MSC Preziosa
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MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa current position
MSC Preziosa current location is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 50.77327 N / -1.26728 W) cruising at speed of 12.7 kn (24 km/h | 15 mph) en route to Southampton. The AIS position was reported 21 seconds ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of MSC Preziosa
MSC Preziosa current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe. Prices start from USD 2236 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 29 Nov, 2024 and ends on 06 Dec, 2024.
Date / Time | Port |
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29 Nov 20:00 | Departing from Southampton, England hotels |
01 Dec 07:00 - 21:00 | Hamburg, Germany |
03 Dec 08:00 - 20:00 | Rotterdam, Netherlands South Holland |
04 Dec 07:00 - 18:00 | Zeebrugge, Bruges, Belgium |
05 Dec 09:00 - 21:00 | Le Havre-Paris, France |
06 Dec 07:00 | Arriving in Southampton, England hotels |
Specifications of MSC Preziosa
Year of build | 2013 / Age: 11 |
Flag state | Panama |
Builder | Chantiers de l’Atlantique (Saint-Nazaire, STX France) |
Class | MSC FANTASIA (modified) |
Building cost | USD 550 million |
Engines (power) | GE Power Converteam (43.7 MW / 58603 hp) |
Speed | 23 kn / 43 km/h / 26 mph |
Length (LOA) | 333 m / 1093 ft |
Beam (width) | 38 m / 125 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 139072 gt |
Passengers | 3502 - 4378 |
Crew | 1388 |
Passengers-to-space ratio | 32 |
Decks | 17 |
Cabins | 1751 |
Decks with cabins | 9 |
Last Refurbishment | 2021 |
Sister-ships | MSC Divina, MSC Fantasia, MSC Splendida |
Christened by | Sophia Loren |
Owner | Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC Group) |
Operator | MSC Cruises |
MSC Preziosa Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2024 Nov 24 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1267 |
2024 Nov 26 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $1387 |
2024 Nov 27 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $587 |
2024 Nov 28 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $736 |
2024 Nov 29 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $2236 |
2024 Dec 01 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $447 |
2024 Dec 03 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $637 |
2024 Dec 04 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $717 |
2024 Dec 05 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $586 |
2024 Dec 06 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $476 |
2024 Dec 08 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $487 |
2024 Dec 10 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $597 |
2024 Dec 11 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $807 |
2024 Dec 12 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $586 |
2024 Dec 13 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $476 |
2024 Dec 15 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $597 |
2024 Dec 17 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $2207 |
2024 Dec 18 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | |
2024 Dec 19 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $816 |
2024 Dec 20 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $946 |
2024 Dec 22 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $797 |
2024 Dec 24 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | |
2024 Dec 26 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $1396 |
2024 Dec 27 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $1056 |
2024 Dec 29 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1047 |
2024 Dec 31 | 8 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $1004 |
2025 Jan 01 | 6 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $814 |
2025 Jan 02 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $746 |
2025 Jan 03 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $416 |
2025 Jan 05 | 5 days, one-way from Hamburg to Southampton | Hamburg | $539 |
2025 Jan 05 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $523 |
2025 Jan 07 | 8 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $491 |
2025 Jan 08 | 6 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $496 |
2025 Jan 09 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $566 |
2025 Jan 10 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $416 |
2025 Jan 12 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $437 |
2025 Jan 14 | 8 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $604 |
2025 Jan 15 | 6 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $484 |
2025 Jan 16 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $486 |
2025 Jan 17 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $416 |
2025 Jan 19 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $437 |
2025 Jan 21 | 8 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $531 |
2025 Jan 22 | 6 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $496 |
2025 Jan 23 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $486 |
2025 Jan 24 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $396 |
2025 Jan 26 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $437 |
2025 Jan 28 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $767 |
2025 Jan 29 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $657 |
2025 Jan 30 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $531 |
2025 Jan 31 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $416 |
2025 Feb 02 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $523 |
2025 Feb 04 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $519 |
2025 Feb 05 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $524 |
2025 Feb 06 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $531 |
2025 Feb 07 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $416 |
