MSC Splendida
MSC

MSC Splendida

73
SCORE
Pools & Relaxation 95Entertainment 76Activities & Thrills 63Dining 63Space & Comfort 55Value / Cost 38
Line
MSC
Built
2009
Guests
4,363
Tonnage
137,936 tons
Length
333.3 m
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What We Like
+Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 95/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 76/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
MSC
Ship Name
Splendida
Maiden voyage
4 July 2009

Physical

Year Built
2009
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2017
Builder
STX Europe
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
137,936 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
333.3 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.
37.9 m
Ship Within a Ship
MSC Yacht Club
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
17
Passenger Decks
14
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
23 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,370
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.414
Total Cabins
1,637
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
43
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
4,363487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
31.6152128

Amenities

Restaurants
Included: La Reggia Restaurant (main dining room), Villa Verde Panoramic Restaurant (main dining room), Pago Pago Buffet, Bora Bora Buffet. Paid/Specialty: Butcher's Cut (steakhouse), Sea Pavilion (Asian fusion), Sports Bar, Ice Cream Bar. Yacht Club exclusive (complimentary for suite guests only): L'Olivo Yacht Club Restaurant, The One Bar & Grill.
Restaurants - Paid
4
Restaurants - Included
4
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
5
- Pools - General Access
5
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
5
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
12
- Hot Tubs - General Access
12
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
12
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
1
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
18
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
Yes
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
No
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
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
Special Amenities
4D cinema, two-lane bowling alley, Formula 1 racing simulator, MSC Aurea Spa (saunas, Turkish baths, wellness treatments), Swarovski crystal staircase in the main atrium, retractable/sliding-roof pool, ship's horn programmed to play multiple songs, Top 18 Exclusive Solarium (adults-only sundeck with whirlpool, garden, and Tiki Bar), MSC Yacht Club with 24-hour butler and concierge service.

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.
$17.00
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.
3FZI8
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9359806
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
357698000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Panama
73.1
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Pools & Relaxation 95
Entertainment 76
Activities & Thrills 63
Dining 63
Space & Comfort 55
Value / Cost 38