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MSC Bellissima is sister ship to MSC Cruises’ MSC Cruises’ MSC Meraviglia and offers modern Mediterranean-style cruise holidays with an enhanced onboard experience. Built in 2017, the second ship from MSC Cruises’ Bellissima possesses innovative technology, extraordinary entertainment, extensive dining options and superb family facilities. As well as the daytime activities and lively entertainment which light up the ship from morning until evening, guests will also be treated to itineraries which take them to fantastic ports of call around the world. Family-friendly holidays, a trip with friends or a romantic break, MSC Bellissima has something to suit everyone.
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Ship Stats and Features
Year Entered Service
02/03/2019
Tonnage
172000
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
51
Number Of Decks
15
Number Of Elevators
32
Maximum Capacity
5686
Crew
1536
Ship Facilities
Dining
MSC Bellissima offers a great range of dining options. The traditional main restaurant has a daily-changing menu featuring Mediterranean-centred cuisine using seafood, fine cuts of meat, and vegetarian options. The 24-hour Marketplace has a fabulous selection of breakfast foods as well as lunch and dinner, and is available any time of day should you need a little energy boost! In addition, for something a little fancier, there are some great speciality restaurants:
- L'Atelier Bistro offers delectable French cuisine
- Hola! Tapas is a warm and friendly option serving tasty Spanish dishes
- Butcher's Cut is your classic American-style steakhouse
- Kaito Teppanyaki Restaurant & Sushi Bar has a great menu of delicate Japanese foods
Entertainment
MSC Bellissima’s entertainment programme is one of the best at sea with a wide variety of exciting things to see and do. Ideal for family holidays, cruisers of all ages will be able to find something to suit their pace while onboard.
The Carousel Lounge hosts spectacular entertainment twice nightly through an exclusive partnership with Cirque Du Soleil. Cirque Due Soleil has introduced two exclusive shows called Valerlia – Love in Full Colour- and SYMA- Sail Beyond Imagination. Valerlia is an intriguing show that unfolds into a futuristic twist whilst SYMA is a story about a sailor. The shows are specifically for guests onboard MSC Meraviglia generation ships, meaning they have the added treat of being the only cruise ship guests to experience these shows.
The ship’s TV Studio and Bar broadcasts live games and talent shows throughout the ship, also transforming into a live music venue hosting comedy, karaoke and more. For after hours, the Attic Club is a stylish venue for a nightcap or even a dance off if you don’t fancy going to bed yet.
Family
Children aged from 1-17 are well catered for with dedicated kids clubs, secure spaces and age-appropriate activities. Babies can enjoy activities and games in collaboration with Chicco, kids from 3-11 can have fun with LEGO® and teens will find their own hangout space with games and a disco.
However, If the sun is shining and you're itching to be outside and spend some time together as a family, enjoy playing with your loved ones in the Aquapark splashing around in the swimming pools.
Things to do
Recreation
When it comes to how to spend time onboard, MSC Bellissima leaves little to be desired. Deck 16 is the place to be for all things active, with a fantastic range of fun games to try such as:
- F1 Simulator
- Arcade
- VR Mazes
- Bowling Alley
- Interactive 4D Cinema
There is also a sports bar found here, and a SportsPlex where guests can take part in sports like basketball and football.
On the other hand, if you want to spend your free time chilling out, you can pass the hours sunbathing with a book from the library, safe in the knowledge that a cocktail is never too far away. Be sure to find time to wander through the onboard shops, where you can pick up some great souvenirs and luxury items. Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Cafe is one especially popular boutique, selling fine chocolates to take home or to indulge in at the cafe.
Spa and fitness
The MSC Aurea Spa provides a tranquil place for ultimate relaxation onboard. This Balinese inspired spa offers a range of signature treatments to pamper the body and soul.
Good health and fitness can be achieved in the MSC Gym by Technogym® with state of the art Technogym® equipment for cardio and strength training. Fitness classes and training programmes are also available if you’d rather exercise in a group.
MSC Bellissima also features the MSC Yacht Club onboard. Find out more about the MSC Yacht Club by reading our blog - Is MSC Cruises’ Yacht Club Worth it?
Useful Information
Bellissima gets Starlink!
Great news! MSC Cruises is upgrading MSC Bellissima, introducing SpaceX’s space-age Starlink technology. This new internet service will offer you faster internet speeds, better Wi-Fi connectivity for all your devices in public spaces and cabins, and lower latency when streaming. Available in two packages, the Browse Internet Cruise Package and the Browse & Stream Cruise Package, you will be able to choose a package that suits your needs. Exact timings to be confirmed.
MSC Yacht Club
If you want to make sure your experience cruising with MSC Bellissima is as brilliant as it can be, and that you can take full advantage of all the luxury amenities on offer, then the exclusive MSC Yacht Club should be your first port of call. With a Yacht Club membership, which comes with the most spacious and luxurious suites onboard, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to otherwise-restricted restaurants, swimming pools, and more.
The MSC Yacht Club also comes with 24-hour butler service, 24-hour room service, and 24-hour concierge service – all with the chance to create tailor-made excursions and experiences when you dock at any one of the exciting destinations on your itinerary. Other benefits include an additional drinks package, free WiFi packages, and discounts on onboard spa treatments.
For more information, check out our blog that answers the following – rather important – question: Is MSC Yacht Club Worth it?
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Customer reviews for MSC Bellissima
The MSC Bellissima is a lovely ship, a little smaller than the one we sailed on earlier this year, the Virtuosa, but still a joy to travel in. We upgraded to the Yacht Club which we feel was well worth it as the service level is that much higher, there's more peace within the club than elsewhere in the ship, the food was excellent and the use of a butler really does come into its own when leaving the ship for an excursion etc, for going to a show, in fact for doing anything on the ship as there's no queueing for anything, the butler just takes you to the front!For some strange reason I was surprised to find a large % of Japanese guests on the ship, which was stupid in hindsight, and we (English speaking) were definitely in the minority - although our Japanese fellow cruisers were extremely nice and friendly to talk to. We both felt that the food on board Bellissima was superior to the Virtuosa and the shows were much better with a good variety of real quality singers and dancers. The ultimate question would be - would we sail on Bellissima again - yes!
couple
6-10 cruises
27 Nov 2023
I traveled alone but in no time at all it was like I was traveling with a group great company many people were traveling alone and we all got on together it was the first time I traveled alone but it wouldn't stop me from doing it again as for the ship it had everything to could ask for great service lovely food cabin was so comfortable thanks once again I will definitely be booking with you in the future thanks so much
user
2-5 cruises
16 May 2022
was on the bellissima lovely ship but make sure you are able to see deck plan before you book I wasn,t and the agent pick my room it must have been the worst room on ship under buffet restaurant never slept for the whole week When I complaint on ship was subsidise with 100euros since then I have been intouch with agent and msc complaints no joy Be aware !!!!
user
1 cruise
17 Dec 2019
Went in this ship October from Barcelona. Never again all I can say food and staff very good. That’s all the positive I have got to say. Ship far to big
user
1 cruise
15 Nov 2019