2025 Feb 09 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $523 |
2025 Feb 11 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $587 |
2025 Feb 12 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $697 |
2025 Feb 13 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $566 |
2025 Feb 14 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $776 |
2025 Feb 16 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $523 |
2025 Feb 18 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $647 |
2025 Feb 19 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $597 |
2025 Feb 20 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $656 |
2025 Feb 21 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $526 |
2025 Feb 23 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $547 |
2025 Feb 25 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $547 |
2025 Feb 26 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $657 |
2025 Feb 27 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $656 |
2025 Feb 28 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $346 |
2025 Mar 02 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $647 |
2025 Mar 04 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $897 |
2025 Mar 05 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $867 |
2025 Mar 06 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $1146 |
2025 Mar 07 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $696 |
2025 Mar 09 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $647 |
2025 Mar 11 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Rotterdam | $897 |
2025 Mar 12 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Zeebrugge | $897 |
2025 Mar 13 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Le Havre-Paris | $1156 |
2025 Mar 14 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $436 |
2025 Mar 16 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $687 |
2025 Mar 18 | 5 days, one-way from Rotterdam to Hamburg | Rotterdam | $539 |
2025 Mar 20 | 3 days, one-way from Le Havre-Paris to Hamburg | Le Havre-Paris | $169 |
2025 Apr 13 | 3 days, one-way from Hamburg to Zeebrugge | Hamburg | $239 |
2025 Apr 13 | 5 days, one-way from Hamburg to Southampton | Hamburg | $189 |
2025 Apr 13 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1027 |
2025 Apr 18 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Southampton | $1216 |
2025 Apr 20 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $907 |
2025 Apr 22 | 5 days, one-way from Rotterdam to Hamburg | Rotterdam | $442 |
2025 Apr 23 | 4 days, one-way from Zeebrugge to Hamburg | Zeebrugge | $441 |
2025 Apr 24 | 3 days, one-way from Le Havre-Paris to Hamburg | Le Havre-Paris | $326 |
2025 Apr 27 | 10 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1262 |
2025 May 07 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1242 |
2025 May 07 | 22 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $3367 |
2025 May 18 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1304 |
2025 May 29 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1492 |
2025 Jun 09 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1554 |
2025 Jun 20 | 14 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1972 |
2025 Jul 04 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1821 |
2025 Jul 15 | 12 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1853 |
2025 Jul 27 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1804 |
2025 Aug 07 | 14 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1972 |
2025 Aug 21 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1469 |
2025 Sep 01 | 13 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1623 |
2025 Sep 14 | 10 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1306 |
2025 Sep 24 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1357 |
2026 Apr 26 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1009 |
2026 May 03 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1009 |
2026 May 10 | 10 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1409 |
2026 May 20 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1669 |
2026 May 31 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1779 |
2026 Jun 11 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1729 |
2026 Jun 22 | 14 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $2289 |
2026 Jul 06 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1859 |
2026 Jul 17 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1919 |
2026 Jul 28 | 12 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $2009 |
2026 Aug 09 | 14 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $2379 |
2026 Aug 23 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1739 |
2026 Sep 03 | 10 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1529 |
2026 Sep 13 | 11 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1699 |
2026 Sep 24 | 10 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1459 |
2026 Oct 04 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1059 |
2026 Oct 11 | 7 days, round-trip Northern Europe | Hamburg | $1059 |
MSC Preziosa Review
Review of MSC Preziosa
The 2013-built MSC Preziosa cruise ship is the 4th/last of MSC's Fantasia-class liners, with sisterships Divina, Fantasia, Splendida.
The vessel (IMO number 9595321) is currently Panama-flagged (MMSI 371861000) and registered in Colon.
History - construction and ownership
MSC Cruises (MSC Crociere) is a passenger shipping company headquartered in Genoa and Naples. It was established in 1960. Today, MSC Crociere is a subsidiary of MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) - the world's 2nd largest containership company. MSC Crociere is the world's largest privately-owned cruise company.
By annual passenger shipping volumes, MSC is ranked the world's 3rd largest cruise shipowner - following only Carnival Corporation and RCG-Royal Caribbean Group.
