IMO: 9595321
MSC Preziosa
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Fantasia-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 139,072
- Length (FT / M)
- 1,094 / 333.33
- Beam (FT / M)
- 124 / 37.92
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 14 / 18
- Shipyard
- STX France, Saint-Nazaire, France
- Registry
- Panama
- Godparent(s)
- Sophia Loren
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $720,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2013
Major Refurbishments
2017
2019
2025
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9595321
- MMSI
- 371861000
- Call Sign
- 3FOA6
- Classification Society
- Bureau Veritas
- Hull / Yard Number
- X32
- Maiden Voyage
- 23 March 2013
- Maximum Draft
- 8.65 m (28.4 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 37.92 m (124.4 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 3,502
- Maximum Capacity
- 4,345
- Total Crew
- 1,388
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.52:1
- Space Ratio
- 39.71
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 4
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 12
- Waterslides
- 1
- Bars & Lounges
- 16
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 3
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 3
- À la Carte Dining
- 2
- Elevators
- 17
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Low-sulphur marine diesel
- Installed Power
- 71.4 MW (95,749 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 43.7 MW (58,603 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 23.7 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 2x Wartsila 16V46 + 3x Wartsila 12V46
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 23 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 4
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-16
Midship
Decks 5-18
Aft
Decks 5-16
Designated Smoking Zones
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Millennium Star Casino designated smoking areacasinoLocation: Deck 6Smoking permitted in the designated section of the casino.
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Designated open-deck smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Pool deck (designated section)Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor open-deck areas.
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,790
ADA Compliant: 45
- Suites
- 136
- Balcony
- 1,133
- Oceanview
- 116
- Inside
- 405
The Apex Suite
MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite
400 SQ FT
The ship's largest accommodation, about 400 sq ft (37 m2) with a wraparound private terrace of roughly 172 sq ft, set within the exclusive MSC Yacht Club 'ship-within-a-ship' complex with 24-hour butler service and access to the private Top Sail Lounge, restaurant and One Pool sun deck.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Panoramic Window Suite (Aurea)22
- Grand Suite Aurea47
- MSC Yacht Club Executive Suite3
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite62
- MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite2
Balcony
- Balcony (Deluxe/Premium)993
- Junior Balcony140
Oceanview
- Ocean View (Deluxe/Premium)88
- Junior Ocean View28
Inside
- Interior (Deluxe)275
- Junior Interior130
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
Adults & Wellness
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Art Gallery
- Library
Staterooms & Service
- Butler Service
- Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
Vertigo - the longest single-rider waterslide at sea
longest
Vertigo waterslide
top-deck attraction
Doremi Castle kids' aqua park
top-deck attraction
The Garden Pool
top-deck attraction
Top 18 Exclusive Solarium
top-deck attraction
Aqua Park
top-deck attraction
MSC Yacht Club One Pool sun deck
top-deck attraction
Jogging track
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MSC Yacht Club ship-within-a-ship
- MSC Aurea Spa & thermal suite
- Doremi Castle kids' aqua park
- Vertigo waterslide
- Top 18 Exclusive adults-only solarium with infinity pool
- Sports Bar & Bowling Diner
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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The Golden Lobster Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Decks 5-6Two-level forward main dining room with regional Italian menus.
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L'Arabesque Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Aft main dining room with panoramic views.
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Inca & Maya BuffetbuffetLocation: Deck 14Lido buffet with multiple food stations, open for all meals.
Specialty Dining
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Butcher's CutrestaurantLocation: Deck 7American-style steakhouse.
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Galaxy KaitorestaurantLocation: Deck 16Asian and sushi specialty restaurant.
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La LocandarestaurantLocation: Deck 7Italian a-la-carte specialty restaurant.
À la Carte Dining
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Il CappuccinocafeLocation: Deck 7Specialty coffee bar.
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Phoenician Plaza CafecafeLocation: Deck 6Coffee, chocolate, pastry and ice-cream shop in the piazza.
Bars & Nightlife
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Preziosa BarbarLocation: Deck 5Atrium lobby bar.
