MSC Splendida - 7/10/2024
The July 10, 2024 cruise on the MSC Splendida departs from Istanbul, Turkey. On this 9 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Istanbul Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 7 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Splendida sets sail on Wednesday, Jul 10th and returns on Friday, Jul 19th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Splendida cruise ship departing July 10, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,093 ($122 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,020 ($114 per night), this represents a recent increase of 7%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MSC Splendida - July 10, 2024 - 9 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 10th | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 2 | Jul 11th | At Sea |
| 3 | Jul 12th | Corfu, Greece |
| 4 | Jul 13th | Bari, Italy |
| 5 | Jul 14th | Trieste, Italy |
| 6 | Jul 15th | At Sea |
| 7 | Jul 16th | Katakolon (Olympia), Greece |
| 8 | Jul 17th | Piraeus (Athens), Greece |
| 9 | Jul 18th | Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey |
| 10 | Jul 19th | Istanbul, Turkey |
The MSC Splendida sails on July 10, 2024 for a 9 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Istanbul Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Istanbul, Turkey at 11:00 PM and will return to the port of Istanbul, Turkey on Jul 19th at 10:00 AM. During the 10-day journey, the MSC Splendida will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.
Cruise Ship
MSC Splendida
MSC SPLENDIDA SIZE
The Splendida has a construction date of 2009 and a total size of 137,936 gross tons. The ship measures 1,093 feet (333 meters) in length. MSC Splendida is included in MSC’s Fantasia Class. At full capacity, the MSC Splendida holds 5,213 passengers. That includes 3,900 cruise vacationers and 1,313 staff members. The Splendida total number of staterooms is 1,625.
MSC Splendida Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:137,936 GT
- Length:1,093 ft (333 m)
- Beam:124 ft (38 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:24 mph (21 kn)
- Year Built:2009
- Years Served:2009 - Present
- Capacity:3,900
- Crew Members:1,313
- Total on Board:5,213
- Total Staterooms:1,625
- Flagged Country:Panama
- Ship Cost:550 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see MSC Splendida age and stats vs all MSC ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Corfu, Greece, offers docking at Corfu Port. Travelers explore Old Fortress and Achilleion Palace. Excursions include Paleokastritsa’s beaches. Local markets sell kumquat liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pastitsada, a Corfiot favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ionian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Corfu’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic beaches, making Corfu an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Ionian Islands. (126 words)
Bari, Italy, offers docking at Bari Port. Travelers explore Basilica of San Nicola and Bari Vecchia. Excursions visit Alberobello’s trulli houses. Local markets sell orecchiette. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes tiella, an Apulian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Bari’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Bari an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Apulia region. (126 words)
Trieste, Italy, offers docking at Trieste Port. Travelers explore Piazza Unità d’Italia and Miramare Castle. Excursions visit Postojna Cave in Slovenia. Local markets sell gnocchi. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Habsburg architecture and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes jota, a Triestine favorite. Souvenirs, like glass crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Austro-Hungarian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Trieste’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic plazas and scenic coasts, making Trieste an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Adriatic hub.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece, offers docking at Katakolon Port with excursions to Olympia. Travelers explore Ancient Olympia and Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Kourouta Beach. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient stadiums and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peloponnesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Katakolon’s historic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic beaches, making Katakolon an engaging destination. (126 words)
Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination. (126 words)
Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub. (126 words)