Cruise line MSC Cruises. The AIS position was reported 33 minutes ago. Prices start from USD double occupancy rates. The itinerary starts on 16 Mar, and ends on 23 Mar, Meraviglia was launched as MSC's 13th vessel. Meraviglia is also the 1st of all 13 newbuilds to join MSC's fleet through It was established in MSC Crociere is the world's largest privately-owned cruise company.
The name of the new ship meaning "wonder" in Italian was announced during the steel-cutting ceremony on April 20, The Meraviglia is currently the largest cruise ship built by a Europe-based cruise line.
The vessel is also 2nd in terms of capacity - following the Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class mega-liners. Meraviglia was christened on June 3, , in Le Havre seaport to Paris as in the port celebrated its anniversary.
Meraviglia then was deployed in Marseille for the inaugural cruise season in the Mediterranean. The itinerary announcement was made on February 1, , at the coin-laying ceremony in St Nazaire STX France shipyard , where the ship was under construction.
Meraviglia is MSC's first ship fitted with new technologies specifically designed to improve the onboard digital experience for passengers. The company entered a partnership with Samsung to support NFC near-field communication technology onboard, enabling passengers to use smartphones, keycard or bracelets to geolocate themselves or their kids, to access their stateroom or make onboard payments. Interactive screens are placed throughout the ship to enable passengers to make real-time bookings and reservations.