On June 4, 2010, the shipbuilder STX France and the GNMTC company (Libyan state-owned corporation) signed a letter of intent for building 1 cruise vessel with MSC Fantasia-class design.
- The vessel was named “Phoenicia”. Its innovative design featured a 120-ton aquarium with live sharks (as specified by Muammar Gaddafi’s son Hannibal).
- During the construction, in February 2011, the civil war in Libya broke out, and in June STX France cancelled the contract, ending up with an unfinished hull.
- On March 13, 2012, the MSC cruise company officially announced the purchase of the cruise vessel for EUR 550 million. The design’s new specifications were identical to MSC Divina. The new vessel was then named "MSC Preziosa", delivered to MSC in March 2013.
The 4000-passenger ship MSC Preziosa is one of the largest in the MSC fleet. The vessel is impressive not only with her size but also with the features included. More than 80% of the cabins have ocean views, and many feature luxurious balconies. On board the MSC Preziosa there are more than 99 cabins marked as "VIP".
In the beginning, the vessel was commissioned by Colonel Gaddafi’s son Hannibal, who wanted a tank for 6 sharks to be present into the design. While the ship was under construction at a shipyard in France, the Libyan regime was overthrown in June 2011, so the plans of the son of Colonel Gaddafi’s failed. Mediterranean Shipping Company decided to buy the vessel in 2012.
Decks and Cabins
MSC Preziosa staterooms (1751 total, in 12 grades) include 134x Suites, 1133x Balcony, 116x Oceanview, 405x Inside. Most staterooms are Balcony (sized 190 ft2 / 18 m2), with cabin balconies sized 40 ft2 / 4 m2. The largest accommodations are the Yacht Club Royal Suites (400 ft2 / 37 m2, with wraparound terrace sized 170 ft2 / 16 m2).
The boat has 17 decks, of which 14 are passenger-accessible and 9 with cabins.
MSC Preziosa decks are named after precious stones and minerals.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
Onboard the cruise ship MSC Preziosa guests may enjoy good and tasty cuisine with 4 available restaurants. For culinary addicts, the perfect mouth-watering adventure will be the Galaxy restaurant – open-kitchen, boasting delicious dining all day.
Follows the complete list of MSC Preziosa restaurants and food bars.
- The Golden Lobster Restaurant (2-level forward Dining Room, level 1 of 2, capacity 790 seats, size 1080 m2 on level 1/Deck 5; capacity 534 seats, size 907 m2 on level 2/Deck 6; breakfast 7-10 am, lunch 12-2 pm, and dinner (2 fixed seatings)- at 7 or 9:45 pm; menus feature different Italian regions traditional meals and wines, 7-course dinner menu, including vegan and vegetarian choices)
- L’Arabesque Restaurant (aft Dining Room with panoramic views, capacity 740 seats, Mediterranean cuisine, size 1222 m2, open for Breakfast 7:00-10:00 a.m., Lunch 12:00-2:00 p.m., and Dinner with 2 fixed seatings at 7:00 and 9:45 p.m., features a 3-course menu for lunch, 7-course for dinner, Deck 6)
- La Locanda (115-seat wine bar and Italian specialty restaurant for lunch and dinner/a la carte charge; tapas, pizzas, size 340 m2, Deck 7)
- Butcher's Cut (121-seat, size 261.5 m2, open between 12noon-2:30 pm and 7-11 pm, Deck 7) is an American steakhouse restaurant on Galleria's upper deck, with open kitchen and indoor seating, along with outside seating (overlooking the promenade). The food consists of big cuts of different meats (steak, lamb, even bison), salad starters and prawn cocktail (served on ice), dipping sauces on the side, desserts bar (including a signature lava cake and New York cheesecake, Deck 7).
- Sports and Bowling Diner (54-seat sports bar with large TVs, 2x 10 pin bowling lanes/surcharge per game, serving snacks, burgers, beverages, cocktails, beer/with a la carte prices, size 148 m2, Deck 7).
