About MSC Splendida

The MSC Splendida started sailing in 2009 . Former names: none. The MSC Splendida is registered in Panama City, Panama . The MSC Splendida has 1637 cabins. 76 percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.

You can expect between 3274 to 3929 passengers on a typical sailing. This means that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) MSC Splendida has a space ratio of 35.1 . (A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good as 42.1.

The MSC Splendida has 1370 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board. There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.

There are 17 decks on this ship. The highest deck number is 18. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 9.

The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2008 - MSC Fantasia
2009 - MSC Splendida
2012 - MSC Divina
2013 - MSC Preziosa

There are 43 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.


The ship last drydock was in Dec 2017.

Most modern cruise ships need to be dry docked for inspection, maintenance and class surveys every five years and once they reach 15 years of age they need to be dry docked at least twice within a five-year period. Dry docks typically last up to 14 days at a cost of up to $2 million per day and involve regular maintenance including hull cleaning, exterior painting of the structure, inspection of pipes, restoration of exterior deck flooring, and installation of enhanced HVAC filter systems

The 4 ships in the Fantasia Class were built in pairs and there are some differences between the two pairs. MSC-Fantasia and MSC-Splendida were built first followed by MSC-Divina and MSC-Preziosa. The differences between the pairs are the size of the central Hump and the size of the cabins on the Hump, the number of In Hull balconies, and the size of the Top Sail Lounge. The cabins on MSC-Fantasia and MSC-Splendida are shorter and wider than the same cabins on MSC-Divina and MSC-Preziosa.

There are 1637 staterooms on board and the decks are named after famous painters.

Dining options on board include:

La Reggia Restaurant- main dining room, 2 decks, all 3 meals
Butchers Cut- American steakhouse with exclusive Chefs Table, extra fee applies
Bora Bora- complimentary buffet, open all 3 meals
Pago Pago- complimentary buffet, open all 3 meals
LOlivio Restaurant- for MSC Yacht Club members only, dinner only
Sea Pavilion- main dining room by Jereme Leung

One of the unique features on this ship is the II Polo Nord, which is a kids club that is Artic themed. There is 1 outdoor pool, and an indoor play area with lounge and LEGO experience for all ages. Teens have their own club with a dance floor, bar, karaoke, and foosball, and the additional kids club has TV screens, movies, games, climbing area, and mini foosball nets. There is also a Teens Tobaga which is an on board waterslide, and an Aqua Park with a pool, whirlpools, and a kids splash area. Other fun activities include the Virtual game arcade, LED-wall, F1 Simulator, 4D Cinema, and Sports Center. The sports center offers basketball, volleyball, soccer, shuffleboard, tennis, and squash.

Adults-only can check out the Top 18 Exclusive Solarium, which has 1 whirlpool, garden area, and tiki bar as well as the Playa Del Sol Pool. Adults will also enjoy the Aurea Spa which has a relaxation room, treatment rooms, thermal suite, thalassotherapy hot tubs, heated pool with sliding roof, 3 whirlpools, and a beauty salon. There is also a fitness center.

Nightly entertainment for all ages can be found at the Splendida Atrium, The Purple Jazz Bar, Sports Fun Bar, La Prua Piano Bar, and The Aft Lounge. Adults can also check out one of the many bars. Various shops are also abundant for those looking for a souveneer.