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MSC Meraviglia is packed with extraordinary features for the perfect experience at sea in any season. Enjoy outstanding dining options and out-of-this-world entertainment with new panoramic areas, an innovative ocean-view aft lounge, a two-deck "inside promenade" with a 480m2 LED dome and a spectacular amusement area connected to an outdoor water park. Also, MSC Meraviglia is one of the four ships that sail to our exclusive Bahamian destination Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
I have been on many cruises-Disney, Celebrity, Norwegian and Carnival. This was a last minute cruise with MSC out of Brooklyn. I was very apprehensive since there were many less than stellar reviews, especially for the food and embarkation process. At the last minute we decided to give it a go with very low expectations. In order to hedge our bets we upgraded to the Aurea experience which was well worth the money and made a big difference. First, with Aurea after going through TSA, we were sent on an express line for Aurea [there was an even easier line for Yatch Club]. Without the Aurea we would have had to stand in line for an estimated hour- never stood waiting that long anytime. With Aurea bathrobes and slippers are in the room and a small chocolate bar [dark] and a sparkling wine- nice touches. With Aurea you have anytime dining, which was great. You eat in the same area every night and whenever you go, they will put you with the same server. So nice continuity. The dining is in the Panerama, at the end of the ship and the Aurea tables are around the window, but in January there is nothing to see. The Panarama dining room is the dreariest looking, but the food was all good. No complaints. The Aurea also gives you exclusive access to Solarium on deck 19. We had seen a video someone had posted, but it was not the same. That showed an indoor pool with seating. Deck 19 had a whirlpool, there were chairs, several couches and on good weather days, a bar. There was an attendant to set up your chair and give you towels. Unfortunately, the weather was so miserable with rain and high winds we only went there a couple of days-pretty empty. Aurea also gave you access to the Aurea spa. We went one day when it was very bad weather [this was when there were record snowstorms in south USA, which translated to torrential rain, waves up to 16 feet and 50+ knot winds], I lounged in a quiet space and my husband sat in the whirlpool, but it kept sloshing, that is how bad it was. The crew and passengers got sick- I definitely felt the ship rock and since it was so large that tells you how bad the storms were. Unfortunately, due to weather, we arrived late at Cape Canaveral, but we stayed there overnight and lost out on the private island. Not MSC's fault and I checked afterwards. Norwegian, Celebrity, Carnival all had to bypass their private islands. Biggest issue was since there were so many days on the ship the meal timing was not convenient. We are not early risers when there is nowhere to go, but breakfast in the restaurant was only 8-9:30 on sea days, otherwise you wait until noon or go to the buffet. I was not impressed with the buffet, except the pizza. As everyone states, the pizza is very good since they make the mozzarella on the ship. On the first sea day they had a sea brunch at the restaurants so we could go later and my husband could have breakfast and I could have lunch. We thought it was supposed to be for each sea day, but it was only the first one. They should really do that all sea days. The wait for breakfast or lunch in the restaurants were not long. We did not get off at Cape Canaveral- we only got off the one day in the Bahamas so we appreciated the breadth and depth of the entertainment on the ship. There were constant quizzes, dance classes, DJs, live entertainment everywhere. Not even all were listed. One night we went to the pub and there was a gentleman playing guitar, he was great. One night we went to the adult lounge and there was a pianist and then joined with saxophonist and again when we returned the following night. We saw a different show every night. We paid for the 2 carousel productions- they were about $12 each [they came with a horrible complimentary drink-but we had a drink package so it did not matter]. It was worth what it cost, entertaining enough. All the shows were well done. The crew show was great. I shudder to think that if I were on a Norwegian cruise what I would have done since they are doing away with productions [the last cruise I was on for 10 days had 2 shows only and I had already seen one of them on an earlier cruise]. Even though the ship was at capacity it never felt crowded except at 10:30 at night when the put on a short show in the atrium and the LCD ceiling changes. The first night when they checked our ID before we could go through to get to the Panarama restaurant, the woman remembered my name and addressed me by name everytime she saw me. At the dining room they would all remember us, not just the waiter. Everyone was pleasant, we did not see or have any interaction with any rude people, passengers or crew. I would go on another cruise with MSC.
