MSC Meraviglia
The first ship of the Meraviglia class, built around an indoor promenade under an 80 m (262 ft) LED sky.
The ship in figures
2.9 passengers per crew member. For every 3 crew members (in orange) there are about 9 passengers.
- 2017Year builtSTX France, now Chantiers de l'Atlantique (Saint-Nazaire, France)
- Jun 4, 2017Maiden voyageFrom Le Havre to Genoa, along the Atlantic coast
A promenade of more than 90 m (295 ft) under an LED sky that changes through the day and night, at the heart of the ship.
MSC Meraviglia was delivered in May 2017 at Saint-Nazaire and is the first ship of the Meraviglia class, the design MSC Cruises later enlarged into the Meraviglia-Plus ships. Her social centre is the Galleria Meraviglia, a promenade more than 90 m (295 ft) long lined with shops, bars and restaurants beneath an LED sky screen. After three years sailing year-round from Brooklyn, New York, she left the city in 2026, and in summer 2027 she will sail from Southampton for the first time.
Attractions
- 1AquaparkOpen-deck water park with slides, splash pools and an Aquaplay area for younger children.
- 2Himalayan BridgeA rope course that crosses the ship high above the sea, with guests clipped to a safety line.
- 3MSC Formula RacerRacing simulators in the indoor entertainment area, next to a flight simulator.
- 4Bowling alleyFull-size bowling lanes in the same family entertainment zone.
Shows
- Broadway TheatreThe 985-seat main theatre, with production shows every evening.
- Carousel LoungeA purpose-built lounge with a 360° rotating stage, home to the Carousel Productions acrobatic shows.
- Galleria MeravigliaThe indoor promenade where the LED sky screen stages light shows and themed parties.
Restaurants & bars
12 venues, 20 bars
- Ocean CaySpecialty seafood restaurant named after MSC's private island in The Bahamas.
- Hola! Tacos & CantinaLatin American and Mexican street food, tacos and tequilas in a casual setting.
- Butcher's CutAmerican-style steakhouse with an open kitchen and dry-aged cuts.
- Kaito Sushi Bar & Kaito TeppanyakiSushi prepared to order and teppanyaki grills where the chefs cook at the table.
- Jean-Philippe Chocolat & CaféChocolate shop and café by pastry chef Jean-Philippe Maury on the promenade.
- Champagne BarOne of the ship's 20 bars, along with the Edge Cocktail Bar.
Accommodation
2,244 cabins, 10 types
Kids & families
- Baby Club ChiccoPlay area for babies and toddlers under three, designed with Chicco.
- Mini Club and Juniors ClubClubs for children aged 3 to 11, with LEGO play areas.
- Young Club and Teens ClubSeparate spaces for 12 to 14 and 15 to 17 year olds, with games consoles.
- LEGO ExperienceA full day of LEGO activities on every cruise, ending with a Jr. LEGO Master Builder diploma.
Spa & wellness
- MSC Aurea SpaBalinese-style spa with massage, body and facial treatments.
- Thermal areaSaunas, Mediterranean baths, cold rooms, a salt relaxation room and aromatic showers.
- MSC Gym by TechnogymA 557 m² (5,995 sq ft) gym with Technogym equipment and fitness classes.
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