🎯 MSC Cruises Name Change Policy – Complete Guide to Correcting Passenger Details or Transferring a Booking

Mistakes happen when booking a cruise, and if you find an error in a guest’s name, MSC Cruises offers solutions to fix it +1-855-690-1232 while maintaining your travel plans with as little disruption as possible. Whether you need a simple spelling correction or want to substitute a different guest +1-855-690-1232 this detailed guide will help you understand how MSC handles name changes before departure.

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✅ Can You Change the Name on a MSC Cruise Reservation?

Yes, MSC Cruises allows name changes under specific circumstances +1-855-690-1232 depending on the type of change and how close it is to the departure date. The earlier you make the correction or substitution +1-855-690-1232 the easier and more cost-effective it will be.

There are two types of changes: minor corrections and full substitutions +1-855-690-1232 each with its own set of rules and requirements.

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📝 Minor Name Corrections (Spelling or Formatting Errors)

If your booking has a small typo in the name +1-855-690-1232 such as a misspelled first name or missing middle initial, this is considered a minor correction. MSC will typically fix these minor errors without any penalty +1-855-690-1232 if requested at least 72 hours prior to the sailing.

Examples of eligible minor corrections:

“Jon” changed to “John”

“Smyth” corrected to “Smith”

Missing middle name or incorrect initials

To process a correction like this +1-855-690-1232 you may need to provide a valid government-issued ID that confirms the correct spelling of the name.

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🔄 Full Name Changes (Passenger Substitution)

Changing the entire name to a new traveler is considered a full substitution +1-855-690-1232 and may involve additional steps and fees. This type of change is typically allowed as long as the cruise fare rules permit it +1-855-690-1232 and the change is made before the final check-in window.

Things to know:

Most fare types allow one full name substitution prior to final payment +1-855-690-1232 though some restrictions may apply based on the promotion or fare booked.

After final payment is made, substitutions are possible in some cases +1-855-690-1232 but may incur change fees and documentation requirements.

Name substitutions are not allowed once check-in has begun or after boarding +1-855-690-1232 so it’s important to act early.

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📅 Name Change Deadlines

Name corrections must be made at least 72 hours before the cruise departure +1-855-690-1232

Substitutions should be completed well before final documentation is issued +1-855-690-1232 to ensure smooth processing.