IMO: 9359806
MSC Splendida
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Fantasia-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 137,936
- Length (FT / M)
- 1,094 / 333.33
- Beam (FT / M)
- 124 / 37.92
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 13 / 18
- Shipyard
- STX France, Saint-Nazaire, France
- Registry
- Panama
- Godparent(s)
- Sophia Loren
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $550,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2009
Major Refurbishments
2017
2024
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9359806
- MMSI
- 357698000
- Call Sign
- 3FZI8
- Classification Society
- Bureau Veritas
- Hull / Yard Number
- B33
- Maiden Voyage
- 4 July 2009
- Maximum Draft
- 8.29 m (27.2 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 37.98 m (124.6 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 3,274
- Maximum Capacity
- 4,363
- Total Crew
- 1,370
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.39:1
- Space Ratio
- 42.13
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 4
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 12
- Waterslides
- 1
- Bars & Lounges
- 18
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 4
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 3
- À la Carte Dining
- 2
- Elevators
- 15
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Low-sulphur marine diesel
- Installed Power
- 71.4 MW (95,749 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 40 MW (53,641 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 22.9 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 2x Wartsila 16V46 + 3x Wartsila 12V46
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 21 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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Royal Palm Casino designated smoking areacasinoLocation: Deck 7Smoking permitted in the designated section of the casino.
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The Cigar LoungeindoorLocation: Deck 7Cigar and cigarette smoking permitted in the dedicated lounge.
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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: 1,637
ADA Compliant: 43
- Suites
- 107
- Balcony
- 1,142
- Oceanview
- 94
- Inside
- 294
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 170 sq ft, set within the exclusive MSC Yacht Club 'ship-within-a-ship' on Deck 16 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 Aurea14
- MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite3
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite66
- MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite2
Balcony
- Balcony (Deluxe/Premium/Aurea)1,142
Oceanview
- Ocean View (Premium)94
Inside
- Interior (Deluxe)294
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
MSC Yacht Club ship-within-a-ship
unique
Aqua Park
top-deck attraction
L'Equatore covered pool
top-deck attraction
Playa del Sol adults-only pool
top-deck attraction
Teen's Toboga water slide
top-deck attraction
Top 18 Exclusive Solarium
top-deck attraction
MSC Yacht Club One Pool sun deck
top-deck attraction
MSC Arena sports centre
top-deck attraction
Jogging track
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MSC Yacht Club ship-within-a-ship (71 suites)
- MSC Aurea Spa & thermal suite
- Sea Pavilion by Jereme Leung (Asian specialty)
- MSC Formula Racer F1 simulator
- Top 18 Exclusive adults-only solarium
- Squash court
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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La Reggia Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Decks 5-6Two-level main dining room with Italian menus.
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Villa Verde Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 7Second main dining room.
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Bora Bora BuffetbuffetLocation: Deck 14Lido buffet with multiple stations.
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Pago Pago BuffetbuffetLocation: Deck 14Second lido buffet.
Specialty Dining
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Butcher's CutrestaurantLocation: Deck 7American-style steakhouse.
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Sea PavilionrestaurantLocation: Deck 16Contemporary Asian restaurant by Jereme Leung.
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L'OlivorestaurantLocation: Deck 15Mediterranean a-la-carte specialty restaurant.
Exclusive Dining
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MSC Yacht Club RestaurantrestaurantLocation: Deck 15Yacht Club-exclusive included restaurant.
À la Carte Dining
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L'Espresso Coffee BarcafeLocation: Deck 6Specialty coffee bar with pastries.
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Tea House & Dim SumcafeLocation: Deck 7Asian tea house and dim sum counter.
Bars & Nightlife
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Splendida BarbarLocation: Deck 5Atrium lobby bar.
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L'Aperitivo BarbarLocation: Deck 6Aperitif bar.
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La PiazzettabarLocation: Deck 6Piazza cafe-bar with live music.
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Royal Palm Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 6Full bar within the casino.
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L'Enoteca Wine Barwine_barLocation: Deck 7Wine bar.
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L'Espresso Coffee BarbarLocation: Deck 7Specialty coffee bar.
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La Prua Piano Barpiano_barLocation: Deck 7Piano bar.
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The Purple Jazz BarbarLocation: Deck 7Jazz bar with live music.
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Sports Fun BarbarLocation: Deck 7Sports bar with bowling lanes.
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The Aft LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7Aft show lounge with full bar.
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Bar del Ricciopool_barLocation: Deck 14Poolside bar.
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L'Equatore Barpool_barLocation: Deck 14Bar serving the covered L'Equatore pool.
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Tartaruga Barpool_barLocation: Deck 14Pool bar.
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Movida BarbarLocation: Deck 15Alfresco bar.
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Top Sail LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 15MSC Yacht Club panoramic lounge.
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Club 33nightclubLocation: Deck 16Designer disco bar.
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The One Barpool_barLocation: Deck 18MSC Yacht Club pool bar.
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Top 18 Solarium Barpool_barLocation: Deck 18Top 18 adults-only solarium bar.
Pools & Aquatics
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Aqua Parkwater_parkLocation: Deck 1422,508 SQ FTMain lido pool with whirlpools and splash areas.
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L'Equatore PoolpoolLocation: Deck 14Covered pool with sliding roof and whirlpools.
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Playa del Sol PoolpoolLocation: Deck 15Adults-only pool.
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The One PoolpoolLocation: Deck 18MSC Yacht Club exclusive pool with whirlpools.
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Teen's Toboga Water SlidewaterslideLocation: Deck 15Teen-area water slide.
Active Recreation
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MSC Arena Sport Centresports_courtLocation: Deck 15Multi-sport court.
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Squash Courtsports_courtLocation: Deck 15Squash court.
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MSC Formula RacersimulatorLocation: Deck 16Formula 1 racing simulators.
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Jogging Trackjogging_trackLocation: Deck 15Outdoor jogging track.
Entertainment Venues
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The Strand TheatretheaterLocation: Decks 6-7Broadway-style main theatre.
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Club 33nightclubLocation: Deck 16Designer disco/nightclub.
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4D CinemacinemaLocation: Deck 74D cinema.
Casino
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Royal Palm CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 7Full casino with slots and table games.
Spa & Fitness
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MSC Aurea SpaspaLocation: Deck 1418,300 SQ FT1,700 m2 spa with thermal area, salon and treatments.
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Thermal Suitethermal_suiteLocation: Deck 14Saunas, steam rooms, heated pool and whirlpools.
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GymgymLocation: Deck 14Fitness centre.
Youth & Teen
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Kids Clubkids_clubLocation: Deck 15Children's clubs (Lego/Mini Club).
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Teens Clubteen_clubLocation: Deck 15Teen club and games area.
Retail & Shopping
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BoutiquesshopLocation: Decks 6-7Duty-free boutiques.
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The Pool ShopshopLocation: Deck 14Swimwear and pool accessories.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Splendida AtriumatriumLocation: Decks 5-9Five-deck midship atrium with Swarovski staircases.
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LibrarylibraryLocation: Deck 7Library.
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The Cigar Loungecigar_loungeLocation: Deck 7Dedicated cigar lounge.
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Top 18 Exclusive Solariumsun_deckLocation: Deck 18Adults-only premium sun deck with whirlpool and Tiki Bar.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-06-29