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MSC Meraviglia
MSC Meraviglia is a MSC Cruises cruise ship of the Meraviglia class, in service since 2017. She measures 171,598 gross tons and carries 4,488 guests with a crew of 1,536. She sails Caribbean, Bahamas, Mediterranean itineraries.
About MSC Meraviglia
MSC Meraviglia is the lead ship of the Meraviglia class, built at Saint-Nazaire and in service since June 2017. At 171,598 gross tons she carries about 4,488 guests at double occupancy, and her signature space is a long indoor promenade under an LED-panel ceiling. From April 2023 she sailed year-round from Brooklyn, a deployment that ended in 2026. After a summer 2026 season in the Mediterranean from Naples, she returns to Miami for six- and eight-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises in winter 2026-27.
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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: Miami, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
MSC Meraviglia sails from Miami, Florida. The airport is Miami International (MIA), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Flagship LoungeMIA Concourse D4.9 ★
- American Airlines Admirals Club (D15)MIA Concourse D4.7 ★
- LATAM VIP LoungeMIA Concourse J4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Meraviglia is operated by MSC Cruises and belongs to its Meraviglia class.
How big is MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Meraviglia measures 171,598 gross tons and 316 metres in length, with 15 decks.
How crowded does MSC Meraviglia feel?
MSC Meraviglia has a passenger space ratio of 38.2: 171,598 gross tons for 4,488 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so MSC Meraviglia feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does MSC Meraviglia carry?
MSC Meraviglia carries 4,488 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,536 (about 2.9 guests per crew member).
When did MSC Meraviglia enter service?
MSC Meraviglia entered service in 2017.
Where does MSC Meraviglia sail?
MSC Meraviglia sails Caribbean, Bahamas and Mediterranean itineraries. Her home port is Miami, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for MSC Meraviglia?
MSC Meraviglia sails from Miami, Florida. Fly into Miami International (MIA), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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