MSC Meraviglia
By the numbers
171,598 GT
Tonnage
5,642
Guests
2016
Built
14
Decks
2,214
Cabins
1,034ft
Length · 315 m
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1,608
Crew
5 star
Rating
About MSC Meraviglia
MSC Meraviglia is packed with extraordinary features that offer the perfect experience at sea in every season. On board you can enjoy outstanding, authentic 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 480 square metres LED dome and a spectacular amusement area connected to an outdoor water park.
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What is MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Meraviglia is the lead ship of the Meraviglia class, built by STX France (Chantiers de l'Atlantique) and delivered May 31, 2017. She is notable for a large interior promenade with an LED-panel ceiling and carried 4,488 passengers at double occupancy. She operated year-round from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal from April 2023 through April 2026, after which she is transitioning to Mediterranean and Miami operations.
Where does MSC Meraviglia sail?
After her European debut in 2017-2019, MSC Meraviglia arrived in New York on October 7, 2019, for fall sailings to New England and Canada. She operated from Miami in 2020 and Barcelona in 2022. Beginning April 2023, she ran year-round from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal with Caribbean and Bermuda itineraries, including Canada/New England sailings in autumn. She is departing Brooklyn in April 2026 for summer 2026 Mediterranean operations, then Miami in winter 2027 and Southampton in summer 2027.
What is the history of MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Cruises and STX France signed a letter of intent in March 2014 for two Meraviglia-class ships. Steel cutting occurred April 20, 2015; the ship was formally launched September 2, 2016, and delivered May 31, 2017. She was christened June 3, 2017 in Le Havre by godmother Sophia Loren. During COVID-19, the ship was denied entry to Jamaica and Cayman Islands in February 2020 but was allowed to dock in Cozumel. She restarted operations from Miami in August 2021. In May 2025, she underwent propeller blade replacements in Portland, Maine. In March 2026, the ship reported plumbing and sewage system issues without itinerary disruption.
Which cruise line operates MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Meraviglia is operated by Msc Cruises.
When was MSC Meraviglia built?
MSC Meraviglia was built in 2017.
