Ship facts

Star rating:
Maiden voyage:	2008
Number of decks:	13
Tonnage:	92490
Cabins:	1275
Passengers:	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? ▼

• Service charge: Up to €0/USD12.50/AUD18 (12 & over) daily, child over 1 pay half. Ask about pre-payment.
• All main meals on-board
• Coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
• Traditional/set time & multi-venue dining
• Captain's welcome cocktail party and Gala Evening
• In-cabin continental breakfast for higher classes
• Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
• Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
• Activities - organised & individual
• Under 12s sharing cabin w/ 2 adults: ask about free travel (pay port dues)
• Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs)
• Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
• Butler & valet services (select cabins)
• Ship-shore-ship transfers

What's excluded? ▼

• Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
• Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
• Alternate specialty dining venues (unless specified)
• Drinks, including water at restaurants
• Casino gaming, bar expenses
• Special dietary needs (pre-request, pay)
• Golf simulator, 4D Cinema, F1 simulator, bowling, video games
• Items & services of a personal nature
• Medical services, vaccination costs
• Laundry and/or valet charges
• 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
• UNICEF donation to children €1 or USD1.50 pp donation, optional
• Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
• Service charge (can be pre-paid; adjust with Guest Relations Manager) Embarking Europe, Antilles, Red Sea - € 6/7 pp/night, 14-17y 50%, under 14y free. Embarking outside Europe - USD 6/9/12 pp/night, 3-17y 50%, under 3y free.
• Service charge: food, drink, services not in fare 15%

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