MSC Meraviglia
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MSC Meraviglia

75
SCORE
Pools & Relaxation 94Dining 77Entertainment 70Activities & Thrills 62Space & Comfort 47Value / Cost 46
Line
MSC
Built
2017
Guests
5,642
Tonnage
171,598 tons
Length
315.8 m
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What We Like
+Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 94/100
+Strong Dining — scores 77/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 46/100
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 47/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 3.2 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
MSC
Ship Name
Meraviglia
Maiden voyage
11 June 2017

Physical

Year Built
2017
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2019
Builder
STX Europe
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
171,598 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
315.8 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
43 m
Ship Within a Ship
Yes — MSC Yacht Club (Decks 14-19, private suites, 24-hour butler service, dedicated concierge, private restaurant, Top Sail Lounge, exclusive sundeck with pool)
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
18
Passenger Decks
6
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22.7 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,608
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
3.214
Total Cabins
2,244
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
55
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
5,642487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
30.4142128

Amenities

Restaurants
12 dining venues total, including 4 main dining rooms (Waves Restaurant, Panorama Restaurant, L'Olivo d'Oro, L'Olive Doree), the Marketplace Buffet, and specialty restaurants such as Butcher's Cut steakhouse, HOLA! Tapas, Kaito Sushi Bar, and Teppanyaki
Restaurants - Paid
7
Restaurants - Included
5
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
6
- Pools - General Access
4
- Pools - Adults Only
2
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
4
Retractable Roof Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
10
- Hot Tubs - General Access
4
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
6
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
1
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
20
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
No
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
No
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
No
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Yes — adults-only solarium with whirlpool, plus the MSC Aurea Spa relaxation room (steam rooms, sauna, thalassotherapy hot tubs)
Special Amenities
Cirque du Soleil-style theater shows, largest LED sky screen at sea in the interior promenade (Gallery), rope course/aerial adventure park, F1 simulators, 4D cinema, MSC Aurea Spa (largest on any MSC ship, 20 treatment rooms), water park with slides, MSC Yacht Club ship-within-a-ship

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$13.50
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
15%
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
9HA4455
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9760512
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
249973000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Valletta, Malta
75
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Pools & Relaxation 94
Dining 77
Entertainment 70
Activities & Thrills 62
Space & Comfort 47
Value / Cost 46