MSC Meraviglia
Meraviglia Class · MSC Cruise Line
// ABOUT THE SHIP
About the Ship
MSC Meraviglia is a Meraviglia-class cruise ship operated by MSC Cruise Line, originally launched in 2017 (9 years ago). She is one of 23 active ships in the MSC fleet and sails alongside 2 sister ships in the Meraviglia class. The ship underwent her most recent renovation in 2024, which included updates to onboard features and spaces.
MSC Meraviglia Cruises
MSC Meraviglia offers 14 sailings in June, ranging 7 nights, departing from Naples, Italy, Livorno, Florence, Italy, Marseille (Provence), France, Barcelona, Spain, and Palermo, Sicily, starting from $557 / guest.
Cabins – 2,215 staterooms
MSC Meraviglia has a total of 2,215 cabins throughout its 15 passenger decks. Those are made up of 136 Ocean View, 1,305 Balcony, 10 Suite, 655 Inside and 109 Yacht Club cabins. The 17 stateroom categories that make up these 5 cabin types are found below, along with counts for each.
// SHIP CLASS
Meravigliaclass
YEARS
2017–2021
AVG SIZE
175k GT
AVG LENGTH
1,053 ft
AVG CAPACITY
5,911
At approximately 171,598 gross tons and carrying up to 5,714 passengers, the Meraviglia class introduced a dramatic 96-meter LED-domed indoor promenade and dedicated Cirque du Soleil at Sea performances.
// AGE & RENOVATIONS
MSC Meraviglia ship age vs the fleet
Built in 2017 and last renovated in 2024, MSC Meraviglia is 9 years old. The fleet average age is 12.6 years. She is newer than 55% of the 23-ship fleet, ranking #10 from newest to oldest.
THIS SHIP
Age at a glance
BUILT
2017
9 years old today
LAST RENOVATED
2024
2 yrs ago
FLEET AVERAGE
12.6 yrs
3.6 newer
NEWER THAN
55%
of fleet
FLEET RANK
#10
of 23
FLEET RANKING
By age, newest to oldest
Out of 23 ships in the fleet, MSC Meraviglia ranks #10 when sorted from newest to oldest by build year.
AGE BENCHMARKS
MSC Meraviglia vs the fleet
SHIP RENOVATIONS
Last major refit
LAST RENOVATED
2024
2 years ago
The MSC Meraviglia underwent a scheduled dry dock in 2024 at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard. The project included the installation of shore power capabilities and energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the vessel. Public areas, including the Crystal Lounge, received new carpeting and reupholstered seating to align with the fleet’s modern aesthetic. The next scheduled ship refurbishment will occur in April 2026. As the primary ship serving the New York City market, the MSC Meraviglia has transitioned to a schedule of "rolling refreshes" rather than a single massive overhaul. In April 2026, the ship is expected to undergo a brief technical dry dock during its repositioning to Europe to update its MSC for Me digital infrastructure and refresh the high-traffic areas of the Galleria Meraviglia. While no major structural changes are planned for 2026, the ship’s "soft goods"—including theater upholstery and stateroom bedding—are being standardly replaced to keep the 2017-built vessel feeling competitive with the newer World-class ships.
How big is MSC Meraviglia?
Compare the MSC Meraviglia ship size with the rest of the MSC fleet below. Included, you'll find gross tonnage, length, and the relationship between the two graphed in the scatter plot.
MSC Meraviglia measures 171,598 GT and 1,036 ft in length. The average size of a MSC ship is 136k gross tons and the average ship length is 1,030 ft. MSC Meraviglia is 26% larger and 1% longer than the average ship in the fleet.
// THIS SHIP
172k GT
MSC MERAVIGLIA
// AVERAGE
136k GT
FLEET AVERAGE
// LARGEST
216k GT
MSC WORLD AMERICA
// SMALLEST
58k GT
MSC SINFONIA
// PROPORTIONAL AREA · 23 SHIPS · TOTAL 3137K GT
EACH CIRCLE'S AREA IS PROPORTIONAL TO GROSS TONNAGE · HOVER FOR DETAILS
// CAPACITY
Passenger Capacity
The MSC Meraviglia carries up to 5,714 guests and operates at roughly 100% capacity, so you can expect that number will accurately reflect your fellow passenger count. These guests are looked after by a crew of 1,536 staff members, representing a guest-to-crew ratio of 3.7:1. On average, MSC ships have 4,391 guests and 1,276 crew, which works out to a fleet-average ratio of 3.4:1.
// GUESTS
5,714
at full occupancy
// CREW
1,536
international staff
// RATIO// GUEST-TO-CREW
3.7:1
service ratio
// 7,250 PEOPLE ABOARD AT FULL CAPACITY
// 9 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the MSC Meraviglia
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// TOTAL QUESTIONS
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LAST UPDATED · JUNE 13, 2026