MSC Splendida

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. MSC is going to become the first ever global cruise company with climate-neutral ship operations. All co2 emissions of the fleet will be compensed with projects that count on Blue Carbon Credits.

The MSC Splendida was commissioned in 2009 as the sister ship of the MSC Fantasia and is one of the larger ships of MSC cruises. At 333.30 meters in length, it offers space for 3,247 passengers (with double occupancy). It is one of six vessels in the fleet with an exclusive MSC Yacht Club area. Design and furnishings, designed by the Italian De Jorio Design Studio, are elegant. Nevertheless, the MSC Splendida differs from her similarly designed sister ship. Among the highlights of the ship are the precious Swarovski staircase in the foyer, the Aqua Park with indoor and outdoor pool and over 150 fountains and the popular children's paradise..

• Category: Fantasia class
• Built in: 2009
• Home port: Panama City
• Length: 333,30 metres
• Tonnage: 137.936 BRZ
• Speed: 22,99 knots
• Decks: 18
• Passengers: 4,363
• Crew: 1.370
• Language: German, Italian, English, French, Spanish
• Currency: €
• Internet: On board there is an internet café and wi-fi. The usage is chargeable

The cabins of the MSC Splendida are modern and comfortably furnished and have a bathroom with shower, TV, telephone, minibar and safe. The inside and outside cabins measure 12-13 square meters. The balcony cabins, which make up 80% of the cabins, are 17 square meters in size. The suites offer 21-53 square meters depending on the category. Some balcony cabins and all suites have a bathtub instead of a shower.

Thanks to the big variety of entertainment etc. onboard everybody feels comfortable. Everybody will find their favourite spot - either in the kids club, in the gym, the spa, the big theatre, disco or various bars. There is also a big casino, an internet café and a library. The atmoshpere on board is very casual. On two nights a week more formal clothes are recommended, though.

The MSC Splendida offers a variety of tasty restaurants. The cuisine is mainly Italian. The main restaurants offer dining in two sittings. You can discover the following restaurants:

La Reggia and Villa Verde (main restaurants) L'Olivo Restaurant Tex Mex Santa Fe (extra charge).

Some of the innovations on board MSC Splendida: 3D-cinema, 1,500 sqm spa, an interactive sports bar and a Tex Mex-restaurant that is open 24 hours a day. For the first time MSC will offer the La Dolce Vita concept: 100 cabins with butler service, their own reception desk, pool and solarium as well as a private entrance to the spa area.

There are many ways of spending a day on board MSC Splendida: There is a large gym, solarium as well as basketball and tennis facilities. A wide range of massages and other wellness and beauty treatments are offered in the MSC Aurea Spa. Of course, you can also play the most classical cruise game aboard: Shuffleboard.

Also some kind of sports: Dance to great music in the disco. Besides, there is a huge theatre where you can enjoy many different shows and also a casino and various bars.

You will be comfortable on board, even if you are new to cruising. MSC offers a good value for money. Watch out for special offers (especially in off-seasons). These are a great opportunity for you to enjoy a wonderful cruise at a very reasonable price.