MSC Bellissima
MSC Cruise Line
MSC Bellissima is one of MSC's 23 active ships and first entered service in 2019 with its most recent renovation in 2023. In terms of size, it comes in at 171,598 gross tons, 1,036 feet in length, and 15 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 5,686 guests and approximately 1,536 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $950 million and is flagged in Malta.
MSC Bellissima
Ship Stats
Year Built
2019
Last Renovated
2023
Tonnage
171,598 GT
Length
1,036 ft
Capacity
5,686
Crew
1,536
Cost
$950 million
Decks
15
Meraviglia Class
Meraviglia Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within MSC. The first ship introduced in this class was MSC Meraviglia (2017), followed by MSC Bellissima (2019) and MSC Virtuosa (2021).
MSC Bellissima Ship Age
MSC Bellissima entered service in 2019. Across MSC's active fleet, the average build year is 2013 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 7 of 23 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- MSC Bellissima
Current ship
MSC Bellissima Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2023.
Renovation details
This Meraviglia-class vessel underwent a notable dry dock in November 2023 at the Huarun Dadong Dockyard in Shanghai. It was the first MSC ship to be serviced in China, receiving a fresh hull coating and significant interior updates to its cabins and public areas to prepare for its permanent deployment in the Far East.
MSC Bellissima Ship Size
Length and tonnage across MSC's fleet
MSC Bellissima measures 1,036 feet (316 m) (vs MSC fleet average of 1,030 ft) and has gross tonnage of 171,598 GT (vs fleet average of 136,380 GT). It ranks 14 of 23 by length and 6 of 23 by tonnage in MSC's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
MSC Bellissima vs MSC fleet averages
MSC Bellissima carries 5,686 passengers (vs MSC average of 4,391) and has 1,536 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,276). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.70:1 compared with MSC's overall 3.44:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
5,686
passengers
Crew Members
1,536
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.70 : 1
MSC Avg
3.44 : 1
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC Bellissima quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the MSC Bellissima Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the MSC Bellissima buffet on Deck 15 of the ship.
This Meraviglia-class vessel underwent a notable dry dock in November 2023 at the Huarun Dadong Dockyard in Shanghai. It was the first MSC ship to be serviced in China, receiving a fresh hull coating and significant interior updates to its cabins and public areas to prepare for its permanent deployment in the Far East.
The ship belongs to the MSC class of ships known as the Meraviglia class.
The MSC Bellissima has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 19.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MSC Bellissima. The ship's capacity is 5,686. When comparing the occupancy to the average MSC passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,494 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live MSC ships.
The MSC Bellissima was built in 2019. MSC includes 23 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2001 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average MSC ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
Each of MSC's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MSC Bellissima is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the MSC Bellissima length equals 1,036 feet (316 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 23 active vessels in MSC fleet, measuring 1,030 feet (314 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.