Cruises take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Klarna.
Does MSC Cruises take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Afterpay.
Does MSC Cruises take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Affirm.
Does MSC Cruises take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does MSC Cruises take Gift cards?
MSC Cruises — yes: online. MSC gift cards are accepted toward cruise payments; app redemption is UNVERIFIED.
Does MSC Cruises take Cash?
No — MSC Cruises does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Cash is not a cruise-fare booking method; onboard purchases are made with a personal cruise card linked to a card on file.
Does MSC Cruises take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether MSC Cruises accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against MSC Cruises's official documentation.