IMO: 9760524
MSC Bellissima
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Meraviglia-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 171,598
- Length (FT / M)
- 1,036 / 315.83
- Beam (FT / M)
- 141 / 43
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 15 / 19
- Shipyard
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
- Registry
- Malta
- Godparent(s)
- Sophia Loren
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $950,000,000
Class Sisters:
MSC Meraviglia
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2019
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9760524
- MMSI
- 248992000
- Call Sign
- 9HA4902
- Classification Society
- Bureau Veritas
- Hull / Yard Number
- F34
- Maiden Voyage
- 4 March 2019
- Maximum Draft
- 8.75 m (28.7 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 43.0 m (141.1 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 4,488
- Maximum Capacity
- 5,655
- Total Crew
- 1,595
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.81:1
- Space Ratio
- 38.23
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 4
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 9
- Waterslides
- 2
- Bars & Lounges
- 20
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 4
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 6
- À la Carte Dining
- 2
- Elevators
- 19
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Marine gas oil / heavy fuel oil (exhaust-gas scrubbers)
- Azipod Units
- 2
- Installed Power
- 67.2 MW (90,117 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 40 MW (53,641 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 23.15 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- Diesel-electric; 2× Wärtsilä 12V46F + 2× Wärtsilä 16V46F; 67,200 kW installed; ~40 MW propulsion via 2× ABB Azipods
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 21.8 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 4
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-18
Midship (Atrium)
Decks 5-18
Aft
Decks 5-16
MSC Yacht Club
Decks 15-19
Designated Smoking Zones
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Casino designated smoking areacasinoLocation: Deck 7Smoking permitted only in the designated section of the Imperial Casino.
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Designated open-deck smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Open decks (designated sections)Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
Cabin Summary
Total: 2,201
Solo Configured: 32
ADA Compliant: 55
- Suites
- 115
- Balcony
- 1,282
- Oceanview
- 122
- Inside
- 689
The Apex Suite
MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite
700 SQ FT
The ship's largest accommodation: an MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite of about 700 sq ft (65 m2) with a roughly 430 sq ft (40 m2) private forward terrace featuring a whirlpool tub and a six-seat dining table, set within the MSC Yacht Club 'ship-within-a-ship' with 24-hour butler and concierge service and access to the private Top Sail Lounge, restaurant and pool deck.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite2
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite78
- MSC Yacht Club Wellness Suite2
- MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite15
- Duplex Suite Aurea8
- Grand & Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool10
Balcony
- Balcony (Bella/Fantastica/Aurea/Premium/Spa/Studio)1,282
Oceanview
- Ocean View (Premium/Deluxe/Junior)122
Inside
- Interior (Deluxe and single Studio)689
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
Adults & Wellness
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Art Gallery
Staterooms & Service
- Butler Service
- Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
World-first Swarovski Crystal Cabin
world first
ZOE, the first in-cabin voice assistant at sea
industry first
Galleria Bellissima LED sky promenade
longest
Arizona Aquapark waterslides
top-deck attraction
Himalayan Bridge glass suspension walkway
top-deck attraction
Atmosphere Pool
top-deck attraction
Horizon Pool
top-deck attraction
Sportplex multi-sport court
top-deck attraction
MSC Formula Racer simulator
top-deck attraction
Top 19 Exclusive Solarium
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MSC Yacht Club — 103-suite private 'ship-within-a-ship' with Top Sail Lounge, restaurant and pool deck
- Galleria Bellissima — LED-domed indoor promenade
- Swarovski Crystal Cabin (Yacht Club Deluxe Suite 16018)
- MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite and Balinese treatments
- ZOE — in-cabin AI voice assistant (fleet debut)
- MSC for Me digital guest platform (app, smart wristbands, interactive screens)
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Il Ciliegio / Le Cerisiermain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Complimentary main dining room.
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Lighthouse Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Complimentary main dining room.
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Posidonia Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 5Complimentary main dining room.
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Marketplace BuffetbuffetLocation: Deck 15Complimentary buffet with open kitchens.
Specialty Dining
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Butcher's CutsteakhouseLocation: Deck 7American steakhouse.
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Kaito Sushi BarsushiLocation: Deck 7Japanese sushi restaurant.
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Kaito TeppanyakiteppanyakiLocation: Deck 7Teppanyaki restaurant.
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HOLA! Tapas BartapasLocation: Deck 6Spanish tapas restaurant.
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L'Atelier BistrotbistroLocation: Deck 6French bistro with dedicated food and drinks.
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Sea Pavilion by Jereme LeungchineseLocation: Deck 15Chinese specialty restaurant (China/Asia itineraries).
Exclusive Dining
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MSC Yacht Club RestaurantYacht Club exclusivePrivate restaurant reserved for MSC Yacht Club guests.
