Explore The MSC Splendida
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The MSC Splendida was built in 2009 and is among MSC's 23 ships in its fleet. The Splendida is included in the cruise line's Fantasia Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Splendida vs all of the other MSC ships.
MSC Splendida Size
How big is the MSC Splendida? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the MSC Splendida. 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!
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MSC Splendida Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the MSC Splendida can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
MSC Splendida Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the MSC Splendida is 3,900 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 Splendida Crew Members: Staff on the MSC Splendida include 1,313 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 3.0 to 1. The average MSC ship includes 1,276 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.4 to 1.
MSC Splendida Passenger and Crew Capacity
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MSC Splendida Length
How long is the MSC Splendida? From end to end, the Splendida length equals 1,093 feet (333 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 Splendida vs all other active MSC Cruise Line ships.
MSC Splendida Length
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MSC Splendida Built Date
When was the MSC Splendida Built? The MSC Splendida was built in 2009 and joined the cruise line’s Fantasia 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 12 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
When was the last MSC Splendida Dry Dock? The Splendida experienced dry dock improvements in 2017.
Renovations include the following: The MSC Splendida experienced a refurbishment in November, 2017. The dry dock included a customization for the Chinese demographic the ship would serve. A new restaurant, by chef Jereme Jeung, was added. The vessel also received a translation service powered by artificial intelligence and powered by Baidu.
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC Splendida Info
The MSC Splendida experienced a refurbishment in November, 2017. The dry dock included a customization for the Chinese demographic the ship would serve. A new restaurant, by chef Jereme Jeung, was added. The vessel also received a translation service powered by artificial intelligence and powered by Baidu.
The ship belongs to the MSC class of ships known as the Fantasia class.
The MSC Splendida has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 18.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MSC Splendida. The ship's capacity is 3,900. 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 Splendida was built in 2009. 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 12 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 Splendida 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 Splendida length equals 1,093 feet (333 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.