MSC Cruises presently operates 19 cruise ships and is the world’s largest privately held cruise firm.
With cruise ships all world wide, MSC is the fourth largest cruise line, behind Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise Line.
Here’s a listing of each MSC cruise ship so as from latest to oldest. The listing might be up to date as new ships are added to the fleet and as older ships are retired.
The ships vary from the 65,542 ton Lirica class getting into service in 2003 to the 171,598 ton Meraviglia class.
Nearly all of MSC cruise ships function in Europe with a rising variety of sailings to the Caribbean.
MSC Virtuosa
This Meraviglia Plus sub-class ship was launched on Might twentieth, 2021. With a gross tonnage of 181,541, MSC Viruosa is 1,08t ft lengthy and may carry 4,842 passengers at double-capacity.
MSC Seashore
This Seaside EVO-class cruise ship was launched in August of 2020. With a gross tonnage of 170,412, the ship is 1,112 ft lengthy and may carry 4,540 passengers at double-capacity.
MSC Grandiosa
The inaugural crusing of MSC Grandiosa came about on November tenth, 2019. This Meraviglia Plus sub-class ship has a gross tonnage of 181,541 and is 1,087 ft in size. At double capability MSC Grandiosa can carry 4,842 passengers.
MSC Bellissima
MSC Bellissima debuted in March of 2019 because the 2nd Meraviglia class ship with MSC Cruises. This 4,500 passenger good ship has the biggest LED dome at sea, a chocolate manufacturing unit, an indoor basketball court docket within the sports activities zone, and a formidable water park. Learn our publish on 7 issues we cherished about MSC Bellissima and see our full video overview of the ship right here.
MSC Seaview
The 2nd Seaside class ship with MSC, Seaview debuted in June of 2018. The 153,516 ton ship can accommodate 5,179 passengers. This was the third ship to enter service for MSC in a interval of simply 12 months.
MSC Seaside
Coming into service for MSC Cruises in November of 2017, MSC Seaside was named the most well liked cruise ship of the yr. The brand new design allowed for passengers to take pleasure in extra out of doors area on the open decks. The ship was christened in Miami, Florida and has been known as “The ship that follows the solar”. Learn our publish on 8 causes to cruise on MSC Seaside.
MSC Meraviglia
MSC Meraviglia was the biggest ship MSC had ever constructed. The ship debuted in Might of 2017 and on the time was the 4th largest cruise ship on the planet at 171,598 tons. Meraviglia can accommodate 4,500 passengers.
MSC Preziosa
MSC Preziosa debuted in March of 2013 because the 4th ship within the Fantasia class. The ship is an enhanced model of the unique MSC Fantasia and is an identical to MSC Divina at 139,400 tons.
MSC Divina
MSC Divina was the primary enhanced Fantasia class ship with MSC. The 139,400 ton ship debuted in June of 2012 and has a capability of three,500 passengers. Learn our publish on the must-see options of MSC Divina right here.
MSC Magnifica
The 4th Musica class ship, MSC Magnifica entered service in March of 2010. The 95,128 ton ship can carry 2,550 passengers at double capability and value $547 million to construct. Magnifica has already carried out one World Cruise and can sail for an additional in 2020.
MSC Splendida
The 2nd Fantasia class ship, MSC Splendida is a 137,936 ton ship that debuted in July of 2009. The ship was initially to be named Serenata however was modified to Splendida to replicate the ship’s magnificence and magnificence.
MSC Fantasia
The primary Fantasia class ship, MSC Fantasia debuted in December of 2008. At 137,936 tons, Fantasia was the biggest cruise ship operated by MSC till MSC Divina was constructed. This ship can carry 3,900 passengers.
MSC Poesia
The third Musica class ship, MSC Poesia debuted in October of 2008. The 96,627 ton ship was the primary MSC ship named exterior of Italy and was the flagship of the cruise line till MSC Fantasia entered service.
MSC Orchestra
MSC Orchestra debuted in Might of 2007. The 92,409 ton ship was the second Musical class vessel with MSC and after a refit can now carry 3,200 cruise passengers.
MSC Musica
MSC Musica debuted in July of 2006 as the primary Musica class ship with MSC. The 92,409 ton ship can accommodate 2,550 passengers.
MSC Opera
As soon as a flagship of the cruise line, MSC Opera is the 4th Lirica class ship. Though Opera debuted in 2004 it was the third Lirica class ship to bear the “Renaissance Program” that added some lounges, a brand new buffet, spray park, and restaurant.
MSC Lirica
MSC Lirica is a similar design to MSC Opera and was first debuted in March of 2003. This was the primary newbuild ship to enter service for MSC cruises as the primary two ships have been acquired from one other line. Lirica is a 65,591 ton vessel after it’s final refurbishment and may carry 2,366 passengers.
MSC Sinfonia
MSC Sinfonia debuted for MSC in March of 2005 however was initially inbuilt 2002. The 2nd Lirica class ship, Sinfonia was initially constructed for an additional cruise line that’s now not in operation: Competition Cruises. This can be a 65,542 ton vessel that may accommodate 2,679 passengers.
MSC Armonia
MSC Armonia was inbuilt 2001 and entered service for MSC in Might of 2004. Initially constructed for the now defunct Competition Cruises, Armonia was refurbished in 2014 with the Renaissance Program updates that upgraded among the public areas. The ship is 65,542 tons and may carry 2,679 passengers.
Future MSC Ships
MSC Seascape is because of enter service in November of 2022 and might be an LNG-fueled cruise ship.
There are 4 World Class ships on order or beneath building, with MSC World Europa scheduled to enter service on the finish of 2022. Every ship on this class might be LNG powered and have a gross tonnage of 205,700.
MSC Euribia is a “Meraviglia Plus” sub class cruise ship and is scheduled to enter service in June of 2023.
MSC Cruises has a complete of 12 cruise ships both beneath building or on order.
