MSC Cruises
MSC Bellissima
Big and family-first — a strong kids' club and a Cirque du Soleil show set it apart from most mainstream ships this size.
- Class
- Meraviglia Class
- Launched
- 2019
- Guests
- ~4,500
- Typically sails
- Asia
Best for
- Families
- Multigenerational groups
- Entertainment variety
What makes it different
Why choose this ship
Full-size bowling alley and Formula Racer driving simulators onboard
Carousel Lounge is a purpose-built 1,000 square-metre venue for acrobatic productions
Around 700 square metres of children's space with LEGO and Chicco branded clubs
TV studio and bar broadcasts live games and talent contests
Worth knowing
Watch outs
Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.
- Entry-level MSC Yacht Club accommodation is a 15 square-metre interior suite
- Very large ship — around 4,500 guests on board
Facilities and activities
On board
Entertainment
- Cirque du Soleil at Sea
- LED-dome Mediterranean-style promenade
Family facilities
- Strong kids' club program
- Family cabins
Spa & wellness
- Spa
Notable facilities
- LED-dome atrium promenade
- Water park with ropes course
- Kids' club
Choosing a room
Cabins
Compare room options for your party.
- Studio Interior cabins are sold for single use with one bed
- Premium, Deluxe and Junior Ocean View categories accommodate up to six guests
- Partial-view balcony and obstructed-view Junior Ocean View categories are sold separately
- Duplex Suite spans two decks with the master bedroom upstairs
Climate suitability
Indoor & outdoor
What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.
- Galleria Bellissima runs 96 metres indoors, keeping shops and bars covered
- Aurea Spa adds indoor thermal areas and a beauty salon
- Arizona Aquapark is a Grand Canyon-themed water park with slides
Food & Dining
Food Strength
Mixed Reviews
Food experiences vary widely between travelers.
Reviews are highly mixed; Italian and specialty dining stand out.
Specialty Dining
Good
Why It Stands Out
- • Italian-style dining is the most consistently praised area, even where overall reviews disagree
Best For Food
Italian dishes
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader MSC Cruises patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
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From other cruisers
What cruisers are saying
Independent videos covering the ship, activities, food and practical tips.
Ship tour
MSC Bellissima Full Cruise Ship Tour and Review
Cruise With Ben and David · YouTube
Activities
MSC BELLISSIMA Aquapark & Himalayan Bridge (Ropes course)
Cruise Monkeys · YouTube
Food
MSC BELLISSIMA BUFFET DINNER incl. Mozzarella festa
BestCruiseTV · YouTube
Videos by independent YouTube creators.
Where it goes
Routes on this ship
The route profiles Galythia holds for MSC Bellissima.
Indicative only
Reference price
US$651 pp
4-night Asia
Planning reference · Not a live fare
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Where this ship information comes from ▾
Ship facts above are read from the cruise line's own pages, and from an established secondary reference only where an official page returned nothing.