Don’t miss these loyalty perks when sailing with MSC Cruises<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nAll of the ships also have a water park with waterslides and a hanging bridge feature, a sports court, Formula 1 race car simulators, virtual arcade games and bowling and an XD cinema (featuring 3D movies plus immersive special effects, such as moving seats).<\/p>\n
In addition, each of the vessels has a large spa, casino, disco, theater and library with a pool table.<\/p>\n
Measuring 153,516 to 170,412 tons, the Seaside-class ships are a tad smaller than the biggest MSC Cruises ships (see the World class, above, and Meraviglia class, below).<\/p>\n
MSC Seaside and MSC Seaview can carry 4,132 passengers at double occupancy (5,336 passengers with every berth filled).<\/p>\n
MSC Seashore and MSC Seascape are slightly bigger versions of the first two ships in the series that are part of a subclass called Seaside EVO (EVO stands for \u201cevolution\u201d). They each can hold 4,540 passengers at double occupancy (5,877 with every berth filled).<\/p>\n
Meraviglia class<\/h2>\n Ships in class:<\/strong> MSC Meraviglia (2017); MSC Bellissima (2019); MSC Grandiosa (2019); MSC Virtuosa (2021); MSC Euribia (2023).<\/p>\nSize:<\/strong> 171,598 to 181,541 tons.<\/p>\n\nMSC Grandiosa. MSC CRUISES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUntil late 2022, these were the biggest ships in the MSC Cruises fleet, and they’re still giant by any standard. If you’re a fan of big, bustling resorts that are loaded with all sorts of amusements, they should be on your short list among MSC Cruises vessels, along with the World-class ships.<\/p>\n
Nineteen decks high and 1,036 feet long, the first two ships in the Meraviglia class \u2014 MSC Meraviglia and MSC Bellissima \u2014 are chock full of 30 bars, lounges, eateries and snack outlets (so many there\u2019s little chance you\u2019ll get to them all on a single sailing).<\/p>\n
The next three ships in the series \u2014 MSC Grandiosa, MSC Virtuosa and MSC Euribia \u2014 offer even more outlets. They are slightly stretched versions of the first two ships, a subclass of the series known as Meraviglia Plus.<\/p>\n
All five of the vessels are built around a grand interior promenade that\u2019s home to restaurants, bars and shops. The promenade is covered in an innovative \u201cdigital sky\u201d made with LED screens.<\/p>\n
All of the ships also have a giant pool deck, a water park and a sprawling amusement area with race car simulators, a flight simulator and an XD cinema.<\/p>\n
What you won\u2019t find on the Meraviglia-class ships is intimacy. These are vessels that can carry as many as 6,334 passengers when every berth is filled. They each operate with up to 1,704 crew members. That means you could be sharing your vacation with more than 8,000 people.<\/p>\n
Fantasia class<\/h2>\n Ships in class:<\/strong> MSC Fantasia (2008); MSC Splendida (2009); MSC Divina (2012); MSC Preziosa (2013).<\/p>\nSize:<\/strong> 137,936 to 139,400 tons.<\/p>\n\nMSC Fantasia. MSC CRUISES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBack in 2008, when the ships in this series began debuting, they were among the biggest cruise vessels in the world, and they still are relatively large by cruise ship standards \u2014 if not quite as big as the latest MSC Cruises ships.<\/p>\n
While no longer on the list of the top 20 biggest cruise vessels \u2014 indeed, they barely crack the top 60 these days, thanks to a flood of bigger ships in recent years \u2014 they offer a classic big-ship experience with lots of restaurants, bars, showrooms and deck-top attractions.<\/p>\n
On each of the Fantasia-class ships, you\u2019ll find five separate pools (including one with a retractable roof that is perfect for rainy days), 12 whirlpools, a waterslide, XD cinema, sports court, squash court, Formula 1 race car simulator and extensive children\u2019s program areas.<\/p>\n
In addition, each of the vessels has a large spa, casino, disco, outdoor cinema and multiple showrooms, lounges and bars.<\/p>\n
One notable difference between the Fantasia-class ships and the new Meraviglia-class and Seaside-class ships is that they have fewer dining options. You\u2019ll find two main restaurants on each of these vessels, a main buffet, a separate self-service food area with pizza and an American-style steakhouse.<\/p>\n
