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MSC Preziosa

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75 upcoming departures  ·  74 itineraries

MSC Preziosa is a 4,345-guest MSC Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2013. This page lists 75 upcoming departures across 74 itineraries in Northern Europe, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Families wanting waterslides and multiple children’s clubs ✓ Travelers who enjoy a broad mix of bars and lounges ✓ MSC Yacht Club guests seeking dedicated facilities
74 itineraries · from $219 ● Where is it now?
Class Fantasia class
Built / Refurb 2013 / 2025
Gross Tonnage 139,072
Guests 4,345
Crew 1,388
Length 333.3 m
Beam 37.9 m
Decks 26
Cabins 1,751
Max speed 24.2 kn
Flag Panama
Guests per crew 3.1
Space ratio 32

MSC Preziosa at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 86%

A large ship at 139,072 gross tons — #73 of 566 ships we track. 32 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Families wanting waterslides and multiple children’s clubs
  • Travelers who enjoy a broad mix of bars and lounges
  • MSC Yacht Club guests seeking dedicated facilities
  • Passengers preferring many included dining choices
  • Cruisers comfortable with a large, traditional ship layout

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking a small-ship atmosphere
  • Guests wanting abundant specialty dining included
  • Passengers needing extensive single-cabin availability
  • Cruisers who dislike assigned main-dining arrangements
  • Travelers wanting the newest contemporary ship design

Live Position ● 57 minutes ago

Heading to: Amsterdam

Currently on: 7 Nights Northern Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Amsterdam Netherlands — last stop Hamburg Germany

Hamburg Germany → Amsterdam Netherlands → Zeebrugge Belgium → Le Havre (Paris) France → Southampton United Kingdom → Hamburg Germany
Coming up
  1. Amsterdam arrives 07:00 AM
  2. Zeebrugge arrives 07:00 AM
  3. Le Havre arrives 09:00 AM
6.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About MSC Preziosa

MSC Preziosa is a large Fantasia-class cruise ship delivered in 2013 and operated by MSC Cruises. With 1,751 cabins, capacity for up to 4,345 guests, and about 1,388 crew, it combines a broad resort-style offering with the more secluded MSC Yacht Club. Passengers can expect multiple restaurants and bars, a large theater, casino, spa, pools, family facilities, and the Vertigo waterslide. A 2025 Rotterdam drydock brought routine technical work and updates to selected public areas and accommodations.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
MSC Cruises
Builder / shipyard
STX France, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry / flag
Panama (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
3FOA6
IMO number
9595321
MMSI
371861000
Draft
8.7 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features the MSC Yacht Club, a 120-metre Vertigo waterslide, four pools, a casino, a large theater, a 4D cinema, bowling, an F1 simulator, and extensive outdoor deck space.

For families

Family facilities include the Doremi Castle aqua park, DoremiLand children’s clubs, a teen club, video games, a 4D cinema, the Vertigo waterslide, and an F1 simulator.

Pools, spa & wellness

MSC Aurea Spa offers massages, facial and body treatments, a thermal area, thalassotherapy, sauna and steam facilities, a gym, yoga, beauty services, a solarium, and an adults-only Top 18 sun area.

Accessibility

MSC Preziosa provides accessible cabins for guests with reduced mobility, accessible public facilities, lifts, and adapted routes throughout the ship. Cabin layouts and accessibility features vary by category.

Environmental features

The ship is equipped with Advanced Water Treatment technology and energy-saving and monitoring systems. Its environmental systems are part of MSC Cruises’ onboard efficiency and wastewater-management measures.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 6

The Golden Lobster L’Arabesque Restaurant Diamond Bar and Library Phoenician Plaza Platinum Theatre Millennium Star Casino Games Arcade La Caramella L'Angolo dell'Oggetto Shopping Gallery Excursion Office The Mini Mall Duty Free Via dell'Argento Il Gioiello La Profumeria Via dell'Oro La Boutique Accessories Shop Deluxe Interior

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official MSC Preziosa deck plans from MSC Cruises →

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeSizeBalconyDecks
Junior InteriorThe operator also lists this category as Junior Interior; no booking codes confirmed. Inside 13 square metres sq ft — 8, 9, 10, 11
Deluxe InteriorNo booking codes confirmed. Inside 16 square metres sq ft — 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Junior Ocean ViewNo booking codes confirmed. Oceanview 12 square metres sq ft — 8
Deluxe Ocean ViewNo booking codes confirmed. Oceanview 17 square metres sq ft — 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Compare all 17 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

