Name: MSC MeravigliaOwner: MSC Cruises (Mediterranean Shipping Company)Operator: MSC CruisesPort of Registry: VallettaCountry: MaltaBuilder: Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, FranceClass and Type: Meraviglia-class cruise ship

Brief DescriptionMSC Meraviglia spans 1,036 feet long with 171,598 gross tons, accommodating 5,700 passengers and 1,700 crew across 18 decks. Standout features include the longest LED dome promenade at sea called Promenade Royale, Polar Aquapark with slides, the longest dry slide at sea, and family zones like the MSC Yacht Club luxury enclave. It blends European elegance with high-tech entertainment for Mediterranean and Northern Europe sailings.

Construction HistoryOrdered in 2014 as the lead Meraviglia-class ship, construction started at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in 2015, launching in 2016 and delivering in June 2017 after sea trials. Costing around €800 million, it introduced MSC's new generation with expanded public spaces and eco-friendly design. Named in Le Havre, France, it debuted summer Mediterranean cruises amid great anticipation.

Operations and LegacyMeraviglia pioneered 7-night Western Mediterranean itineraries from Genoa, later expanding to Northern Europe and repositioning to the US for Caribbean routes. Refurbishments added new shows and dining while sister ships Bellissima and Grandiosa followed its blueprint. Celebrated for innovative family programming and panoramic design.