Eastern Caribbean Cruise with MSC Grandiosa
Your Route
| Date | Destination | To | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 19/12/27 | Port Canaveral (Orlando, FL), USA | 16:00 | ||
| 1 | Mon 20/12/27 | Nassau, Bahamas | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 2 | Tue 21/12/27 | Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve (Private Island), Bahamas | 08:00 | 23:59 |
| Wed 22/12/27 | (at sea) | |||
| 3 | Thu 23/12/27 | Port Canaveral (Orlando, FL), USA | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| 4 | Fri 24/12/27 | Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve (Private Island), Bahamas | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Sat 25/12/27 | Nassau, Bahamas | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Sun 26/12/27 | (at sea) | |||
| 6 | Mon 27/12/27 | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 7 | Tue 28/12/27 | Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Wed 29/12/27 | (at sea) | |||
| Thu 30/12/27 | Port Canaveral (Orlando, FL), USA | 07:00 |
Arrival & Departure Options
All advertised airfares are "from-prices" and will only be reconfirmed by MSC Cruises upon booking.
Additionally, the 2nd Class Rail&Fly ticket is included - for a comfortable journey between your place of residence in Germany and the German airport.
The Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket can only be used in conjunction with an international flight to/from a German airport or to/from Salzburg and Basel (for flights to/from Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels and Vienna, this service is available on request for an additional charge). It applies to DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German stations on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC). Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years of age) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. The Rail&Fly can be used on the day before the outbound flight and on the day after the return flight.
You will receive a voucher code per person and route after the booking of the Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket. The voucher codes can be reedemed on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. Nevertheless, you are flexible in your use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). The journey must be completed by 10 AM on the following day. Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.
About MSC Grandiosa
The MSC Grandiosa and started sailing the oceans as the new flagship of MSC Cruises in November 2019. MSC Grandiosa offers even more space in public areas than its two sister ships. Worth mentioning are also the modern environmental technologies the ship is equipped with. These include the on-shore power connection, an innovative wastewater treatment system, a hybrid emission control system and a modern Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst - measures that reduce the environmental impact. The central promenade aboard has boutiques, restaurants and cozy squares throughout the day. In the evening, the square becomes the center of music, parties and entertainment.
About MSC Cruises
Welcome aboard MSC Cruises! The cruise line was founded in 1970 and is the cruise division of the container shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company. MSC Cruises is the world's largest privately family-owned cruise line (Aponte family) and has many years of expertise on the seven seas. The Aponte family has also established an independent charitable organisation, the MSC Foundation, which is also present on board and supports many humanitarian and environmental projects.
MSC Cruises offers its guests a Mediterranean and modern lifestyle at a good price-performance ratio. Guests of all ages feel at home on the sometimes colourful, sometimes understated ships. The ships are also well received on the German market and the number of German guests is growing steadily. A knowledge of English is recommended, although some services are also offered in German.
With the MSC Yacht Club, the ‘ship-within-a-ship concept’, MSC Cruises offers an exclusive area on selected ships with luxurious suites, its own restaurant with five-star service and other amenities.
MSC Grandiosa data
- Ship class: Meraviglia-Plus-Class
- Length: 331 m
- Width: 43 m
- Draft: 8,75 m
- BRZ: 181.541 Tonnen
- Year of construction: 2019
- Speed: 23 knots
- Decks: 19
- Passengers: 6.334
- Crew: 1.704
- Currency: € or US-$ (depending on the destination)
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
MSC Grandiosa staterooms
The MSC Grandiosa offers a variety of different stateroom categories including family staterooms, maisonette suites with private whirlpool, oceanview staterooms, single staterooms and more. The stateroom size varies depending on the chosen category. The special family stateroom consist of two or three staterooms that can be interconnected. All staterooms and suites are designed in a modern and friendly style to provide a comfortable home away from home. The MSC Grandiosa staterooms have a new feature: "Zoe" - the cruise assistant. "Zoe" is the digital language assistant that is available around the clock with a lot of information. You can also view the on-board programme and make bookings via the "MSC for me" app or directly on your TV.
Atmosphere on board the MSC Grandiosa
The atmosphere aboard the ships of MSC Cruises is relaxed and casual with many opportunities for activities. Also on the MSC Grandiosa many families will be on board during the summer months and typical Italian cheerfulness accompanies you on your journey. You will be surprised by the design of MSC Grandiosa: the absolute highlights are the stairs in the Atrium that are filled with Swarowski diamants or the LED roof on the promenade deck.
MSC Grandiosa Restaurants, bars & lounges
The restaurants on board the MSC Grandiosa offer variety and fresh dishes so that every guest on board can find something to suit them. Drinks are available for an additional charge or you can take advantage of a drinks package.
The following restaurants are included in the price:
- Marketplace Buffet (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet as well as Mediterranean delicacies await you here.
- La Loggia (main restaurant): Sample freshly prepared dishes in an elegant ambience.