- Inca (304 seats) and Maya (608 seats) self-service buffet restaurants on Deck 14 (breakfast 6:30-11am, lunch 12-5:30pm and dinner 7-10pm; with different food stations- Grill Corner (hotdogs, burgers, wraps), Pizza (12pm-6pm), Pasta, Carving Show corner (meat cuts), Bakery, Mediterranean, Ethnic Corner (vegetable and meat curries), Children Corner (healthy food suitable for children), also for Desserts, Salads and Fruits.
- La Palmeraie (110-seat aft Dining Room on Deck 15 for MSC Yacht Club members only, with French-Italian gourmet cuisine, selected wines/Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, size 218 m2).
- Galaxy Lounge and Sky & Stars Disco (122-seat a la carte charge specialty restaurant for lunch/dinner and nightclub, size 421 m2, Deck 16)
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
MSC Preziosa cruise ship is the 12th member of MSC passenger ships fleet. With Preziosa, the Mediterranean experience was brought to perfection. Her outstanding favourites and unique features such as the longest for MSC waterslide, the “MSC Yacht Club”, 30,000 sq.metres public areas, will help you enjoy the new irresistible opportunities and tailor each moment to your mood and taste.
On the MSC Cruises Preziosa ship, you can experience the purifying effect of natural materials which radiate Mediterranean colours and light, including the Swarovski sweeping staircases, real stone piazza and the infinity magical pool. Remember to try the MSC sublime Aurea SPA with wellness and beauty treatments that will melt away every tension. If you simply want to sunbathe in privacy, soak up sun rays in the Preziosa’s sanctuary of serenity – the adults-only “Top 18”. It boasts stunning ocean views and premium deck space, not forgetting Top 18 dedicated own spa service, bar menu, fruit skewers – which are complimentary, of course. This one is the perfect place on the Preziosa ship to relax and unwind – for couples looking for romantic hideaways, groups of friends, or tired of kids parents who just look for some quiet time.
Be sure to experience the privilege to access world-class leisure, including Broadway-scale theatre, full-gaming casino and the luxury of the exclusive suites of MSC Yacht Club. Butler service, private decks and dedicated facilities – if it’s not enough, what about discovering MSC Preziosa exclusive innovations like the splash-packed games and fun of the kids aqua park Doremi Castle. Or the Vertigo swooping thrills – the longest on the seas water slide which is single-rider. The ship boasts 12 jacuzzis and 4 pools (La Playa/covered, The One/yacht club).
Additional amenities include complimentary 24-Hour Room-Service, Supervised Children Program, Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.
Follows the complete list of MSC Preziosa lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.
- Medical Center (6-seat Infirmary, size 284 m2, Deck 4) is the ship’s hospital operated by resident doctors/physicians and nurses on 24-hour duty. Payments are made by the boarding pass (treatments equivalent to a private doctor’s visit). General health insurance policies do not apply, so buying cruise health insurance is recommended.
- Preziosa Atrium (5-deck high midship area with live entertainment)
- Reception (128-seat guest services desk/reservations, booking, assistance, size 479 m2, Deck 5)
- Preziosa Bar (43-seat Atrium Lobby bar, size 120 m2, Deck 5)
- Cybercafe & Library (14 Internet computers room and library, 24-hour, size 52 m2, Deck 5)
- Platinum Theatre (capacity 1645 seats, grand-style live entertainment, classical concerts, circus/acrobatic performances, comedy shows, operas; with 2 shows nightly- at 8 and 10:15 pm; size 2086 m2)
- Millennium Star Casino (capacity 258 seats, smoking allowed, slot machines, gambling tables, Blackjack, Roulette, full bar, size 1017 m2, Deck 6)
