Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
54Beats 34% of ships
Dining
76Top 31% of ships
Entertainment
70Top 47% of ships
Activities & Thrills
67Top 44% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
92Top 7% of ships
Value / Cost
38Top 33% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 92/100
Strong Dining — scores 76/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.9 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineMSC
Ship NameBellissima
Maiden voyage4 March 2019
Physical
Year Built2019
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique
Gross Tonnage 171,598 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 315.8 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 43 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipMSC Yacht Club
Total decks 18
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks15
Speed 22.7 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,400
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.9
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins2,244
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins52
Passenger Capacity 4,500
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 38.133
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsLighthouse, Posidonia, Il Ciliegio, Le Cerisier (main dining rooms), Marketplace Buffet, MSC Yacht Club Top Sail Restaurant and Grill & Bar (Yacht Club exclusive), plus specialty restaurants: HOLA! Tapas Bar by Ramón Freixa, L'Atelier Bistrot, Butcher's Cut, Kaito Teppanyaki & Sushi Bar, and Jean-Philippe Chocolate & Coffee
Restaurants - Paid5
Restaurants - Included6
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools4
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive4
Outdoor Pools4
Retractable Roof Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs10
- Hot Tubs - General Access9
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only9
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive10
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges20
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningNo
LibraryNo
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackNo
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes (Solarium adults-only sundeck with Grand Canyon Pool, ~500 m², Aurea/Wellness category)
Special AmenitiesZOE virtual voice assistant in every cabin (first on any cruise ship), Cirque du Soleil at Sea performances, Crystal Cabin balcony suite embellished with ~700,000 Swarovski crystals, 80-metre LED digital sky dome over the Mediterranean-style promenade, Arizona Aquapark with four waterslides, ropes course and Himalayan suspension bridge, MSC Aurea Spa with thalassotherapy pool
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $17.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 9HA4902
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9760524
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 248992000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Valletta, Malta
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.