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MSC Grandiosa
MSC Grandiosa is a MSC Cruises cruise ship of the Meraviglia Plus class, in service since 2019. She measures 181,541 gross tons and carries 4,842 guests with a crew of 1,704. She sails Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean itineraries.
About MSC Grandiosa
MSC Grandiosa is the first Meraviglia Plus-class ship, a larger version of the Meraviglia design that entered service in November 2019. She measures 181,541 gross tons and 331 metres, with 2,421 cabins for about 4,842 guests at double occupancy and 1,704 crew. After a summer 2026 season of Western Mediterranean cruises from Genoa, she crosses from Barcelona to Port Canaveral at the end of October 2026 and then sails seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral year-round.
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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
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
Home port: Port Canaveral, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
MSC Grandiosa sails from Port Canaveral, Florida. The airport is Orlando International (MCO), with 6 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Plaza Premium LoungeMCO Terminal C4.7 ★
- The Club MCO (Airside 4)MCO Terminal B4.5 ★
- American Airlines Admirals ClubMCO Terminal B4.0 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates MSC Grandiosa?
MSC Grandiosa is operated by MSC Cruises and belongs to its Meraviglia Plus class.
How big is MSC Grandiosa?
MSC Grandiosa measures 181,541 gross tons and 331 metres in length, with 19 decks.
How crowded does MSC Grandiosa feel?
MSC Grandiosa has a passenger space ratio of 37.5: 181,541 gross tons for 4,842 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so MSC Grandiosa feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does MSC Grandiosa carry?
MSC Grandiosa carries 4,842 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,704 (about 2.8 guests per crew member).
When did MSC Grandiosa enter service?
MSC Grandiosa entered service in 2019.
Where does MSC Grandiosa sail?
MSC Grandiosa sails Caribbean, Bahamas and Mediterranean itineraries. Her home port is Port Canaveral, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for MSC Grandiosa?
MSC Grandiosa sails from Port Canaveral, Florida. Fly into Orlando International (MCO), which has 6 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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