- La Perla Grigia/ La Perle Gris (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
- The Purple Crab (main restaurant): The stylish restaurant offers international dishes.
Il Campo is exclusively for Aurea guests and offers daily changing menus. Guests of the MSC Yacht Club also have access to an exclusive restaurant with gourmet creations and five-star service.
You pay a surcharge in the following speciality restaurants:
- Hola! tapas bar: Try Latin American and Mexican dishes such as tacos, nachos or empanadas.
- Butcher's Cut: Savour high-quality Angus beef, for example, in the steakhouse.
- Kaito Sushi Bar: Taste Japanese specialities such as exquisite sushi or soup.
- Kaito Teppanyaki: At the cooking stations, you can watch how the Japanese delicacies are prepared.
- L'Atelier Bistrot: Enjoy traditional French cuisine, such as fois gras pâté or crème brûlée.
In addition to the restaurants, there are also a variety of bars and lounges (not included). Enjoy an afternoon cappuccino in the Jean-Philippe Maury Chocolat & Café, for example, have an aperitif before dinner in the Carousel Lounge or savour delicious cocktails in the Grandiosa Bar.
MSC Grandiosa Entertainment, Sports and Relaxation
There are many ways to spend your holiday on board. Relaxation is provided by the popular Aurea Spa, a luxurious spa where body, mind and soul are brought into harmony. A beauty salon and a nail salon also invite you to pamper yourself. For the athletically active, the Fitness Studio by Technogym® offers state-of-the-art equipment for cardio and strength training as well as innovative courses and training programmes.
A special highlight on board the MSC Grandiosa is the entertainment programme. Colorful shows, musical performances, various theme parties such as the Golden Party or White Party and many activities await you. Are you more interested in the shows on board? Look forward to impressive Broadway-style performances in the "Théatre La Comédie". On deck 16 you will find two F1 simulators as well as an interactive cinema and the Virtual Games Arcade. On the same deck you will also find the Sportplex (gymnasium) and a bowling alley.
If you're not afraid of heights, you should also definitely try the Himalayan High Ropes Course. Also on this deck, the children traveling with you will find the Wild Forest Aquapark with great slides and the DOREMIX Family Disco with dance competitions offers fun for the whole family.s.
MSC Grandiosa children
There is plenty to discover on board for children of all ages: Thrill seekers can master a high rope course 80 metres above the sea. In the water park, pool areas and several slides, a funnel slide and two fast-paced tube slides, await for plenty of fun. In the LEGO® play area, children have the opportunity to build great things every day. In various family game shows, such as the LEGO® game show or the MSC BOOM show, children can challenge their parents or win prizes together as a family.
Childcare is also provided: babies and toddlers aged between six months and two years are looked after by certified staff in the Baby Club, which was created in collaboration with the leading children's brand Chicco®. Toddlers aged three to six play in the MSC Mini Club and the Junior Club looks after children aged seven to eleven. MSC's experienced entertainers look after the children with various games and many 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 organised exclusively for teenagers.
Our summary
The MSC Grandiosa combines the shipping company's popular Mediterranean charm with the most modern amenities of a large cruise ship. Sports enthusiasts will get their money's worth as well as those seeking for peace or families with children.
Tipps & Infos
Choose your MSC Cruises experience:
Bella Experience
- Guaranteed staterooms: MSC Cruises assigns the stateroom number to you
- Discounted drink package option available at the time of booking, not valid for cruises in South America/South Africa
- Continental breakfast in the stateroom, delivery at extra cost
- With Club membership: Possibility to collect MSC Voyagers Club points
- Rebooking of the booking at extra cost in accordance with the terms and conditions
Fantastica Experience
- Choice of your preferred stateroom number in a preferred location on the upper decks
- Upgrade to a higher stateroom category in case MSC Cruises changes the stateroom number due to operational changes
- Free choice of dinner time subject to availability
- Delivery of breakfast to the stateroom
- Deliveries in 24-hour stateroom service, ordered products at an extra charge
- Discounted drink package option available at the time of booking, not valid for cruises in South America/South Africa
- Special price for a restaurant package in the specialty restaurants when booking up to two days before embarkation, excluding MSC Armonia/Sinfonia and world cruises
- You can rebook your cruise (travel dates or itinerary) free of charge up to 30 days before departure. Good to know: The newly rebooked cruise must take place within 3 months of the original booked departure.