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MSC Yacht Club Grill & BarYacht Club exclusiveCasual grill dining on the Yacht Club sundeck, reserved for Yacht Club guests.
À la Carte Dining
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Jean-Philippe Chocolat & CafecafeLocation: Deck 6Chocolate and coffee bar by Jean-Philippe Maury.
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Jean-Philippe Crepes & GelatogelatoLocation: Deck 6Crepes and ice cream by Jean-Philippe Maury.
Bars & Nightlife
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Infinity BarbarLocation: Deck 5Atrium bar.
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Edge - Cocktail Barcocktail_barLocation: Deck 6Pre-dinner cocktail bar.
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Bellissima Bar & LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 6Cocktail bar and ballroom.
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Champagne BarbarLocation: Deck 7Champagne bar with a crystallized panel and fine cold food.
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Imperial Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 7Bar within the Imperial Casino.
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Masters of the SeapubLocation: Deck 7English pub.
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TV Studio & BarbarLocation: Deck 7Cocktail bar and recording studio.
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Carousel LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7Cocktail lounge and Cirque du Soleil at Sea theatre.
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Grand Canyon Barpool_barLocation: Deck 15Indoor pool bar.
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Marketplace BarbarLocation: Deck 15Buffet bar.
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Atmosphere Bar Northpool_barLocation: Deck 15Outdoor pool bar.
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Atmosphere Bar Southpool_barLocation: Deck 15Outdoor pool-deck bar and snacks.
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Sports BarbarLocation: Deck 16Sports bar.
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Top Sail LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 16MSC Yacht Club panoramic lounge and bar.
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Attic ClubnightclubLocation: Deck 18Night club and disco bar.
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Sky LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 18Piano lounge and bar.
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Horizon Barpool_barLocation: Deck 18Panoramic sun-deck bar.
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Arizona Barpool_barLocation: Deck 19Aquapark sun-deck bar.
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MSC Yacht Club Sundeck & Barpool_barLocation: Deck 19MSC Yacht Club solarium bar.
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MSC Yacht Club Grill & BarbarLocation: Deck 19MSC Yacht Club buffet, grill and bar.
Pools & Aquatics
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Atmosphere PoolpoolLocation: Deck 15Main outdoor pool.
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Grand Canyon PoolpoolLocation: Deck 15Indoor pool with sliding roof.
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Horizon PoolpoolLocation: Deck 16Aft sun-deck pool.
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Arizona AquaparkwaterparkLocation: Deck 19Aquapark with waterslides and splash zone.
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MSC Yacht Club PoolpoolLocation: Deck 19Private MSC Yacht Club pool.
Active Recreation
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Sportplexsports_courtLocation: Deck 16Multi-sport court (basketball, tennis, football, volleyball).
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Himalayan Bridgeobservation_walkwayLocation: Deck 1982-metre glass suspension bridge.
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Virtual Games Arcade & BowlingarcadeLocation: Deck 16Arcade, bowling, XD cinema and VR maze.
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MSC Formula RacersimulatorLocation: Deck 16Car-racing virtual simulator.
Entertainment Venues
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London TheatretheaterLocation: Deck 5Main production theatre (about 975 seats).
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Carousel Lounge (Cirque du Soleil at Sea)cabaretLocation: Deck 7Theatre-in-the-round for Cirque du Soleil at Sea productions.
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Emotions - Immersive Galleryimmersive_experienceLocation: Deck 6Immersive digital art gallery.
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Horizon Amphitheatreoutdoor_amphitheaterLocation: Deck 16Open-air sun-deck amphitheatre.
Casino
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Imperial CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 7Casino gaming floor.
Spa & Fitness
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MSC Aurea SpaspaLocation: Deck 7Balinese spa with treatment rooms and thermal area.
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MSC Gym powered by Technogymfitness_centerLocation: Deck 16Fitness centre.
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Thermal Areathermal_suiteLocation: Deck 7Sensory steam baths, saunas and relaxation rooms.
Youth & Teen
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Kids Clubs (Chicco/LEGO)kids_clubLocation: Deck 18Chicco baby club and LEGO Mini/Junior kids clubs.
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Young & Teen Clubteen_clubLocation: Deck 18Young Club and Teen Club spaces.
Retail & Shopping
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Galleria Bellissima BoutiquesboutiqueLocation: Deck 6Duty-free and branded boutiques.
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Plaza Bellissima Luxury ShopsboutiqueLocation: Deck 6Luxury watches, jewellery and fashion boutiques.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Galleria BellissimapromenadeLocation: Deck 6LED-domed indoor promenade.
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Infinity AtriumatriumLocation: Deck 5Three-deck atrium with reception and Swarovski staircases.
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Top 19 Exclusive SolariumsolariumLocation: Deck 19Adults solarium with whirlpool.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-01