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MSC Cruises has announced the introduction of three innovative features which will ensure that the whole family has an even more enjoyable holiday at sea, the company said in a statement. 

First of all, MSC Happy Dinners will offer the perfect recipe for an ideal family meal. Children are served their own dinner from the kids’ menu while parents are enjoying their first course. However, when the younger members have finished at their usual lightening speed, instead of waiting (im) patiently for mum and dad, they are collected by specialised kids’ club staff and whisked off to have fun with friends, leaving their parents to enjoy the rest of their dinner in peace.

For children who would relish the freedom of eating with their friends, MSC Fun Time Dinners may prove even more tempting. Youngsters dine in a separate, specially decorated area of the buffet restaurant, supervised by the entertainment team, before departing for the Mini or Junior Clubs. To add to the fun, three of these events are themed – Welcome Party, Italian Party and Farewell Party. Parents then pick up their children when they have finished their own leisurely meal. Suitable for children aged from three to 11, both initiatives are completely free of charge. Parents simply need to register their children in advance.

Last but by no means least; MSC Cruises has introduced a second, late afternoon nanny-hour to its kids’ club programmes. Every day from 9am to 10am - and now also from 5pm to 6pm – MSC’s children’s team offers a special treat for babies and toddlers aged 10 to 36 months and their parents, in the form of an organised programme of activities, including musical games, baby disco, puzzles and drawing.