MSC Grandiosa
By the numbers
181,541 GT
Tonnage
6,334
Guests
2019
Built
14
Decks
2,421
Cabins
1,089ft
Length · 332 m
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1,704
Crew
5 star
Rating
About MSC Grandiosa
Building on her sisters ships success, MSC Grandiosa offers even more public space than her sister ships, along with a series of exciting innovations. Cirque du soleil at Sea has created 2 brand new shows exclusively for MSC Grandiosa, which you can enjoy in a high-tech lounge while savouring a superb culinary experience. And if you choose the Aurea Experience, you’ll appreciate the pleasures of flexible dining and unlimited drinks in a dedicated restaurant.
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What is MSC Grandiosa?
MSC Grandiosa is the first of the Meraviglia Plus-class ships, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique and delivered in October 2019. She is notable as the first MSC ship equipped with a selective catalytic reduction system reducing nitrogen oxide emissions by 80 percent, alongside a closed-loop exhaust gas cleaning system cutting sulfur emissions by 97 percent. She commenced operations on 10 November 2019 from Hamburg.
Where does MSC Grandiosa sail?
MSC Grandiosa debuted with weekly Mediterranean itineraries from Genoa calling at Rome (Civitavecchia), Palermo, Valletta, Barcelona, and Marseille. She arrived in Santos, Brazil on 25 November 2023 to begin the 2023-2024 Brazilian Season, calling at Búzios, Salvador, and Maceió, and was confirmed for the 2024-2025 Brazilian Season. In May 2024, MSC announced she will begin 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral, Florida starting December 2025.
What is the history of MSC Grandiosa?
Ordered on 1 February 2016 as the lead vessel of the Meraviglia Plus sub-class, her name was announced at a steel-cutting ceremony on 15 November 2017. Her keel coin ceremony occurred in July 2018 and float-out followed on 5 January 2019. After sea trials in September 2019, she was delivered to MSC Cruises on 31 October 2019. Her christening ceremony was held on 9 November 2019 in Hamburg by godmother Sophia Loren. The inaugural cruise departed Hamburg on 10 November 2019, sailing to Genoa via Southampton, Barcelona, and Marseille.
Which cruise line operates MSC Grandiosa?
MSC Grandiosa is operated by Msc Cruises.
When was MSC Grandiosa built?
MSC Grandiosa was built in 2019.