- Poker Room (separate Texas Hold’Em card games lounge, next to the Casino, Deck 6)
- Video Games Arcade (size 55 m2, Deck 6)
- Phoenician Plaza (117-seat Italian square designed area with live music, Ice Cream Bar (80 seats), Coffee, Chocolate and Pastry shop, a la carte charge, size 460 m2, Deck 6)
- The Mini Mall ( (duty-free alcohol, tobacco, electronic equipment, snacks, iPhones, gaming consoles, size 53 m2, Deck 6)
- La Boutique (5-seat brand fashion clothing for men, women, kids, size 76 m2, Deck 6)
- MSC Logo Shop (MSC branded polo-, sweat- and T-shirts, toys, games, souvenirs, size 42 m2, Deck 6)
- Il Gioiello (brand jewelry, watches, accessories, size 62 m2, Deck 6)
- Accessories (leather goods, size 70 m2, Deck 6)
- La Profumeria (top brands cosmetics and perfumes, size 85 m2, Deck 6)
- Diamond Bar and Library (93-seats cocktail bar, also has books in different languages, size 392 m2, Deck 6)
- Excursion Office (8-seat Shore Excursions Desk, planning and booking, size 100 m2, Deck 6)
- L’Angolo dell’Oggetto (shop for top brands sunglasses, jewelry, watches, size 43 m2, Deck 6)
- La Caramella (candy shop, toys, size 30 m2, Deck 6)
- El Dorado Bar (124-seat piano bar, size 393 m2, Deck 7)
- Art Gallery (4-seat, exhibitions and art auctions, size 110 m2, Deck 7)
- Fashion Bijoux (top brands jewelry shop, size 48 m2, Deck 7)
- MSC Logo Shop (MSC branded polo-, sweat- and T-shirts, toys, games, souvenirs, size 42 m2, Deck 7)
- Photo Shop (services and equipment, size 145 m2, Deck 7)
- The Green Sax Bar (116-seat Jazz bar, rare liquor selection, special variety of “molecular cocktails”, live music and quizzes, size 235 m2, Deck 7)
- Il Cappuccino Bar (70-seat specialty coffees bar/at a charge, serving complimentary cookies and pastries, size 258 m2, Deck 7)
- Safari Lounge (313-seat show lounge/aft location; used for shows, bingo, trivia quizzes; has a dance floor and full bar/Alchemist Cocktail menu specialties, size 800 m2, Deck 7).
- MSC Preziosa Aurea Spa (18300 ft2 / 1700 m2 spa complex on Deck 14, with Thermal Suite/2 steam rooms, 4 saunas, relaxation room, thalassotherapy baths, sliding roof heated pool, 3 Whirlpools, served by a juice bar), also has Harmony Suite (couples spa treatments room), Frigidarium (ice corner), Beauty Salon and Barber Shop
- Fitness Centre (complimentary, guests must be over 14 to use it; open 6am-10pm, Deck 14)
- Adidas Corner (shop inside the Gym, selling T-shirts, shorts, sport suits, other Adidas logo apparel)
- The Pool Shop (swimwear and other accessories, Deck 14)
- La Playa Preciosa Pool (with sliding glass roof, 3 Whirlpools, Caribbean cocktails, cold-hot drinks, fruit juices, size 820 m2, Deck 14), served by the La Playa Preciosa Bar (poolside)
- Aqua Park (with 1 main pool, 2 Whirlpools, splash areas with water jets and fountains, size 2091 m2, Deck 14)
- Turquoise Bar (104-seat AquaPark poolside bar for ice cream and beverages, Deck 14)
- Saphir Bar (poolside bar for the AquaPark, Deck 14)
- Top Sail Lounge (141-seat MSC Yacht Club lounge with panoramic views, piano live music, continental breakfast and aperitifs served between 11:30-2pm, buffet lunch 12-4:30pm, afternoon tea 4:30pm, Deck 15)
- MSC Yacht Club / Concierge Area, Deck 15
- Power Walking/Jogging Track (6,5 laps = 1 ml, Deck 15)
- Graffiti’s Disco & Club (teen-only venue, karaoke bar, table games, Xbox and Nintendo gaming, parties, Deck 15)
- Doremiland (kids play area on Deck 15, TV screens, movies, games, craft activities, climbing area, mini football nets, with a 2 section Kids Club – Mini Club kids 3-6 yo, and Junior Club kids 7-12 yo). The kids lounge also hosts feature activities by the new MSC-LEGO partnership called “Lego Experience at Sea”. The new fleetwide program is complimentary, and uses LEGO materials for: LEGO DUPLO (kids 3- yo), Classic LEGO bricks plus Vertical Play Wall (kids 7-11 yo), Building Happening (6-11 yo /themed builds).
