MSC Splendida · CruiseFans

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Space & Comfort

55Beats 38% of ships

Dining

63Beats 37% of ships

Entertainment

76Top 35% of ships

Activities & Thrills

63Beats 48% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

95Top 4% of ships

Value / Cost

38Top 33% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 95/100

Strong Entertainment — scores 76/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineMSC

Ship NameSplendida

Maiden voyage4 July 2009

Physical

Year Built2009

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2017

BuilderSTX Europe

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

137,936 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

333.3 m

Width/Beam

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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.

37.9 m

Ship Within a ShipMSC Yacht Club

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks14

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

23 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,370

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.4

Total Cabins1,637

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Yes

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins43

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

4,363

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

31.615

Amenities

RestaurantsIncluded: 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 - Paid4

Restaurants - Included4

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools5

- Pools - General Access5

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive1

Outdoor Pools5

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs12

- Hot Tubs - General Access12

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only12

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges18

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelYes

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreNo

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsNo

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtYes

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseNo

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingNo

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes

Special Amenities4D 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)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$17.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

15%

Tipping Expected?Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

3FZI8

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9359806

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

357698000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Panama