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MSC Bellissima
MSC Bellissima is a MSC Cruises cruise ship of the Meraviglia class, in service since 2019. She measures 171,598 gross tons and carries 4,500 guests. She sails Asia itineraries.
About MSC Bellissima
MSC Bellissima is the second Meraviglia-class ship, built at Saint-Nazaire and in service since March 2019. She measures 171,598 gross tons and 316 metres, with an indoor promenade and room for about 4,500 guests. Since April 2023 she has sailed in East Asia, starting in Japan, where she was the first international cruise ship since 2020, and later to China and South Korea; in 2024 she was named Asia's best cruise ship at the Asia Cruise Forum. In 2026 she sails four- to seven-night cruises from Shanghai to Japan and South Korea.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Where she sails
Home port: Shanghai, China.
Flying in for your cruise?
MSC Bellissima sails from Shanghai, China. The airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), with 17 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Cathay Pacific LoungePVG Terminal 23.8 ★
- China Eastern Airlines No. 77 LoungePVG Terminal 23.6 ★
- China Eastern Airlines No. 36 LoungePVG Terminal 13.1 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates MSC Bellissima?
MSC Bellissima is operated by MSC Cruises and belongs to its Meraviglia class.
How big is MSC Bellissima?
MSC Bellissima measures 171,598 gross tons and 316 metres in length, with 18 decks.
How crowded does MSC Bellissima feel?
MSC Bellissima has a passenger space ratio of 38.1: 171,598 gross tons for 4,500 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so MSC Bellissima feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does MSC Bellissima carry?
MSC Bellissima carries 4,500 guests at double occupancy.
When did MSC Bellissima enter service?
MSC Bellissima entered service in 2019.
Where does MSC Bellissima sail?
MSC Bellissima sails Asia itineraries. Her home port is Shanghai, China.
Which airport should I fly into for MSC Bellissima?
MSC Bellissima sails from Shanghai, China. Fly into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), which has 17 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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