MSC Preziosa
3502 Passengers (4345 with upper beds)
About MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises offers its guests mediterranean and modern lifestyle at a good price-performance ratio. On the sometimes colorful, sometimes discreetly designed ships, guests of all ages feel comfortable. In the summer months, many families are on board, especially at Mediterranean cruises, many Italian families spread Italian cheerfulness. In the off-season, it is a little quieter, then many older guests come on board, to experience a cheap cruise. The ships also arrive well in the German market and the number of German guests is growing steadily. The ships of the MSC fleet take with double occupancy between 1500 and 5700 passengers on board. English skills are recommended, but you also get some German service on board. The cruise line is also committed to environmental protection and has set itself the goal of emission-free ship operation. Therefore, the ships are equipped with the latest technology, such as LNG propulsion. In addition, all newbuilds since 2017 have been equipped with a shore power connection, and further MSC Cruises ships will also be upgraded with this technology in the future.
About MSC Preziosa
The MSC Preziosa is the newest ship in the Fantasia class of MSC cruises and was commissioned in 2013 and last renovated in 2015. The MSC Preziosa offers space for approx. 3,500 passengers at a length of 333.30 meters. The public areas are very modern and the color scheme is a bit simpler than on some other MSC ships. Many natural materials were used, such as natural stone for the paved piazza. The staterooms are also more classic, but decorated with colorful accents. The MSC Preziosa has an exclusive MSC Yacht Club area.
MSC Preziosa data
- Category: Fantasia class
- Built in: 2013
- Renovation: 2015
- Home port: Panama City
- Length: 333,30 metres
- Tonnage: 139.072 BRZ
- Speed: 24,21 knots
- Decks: 18
- Passengers: 4,345
- Crew: 1.388
- Language: German, Italian, English, French, Spanish
- Currency: €
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
MSC Preziosa Staterooms
The staterooms on the MSC Preziosa are modern and comfortably furnished and have a bathroom with shower, TV, telephone, minibar and safe. The interior and oceanview staterooms measure approx. 12-20 sqm, the balcony staterooms 14-19 sqm and the suites have 21-42 sqm in size, depending on the category. The suites are equipped with a bathtub instead of a shower. Tip: In the MSC Yacht Club, guests can expect suites ranging in size from 22-51 sqm as well as many amenities such as butler service, a restaurant just for the Yacht Club and many drinks included.
Atmosphere on board the MSC Preziosa
On board the MSC Preziosa, it's like landing in a well-kept holiday hotel: good food, a wide range of sports, comfortable staterooms and many entertainment options. Even if it is relaxed and casual on board, festive attire is recommended two nights a week. On these evenings you can also dine at the buffet restaurant, to avoid the festive evenings.
MSC Preziosa Restaurants, bars & lounges
The MSC Preziosa offers its guests many restaurants, so there is something for everyone. The cuisine has a Mediterranean flavour and is tasty.
The following restaurants are included in the price:
- Inca (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet await you here.
- Maya (buffet restaurant): Look forward to international dishes in a Central and South American ambience.
- L'Arabesque (main restaurant): Taste freshly prepared dishes in the art deco-style restaurant.
- The Golden Lobster (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
Guests of the MSC Yacht Club have access to an exclusive restaurant with gourmet creations and five-star service.
You pay a surcharge in the following speciality restaurants:
- Butcher's Cut: Enjoy high-quality Angus beef, for example, in the steakhouse.
- Kaito Galaxy: Try sushi and other Asian specialities here.
In the various lounges, bars and cafés (not included), you can enjoy a relaxing coffee in Il Cappuccino in the afternoon, savour delicious cocktails in the originally designed Safari Lounge or have an aperitif before dinner in the Preziosa Bar. We also recommend the Phoenician Plaza, where you can savour sweet treats such as cupcakes, cakes and macaroons as well as Italian ice cream.
MSC Preziosa Entertainment, Sports and Wellness
Thanks to the wide range of facilities on board, all age groups will feel at home on this comfortable ship. From sports and fitness facilities and an extensive wellness area to a large theatre, a disco and various bars, everyone will find their favourite place on board the MSC Preziosa. A great special feature is the 120 m long water slide Vertigo or the 4D cinema. Visit a show and experience a unique cinema experience full of surprising visual effects. In the F1 simulator you can put your driving skills to the test and drive a virtual reality race. In the Platinum Theatre you can experience breathtaking shows and in the Millenium Star Casino you can try your luck.
MSC Preziosa children
There is plenty to discover on board for children of all ages: A pool and slide await in the Doremi Castle Aqua park, providing plenty of fun. Whether outdoor or indoor sports court, mini golf or bowling - here the family members can compete against each other.
Childcare is also provided for your children: babies and toddlers between the ages of one and three play in the Baby Club, which was created in collaboration with the leading children's brand Chicco®. The MSC Mini Club looks after the youngest children aged three to six and the Junior Club takes care of children aged seven to eleven. MSC's experienced entertainers look after the children with various games and lots of sporting activities. During the day, 12 to 14-year-olds in the Young Club and 15 to 17-year-olds in the Teens Club can enjoy clubs equipped with the latest consoles, games and VR technology, a teen disco and a dinner organized exclusively for teenagers.
Our summary
The MSC Preziosa is a modern ship for those who want entertainment and a colorful life on board with a lot of variety. Even families feel very well. The price-performance ratio is good.
- Destinations: Baltic Sea, British Isles, German Bight, Iceland, Norwegian Fjords, Western Europe
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Ship overall
- food cold in main restaurants, not enough onboard activities or facilities
- The times of the shows weren't good for the dinner seating times. We were 2nd seating at 8pm and the show started at 8.45pm. We didn't have time enough.
- Excellent staff and excellent service. When the ship Was at sea, they were really busy as only 1 Barman most days …
- Food in buffet was poor and seemed to get worse with time. Poor layout in buffet meant it was impossible to know what was on offer without lots of walking in an area that is far too big with far too many people. Restaurant was better and actually quicker at times....
- The last time we cruised with MSC,I received a birthday card greeting on my birthday, this recent cruise my husband celebrated his birthday and we did not receive any card greeting
- The service by all staff was second to none. Entertainment and attention to kids was also top class. Food was good - not the same quality as the last time we used MSC but still more than acceptable.
- The ship was really clean and the staff was wonderful.
- The ship is nice and well maintained
- Bad cruise
Cruise in one sentence
- disapointing
- It was amazing !!!
- Overall good but a few things were not really cruise ship standard such as food. Excursions/shuttle buses etc are poor value for money and little info from ship such as when port would put on shuttle buses.
- Good,
- It was a wonderful experience.
- Amazing experience
- Lovely ship. Pleasent experience
- Excellent we really enjoyed it.
- Nice cruise, well organized but I still miss to go aboard alone without organized excursions
- My impression for this cruise is very negative
Remarks Cabin
- spacious, clean, very noisy
- Excellent cabin .. 13066 ...spacious and no obstructed view
- It was perfect but as we were 4 and the cruise went to cold countries, it was a challenge for our clothes !!!but it was ok !
- Well situated beside a central stair case to go up and down. Quiet area and cabins below and above so no noise from public areas. Balcony is small but in the favour of more space in the cabin. Storage space a little tight but bags can be put under bed.
- The room a bit dusty
- Good and spacious
- The cabin was for two adults and one child. It was plentyh spacious for that amount and would probably handle one more comfortably. The balcony gave extra space when needed
- Great room and big balcony
- Sea scanner upgraded our cabin to balcony and the cabin was fantastic.
- Nice but getting old, ruined in some parts