- With Club membership: Possibility to collect MSC Voyagers Club points
Aurea Experience
- All Fantastica Experience benefits
- Preferred check-in and luggage on embarkation day in MSC Cruises home ports
- Access to the thermal area in the MSC Aurea Spa for adults, reservation required
- Advantage prices for selected massages when booking up to two days before departure
- 10 % discount on all spa treatments when booking on board
- Access to the TOP sun deck
- My Choice Dining: Dining in a dedicated area in the main restaurant with flexible dining times
- Welcome package with prosecco & chocolate
- Bathrobe and slippers in each stateroom
- Selection of pillows
Aurea Suite Experience
- All Aurea Experience benefits
- Amenities for relaxation in the suite, e.g. individual MED articles in the bathroom
- Espresso machine in the suite
- High-quality minibar with first refill included
- Ironing service with 2 items of clothing per suite
- Preferential access to the tender boats in tender ports
- Invitation to an exclusive Aurea Suite event
MSC Yacht Club Experience
- Priority check-in and check-out for embarkation/disembarkation
- Priority departure and return on excursion days
- 24-hour butler and concierge service as well as room service
- Premium Extra all inclusive drinks package for drinks worth up to 14 € or 16 $ in all areas of the ship (except Venchi 1878, Jean-Philippe Maury, and the MSC Virtuosa Starship Club) and on MSC's private island Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve: Premium brand spirits, liqueurs and corks, wine and champagne by the glass, premium cocktails and all non-alcoholic beverages including beers and cocktails, draft and bottled beer, specialty coffees, tea, hot chocolate, fruit juices, smoothies, soft drinks, still/sparkling water; limited to 15 alcoholic beverages per person/day (24-hour count starting at 6:00 AM); 25 % discount on bottles of wine and champagne purchased on board
- Daily replenished minibar with a large selection of drinks (e.g. juices, lemonade, iced tea, bottled water, beer)
- Welcome package with prosecco & chocolate
- Bathrobe and slippers in each stateroom
- Selection of pillows
- On request: Luggage packing/unpacking service
- On request: Newspaper directly delivered to your stateroom
- Premium Browse internet package (surfing the internet, emails, sending/receiving pictures, chatting with messenger apps) with unlimited data volume for two devices per person
- Exclusive MSC Yacht Club gourmet restaurant with free choice of dining time
- Access to the MSC Aurea Spa thermal area for adults, reservation required
- Special price for selected massages when booking up to two days before departure
- 10 % discount on all spa treatments when booking on board
- Exclusive access to the Panoramic Top Sail Lounge with bar, afternoon tea service, small snacks and live entertainment in the evening
- Exclusive pool area with sun deck, whirlpools, loungers and grill & bar
- Special price for a restaurant package in the specialty restaurants when booking up to two days before embarkation, excluding MSC Armonia/Sinfonia and world cruises
- MSC for Me wristband for guests aged 12 years and older where available
- On request: Exclusive (optionally bookable) MSC Yacht Club excursions with small groups or tailormade shore excursions
- On request: Optional private shopping experiences
- You can rebook your cruise (travel dates or itinerary) free of charge up to 30 days before departure. Good to know: The newly rebooked cruise must take place within 3 months of the original booked departure.
- With Club membership: Possibility to collect MSC Voyagers Club points
Confirmation of stateroom numbers: Stateroom numbers are always confirmed by MSC Cruises under reserve, the cruise line reserves the right to change the stateroom after the booking.
MSC Voyages Club member numbers or vouchers: Please inform us about these within your reservation. The MSC Voyages Club member number has to be entered directly while booking in order to benefit from the club discount - if applicable for this cruise and rate - in order get it applied to the reservation.
Additional charges for cruise passengers: Some ports of call levy a separate charge for cruise passengers to support local infrastructure and promote sustainable tourism, amongst other things. MSC Cruises passes on these additional costs and charges them to your on-board account on the night following the port call. This currently applies to:
- Iceland destination fee: Mandatory for all passengers, approx. 11 € per day/person
- Greece destination fee: For all shore-goers; fee varies depending on port of call and season (approx. 1-20 € per person/port)
- Entry/exit fee for La Romana, Dominican Republic: 10 $ per person entry fee (Tarjeta de Turista) for all passengers who are going ashore, 20 $ per person exit fee for all passengers boarding. Travelers arriving by plane pay the fees twice (1. First entry by plane: 10 $ per person, 2. First departure upon the ship’s departure: 20 $ per person, 3. Second entry by ship: 10 $ per person, 4. Second departure by plane: 20 $ per person). For passengers with flights booked through MSC Cruises, the fees for the first entry and second departure are included in the airfare.
Recommendation: Changes of the hygiene, test, vaccination or entry requirements may occur shortly prior departure. We recommend to check the current regulations for travelers and returnees in time prior departure.
Required travel documents by MSC Cruises: Every passenger has to have a valid passport whose validity is still given 6 months after the trip. For all cruises that only call ports in the EU including Norway and Iceland, German citizens only require identity card or children up to the age of 14 a children's passport or ePassport; these documents need a validity of 6 months after the trip.
Ratings
Our Expert Rating
The MSC Grandiosa combines the shipping company's popular Mediterranean charm with the most modern amenities of a large cruise ship. Sports enthusiasts will get their money's worth as well as those seeking for peace or families with children.
