MSC Meraviglia will sail the Western Mediterranean with three homeports, Genoa, Marseille, and Barcelona. Meraviglia, meaning ‘wonder’ in Italian, will carry 4,500 passengers and boast a large outdoor water park connected to a double-deck indoor amusement park, a double-deck aft lounge and entertainment space, an interior promenade inspired by charming Mediterranean villages, and many more wonderful onboard features. The ship will be the biggest ship ever built by a European-based cruise line and will feature an MSC Yacht Club luxury area with exclusive key-card access to duplex suites, its own solarium, lounge, and restaurants.
MSC Meraviglia receives mixed reviews, with many guests praising the ship's beauty, amenities, and entertainment, but expressing concerns about service consistency, food quality, embarkation/disembarkation processes, and crowd management. While some found the staff attentive and the experience enjoyable, others were disappointed by slow or unhelpful service, long lines, and underwhelming dining. The ship's excursions and ports are generally appreciated, though last-minute itinerary changes and missed destinations were noted. Overall, the ship impresses with its modern design and entertainment, but there is room for improvement in service and logistics.
Service on MSC Meraviglia is highly variable, with some guests experiencing attentive and friendly staff, while others report slow, unhelpful, or even rude service. Issues with communication and responsiveness were common, especially at the help desk and during dining.