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With its real stone piazza and opulent public spaces, MSC Preziosa emanates Mediterranean style and grandeur.

Photo by Ivan Sarfatti
Courtesy of MSC Cruises

MSC Preziosa: Family-friendly international adventures

Our review

Snapshot

MSC Cruises' MSC Preziosa will appeal to families, as children under 18 can share a cabin with their parents and sail free (except for port taxes). There are quality kids clubs, special family excursions as well as traditional-style, family-friendly entertainment. While the waterslide is fun, the ship also provides a more interactive and classic approach to entertainment with broad appeal.

MSC attracts a mixture of nationalities. They always have six different language announcements and on-board materials and tours to reflect their wide cultural appeal. In Europe, most of the passengers are likely to be Italians, French and Spanish; when the ship moves to South America during the European winter, you'll find plenty of Brazilians on board.

The ship is one of the larger Fantasia Class ships. It is modern with pleasing and stylish Italian-style decor throughout. The service and food is inspired and follows a Mediterranean approach. As a value-based line and ship, all entertainment and meals are included, as is tea, coffee and water all day, as well as use of the children's clubs and facilities and access to the fitness center and classes.

Who will enjoy sailing on MSC Preziosa 

Ideal for: Families with young children looking for a good value vacation with a traditional resort-like atmosphere, food and entertainment, and that caters for and understands the needs of parents and children.

Probably not ideal for: Couples or solo travelers looking for a quiet, sophisticated break.

Where MSC Preziosa sails

MSC Preziosa offers short jaunts around the Mediterranean out of Marseille and Barcelona, transatlantic crossings, 3- to 6-night sailings out of Rio de Janeiro, longer Grand Voyages and 7-night sailings around Northern Europe and Scandinavia.  

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Top highlights on this ship

  • What: Yacht Club
  • Where: Ship within a ship

  • What: La Playa Pool
  • Where: Deck 14

  • What: Aurea Spa
  • Where: Deck 14
  • Vertigo Water Slide, the longest at sea
  • Yacht Club, the "ship within a ship" premium suites area with concierge, lounge, private pool deck and restaurant
  • Mediterranean-inspired food and service
  • Good value fares; children under 18 sharing a cabin with their parents travel for free
  • Family-friendly entertainment including special family excursions
  • Five complimentary kids' clubs for babies to 17 year olds
  • Enjoy the multicultural experience of cruising with many from Italy, France and Brazil

Top dining options on board

Galaxy Lounge

  • Style: All-day dining
  • No additional cost
  • Open: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Ristorante Italia

  • Style: Italian
  • Additional cost
  • Open: Dinner

L'Arabesque

  • Style: Mediterranean
  • No additional cost
  • Open: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

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Fast facts

3,502 Passengers [?]
1,388 Crew
18 Decks
2013 Maiden voyage
139,400 Tonnage [?]
1,093 Length in feet
125 Width in feet (max beam)
27 speed (mph) [?]

Overheard

“A not-to-be-missed experience is the Aurea Spa, a whopping 18,000 square feet of Asian-inspired paradise complete with amazing ocean views. Treatments are performed using precious minerals and have been designed to combat signs of aging and purify and de-stress the body.”

Porthole magazine

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