MSC Preziosa
“MSC's most opulent Fantasia-class ship — Swarovski crystal staircases and a sweeping infinity pool.”
MSC Preziosa entered service in 2013 as the fourth and most lavish Fantasia-class ship, built with a heavier emphasis on decorative extravagance than her sister ships. Her signature staircases are lined with Swarovski crystal — reportedly around $8,000 per step — and lead down to a real stone piazza and a striking infinity-style pool. For 2026 she's based in Northern Europe, sailing Norwegian Fjords and Baltic itineraries from Hamburg in summer with a full winter season homeported in Southampton, a first for the ship. Six specialty restaurants, including a sushi bar rated among the best at sea by the Berlitz guide, round out a genuinely food-forward ship.
The Swarovski crystal staircases — sweeping, illuminated stairways finished with genuine Swarovski crystal steps — descending toward a real stone piazza and an infinity-edge pool that's one of the most photographed spots in the MSC fleet.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓Galaxy Restaurant with open kitchen and panoramic disco
- ✓L'Arabesque — panoramic aft restaurant with sea views
- ✓Sushi bar rated among the best sushi at sea (Berlitz guide)
- ✓Teppanyaki grill
- ✓Latin-inspired cantina
- ✓Six specialty restaurants plus Eataly Italian marketplace
Pools & Recreation
- ✓Sweeping infinity-style pool
- ✓Vertigo — one of the longest water slides at sea
- ✓Doremi Castle kids' aqua park
- ✓MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite
- ✓Virtual World zone with F1 racing simulator
- ✓4D cinema
Entertainment
- ✓Broadway-style theatre with full production shows
- ✓Swarovski crystal staircases and real stone piazza
- ✓Full casino with table games and slots
- ✓Bowling alley
- ✓Multiple themed bars and lounges
- ✓Live music venues and disco nightclub
Cabins
- ✓Interior, Oceanview, Balcony & Suite categories
- ✓MSC Yacht Club suites with private restaurant and butler service
- ✓MSC Aurea Spa suites with included spa access
- ✓Family-friendly balcony staterooms
- ✓Accessible cabins across categories
- ✓1,751 staterooms across the ship
Family & Kids
- ✓Doremi Castle aqua park with Vertigo slide
- ✓MSC Doremi kids' club (ages 3–6)
- ✓MSC Explorers (7–11) and Teens Club (12–17)
- ✓Family staterooms and connecting cabins
- ✓Kids-eat-free policy on select sailings
- ✓Family-friendly entertainment and pool parties
Video Tour
MSC Preziosa Full Ship Tour — We Explore Every Deck from Top to Bottom
- ✦Northern Europe and Norwegian Fjords cruisers
- ✦Travellers who want maximum onboard glamour and decor
- ✦Foodies (six specialty restaurants including standout sushi)
- ✦MSC Yacht Club guests wanting an opulent ship-within-a-ship
Caribbean-first cruisers — Preziosa is based in Northern Europe for 2026 with a Southampton winter season, not the Caribbean. Also not ideal for minimalists; the decor is deliberately maximalist.
7-night Northern Europe from ~$800/pp (inside) to $2,600+/pp (Yacht Club suite)