MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa
The last and largest of MSC's Fantasia class, and still a big family ship: an aquapark built around the Vertigo slide, a kids' water castle, bowling and a 1,645-seat theatre. The Yacht Club sits on top of that, so the same sailing carries families on the pool deck and suite guests behind a keycard.
- Class
- Fantasia Class
- Launched
- 2013
- Typically sails
- Northern Europe
Best for
- Families
- Groups
- First-time cruisers
Less ideal for
- Small-ship seekers
- Quiet-getaway seekers
What makes it different
Why choose this ship
A 2,091 sq m aquapark whose Vertigo slide MSC calls one of the longest water slides at sea
Four pools including The One, the MSC Yacht Club's own pool on Deck 18
The Platinum Theatre seats 1,645 across two decks
Doremi Castle is a separate kids' aqua park, apart from the main aquapark
Worth knowing
Watch outs
Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.
- The MSC Yacht Club is a keycard-gated class of service with its own pool, restaurant and lounge — not an area open to all guests
- MSC's current ship page and its published ship map list partly different specialty restaurants, so check a current deck plan for your sailing
Facilities and activities
On board
Entertainment
- Platinum Theatre (1,645 seats)
- Millennium Star Casino
- Galaxy Disco
- Bowling
- 235 m power-walking track
Family facilities
- Doremiland — Baby Club (Chicco), Mini Club (LEGO) and Juniors Club
- I Graffiti Young and Teens Clubs
- Doremi Castle kids' aqua park
Spa & wellness
- MSC Aurea Spa with thermal area and thalassotherapy
- MSC Gym powered by Technogym
Notable facilities
- Aquapark with the Vertigo slide
- MSC Yacht Club
- 1,645-seat Platinum Theatre
Climate suitability
Indoor & outdoor
What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.
- One of the four pools sits under a sliding roof on Deck 14, alongside the open-air La Playa Preciosa and the aft Garden Pool
- Indoor set spans the Platinum Theatre, casino, Galaxy Disco, bowling and a video arcade
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
Dining Style
Main dining · Buffet · Included dining · Specialty
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.
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Main dining
The Golden Lobster and L'Arabesque — two main restaurants, included
Buffet
Inca and Maya on Deck 14, included
Included dining
- The Golden Lobster
- L'Arabesque
- Inca buffet
- Maya buffet
Specialty dining (extra cost)
- Butcher's Cut (steakhouse)
- Galaxy Kaito (Japanese)
- Eataly / Ristorante Italia
- Galaxy restaurant
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
Traveler Ratings
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From other cruisers
What cruisers are saying
Independent videos covering the ship, activities, food and practical tips.
Ship tour
MSC Preziosa Full Ship Tour 2025 After Refurbishment
Ship Faced · YouTube
Food
MSC Preziosa cruise - we tried ALL food specialty restaurants
The Wandering Wilkinsons · YouTube
Practical tips
15 Things You MUST Know About Before You Cruise on MSC Preziosa
Fraser at Sea · YouTube
Videos by independent YouTube creators.
Where it goes
Routes on this ship
The route profiles Galythia holds for MSC Preziosa.
Indicative only
Reference price
US$626 pp
7-night Northern Europe
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.