IMO: 9837420
MSC World Europa
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- World-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 215,863
- Length (FT / M)
- 1,094 / 333.3
- Beam (FT / M)
- 154 / 47
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 16 / 22
- Shipyard
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
- Registry
- Malta
- Godparent(s)
- Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani
- LNG Powered
- Yes
- Build Cost
- $1,255,000,000
Class Sisters:
MSC World America
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2022
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9837420
- MMSI
- 256070000
- Call Sign
- 9HA5682
- Classification Society
- Bureau Veritas
- Hull / Yard Number
- W34
- Maiden Voyage
- November 2022
- Maximum Draft
- 8.4 m (27.6 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 5,240
- Maximum Capacity
- 6,762
- Total Crew
- 2,138
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.45:1
- Space Ratio
- 41.20
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 5
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 13
- Waterslides
- 3
- Bars & Lounges
- 20
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 7
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 6
- À la Carte Dining
- 5
- Elevators
- 23*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- LNG (liquefied natural gas)
- Installed Power
- 80 MW (107,282 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 44 MW (59,005 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 22.7 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- Wartsila dual-fuel LNG generating sets (~80 MW installed) plus the world-first LNG solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) demonstrator; diesel-electric; 2x fixed-shaft propulsion motors (44 MW)
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 21.8 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 4
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-22
Midship (Atrium panoramic)
Decks 5-20
Aft
Decks 5-22
Designated Smoking Zones
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Casino designated smoking areacasinoLocation: Deck 7Smoking permitted only in the designated section of the casino.
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Designated open-deck smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Open decks (designated sections)Smoking permitted only in marked outdoor areas; no smoking in cabins, on balconies, or indoors.
Cabin Summary
Total: 2,626
Solo Configured: 22
ADA Compliant: 65
- Suites
- 256
- Balcony
- 1,283
- Oceanview
- 247
- Inside
- 840
The Apex Suite
MSC Yacht Club Owner's Suite
1,120 SQ FT
The ship's largest accommodation: one of two MSC Yacht Club Owner's Suites of about 1,120 sq ft (104 m2) forward on Decks 16-18, with a separate double bedroom and walk-in closet, a full-size bathtub, a separate living-dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows, and two sundecks with alfresco dining and outdoor whirlpools, within the MSC Yacht Club 'ship-within-a-ship' with 24-hour butler service.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- MSC Yacht Club Owner's Suite2
- MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite4
- MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Whirlpool6
- MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite3
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite130
- MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite7
- Grand Suite Aurea14
- Promenade View Suite4
- Premium Family Suite Aurea40
- Junior Suite Aurea (Private Sundeck)46
Balcony
- Balcony (Deluxe / Aurea / Partial-View)1,087
- Promenade View Balcony196
Oceanview
- Infinite Ocean View (French Balcony)170
- Ocean View (Deluxe)77
Inside
- Interior (Deluxe)818
- Studio (Interior / Ocean View)22
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
- Waterpark
Adults & Wellness
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
Thrills & Active
- Bumper Cars
Staterooms & Service
- Butler Service
- Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex
Signature Experiences
Venom Drop @ The Spiral - longest dry slide at sea
longest
World-first LNG solid-oxide fuel cell
world first
World Galleria LED dome
unique
Venom Drop @ The Spiral - 11-deck dry slide
top-deck attraction
Aquapark with three virtual-reality waterslides and splash zones
top-deck attraction
MSC Sportplex with bumper cars and multi-sport court
top-deck attraction
Botanic Garden Pool with a sliding roof and other pool decks
top-deck attraction
MSC Yacht Club private sundeck with pool and whirlpools
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MSC Yacht Club - private 'ship-within-a-ship' with Top Sail Lounge, private restaurant, solarium and The One pool deck
- World Promenade / World Galleria - seven-deck indoor galleria with an LED dome
- Venom Drop @ The Spiral - 11-deck dry slide, longest at sea
- MSC Luna Park Arena - multipurpose immersive entertainment arena
- Aquapark with three VR waterslides, splash zones and the fleet's largest waterpark
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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La Foglia Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 5Main dining room with nightly rotational menu.
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Esagono Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Main dining room.
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Hexagon Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Main dining room, also open for breakfast/lunch.
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Bubbles Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Main dining room with My Choice dining section.
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Il Mercato BuffetbuffetLocation: Deck 18Marketplace buffet, breakfast/lunch/dinner.
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La Brasserie BuffetbuffetLocation: Deck 19Buffet; becomes a Yacht Club supplemental restaurant in the evening.
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Pizza & Burgerquick_serviceLocation: Deck 6Quick-service pizza, burgers and snacks near Luna Park.
Specialty Dining
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Chef's Garden Kitchenfine_diningLocation: Deck 8Niklas Ekstedt farm-to-ocean concept using the ship's hydroponic garden.
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La PescaderiaseafoodLocation: Deck 8Mediterranean seafood restaurant with a fresh fish market.
