Explore The MSC Bellissima
MSC Cruise Line
The MSC Bellissima was built in 2019 and is among MSC's 23 ships in its fleet. The Bellissima is included in the cruise line's Meraviglia Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Bellissima vs all of the other MSC ships.
MSC Bellissima Size
How big is the MSC Bellissima? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the MSC Bellissima. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
MSC Bellissima
MSC Bellissima Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the MSC Bellissima can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
MSC Bellissima Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the MSC Bellissima is 5,686 guests. The average capacity for the 23 active ships in MSC’s fleet is 4,391 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all MSC ships has a minimum of 2,550 guests and a maximum of 6,850 passengers.
MSC Bellissima Crew Members: Staff on the MSC Bellissima include 1,536 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 3.7 to 1. The average MSC ship includes 1,276 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.4 to 1.
MSC Bellissima Passenger and Crew Capacity
vs MSC Fleet
MSC Bellissima Length
How long is the MSC Bellissima? From end to end, the Bellissima length equals 1,036 feet (316 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 23 active vessels in MSC’s fleet, measuring 1,027 feet (313 meters).
The smallest MSC ship (in terms of length) measures 902 feet (275 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,112 feet (339 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the MSC Bellissima vs all other active MSC Cruise Line ships.
MSC Bellissima Length
vs MSC Fleet
MSC Bellissima Built Date
When was the MSC Bellissima Built? The MSC Bellissima was built in 2019 and joined the cruise line’s Meraviglia Class.
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 11 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
When was the last MSC Bellissima Dry Dock? The Bellissima experienced dry dock improvements in NA.
Renovations include the following: The MSC Bellissima has not yet experienced refurbishment efforts. No dry dock is currently necessary as the ship is relatively new. The MSC Bellissima was built in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC Bellissima Info
The MSC Bellissima has not yet experienced refurbishment efforts. No dry dock is currently necessary as the ship is relatively new. The MSC Bellissima was built in 2019.
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 11 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.