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MSC Bellissima cruise ship
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MSC Bellissima

Mediterranean elegance at its grandest — Bellissima means beautiful.

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Launched
2019
Gross Tonnage
171,598 GT
Passengers
4,888
Decks
19
Home Port
Genoa, Italy

MSC Bellissima is the second Meraviglia-class ship and is primarily deployed on Mediterranean itineraries from ports including Genoa, Hamburg, and Barcelona. Her defining feature is the LED-lit Galleria Meraviglia — a 328-foot-long indoor promenade resembling a Mediterranean boulevard with cafes, bars, and entertainment venues. She is one of the largest ships regularly sailing in the Mediterranean, offering MSC's signature European flair with some of the best itineraries in the region.

✦ The standout feature

Galleria Meraviglia — a 328-foot LED-sky indoor promenade that runs through the heart of the ship, simulating the atmosphere of a Mediterranean piazza. By night, the LED sky transforms for shows and events, creating an immersive entertainment space unlike anything on other ships.

What’s Onboard

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Dining

  • 12 dining venues including multiple à la carte restaurants
  • Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen (on select Meraviglia ships)
  • Hoshi Japanese restaurant
  • Ristorante Italia
  • Ocean Cay Restaurant for seafood
  • Marketplace buffet
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Pools & Recreation

  • Two pools on the top deck
  • Aqua Park with waterslides
  • Sports court and mini golf
  • MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite
  • Formula 1 and 4D Racing simulators
  • Bowling alley
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Entertainment

  • Galleria Meraviglia LED-sky indoor promenade shows
  • Main theatre with Broadway-style productions
  • Carousel Lounge
  • Sports Bar
  • MSC Yacht Club private lounge
  • Casino
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Cabins

  • Interior, Oceanview, Balcony, and Suite categories
  • MSC Yacht Club suites with butler service
  • MSC Aurea staterooms
  • Family staterooms with extra capacity
  • Solo-friendly interior cabins at competitive prices
  • 2,214 staterooms total
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Family & Kids

  • MSC Doremi kids' club
  • Aqua Park and splash areas
  • Teen zone
  • Family staterooms
  • Mediterranean ports tailored for cultural exploration
  • Multilingual youth staff

Video Tour

MSC Bellissima Full Cruise Ship Tour and Review

✓ Best for
  • Mediterranean cruisers
  • European travellers
  • MSC Yacht Club guests
  • Those who want large-ship amenities on Med routes
✗ Not the right fit for

North American first-timers expecting US-centric service. Those wanting Caribbean itineraries (Bellissima rarely sails there).

Typical pricing

7-night Mediterranean from ~$700/pp (inside) to $2,200/pp (Yacht Club)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Meraviglia class special?
The Galleria Meraviglia — a 328-foot indoor promenade with an LED sky ceiling — is the defining feature. It creates a Mediterranean street atmosphere inside the ship, perfect for cooler European weather. The class also introduced MSC's most refined Yacht Club complex and some of the best sea-view stateroom ratios in the fleet.
Is MSC Bellissima good for solo travellers?
Better than most large ships. MSC offers single-supplement pricing that is often significantly lower than Royal Caribbean or Celebrity, and there are interior cabin options at competitive solo rates. The Mediterranean itineraries are also particularly compelling for solo explorers.
Does MSC Bellissima sail to the Caribbean?
Occasionally during repositioning seasons, but her primary deployment is Mediterranean. If you want MSC in the Caribbean, MSC Seashore and MSC World America are better-suited options.
What is the MSC Voyagers Club loyalty programme?
MSC's loyalty programme offers five tiers (Classic, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Black Diamond) with benefits including free drinks, spa credits, priority embarkation, and cabin upgrades. MSC offers status matching for members of other cruise line loyalty programmes, which is unusual and generous.
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