Iceland and Scotland with MSC Preziosa
Your Route
| Date | Destination | To | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 23/07/28 | Hamburg, Germany | 22:00 | ||
| Mon 24/07/28 | (at sea) | |||
| 1 | Tue 25/07/28 | * Kirkwall (Orkney Islands), Scotland | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Wed 26/07/28 | (at sea) | |||
| 2 | Thu 27/07/28 | * Seydisfjördur, Iceland | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 3 | Fri 28/07/28 | Akureyri, Iceland | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 4 | Sat 29/07/28 | Isafjördur, Iceland | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Sun 30/07/28 | Reykjavik, Iceland | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Mon 31/07/28 | (at sea) | |||
| 6 | Tue 01/08/28 | Invergordon, Scotland | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 7 | Wed 02/08/28 | * Queensferry (Edinburgh), Scotland | 09:00 | 21:00 |
| Thu 03/08/28 | (at sea) | |||
| Fri 04/08/28 | Hamburg, Germany | 06:00 |
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.
About MSC Preziosa
The MSC Preziosa is the latest ship in the Fantasia class of MSC Cruises and was commissioned in 2013. 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.
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 Preziosa data
- Category: Fantasia Class
- Built in: 2013
- Renovation: 2016, 2025
- 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: € or US-$ (depending on the destination)
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
Sustainability MSC Preziosa
MSC Cruises has set itself the long-term goal of achieving zero emissions in all its operations. In order to already avoid as many emissions as possible, the MSC Preziosa has a shore power connection and can therefore be connected to a shore power system in all ports where it is available. Other sustainability measures on board include reducing water consumption, comprehensive wastewater treatment processes and the installation of a ballast water treatment system. In addition, the MSC Preziosa's Environmental Officer ensures that special procedures are followed to reduce, reuse and recycle waste. The cruise line also has a program to reduce plastics, for example, all plastic straws have been replaced with 100 % compostable alternatives and in collaboration with suppliers, disposable plastics are removed from products and packaging wherever possible.
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 square meters as well as many amenities such as butler service, a restaurant and a pool deck 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 options on board, all age groups feel at home on this comfortable ship. From sports and fitness facilities and an extensive wellness area to a large theater, a disco, theme parties, family-friendly events such as dance competitions in the DOREMIX Family Disco, and various bars, everyone will find their favorite spot 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: 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 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.
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 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.