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Diamond Bar & LibrarybarLocation: Deck 6Cocktail bar with a multilingual book collection.
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Millennium Star Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 6Full bar within the casino.
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Safari LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7Aft show lounge with dance floor and full bar.
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El Dorado Piano Barpiano_barLocation: Deck 7Piano bar.
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The Green Sax Jazz BarbarLocation: Deck 7Jazz bar with rare liquors and live music.
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Sports Bar & Bowling DinerbarLocation: Deck 7Sports bar serving the bowling diner.
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La Locandawine_barLocation: Deck 7Wine bar attached to the Italian restaurant.
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Aurea Spa BarbarLocation: Deck 14Spa juice/relaxation bar.
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La Playa Preciosa Barpool_barLocation: Deck 14Bar at the covered La Playa Preciosa pool.
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Saphir Barpool_barLocation: Deck 14Aqua Park bar.
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Turquoise Barpool_barLocation: Deck 14Aqua Park ice-cream and beverage bar.
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The Garden Barpool_barLocation: Deck 15Alfresco bar serving the Garden Pool.
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Top Sail LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 15MSC Yacht Club panoramic lounge with live music.
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Galaxy LoungenightclubLocation: Deck 16Galaxy bar/lounge and Sky & Stars disco.
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The One Barpool_barLocation: Deck 18MSC Yacht Club pool bar.
Pools & Aquatics
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Aqua Parkwater_parkLocation: Deck 14Main lido pool with whirlpools and splash zones.
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La Playa Preciosa PoolpoolLocation: Deck 14Covered pool with sliding glass roof and whirlpools.
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The Garden PoolpoolLocation: Deck 15Adults-only infinity pool.
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The One PoolpoolLocation: Deck 18MSC Yacht Club exclusive pool with whirlpools.
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Vertigo WaterslidewaterslideLocation: Decks 18-15120 m spiral waterslide, longest single-rider slide at sea.
Active Recreation
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MSC Arena Sports Areasports_courtLocation: Deck 15Multi-sport court (basketball, volleyball, tennis, mini-soccer).
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Sports Bar & Bowling DinerbowlingLocation: Deck 7Two 10-pin bowling lanes with a sports diner.
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Jogging Trackjogging_trackLocation: Deck 15235 m outdoor jogging track.
Entertainment Venues
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Platinum TheatretheaterLocation: Decks 6-7Broadway-style main theatre.
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4D CinemacinemaLocation: Deck 74D cinema.
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Virtual WorldarcadeLocation: Deck 7Video games and virtual-reality arcade.
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Sky & Stars DisconightclubLocation: Deck 16Nightclub at Galaxy Lounge.
Casino
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Millennium Star CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 6Full casino with slots and table games.
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Poker RoomcasinoLocation: Deck 6Texas Hold'em poker lounge.
Spa & Fitness
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MSC Aurea SpaspaLocation: Deck 1418,300 SQ FT1,700 m2 spa with treatments, salon and barber.
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Thermal Suitethermal_suiteLocation: Deck 14Thermal area with saunas, steam rooms and heated pool.
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GymgymLocation: Deck 14Fitness centre.
Youth & Teen
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Doremi Castlekids_clubLocation: Deck 15Children's club and outdoor aqua-park playground.
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Graffiti's Disco & Clubteen_clubLocation: Deck 15Teen-only club with karaoke and games.
Retail & Shopping
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BoutiquesshopLocation: Deck 6-7Duty-free boutiques and shops.
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The Pool ShopshopLocation: Deck 14Swimwear and pool accessories.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Phoenician PlazaatriumLocation: Deck 6Italian-style piazza with live music and Swarovski staircases.
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LibrarylibraryLocation: Deck 6Library within the Diamond Bar.
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Top 18 Exclusive Solariumsun_deckLocation: Deck 18Adults-only premium sun deck with infinity pool and whirlpool.
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Brezza Marina Solariumsun_deckLocation: Deck 15Solarium with loungers and whirlpools.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-06-29