- Vertigo, Deck 15 (the 120 m/ 394ft long Preziosa’s water slide/exit- entrance is on Deck 18)
- The Garden Pool (66-seat adult-only “infinity pool” with 2 Whirlpools; open 7am-7pm, size 320 m2, Deck 15)
- The Garden Bar (110-seat alfresco poolside bar for the Garden Pool, size 57 m2, Deck 15)
- Brezza Marina (solarium complex with loungers and 2 Whirlpools)
- Doremi Castle Aqua Park Adventures (water play area with a kids pool, fountains, sprays, water cannons, size 290 m2, Deck 16)
- Teen’s Area (for younger passengers between 13 and 17 years, live music, dance classes, sports and video games, Deck 16)
- Virtual World (teens-only, with 10 video games arcades, size 80 m2, Deck 16)
- F1 Simulator (Formula 1 car racing simulator/surcharge per ride applies, size 40 m2, Deck 16)
- 4D Cinema (10 moving seats, size 45 m2, Deck 16)
- MSC Arena Sports Center (combined sports court - basketball, volleyball, soccer with stadium seating and outdoor large movie screen, Deck 16)
- Shuffleboard, Table Tennis, Squash on Deck 16.
- Preziosa’s The One Pool (244-seat MSC Yacht Club members only pool/shaded, with 2 Whirlpools, Deck 18), served by The One Bar (12-seat MSC Yacht Club passengers butler service restaurant for breakfast and lunch), size 1177 m2.
- Top 18 Exclusive Solarium (18-seat adult-only premium deck area / Deck 18, 1 Whirlpool, Garden/relax area, own Tiki Bar; 1-day or whole cruise passes can be purchased at the Deck 5 reception or at the Top 18’s entrance).
Itineraries
MSC Preziosa itinerary program is based on 7-day Western Mediterranean roundtrips from homeports Civitavecchia-Rome, Naples,Barcelona, Marseille. Preziosa also sails on South America voyages leaving from Santos-Sao Paulo and operates cheap Transatlantic repositioning crossings between South America and Europe.
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The vessel (STX France, Chantiers de l’Atlantique yard/hull number X32) has volume 139072 GT-tons, DWT-deadweight tonnage 12614 tons, max draught 8,7 m. The powerplant is based on GE Power Conversion marine diesel engines (Converteam model 16V46C) with combined output 43,7 MW (58600 hp). The registered shipowner is PREZIOSA CRUISE LTD, while the registered manager is MSC CROCIERE SA.
Preziosa is one of MSC's modified Fantasia-class vessels (inaugural cruise on March 25, 2013) with sisterships Divina, Fantasia, Splendida. This liner (under the name "Phoenicia") was originally ordered to STX France by the Libyan company "General National Maritime Transport Corporation". The newbuild on order featured a huge shark aquarium into its design. Due to the Libyan Revolution (February-October 2011), the shipbuilder STX canceled the contract and began looking for a new buyer. On March 13, 2012, MSC reached an agreement with STX to buy the ship for USD 550 million.
In comparison to the other Fantasia-class ships, Preziosa has 100 more staterooms, new restaurant (Eataly), enlarged MSC Yacht Club (VIP suite complex), infinity edge pool (in the adults only "Top 18 Exclusive Solarium" / serenity area), the "Vertigo" waterslide (length 394 ft / 120 m), "Doremi Castle" (outdoor playground / adventure park for kids).
Ship's Captain is Corrado Iaconis.
On December 18, 2018, MSC announced a partnership with celebrity chef Harald Wohlfahrt (3-starred Michelin chef). The German chef created a new menu of Mediterranean and international specialties for the exclusive MSC Yacht Club Restaurant on Meraviglia, Splendida, and Preziosa. The enhanced menu is offered only on cruises in Northern Europe. He also created two new main courses for the "Elegant Night" - a formal dining event held in the Main Dining Room on each voyage. Chef Wohlfahrt also completed an interactive training to all MSC's cruise ship chefs.