16 included 11 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

The Golden Lobster Included
Deck 5–6
Main dining restaurant shown across decks 5 and 6.
L’Arabesque Restaurant Included
Deck 6
Main dining restaurant on deck 6.
Maya Buffet Restaurant Included
Deck 14
Buffet restaurant on deck 14.
Inca Buffet Restaurant Included
Deck 14
Buffet restaurant on deck 14.
La Palmeraie Restaurant Included
Deck 15
MSC Yacht Club restaurant on deck 15.
Ristorante Italia Extra cost
Specialty Italian restaurant on deck 7.
Eataly Extra cost
Specialty Italian dining venue on deck 7.
La Locanda Extra cost
Deck 7
Casual Italian pizza and wine venue on deck 7.
Sports & Bowling Diner Extra cost
Deck 7
Casual venue serving American-style finger food on deck 7.
Galaxy Restaurant Extra cost
Deck 16
Specialty restaurant located within the Galaxy entertainment area.

Bars & lounges

Preziosa Bar Varies
Deck 5
Bar located near the reception area on deck 5.
Diamond Bar and Library Varies
Deck 6
Bar and library on deck 6.
Phoenician Plaza Varies
Deck 6
Pastry and ice-cream venue on deck 6.
El Dorado Piano Bar Varies
Deck 7
Piano bar on deck 7.
Il Cappuccino Varies
Deck 7
Coffee bar on deck 7.
Safari Lounge Varies
Deck 7
Lounge and live-music venue on deck 7.
The Green Sax Jazz Bar Varies
Deck 7
Jazz bar on deck 7.
The Garden Bar Varies
Deck 15
Outdoor bar beside The Garden Pool on deck 15.
Saphir Bar Varies
Deck 14
Pool-deck bar on deck 14.
Turquoise Bar Varies
Deck 14
Pool-deck bar on deck 14.
La Playa Preciosa Varies
Deck 14
Poolside bar serving the covered-pool area on deck 14.
Aurea SPA Bar Varies
Bar associated with the MSC Aurea Spa on deck 14.
The One Bar Varies
Deck 18
MSC Yacht Club bar beside The One Pool on deck 18.
Top 18 Bar Varies
Bar serving the adults-oriented solarium on deck 18.

All 41 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

  1. 2013Entered service, built by STX France, Saint-Nazaire, France.
  2. 2025A scheduled dry dock in Rotterdam included technical and classification work, hull cleaning and repainting, propulsion-related work, and updates to passenger cabins and public-area finishes.

Other Fantasia class ships

MSC Fantasia MSC Cruises · 2008 MSC Splendida MSC Cruises · 2009 MSC Divina MSC Cruises · 2012

Where MSC Preziosa sails, month by month

Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27		 Oct
27
Northern Europe 11 14 1 0 5 3 2 1 2 2 0 13
From / night $76 $88 $90 0 $110 $73 $165 $222 $191 $187 0 $97

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in April 2027 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Hamburg75× Southampton57× Le Havre56× Rotterdam46× Zeebrugge35× Cherbourg16× Bergen11× Honningsvåg8× Tromsø8× Kristiansand7× Molde7× Amsterdam6×

Explore This Ship

Jump from MSC Preziosa sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.

All MSC Cruises port guides Northern Europe cruises

Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Northern Europe Cruise

Northern Europe
From $1,469 · $147/night
Ports of Call
Hamburg Germany, South Queensferry (Edinburgh) United Kingdom, Kirkwall (Orkney Is) United Kingdom, Stornoway United Kingdom +3 more
Next: Apr 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Northern Europe Cruise

Northern Europe
From $1,820 · $165/night
Ports of Call
Hamburg Germany, Lerwick (Shetland Is) United Kingdom, Reykjavik Iceland, Isafjordur Iceland +2 more
Next: May 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Northern Europe Cruise

Northern Europe
From $2,104 · $191/night
Ports of Call
Hamburg Germany, Kirkwall (Orkney Is) United Kingdom, Reykjavik Iceland, Isafjordur Iceland +2 more
Next: Aug 18, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11-Night Northern Europe from Hamburg Germany via Bergen Norway & Molde Norway

