Swiss-based MSC Cruises — the largest privately owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe, South America and South Africa — just announced details about its next-generation ship, MSC Meraviglia, which will debut in the Mediterranean on June 4, 2017.

The super ship offer plenty of innovations such as a 315 foot long indoor promenade with LED dome. Here are some other highlights:

• New dining venues such as the Kaito sushi bar and Teppanyaki restaurant, Eataly and Jean Philippe Maury chocolaterie
• Family-friendly facilities and attractions in a super amusement park, including 2 F1 Simulators, a Full-Sized Bowling Alley, and an Aqua Park with 4 water slides and a Himalayan Bridge
• An extended MSC Yacht Club spanning three decks with 78 suites and luxurious accommodations
• Three elegantly designed pools, including an aft pool that will be transformed into a dance floor at night
• The Carousel Lounge, where guests will be able to enjoy an exclusive Cirque du Soleil show

MSC Meraviglia will also showcase the ultimate in entertainment with exclusive, world-class entertainment, Cirque du Soleil at Sea, which has teamed up with the cruise line to stage two unique shows to be performed on board in the evenings six nights per week, at the purpose-built Carousel Lounge.

In addition, MSC Cruises will offer an exclusive on-site dinner service for up to 100 of the 450 guests booked for the show, elevating MSC Cruises’ dining and award-winning entertainment to yet another level. In fact, this is a unique experience that cannot be had anywhere else at sea — or in the world, for that matter.

Courtesy of MSC CruisesCirque du Soleil, which will perform in the ship's Carousel Lounge.

High-flying entertainment

The ship will also sport a custom-made entertainment venue, the Carousel Lounge, for MSC Meraviglia and her upcoming sister smart ships. Featuring the latest technology, this ground-breaking venue, which has been designed to meet the needs of Cirque du Soleil and its performers, will be a stunning circular performance space with a 180-degree circular glass wall. Constructed with the most modern equipment and special rigging, the Carousel Lounge will enable Cirque du Soleil performers to deliver their world-renowned performances for the exclusive enjoyment of MSC Cruises guests.

A 'super amusement park' for family Fun

For the first time on any MSC Cruises ship, all of the facilities for families, kids and teens are all together in a super amusement park and children’s area. This means families have a dedicated area specially designed for their needs, providing a safe place for children, and an opportunity to also meet and get to know other families. This area includes the DOREMI Studio Lounge, a dedicated lounge for all family activities, DOREMI Tech Lab, a must visit destination for kids who love technology, as well as facilities designed in partnership with family experts including the LEGO Group and Chicco.

To accommodate multi-generational vacationers, the ship will sport a unique modular staterooms system that allows three staterooms to be combined together to accommodate up to 10 guests, as well as quadruple cabins that can accommodate a family of up to four people each, with a living space in the daytime and a sofa that converts into a bed at night.

Kids will love the ship’s Aqua Park with its four action-packed water slides, a splash pool and champagne bowl. And the Himalayan Bridge will thrill adventure seekers, who can attach themselves to a rope and cross the ship, nearly 200 feet above the water.

Courtesy of MSC CruisesA digital rendering of the upcoming MSC Yacht Club's Top Sail Lounge on MSC Meraviglia.

Exclusive private VIP area

There will be 10 types of staterooms with a section of luxurious accommodations spanning three decks with 78 suites, 15 inside staterooms and two apartments. The two sought-after apartment suites are designed with a large living room and two balconies, one of which is a large outdoor space that has a dining table for eating al fresco and a private whirlpool. This unique “ship within a ship” concept is specially designed for guests seeking exclusivity and privacy in a world full of choice.

MSC Yacht Club guests can thus enjoy the world-class entertainment, specialty restaurants and boutiques before returning to their own private, luxurious sanctuary.

For the millennial and high roller crowd, there’s a self-contained, private spot called the Top Sail Lounge, accessible by private elevator, with the One Pool Deck featuring a private pool, whirlpool baths and solarium.

Another notable feature of MSC Meraviglia is her impressive 315-foot-long Mediterranean-style indoor promenade, featuring a 262 foot LED sky that creates a grand social atmosphere 24 hours a day with shops, snacks of ice cream or crepes created by Jean Philippe Maury, the award-winning French chocolatier and pastry chef.

Daytime diversions

Daytime diversions on the upcoming ship include:

• Three pools will grace the vessel including one main one located on deck 15 that is inspired by the cool vibes of Miami’s South Beach.
• At approximately 82 feet long, the ship has the most generous poolside space at sea. By night, the pool becomes a visual spectacle, illuminated with special lighting.
• There is also a buffet nearby with inside and outdoor dining options, providing guests with more convenience and optimal relaxation time.
• A 33-foot indoor pool with a magrodome will open when the ship is in port or the weather simply allows for it.
• A family pool at the aft on deck 16 will provide panoramic views from the front of the ship, while by night is transformed into a space where guests can dance the night away under the stars. 

MSC Meraviglia facts

• She’s 1,033 feet long and 213 feet tall, sports 19 decks and can carry 4,500 guests (double occupancy).
• In addition to the exclusive Cirque du Soleil shows, MSC Meraviglia features a second plush, 10,765 square-foot theater venue offering six different shows per cruise. With three showings per day, guests will be provided with additional options in a variety of world-class, award-winning productions.
• One of the key highlights on the Promenade will be the pre-dinner parades. Dancers, singers and performers in their flamboyant costumes will dazzle – all overseen by the cruise director, leading the entertainment from a bridge over the Promenade. There will be spectacular special "mini-shows" with the LED sky.
• At the end of the Promenade there will be a versatile bar open 24 hours a day, serving coffee, cappuccinos and fresh croissants in the morning, and a wide range of cocktails in the evening – before transforming itself into a post-dinner ballroom. There will also be a band for guests to dance to, or simply enjoy the music throughout the evening.
• The Super Amusement Park houses the latest in entertainment for all the family. Key features include:
• A multi-purpose, amusement arena with sweeping sea views that can be used for sports such as basketball, football and volleyball. The area can also work as a ballroom or an events space for both large and smaller groups
• The latest technology including two F1 Simulators, a 5D cinema, a Flight Simulator and fun arcade games
• A full-length bowling alley with a glass wall that provides amazing views out to sea, as families compete against each other
• The multi-purpose media space on deck 7 will operate as the TV studio from which the cruise director will film their “Morning Show,” to be broadcast throughout the ship during the day.
• The karaoke bar will also allow guests to order and purchase a copy of their performance as a unique souvenir of their vacation.

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