This was my first cruise with MSC and I loved it so much!!! Food quality and diversity was great, lots of choices for different types of cuisine and the late night pizza had to be the best pizza I have ever tried truthfully. The staff was absolutely the best, so incredibly nice, every single one of them, so excited to write them the best reviews. All were overly kind, enthusiastic and helpful. Cannot beat that European hospitality! Jeffrey the steward was the kindest man and cleaned my cabin top to the bottom up to twice a day even when there wasn't a mess! Soli and Manuel from entertainment crew had incredible and magnetizing energy. Eric and Aries in the Waves restraunt were the kindest wait staff. My ONLY complaints were the boarding and dembarking processes and the presence of unmannered screaming children. Boarding took way too long and seemed very disorganized! Even heard terminal staff complain about it, and disembarking was kind of a mess because they closed two elevator banks and only left one open despite everyone trying to use them? I am not sure the logic around that but it seemed extremely counterintuitive to the point where it was comical haha. Overall? AMAZING CRUISE!!!!!!!! Already booked MSC Meraviglia again for Feb 2026
Enjoy a stylish home-from-home on this elegant cruise ship.
Whether you opt for an inside cabin, an outside cabin with a panoramic window, a balcony cabin, a spacious suite or the exclusive luxury of the MSC Yacht Club∘ (with real wood and marble furnishings, private facilities and 24-hour Butler service), you’ll love the spacious designer décor, superior comfort, widescreen satellite TV with interactive home entertainment system, spacious wardrobe, powerful shower and well-stocked mini bar.
MSC Meraviglia's main restaurants serve freshly prepared Mediterranean and international cuisine in elegant surroundings, while the ship’s speciality restaurants serve up Italian “Slow Food” delicacies, succulent steaks, superb sushi and more.
Seek the extraordinary and make your cruise holiday an unforgettable adventure.
We offer an incredible choice of shore excursions to suit every taste: whether you prefer adventure, nature, culture or history, we’ve designed something for you and the whole family.
From Culture & History and our breathtaking Scenic Routes, to our Active & Adventure tours and the discovery of Natural Wonders, to Sea & Sun’s relax, our Something Special experiences and our Accessible Tours, you can enjoy the treasures of each destination in your preferred way.
We’ve also established the MSC Family Explorer Club, Excursions Explorer Package and MSC Bike Adventours, which are unique to our line and available on selected MSC Cruises' itineraries.
Entertainment areas have been multiplied: there’s a fun park and a water park, breathtaking panoramic areas, two covered promenades and outdoor Aqua Park∘ connected to a double deck indoor Amusement Park.
The whole ceiling∘ of the inside promenade will be covered with a giant 480-m² LED screen: a digital sky, capable of transmitting vistas, events, sunrises, sunsets and the starry skies at night.
Relaxing, feeling healthy and looking your best is all part of the MSC Cruises experience.
Treat yourself to a soothing sauna, a traditional Balinese massage or a high-tech beauty treatment during your cruise in our MSC Aurea Spa.
Book one of our Spa & Beauty Packages now and take advantage of our pre-boarding rates.
MSC family cruises are designed for parents and children to enjoy fun times together and quality time separately. That's why we’re proud to have built a renowned reputation as a company that knows how to create the best cruises for kids.
Today we continue to deliver on that reputation by paying extra attention to the needs of children, tweens, teens and their parents: so book your cruise and immerse in a World of Discovery!
To ensure family activities run in a safe environment, some onboard services are subject to changes based on local regulations or other restrictions, in the context of the COVID-19 situation. Click here find out more about our enhanced Health & Safety measures and our new, even safer onboard experience.
