IMO: 9803613
MSC Grandiosa
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Meraviglia-Plus-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 181,541
- Length (FT / M)
- 1,087 / 331.43
- 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
- $850,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2019
Major Refurbishments
2024
Significant Changes
- 2024: First dry dock 27 October-16 November 2024 at Palumbo Shipyard, Valletta, Malta; routine maintenance, classification survey, machinery overhaul, hull cleaning/repainting and minor interior upgrades.
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9803613
- MMSI
- 215325000
- Call Sign
- 9HA5063
- Classification Society
- Bureau Veritas
- Hull / Yard Number
- G34
- Maiden Voyage
- 10 November 2019
- Maximum Draft
- 8.8 m (28.9 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 51.5 m (169.0 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 4,842
- Maximum Capacity
- 6,334
- Total Crew
- 1,704
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.84:1
- Space Ratio
- 37.49
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 4
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 9
- Waterslides
- 3*
- Bars & Lounges
- 19
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 5
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 5
- À la Carte Dining
- 2
- Elevators
- 19
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Marine gas oil / heavy fuel oil (exhaust-gas scrubbers + SCR)
- Azipod Units
- 2
- Installed Power
- 67.2 MW (90,117 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 40 MW (53,641 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 22.8 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 2× Wärtsilä 12V46F + 2× Wärtsilä 16V46F; 67,200 kW installed generator output; diesel-electric; 2× 20 MW propulsion motors
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 22.02 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 Le Grand Casino.
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Designated open-deck smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Open decks (designated sections)Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
Cabin Summary
Total: 2,421
Solo Configured: 15
ADA Compliant: 60
- Suites
- 137
- Balcony
- 1,354
- Oceanview
- 160
- Inside
- 770
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 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 Duplex Suite8
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite78
- MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite15
- Grand & Premium Suite Aurea with Terrace and Whirlpool10
- Premium Suite Aurea (aft-facing)24
Balcony
- Balcony (Bella/Fantastica/Aurea/Spa/Studio)1,354
Oceanview
- Ocean View (Premium/Deluxe/Junior)160
Inside
- Interior (Deluxe and single Studio)770
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
Galleria Grandiosa LED sky promenade
longest
Cirque du Soleil at Sea in the Carousel Lounge
unique
Himalayan Bridge glass walkway
unique
Wild Forest 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 — private 'ship-within-a-ship' suite complex with Top Sail Lounge, restaurant and pool deck
- Galleria Grandiosa — LED-domed indoor promenade
- MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite and Balinese treatments
- ZOE — in-cabin AI voice assistant in every stateroom
- MSC for Me digital guest platform (app, smart wristbands, interactive screens)
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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La Loggiamain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Complimentary main dining room.
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La Perla Grigia / La Perle Grisemain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Complimentary main dining room.
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Il Campomain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 7Complimentary main dining room.
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Purple Crabmain_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 by Ramon Freixa.
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L'Atelier BistrotbistroLocation: Deck 6French bistro facing the art gallery.
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 pre-dinner bar.
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Edge - Cocktail Barcocktail_barLocation: Deck 6Pre-dinner cocktail bar.
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Grandiosa Bar & LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 6Cocktail bar and ballroom.
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Carousel LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7Cocktail lounge and Cirque du Soleil at Sea theatre.
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Champagne BarbarLocation: Deck 7Champagne bar with fine cold food.
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Le Grand Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 7Bar within Le Grand 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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Marketplace BarbarLocation: Deck 15Buffet bar and aft wine cellar.
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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 with drinks and hot dogs.
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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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Wild Forest 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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Safari PoolpoolLocation: Deck 15Indoor/outdoor pool with sliding roof.
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Horizon PoolpoolLocation: Deck 16Aft sun-deck pool.
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Wild Forest 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 and bowling.
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MSC Formula RacersimulatorLocation: Deck 16Car-racing virtual simulator.
Entertainment Venues
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Theatre La ComedietheaterLocation: Deck 5Main production theatre (about 945 seats).
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Horizon Amphitheatreoutdoor_amphitheaterLocation: Deck 16Open-air sun-deck amphitheatre.
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Emotions - Immersive Galleryimmersive_experienceLocation: Deck 6Immersive digital art gallery.
Casino
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Le Grand CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 7Casino gaming floor.
Spa & Fitness
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MSC Aurea SpaspaLocation: Deck 7Spa 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 (Baby/Mini/Junior)kids_clubLocation: Deck 18Chicco baby club and LEGO/Doremi kids clubs.
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Teen & Young Clubteen_clubLocation: Deck 18Dedicated Young and Teen club spaces.
Retail & Shopping
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La Galleria / Grandiosa BoutiqueboutiqueLocation: Deck 6Duty-free and branded boutiques.
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Piazza del LussoboutiqueLocation: Deck 6Luxury watches, jewellery and fashion boutiques.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Galleria GrandiosapromenadeLocation: Deck 6LED-domed indoor promenade.
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Infinity AtriumatriumLocation: Deck 5Three-deck atrium with reception.
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Top 19 Exclusive SolariumsolariumLocation: Deck 19Adults solarium with whirlpool.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-01