MSC Preziosa

MSC Preziosa is the fourth and final ship in MSC Cruises’ elegant Fantasia class, launched in 2013. A sister to MSC Fantasia, Splendida, and Divina, she shares their classic Mediterranean design, characterized by glamorous details like the famous Swarovski crystal staircases in the central atrium. Although belonging to an earlier generation than the latest classes, Preziosa offers a complete and sophisticated cruise experience, featuring a notable variety of entertainment, including a thrilling waterslide, and the exclusive MSC Yacht Club area.

Attractions

MSC Preziosa combines classic elegance with modern fun:

1. Swarovski Staircases: Dazzling staircases embedded with thousands of Swarovski crystals in the main atrium, a hallmark of the Fantasia class.
2. Vertigo Waterslide: One of the longest single-rider waterslides at sea (120 meters / 394 ft) at the time of her launch, featuring a transparent section extending over the side of the ship.
3. Doremi Castle Aquapark: A castle-themed children’s aqua park, filled with water features, sprays, and a drench bucket.
4. Platinum Theatre: The main theatre, seating 1,600 guests, presenting large-scale Broadway-style production shows.
5. Galaxy Lounge Restaurant & Disco: A panoramic restaurant/disco located high up on the ship, offering spectacular views, fusion dining, and dancing at night.
6. Pools: Includes “The Garden Pool” (an adults-only infinity-style pool aft), the main “Aqua Park” pool area with pools and whirlpools, and “La Playa Preciosa” (indoor pool with a retractable roof).
7. Other Activities: F1 Simulator, 4D Cinema, bowling alley (mini-bowling), Virtual World video arcade, MSC Aurea Spa with thermal area, casino, nightclub, and clubs for kids and teens.

Capacity (Technical Features)

MSC Preziosa is a large ship of the Fantasia class:

• Class: Fantasia
• Gross Tonnage: Approximately $139,072$ GT
• Length: $333.3$ meters ($1,094$ ft)
• Beam (Width): $37.92$ meters ($124$ ft)
• Height: $66.8$ meters ($219$ ft)
• Decks: $18$ total (14 passenger-accessible)
• Passenger Capacity: Approximately $3,502$ (double occupancy) up to $4,345$ (maximum)
• Crew: Approximately $1,388$ members
• Environmental Technologies: Equipped with technologies for energy efficiency and waste treatment available at the time of build. (Not LNG-powered).

Food & Drink Venues

The dining offer blends Mediterranean cuisine with international flavors:

• Main Restaurants: Two main dining rooms, The Golden Lobster and L’Arabesque, serving multi-course dinners in an elegant setting.
• Buffet: A large double buffet, Inca & Maya, open for long hours, offering a wide variety of food stations.
• Specialty Restaurants: Paid options which have included (offerings may vary):
  • Eataly / Ristorante Italia: Concepts associated with the Italian gourmet brand Eataly (may have evolved or been replaced).
  • Galaxy Restaurant: Offers fusion dining in the panoramic lounge in the evening.
  • Possibly a Steakhouse: As an alternative or evolution of Eataly.
• Bars and Lounges: Around 20 themed bars and lounges, including:
  • Preziosa Bar: In the main atrium.
  • El Dorado Piano Bar: With live music.
  • Sports & Bowling Diner: American-style sports-themed bar with mini-bowling.
  • La Locanda: Italian-style wine bar.
  • Il Cappuccino Coffee Bar: Coffee shop.
  • Safari Lounge: A large lounge with a dance floor.
  • Outdoor pool bars.

Accommodation

MSC Preziosa offers a range of comfortable and well-equipped cabins:

• Interior Cabins.
• Ocean View Cabins.
• Balcony Cabins.
• Suites: Various categories of suites with extra space and amenities.
• Family Options.
• MSC Yacht Club: The ship’s most exclusive area, featuring luxurious suites (including Royal Suites), 24-hour butler service, dedicated concierge, private restaurant (Le Palmeraie), lounge (Top Sail Lounge), and sundeck (The One Sun Deck) with pool and bar.

In summary, MSC Preziosa provides a cruise experience that blends MSC’s classic elegance with modern fun, highlighted by design details like the Swarovski staircases, attractions like the Vertigo waterslide, and the premium service of the MSC Yacht Club.