MSC Meraviglia

Now on sale and set to join the fleet in the summer of 2017, MSC Meraviglia will be the line's first Vista Class ship and the largest built by MSC and indeed any cruise line based in Europe. Her name translates as ‘wonder’ in English – something that she will be sure to inspire in all who sail on her. At 1033ft, she will cater to 4,500 guests and feature 2,250 staterooms.

MSC Meraviglia will be the first ship to homeport in three different ports, Genoa, Marseille and Barcelona. She will boast a winning combination of Italian aesthetic style and state-of-the-art technology, she will be the line’s most innovative ship yet and one of the greenest to sail the world’s oceans.  Near Field Communication on-board will allow guests to make payments on-board, use geo-location to keep track of the kids and navigate the ship with ease.  

Cabins

Members of MSC Yacht Club will be pleased to know that there are some lavish new accommodations on offer, and the ship’s Duplex cabins offer the ultimate in style and come with their own private whirlpool. When it comes to securing a room with a view, Meraviglia offers the highest ratio of Seaview Balcony cabins.

Dining

Cruisers will certainly be spoiled for choice when it comes to dining too, because alongside the buffet which is open 20 hours a day, there’s a choice of themed dining experiences available, offering the wealth of mouth-watering dishes that MSC has become famous for. The clue’s in the name when it comes to Eataly, while the Mediterranean Steakhouse and the Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar are just two of the themed restaurants on-offer.

Leisure

Making you feel like you’re enjoying a stroll through a sun-kissed Mediterranean resort, even when you are still on-board the ship, Meraviglia will boast a 96m promenade, lined with restaurants, boutique shops as well as plenty of tucked away sports for relaxing in private and a wealth of space for socialising too.

Entertainment

When it comes to entertainment, the ship will host a number of shows exclusive to MSC, which will all form an integral part of the Meraviglia class ships’ entertainment programme, including eight brand-new shows. The centre-piece for all things entertainment-based will be the show-stopping Cirque Du Soleil Aft Lounge, a custom-built technology-packed venue co-designed by the celebrated entertainment experts, which will cater to 450 guests and also include a 200-seat dining area. In a cruising first, guests will also be able to enjoy the outside from inside, thanks to a huge LED screen which takes up the entire ship’s ceiling and projects a variety of stunning real-time images, and will also be able to enjoy performances from Circus du Soleil.

For those who prefer entertainment in a more intimate setting, the ship will feature a sophisticated nightclub and also a Karaoke Bar and Comedy Club, which also doubles as in interactive TV studio, broadcasting live games, quizzes and contests. The Amusement Park and Sports Centre is the perfect place for those who like to stay active, boasting a sports arena and high-tech bowling alley, and the space even transforms into a spacious party area at night.

Family

Cruising families will love that there’s a choice of five clubs for children of all ages, including the Lego Mini Club for children between three and six years of age and a special teens-only area with its own cinema, games room and disco. Kids and adults alike will also love the ship’s incredible waterpark – one of the most intricate at sea, offering all manner of slides pools and thrill-packed twists.