MSC Meraviglia - Bahamas & Western Caribbean
Sail the Eastern Caribbean aboard MSC Meraviglia, featuring a stunning LED-domed promenade, Cirque du Soleil shows, and visits to Bahamian beaches and the historic streets of Old San Juan.
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Ship Details — MSC Meraviglia
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Year Built
2017
Tonnage
171,598 GT
Passengers
5,714
Crew
1,536
Decks
19
Class
Meraviglia
Itinerary & Route Map
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Where this cruise calls, day by day
6 ports and 2 sea days over 7 Nights.
- Day 1Port Canaveral, FL port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Port Canaveral, FL
United StatesDepart Day 2 · At sea
- Day 3Nassau port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Nassau
BahamasPort - Day 4
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
BahamasPortOcean Cay is a rehabilitated industrial site - an artificial island dredged in the 1960s for aragonite sand, stripped of its mining plant by MSC and replanted. Eight beaches ring it, ships dock at a deep-water pier, and MSC frequently stays into the evening so passengers can watch the lighthouse light show after dark. MSC ships only; lunch is included, while cabanas, excursions and drinks are charged.
- The lighthouse light-and-music show on evening calls
- The marine conservation centre and coral restoration work
- Bimini Beach and South Beach among the eight strands
- Snorkelling inside the marine reserve
- Getting ashore
- Ships dock at the island's own pier; the beaches are spread out and shuttles run the length of the cay.
- Best months
- Nov-Apr for calm, clear water; Aug-Oct is hurricane season
Day 5 · At sea
- Day 6Costa Maya port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Costa Maya
MexicoPort - Day 7Cozumel port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Cozumel
MexicoPort - Day 8Port Canaveral, FL port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Port Canaveral, FL
United StatesArrive
Onboard Amenities
Cruise Highlights
About the Ship
What Travelers Say About MSC Meraviglia
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every MSC Meraviglia sailing. Distilled from 281 traveler threads, passenger reviews and travel blogs.
MSC Meraviglia, launched in 2017 as the lead ship of MSC's Meraviglia class, is a large, family-focused vessel best known for its breathtaking Galleria - an indoor promenade crowned by the longest LED dome ceiling at sea, which cycles through animated skies, sunsets and starscapes. Sailing Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries from New York and Port Canaveral, it carries a distinctly European, design-led vibe that reviewers repeatedly call stunning and elegant. With four pools, the Polar Aquapark, a Broadway-style theater and the purpose-built Carousel Lounge, there's a constant lineup of things to do.
What People Love
- Stunning, elegant ship - the Galleria with its longest-at-sea LED dome ceiling is a genuine showstopper that screams European style
- Strong value, especially when booked on a deal, for a large, feature-packed ship
- Excellent and varied entertainment with productions in the Broadway-style theater and the impressive Carousel Lounge
Common Complaints
- Service is inconsistent - some guests report excellent crew while others describe staff as rude or unhelpful
- Main dining and buffet food is hit-or-miss and often underwhelms American palates
- The big ship has choke points and congested areas that clog up and feel less accessible at peak times