Ship facts

Star rating:
Maiden voyage: 2008
Number of decks: 13
Tonnage: 92490
Cabins: 1275
Passenger capacity: 2550
Number of crew: 987

What's onboard? ▼

• Atrium social centre
• Shopping arcade
• Art arcade
• Five accommodation grades (Bella, Fantastica, Wellness, Aurea, Yacht Club)
• COMPLIMENTARY DINING
• Restaurants, various sitting options
• MSC Yacht Club dining
• Formal evenings
• Continental breakfast in cabin (Bella class pay)
• Children’s menu, dining times
• Dietary requests (book ahead)
• COVER CHARGE DINING
• Kaito Sushi Bar
• Additional cabin meals, pizza (pay)
• CASUAL DINING (some charges)
• Cafeteria buffet (all meals)
• Grill, pizza, fast food, anytime
• Wine bar, bistro style
• Afternoon tea
• Coffee/chocolate café
• Ice Cream Bar (pay)
• Drinks packages
• ENTERTAINMENT
• Show Theatre (shows, multilingual hosts)
• Live music, dancing
• Multiple bars
• Nightclub/Disco
• Movie screen, lido deck
• Cigar Room
• Casino
• Poker Room
• Conference rooms
• ACTIVITIES
• Swimming pools (2)
• Whirlpools (4)
• Spa, salon, treatments
• Solarium
• Thermal suite
• Indoor games, quizzes, crafts, dance lessons
• Outdoor aerobics, exercise leaders
• Gym, fitness centre
• Jogging track
• Sports court
• Basketball
• Mini-golf
• Golf practice
• Tennis
• Internet (pay)
• Wi-Fi cabins & common areas (pay)
• Library. Card room
• Casino
• Conference rooms
• UNDER 18
• Under 18s free (off-peak, pay port charges)
• Under 12s sail free (provisos)
• Baby Club (<3y)
• Mini Club (3-6y)
• Juniors Club (7-11y)
• Young Club (12-14y)
• Teenagers Club (15-17y)
• Child dining arrangements
• Teen’s area
• Children playroom
• Outdoor games, pool, LED wall
• Video games
• Child minding on ship while parents tour ashore (pay)
• OTHER
• Medical centre
• Daily Program newsletter
• Laundry service (pay)
• Elevators (13)
• Wheelchair access good
• Cabin current 110/220V
• Assistance animals (at booking)

What's included? ▼

• Accommodation as booked
• Flight/s and/or transfers as specified
• All main meals on-board
• Regular coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
• Traditional/set time & multi-venue dining
• Special dietary needs (pre-request 2 months, may charge)
• Captain''''''''s welcome cocktail party and Gala Evening
• Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
• Fitness centre, gym
• Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
• Activities - organised & individual
• U 12s sharing cabin w/ 2 adults: ask about free travel (pay port dues)
• Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs)
• Cruise Director & multi-lingual staff
• Butler & valet services (selected cabins)
• Some shuttle transfers to city/town centre

What's excluded? ▼

• Ask early what drink, food, facilities or activities incur a fee
• Check your cabin is not obstructed when booking
• Check if you qualify for age freebees etc.
• Book onboard services 4+ days before embarkation to save
• Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
• Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
• Alternate specialty dining venues (unless specified)
• Sauna, steam rooms, beauty & health treatments
• Special diets
• Drinks, including water in restaurants
• Golf simulator, 4D cinema, F1 simulator, bowling, video game charges
• Casino gaming, bar expenses
• Items & services of a personal nature
• Medical services, vaccination costs
• Laundry, ironing, dry cleaning
• Wi-Fi, internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
• Passport & visa fees
• Insurances of all kinds
• Increases in third party charges or taxes, fuel surcharges
• UNICEF donation to children Euro1/USD1.50pp. See Purser to opt out.
• GRATUITIES, SERVICE CHARGES
• Around AU$15/16, NZ$16/17 pp daily (over 12 y)
• Gratuities vary with world region
• Children half adult rate (over 1 y)
• Can be prepaid when booking fare
• All charges are subject to change at any time
• Service charges for bar, spa and salon 15%
• REMINDERS
• Check passport valid for 6 months after return date
• Confirm with bank and ship ahead of cruise your credit/debit card intentions
• Check dress code, health requirements ahead
• Special needs, dietary requests, arrange at booking
• Smoking on board in designated areas only
• Aerial drones on shore only, if local laws permit

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