Name: Shanghai, Fukuoka, Busan, Shanghai
Brand: MSC Cruises
Rating: 3.3 (3 reviews)

MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises may be headquartered in Switzerland, but the ambience onboard its 23 ships is very much Italian owing to its owners, the Aponte family.

Ships feature a two-storey Mediterranean-style promenade and Instagram-worthy glass staircases filled with Swarovski crystals.

The line’s flagship is the 6,327 passenger MSC Euribia, which is MSC's second ship to run on liquefied natural gas.

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Keelung (Chilung)

Day 2

Miyako Islands

Days 3-4

At sea

Day 5

Tokyo

Tokyo, a city that masterfully blends the ultramodern with the traditional, offers a vibrant urban tapestry that is a treasure trove for explorers and cultural enthusiasts alike. Known for its dynamic climate with distinct seasonal changes, Tokyo provides a unique backdrop for the cherry blossoms of spring and the fiery leaves of autumn. This city goes beyond the neon lights and skyscrapers; its a place where ancient temples stand in the shadows of towering buildings, offering a true slice of Japanese life. Fun fact: Tokyo's Sumida River hosts one of the oldest and most spectacular fireworks festivals in Japan.

Days 6-7

At sea

Day 8

Shanghai

Shanghai's humid subtropical climate ushers in hot summers and cool winters, a perfect metaphor for the city itself: a place of contrasts where tradition meets cutting-edge modernity. This bustling metropolis offers an authentic Chinese urban experience, blending art deco architecture with futuristic skyscrapers like the Shanghai Tower. It's a city that never sleeps, yet you can find tranquility in the classical Yu Garden or the quietude of ancient Longhua Temple. A quip that sums up Shanghai? Its where every alleyway tells a story, and every skyscraper imagines the future.

Day 1

Keelung (Chilung)

Day 2

Miyako Islands

Days 3-4

At sea

Day 5

Tokyo

Days 6-7

At sea

Day 8

Shanghai

5655

Passengers

1595

Crew

2019

Launched

171598t

Tonnage

315m

Length

43m

Width

23kts

Speed

Decks

USD

Currency

MSC Bellissima

Beauty at sea

MSC Bellissima offers a stunning array of features to rival those of her sister ship, MSC Meraviglia. Innovative MSC for Me technology connects you to your fellow guests, the crew and the ship herself.

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Customer reviews

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Absolutely Amazing

Excellent service from start to finish,nothing too much trouble for all staff members.

MSC Cruises MSC Virtuosa

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Pile em high!

A huge ship with so so many guests.

MSC Cruises MSC Virtuosa

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Unforgettable memories

Unforgettable memories, amazing experiences, beautiful scenery, very friendly and helpful staff and guests, great food and drink and excellent entertainment.

MSC Cruises MSC Virtuosa

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Yacht club

It was amazing I would only do yacht club from now on

MSC Cruises MSC Grandiosa

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Great for the price paid

The cruise was wonderful. Not the most luxurious but we still had great time and the food was great.

MSC Cruises MSC Preziosa

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Carnary island's.

Our cruse ship virtuosa left Southampton to Lisbon then to carnary island's on a fantastic ship something to do everyday the staff are amazing the shows are great the restaurant are good and you can make some great friends in the champagne bar . Why smc its a great company to sail with .

MSC Cruises MSC Virtuosa

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MSC - not for me

Our first impressions were good! The ship was well laid out , the bar areas had plenty of seating! The cabin was fairly small. The buffet was extremely busy and as the week went on we realised there was very little variety on offer. My partner and I both caught norovirus whilst on the ship, when checking on various forums, there had been reports of it being on the ship two weeks prior to our sailing but there had been no warning! The only thing that made us aware something wasn’t right was the buffet was not self service! This seemed a bit pointless when ten feet around the corner at the bar, the guys serving were handling every different persons cruise cards and handing them back, no handwashing was taking place. In seven days I did not once see any cleaning of high touch points - lift buttons or stair rails! We had a booked a day trip through MSc to Paris on our last day, we couldn’t go as we’ were too unwell and they refused to refund us. My reason for leaving two stars is because the staff were lovely. Personally, I will never cruise MSC again, whilst I appreciate any cruise line can get viruses on board, it was the lack of communication and acknowledgment and the refusal to refund £280 for a trip I could not take. We will be going back to Princess!

MSC Cruises MSC Poesia

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