MSC Cruises·MSC Meraviglia

MSC Meraviglia - Transatlantic Barcelona to New York

4(1,351 reviews)
via U.S. News & Cruise Critic · Jun 2026
|19 Nights|10 Ports|8 Sea Days

Meraviglia's October 2026 repositioning back to North America is a 19-night westbound crossing that works its way down the Iberian coast to Casablanca, then island-hops through the Canaries, Madeira, and an overnight in the Azores before five straight sea days across the Atlantic. It finishes with an overnight in Boston and a sunrise arrival past the Statue of Liberty into Brooklyn.

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Price Range

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Budget

DepartureBarcelona, Spain
Dress CodeSmart Casual
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with MSC Cruises before booking.

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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Onboard Amenities

Aqua Park
Himalayan Bridge Ropes Course
Cirque du Soleil at Sea
LED Galleria Promenade
Casino
Spa
Kids Club
Multiple Pools
Specialty Dining
Fitness Center
Formula 1 Simulator
Bowling
Galleria Meraviglia LED Promenade
MSC Yacht Club
MSC Aurea Spa
Aqua Park with Slides
Sports Arena
Kids Club (Doremi Land)
Hola! Tacos & Cantina
Butcher's Cut Steakhouse
Kaito Sushi Bar
Galleria Meraviglia - longest LED dome ceiling at sea (about 80m) showing animated skies
MSC Yacht Club (ship-within-a-ship with private suites, lounge and pool)
Polar Aquapark with three waterslides, a Himalayan rope bridge and kids' splash area
Four pools including the retractable indoor/outdoor Bamboo Pool
Carousel Lounge (purpose-built theater that hosted Cirque du Soleil at Sea)
Broadway-style main theater
Buffet open up to 20 hours a day
Teppanyaki and sushi restaurant
Italian specialty dining
Open-air promenade lined with bars and dining
Doremi Castle kids' areas
Spa and fitness center

Cruise Highlights

Overnight in Ponta Delgada - a rare chance to see the Azores' crater lakes and hot springs on a big-ship itinerary
Casablanca, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and Funchal string together Morocco and the Atlantic islands in four days
Five uninterrupted sea days on the crossing - the classic slow-travel transatlantic experience at repositioning prices
Overnight call in Boston before sailing into New York Harbor at dawn

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About MSC Meraviglia

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every MSC Meraviglia sailing. Based on 2,500 discussions.

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
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