Although there are countless positive aspects about the MSC Monterey ship, one that may stand out even more than the rest is the dining. Not only is the cuisine, which is made up of Italian and regional dishes, excellent, but the level of service and attention you'll get when you dine the ship is wonderful.

Once you sit down for a seven-course meal aboard the MSC Monterey ship prepared totally from scratch, you know you're in for a treat. From breakfast to the midnight buffet, guests are treated to the highest level of service and the tastiest foods on the seas. Guests can choose from two main restaurants, a pizzeria, and a grill. And don't forget about the 24-hour room service!

As night falls the Monterey assumes an air of quiet refinement. Sip a pre-dinner cocktail in the elegant Palm Court Lounge with live piano music in the background.

Experience flavors and aromas from an authentic Mediterranean cucina. The dominant feature in Itallian cuisine is home cooking - from amare, cooking with love. Like our warm service, the spirit of our cuisine is always hospitable.

Experience the zest of flavors and gainety of colors of the Mediterranean - garlic, olives, basil, red pepper and tomatoes--in traditional family recipes. Taste signature pasta dishes - Dumplings Sorrento and Fettuccine Alfredo to Linguini with Clams or Pesto. Don't overlook the seafaring favorites - appetizers of shrimp cocktail and smoked salmon, entrees of lobster and fresh fish - or the filet mignon and prime rib, grilled to perfection.

Wine connoisseurs will savor the selections or cap dinner off with a cappuccino or espresso. Afterwards, dessert! From Italian treats of tiramisu and cannolis to your favorite cakes, pastries and tarts della mama! If you're celebrating a honeymoon, birthday or anniversary, do it with classic operatic drama: a cake, some bubbly and an Italian serenade.