Canary Islands & Portugal with MSC Meraviglia
Your Route
| Date | Destination | To | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 05/08/28 | Southampton, England | 16:00 | ||
| Sun 06/08/28 | (at sea) | |||
| 1 | Mon 07/08/28 | Vigo, Spain | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| Tue 08/08/28 | (at sea) | |||
| 2 | Wed 09/08/28 | Funchal (Madeira), Portugal | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 3 | Thu 10/08/28 | Las Palmas (Gran Canaria), Spain | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| 4 | Fri 11/08/28 | Sta. Cruz (Tenerife), Spain | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Sat 12/08/28 | Arrecife (Lanzarote), Spain | 07:00 | 17:00 |
| Sun 13/08/28 | (at sea) | |||
| 6 | Mon 14/08/28 | Lisbon, Portugal | 07:00 | 18:00 |
| Tue 15/08/28 | (at sea) | |||
| Wed 16/08/28 | (at sea) | |||
| Thu 17/08/28 | Southampton, England | 07:00 |
Arrival & Departure Options
Further Information
About MSC Meraviglia
The MSC Meraviglia - Italian for "miracle" - is the first ship of the Meraviglia class and entered service in June 2017. The MSC Cruises ship has shore power and 33,000 sqm of space for public areas and also offers a number of technological innovations, such as near field communication (NFC) technology. This allows you to pay on board, open your stateroom or locate your children via your boarding pass, smartwatch, wristband or smartphone. A special highlight of the MSC Meraviglia is the covered indoor promenade with the largest LED sky at sea, which offers you dreamlike animations. Along this 96-metre-long promenade you will find boutiques, restaurants as well as quiet places that are great for dining or relaxing. In the evening, the square finally turns into the centre of the action with music, events and entertainment offers. Family cruises with the MSC Meraviglia are particularly popular.
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 Meraviglia data
- Category: Meraviglia Class
- Built in: 2017
- Home port: Valetta
- Length: 315 metres
- Tonnage: 171.598 BRZ
- Speed: 22.89 knots
- Decks: 19
- Passengers: 5,642
- Crew: 1.608
- Language: German, Italian, English, French, Spanish
- Currency: € or US-$ (depending on the destination)
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
MSC Meraviglia staterooms
The 2,250 staterooms on the MSC Meraviglia are modern and comfortably furnished and have a bathroom with shower and WC, a minibar, safe and TV. The interior and oceanview staterooms are approx. 12 - 22 sqm, as well as the balcony staterooms. The suites convince with 27 - 39 sqm depending on the suite category. Some balcony staterooms and all suites have a bathtub. In addition, there are new family staterooms that combine 2 or 3 staterooms - for more comfort for all family members. There is also an expanded MSC Yacht Club with numerous whirlpools and a separate members-only restaurant. The staterooms in the MSC Yacht Club start at 17 sqm (interior staterooms), the suites are around 26-29 sqm, while the Maisonette and Royal Suite even have 56-59 sqm.
Atmosphere on board the MSC Meraviglia
On board, Mediterranean joie de vivre awaits you on one of the most modern ships. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual and invites you to socialize on board. With good food, a wide range of sports, comfortable staterooms and many entertainment options you can spend wonderful days aboard the MSC Meraviglia.
MSC Meraviglia Restaurants, bars & lounges
There are many different main, buffet and speciality restaurants on board the MSC Meraviglia. The cuisine is Mediterranean-influenced and offers a culinary variety and exquisite dishes. Drinks are available at an extra 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.
- L'Olive Dorée/ L'Olive d'Oro (main restaurant): Savour freshly prepared dishes in an elegant ambience.
- Panorama Restaurant (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
- Waves Restaurant (main restaurant): Look forward to culinary highlights and exquisite dishes.
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:
- Hola! Tacos & Cantina: Try Latin American and Mexican dishes such as tacos, nachos or empanadas.
- Kaito Sushi Bar: Sample Japanese specialities such as exquisite sushi or soup.
- Kaito Teppanyaki: You can watch Japanese delicacies being prepared at the cooking stations.
- Butcher's Cut: Enjoy, for example, grilled dry-aged Black Angus beef and other grilled specialities.
- Ocean Cay: The luxurious restaurant offers a variety of fish dishes with fresh ingredients.
In addition to the restaurants, there are also numerous bars and lounges (not included). Enjoy an afternoon cappuccino in the Jean-Philippe Maury Chocolat & Café or have an aperitif before dinner in the Carousel Lounge. We also recommend the Champagne Bar, where oysters, crabs and caviar are served alongside champagne and wine.
MSC Meraviglia Entertainment, sports and wellness
There are many ways to spend your holiday on board. For relaxation, there is the popular Aurea Spa, a luxurious spa where body, mind and soul are brought into harmony. 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 program. Colorful shows, theme parties such as the Golden Party or White Party, musical performances and many activities await you. Especially the Galleria Meraviglia, a long promenade with LED sky and numerous boutiques and restaurants, invites you to linger. Are you more interested in the shows on board? Look forward to impressive performances in the Broadway Theatre. 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'll also find the Sportplex (gymnasium) and a bowling alley. Families can also look forward to dance competitions at the DOREMIX Family Disco.
If you're not afraid of heights, you should also definitely try the Himalayan High Ropes Course. Also on this deck, children travelling with you will find the Polar Aquapark with great slides.
MSC Meraviglia 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 Polar aqua 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. Children can also compete against their parents in exciting shows such as the LEGO game show and win great prizes.
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 European, Italian-influenced atmosphere also makes the MSC Meraviglia a lively and cheerful ship. The ship is recommended for everyone who wants variety, entertainment and a colourful on-board life. Families will also feel very much at home.
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 European, Italian-influenced atmosphere also makes the MSC Meraviglia a lively and cheerful ship. The ship is recommended for everyone who wants variety, entertainment and a colourful on-board life. Families will also feel very much at home.
