MSC Bellissima

MSC Bellissima is the second Meraviglia‑class ship, built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique and christened in Southampton on March 2, 2019 by Sophia Loren. She measures 315 m (1,034 ft) with a gross tonnage of 171,598, carries about 5,655 guests in 2,201 staterooms with 1,595 crew, and sails at up to 23 knots. The heart of the ship is Galleria Bellissima, a 96‑meter indoor promenade crowned by a spectacular 80‑meter LED dome. Guests find signature venues like Jean‑Philippe Maury’s Chocolat & Café and Crêpes & Gelato, plus an elegant Imperial Casino Bar and numerous lounges.

Family‑friendly thrills range from the Arizona Aquapark with waterslides to a Himalayan Bridge ropes course, full‑size bowling, MSC Formula Racer simulators and a large Sportplex. Evenings bring big‑stage productions in the theater and purpose‑built Carousel Lounge, home to MSC’s “Carousel Productions at Sea,” with shows such as SWEET and MYÜT performed twice nightly. Dining spans nine main and specialty options including HOLA! Tapas Bar by Ramón Freixa, Kaito Teppanyaki & Sushi, and the American‑style Butcher’s Cut, while the MSC Yacht Club offers a private restaurant, lounge, pool and butler service. Digital conveniences include MSC for Me connectivity and the in‑cabin “Zoe” Bluetooth speaker.