At 137,936 to 139,400 tons, the Fantasia-class ships are about 36% smaller than the line\u2019s new MSC World Europa and its coming World-class sisters, a significant step down in size. They\u2019re about 23% smaller than the Meraviglia-class ships.<\/p>\n
They also carry significantly fewer passengers than the World-class and Meraviglia-class ships. MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida carry 3,274 passengers at double occupancy (4,363 with every berth filled). The slightly bigger MSC Divina and MSC Preziosa carry 3,502 passengers at double occupancy.<\/p>\n
Musica class<\/h2>\n Ships in class:<\/strong> MSC Musica (2006); MSC Orchestra (2007); MSC Poesia (2008); MSC Magnifica (2010).<\/p>\nSize:<\/strong> 92,409 to 95,128 tons.<\/p>\n\nMSC Poesia. MSC CRUISES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNot sure that you want to sail on a megaship with 6,000 people but still want a vessel with a good amount of features and activities? The Musica-class ships may be the perfect solution.<\/p>\n
At 92,409 to 95,128 tons, the four vessels in the series are barely half the size of MSC Cruises\u2019 massive Meraviglia-class ships but still big enough that they have a lot to offer.<\/p>\n
Each of the vessels has at least four places to eat including two main restaurants, a casual buffet and a sushi bar.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll also find two pool areas on each of the ships, whirlpools, a miniature golf course and a sports court. Each of the ships also has a theater, spa, casino and multiple bars and lounges.<\/p>\n
What you won\u2019t find on the ships, because of their smaller size, are the truly over-the-top family attractions that you\u2019ll find on bigger MSC Cruises ships such as giant waterparks with multiple slides and sprawling amusement areas with race car and flight simulators. If you can\u2019t live without those sorts of features on a cruise ship, the Musica class probably isn\u2019t for you.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ll also find a far less diverse array of restaurants.<\/p>\n
Each of the Musica-class ships holds a bit over 2,500 passengers at double occupancy (around 3,200 with every berth filled). That\u2019s less than half the number of passengers you\u2019ll find on the biggest MSC Cruises ships.<\/p>\n
That makes them perfect for cruisers who want to get away from the sort of crowds that are on the biggest megaships without giving up too many of the amenities that big ships have to offer.<\/p>\n
Lirica class<\/h2>\n Ships in class:<\/strong> MSC Armonia (2001); MSC Sinfonia (2002); MSC Lirica (2003); MSC Opera (2004).<\/p>\nSize:<\/strong> 65,542 to 65,591 tons.<\/p>\n\nMSC Armonia. MSC CRUISES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDating to the early 2000s, the Lirica-class ships are the smallest at MSC Cruises, and they offer fewer onboard attractions and amenities than is typical for the line\u2019s vessels.<\/p>\n
In general, they appeal to cruisers looking for a more intimate experience on a cruise ship than what you\u2019ll find on the big MSC Cruises ships. They also draw cruisers who care more about the destinations they visit on a cruise than onboard attractions.<\/p>\n
Along those lines, MSC Cruises often sends some of its Lirica-class ships to South America, South Africa and the Middle East to operate destination-intensive itineraries with abundant port calls. The vessels also often sail voyages in the Mediterranean that are longer than the seven-night trips that are the norm at MSC Cruises. In both cases, the allure of the cruises has more to do with the ports the ships visit than the onboard experience.<\/p>\n
The Lirica-class ships don\u2019t have the big water parks that are common on newer MSC Cruises ships. For the most part, their top decks are lined with pools, whirlpools and sunning areas, as is typical for ships built in the early 2000s. All of them have at least two pools and two whirlpools.<\/p>\n
Related: Is cruising right for you? Start by asking yourself these 7 questions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nIn addition to a main dining room and a casual buffet, each of the ships has an outdoor grill and pizza stand near its main pool area, as well as a sushi bar.<\/p>\n
Each of the Lirica-class ships holds about 2,000 passengers at double occupancy (around 2,700 with every berth filled). That\u2019s less than a third of the passengers you\u2019ll find on the biggest MSC Cruises ships.<\/p>\n
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