Northern Europe
From $1,884 · $171/night
Ports of Call
Hamburg Germany, Bergen Norway, Molde Norway, Trondheim Norway +3 more
Next: May 5, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights Northern Europe Cruise

Northern Europe
From $2,238 · $187/night
Ports of Call
Hamburg Germany, Alesund Norway, Honningsvag (North Cape) Norway, Tromso Norway +4 more
Next: Aug 31, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights Northern Europe Cruise

Northern Europe
From $2,507 · $209/night
Ports of Call
Hamburg Germany, Lerwick (Shetland Is) United Kingdom, Seydisfjordur Iceland, Akureyri Iceland +4 more
Next: Jul 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights Northern Europe Cruise

Northern Europe
From $2,296 · $191/night
Ports of Call
Hamburg Germany, Alesund Norway, Honningsvag (North Cape) Norway, Tromso Norway +4 more
Next: Jul 13, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights Northern Europe Cruise

Northern Europe
From $1,978 · $165/night
Ports of Call
Hamburg Germany, Southampton (London) United Kingdom, South Queensferry (Edinburgh) United Kingdom, Kirkwall (Orkney Is) United Kingdom +4 more
Next: Apr 21, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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12 Nights

12 Nights Northern Europe Cruise

Northern Europe
From $2,328 · $194/night
Ports of Call
Hamburg Germany, Molde Norway, Honningsvag (North Cape) Norway, Tromso Norway +4 more
Next: Jul 11, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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All 74 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 3, 2026Nov 11, 20268 Nights Northern Europe Cruise8Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 5, 2026Nov 12, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 5, 2026Nov 12, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 6, 2026Nov 13, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 8, 2026Nov 15, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 11, 2026Nov 18, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 12, 2026Nov 19, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 25, 2026Dec 1, 20266 Nights Northern Europe Cruise6Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 26, 2026Dec 3, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 27, 2026Dec 4, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Nov 29, 2026Dec 6, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 1, 2026Dec 8, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 3, 2026Dec 10, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 4, 2026Dec 11, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 10, 2026Dec 17, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 11, 2026Dec 18, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 13, 2026Dec 20, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 17, 2026Dec 25, 20268 Nights Northern Europe Cruise8Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 18, 2026Dec 24, 20266 Nights Northern Europe Cruise6Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 20, 2026Dec 27, 20267 Nights Northern Europe Cruise7Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 23, 2026Dec 29, 20266 Nights Northern Europe Cruise6Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 24, 2026Jan 1, 20278 Nights Northern Europe Cruise8Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 25, 2026Dec 31, 20266 Nights Northern Europe Cruise6Northern EuropeBook →
Dec 29, 2026Jan 6, 20278 Nights Northern Europe Cruise8Northern EuropeBook →

Showing the next 24 of 75 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

MSC Preziosa FAQ

What flag does MSC Preziosa sail under?

MSC Preziosa is registered in Panama.

How many passengers does MSC Preziosa hold?

MSC Preziosa carries about 4,345 guests with roughly 1,388 crew.

How old is MSC Preziosa?

MSC Preziosa entered service in 2013 and was last refurbished in 2025.

How big is MSC Preziosa?

At 139,072 gross tons and 333 m long, MSC Preziosa is a large ship — larger than 86% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What dining is included on MSC Preziosa?

Meals in the main restaurants and buffet restaurants are included in the cruise fare. Specialty restaurants and selected casual venues charge separately.

Is Wi-Fi included on MSC Preziosa?

Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship, but internet access normally requires a paid package. Wi-Fi is included with MSC Yacht Club accommodation.

What is the dress code on MSC Preziosa?

MSC uses casual and smart-casual clothing for most evenings, with one or more formal or elegant evenings depending on the sailing. Swimwear is not appropriate in indoor dining and public areas.

Are children’s facilities available on MSC Preziosa?

Yes. Doremiland includes baby, mini and junior club facilities, while Graffiti’s serves older children and teens. The ship also has Doremi Castle, an aqua park and a games arcade.

Are accessible cabins available on MSC Preziosa?

Yes. The ship has cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility, which should be requested when booking. Accessibility varies by facility, so needs should be confirmed with MSC before sailing.

Are gratuities included on MSC Preziosa?

MSC applies a hotel service charge or gratuity policy, with the exact treatment depending on the booking terms, region and sailing. Guests should check the terms attached to their reservation.