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MSC Preziosa
MSC Preziosa is a MSC Cruises cruise ship of the Fantasia class, in service since 2013. She measures 139,072 gross tons and carries 3,959 guests with a crew of 1,370. She sails Northern Europe itineraries.
About MSC Preziosa
MSC Preziosa is the fourth and last Fantasia-class ship, built at Saint-Nazaire and in service since March 2013. At 139,072 gross tons she is a near twin of MSC Divina, and in 2017 she was one of the first MSC ships retrofitted with exhaust gas cleaning systems. In earlier seasons she sailed the Caribbean from Guadeloupe and Martinique. In 2026 she is based in Northern Europe: summer cruises from Hamburg reach Scotland and Iceland, and winter 2026-27 brings seven-night city cruises calling at Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre and Southampton.
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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: Hamburg, Germany.
Flying in for your cruise?
MSC Preziosa sails from Hamburg, Germany. The airport is Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt (HAM), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Emirates LoungeHAM Non-Schengen Area4.0 ★
- Lufthansa Senator LoungeHAM Schengen Area3.8 ★
- Airport LoungeHAM Schengen Area3.1 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates MSC Preziosa?
MSC Preziosa is operated by MSC Cruises and belongs to its Fantasia class.
How big is MSC Preziosa?
MSC Preziosa measures 139,072 gross tons and 333 metres in length, with 18 decks.
How crowded does MSC Preziosa feel?
MSC Preziosa has a passenger space ratio of 35.1: 139,072 gross tons for 3,959 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so MSC Preziosa feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does MSC Preziosa carry?
MSC Preziosa carries 3,959 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,370 (about 2.9 guests per crew member).
When did MSC Preziosa enter service?
MSC Preziosa entered service in 2013.
Where does MSC Preziosa sail?
MSC Preziosa sails Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Hamburg, Germany.
Which airport should I fly into for MSC Preziosa?
MSC Preziosa sails from Hamburg, Germany. Fly into Hamburg Airport Helmut Schmidt (HAM), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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