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Hola! Tacos & CantinamexicanLocation: Deck 7Mexican street-food cantina.
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Butcher's CutsteakhouseLocation: Deck 7American-style steakhouse.
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Kaito TeppanyakiteppanyakiLocation: Deck 7Japanese teppanyaki with four cooking stations.
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Kaito Sushi BarasianLocation: Deck 7Sushi and sashimi bar adjacent to Kaito Teppanyaki.
Exclusive Dining
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Les Dunes Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 8Main dining room reserved for Aurea suite guests.
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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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Coffee EmporiumcafeLocation: Deck 8Lavazza coffee bar with pastries and snacks.
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Jean Philippe Chocolat & CafecafeLocation: Deck 6Chocolate, gelato, crepes and espresso.
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Sweet TemptationscafeLocation: Deck 8Gelato, shakes, waffles and crepes.
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Zest Juice Barjuice_barLocation: Deck 8Fresh juices and smoothies.
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Raj Polo Tea HousecafeLocation: Deck 6Tea house on the World Promenade.
Bars & Nightlife
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Speakeasy BarbarLocation: Deck 4Hidden speakeasy (lower guest-access area, by reservation).
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Dolce Vita BarloungeLocation: Deck 6Italian espresso and cocktail lounge.
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Panorama LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 6-7Two-deck aft show lounge with a full bar.
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Masters of the SeapubLocation: Deck 7British-style pub with an onboard micro-brewery.
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MSC Signature Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 7Bar within the casino.
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TV Studio & BarbarLocation: Deck 7Interactive TV-studio bar.
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Elixir - Mixology BarbarLocation: Deck 8Craft-cocktail mixology bar.
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Fizz - Champagne BarbarLocation: Deck 8Champagne and sparkling-wine bar.
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The Gin ProjectbarLocation: Deck 8Gin bar with craft gins and botanical cocktails.
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The Lanai BarbarLocation: Deck 8Bar on Deck 8.
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Rive DroitebarLocation: Deck 18French Right Bank-themed bar.
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Rive GauchebarLocation: Deck 18French Left Bank-themed bar.
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Zen BarbarLocation: Deck 18Adults-only Zen Area bar.
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Botanic Garden Barpool_barLocation: Deck 19Bar at the Botanic Garden Pool.
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MSC Yacht Club Top Sail LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 19Exclusive Yacht Club panoramic lounge bar.
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The Box BarbarLocation: Deck 20Bar inside the MSC Sportplex.
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Surfer's BarbarLocation: Deck 20Surf-themed bar.
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Top 20 Solarium BarbarLocation: Deck 20Aurea exclusive solarium bar.
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MSC Yacht Club Grill & BarbarLocation: Deck 21Yacht Club sundeck grill and bar.
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MSC Yacht Club Sundeck Pool Barpool_barLocation: Deck 22Bar on the Yacht Club sundeck/pool complex.
Pools & Aquatics
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AquaparkwaterparkLocation: Deck 20Fleet's largest waterpark with three VR waterslides.
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La Plage Main PoolpoolLocation: Deck 18Main pool area.
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Botanic Garden PoolpoolLocation: Deck 18-19Magrodome pool with a retractable roof.
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Zen Pool (port)poolLocation: Deck 18Adults-only Zen Area pool, portside.
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Zen Pool (starboard)poolLocation: Deck 18Adults-only Zen Area pool, starboard.
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MSC Yacht Club Sundeck & PoolpoolLocation: Deck 22Private Yacht Club sundeck pool.
Active Recreation
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MSC Sportplexsports_courtLocation: Deck 20Sports complex with bumper cars.
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Venom Drop @ The Spiraldry_slideLocation: Deck 2211-deck dry slide, longest at sea.
Entertainment Venues
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World TheatretheaterLocation: Decks 6-7Main theatre with full-scale productions.
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MSC Luna Park ArenaarenaLocation: Deck 6Multipurpose arena with concert-style shows.
Casino
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MSC Signature CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 7Casino with tables and slots.
Spa & Fitness
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MSC Aurea SpaspaLocation: Deck 81,012 m2 Balinese spa with thermal area and salon.
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Technogym Fitness Centrefitness_centerLocation: Deck 8Gym powered by Technogym.
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Zen Districtthermal_suiteLocation: Deck 18Adults-only wellness and relaxation complex.
Youth & Teen
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LEGO & Chicco Kids Clubskids_clubLocation: Deck 19Seven age-graded kids' rooms designed with LEGO and Chicco.
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Teens Clubteen_clubLocation: Deck 19Teen club and activities.
Retail & Shopping
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World Galleria ShopsshopsLocation: Decks 6-8Boutiques along the promenade.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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World Promenade (World Galleria)promenadeLocation: Decks 6-8Seven-deck indoor galleria with an LED dome.
Guest Services
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Guest Services / ReceptionreceptionLocation: Deck 6Main reception lobby.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-02