The MSC Preziosa at sea

MSC Preziosa

A Calender

2011

A Weight

139,072

A Ruler

332.9 Meters

A Gauge

23.7 Knots

Stick people

3,959 Guests

People

1,370 Crew

Discover

Your floating resort

The glamorous Preziosa is an elegant ship offering every conceivable comfort and a wealth of options, to ensure guests a fantastic cruise holiday. It has an impressive range of new facilities, including the longest ever single person body waterslide on a cruise ship. It also features a bigger shopping mall with the first of MSC's Eataly restaurants.

Like MSC's other ships, it is renowned for its distinctive Mediterranean atmosphere and food. Eco warriors will also be glad to know that the MSC Preziosa has some fantastic green credentials. Excellent facilities, friendly staff and comprehensive itineraries make MSC Preziosa the ideal cruise host.

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Restaurants

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L'Arabesque

L'Arabesque is the ship's incredible panoramic aft main dining room on deck six of the ship, which opens daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its extensive menu includes Mediterranean and International dishes, and they also have a handy 30-minute Express lunch for those on the go.

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The Golden Lobster

The Golden Lobster is the MSC Preziosa beautifully decorated second main dining room. With ornate gold textile chairs and marble floors, it serves a combination of international and Mediterranean cuisine. If you're in a hurry at lunch time, you can take advantage of their half hour express lunch menu with table service.

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Galaxy

The A la carte Galaxy Lounge can be found on deck 16 and has a lovely fifties style and features fantastic panoramic views of the ocean. Enjoy the relaxing background music while enjoying a lazy brunch or a Mediterranean-fashion dinner before the space transforms into a Disco at night time.

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Sports and Bowling Diner

The Sports and Bowling diner includes a fun two lane 50 square metre bowling alley. Simply enjoy the food and drinks or try your hand at some entertaining bowling. It serves a la carte snacks to enjoy whilst catching a sports match on the large screens. You can expect American style food, including onion rings, pork ribs, Caesar salad, buffalo wings and a big range of hamburgers and sandwiches.

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Inca Maya

Picture a fiesta at sea with a touch of refinement at Inca Maya, the Mexican and Latin-inspired specialty restaurant onboard MSC Preziosa. Warm, colourful décor and upbeat service set the stage for bold flavours, from bright ceviches and street-style tacos to smoky grilled meats and hearty stews, all crafted with fresh ingredients and playful technique. Signature margaritas, tequila and mezcal flights, plus inventive cocktails, make every toast feel like a celebration, while a thoughtful selection of vegetarian and gluten-conscious dishes ensures everyone gets a memorable plate. Ideal for date nights, group dinners or anyone craving vibrant, authentic tastes, Inca Maya pairs lively atmosphere with polished hospitality and exceptional value. Reservations are recommended and a specialty-dining surcharge may apply, but the payoff is unmistakable: a spirited, best-in-class dining experience at sea that Cruise Nation happily recommends.

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The Golden Lobster

Treat yourself to The Golden Lobster onboard MSC Preziosa, the ship’s signature seafood restaurant where indulgence meets ocean views and every plate is crafted to impress. This specialty dining spot celebrates lobster, fresh shellfish and grilled fish with elegant presentation, thoughtful pairings and polished, guest-first service that turns a meal into an occasion. Expect seafood platters for sharing, perfectly cooked individual mains and a curated wine list that elevates each course, plus light starters and desserts to round out the experience. Ideal for anniversaries, date nights or anyone craving the best seafood at sea, The Golden Lobster offers refined ambience, attentive staff and excellent value. Reservations are recommended and a specialty dining surcharge may apply. For unforgettable maritime flavour, Cruise Nation happily points you straight to The Golden Lobster.

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Le Palmeraie

Tucked away in the MSC Yacht Club on Deck 15, Le Palmeraie is an elegant, exclusive restaurant serving Italian and international gourmet specialities. Think champagne risotto, pistachio-crusted rack of lamb and a properly tempting tiramisu.

There are no fixed sittings, so you can dine when it suits you. Ask your butler to reserve your preferred table ahead of time, then settle in for the unhurried version of dinner.

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Butchers Cut

Butcher’s Cut on Deck 7, Rubino, is an American-style steakhouse with Great Plains spirit and serious attention paid to the beef. Choose select Linz heritage Angus, custom-cut by master butchers and aged to perfection, then pair it with a bold New World wine or cocktail.

The signature 16-ounce centre-cut rib-eye comes blackened or grilled. Not feeling steak? There is surf and turf, broiled lobster tail and Chilean sea bass. Speciality dining reservations are subject to availability, so book ahead if this is your sort of dinner.

Bars and Lounges

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La Locanda

La Locanda

La Locanda is a cosy Italian restaurant and wine bar on Deck 7, where pizza takes centre stage alongside tapas and hors d’oeuvres. A proper excuse to linger over something delicious.

Pair your pick with wine, a cocktail, beer or cider, then carry on into the ship’s central dining and entertainment area. Dinner, drinks and no need to rush anywhere.

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The Green Sax Jazz bar

The Green Sax Jazz bar

For a proper evening soundtrack, head to The Green Sax Jazz Bar on Deck 7, Rubino. Live music sets the pace while you work your way through classic and original cocktails, international wines, beers or soft drinks.

Molecular cocktails are the signature move here. It is a fine excuse to try something a little more theatrical than your usual tipple.

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Safari Lounge

Safari Lounge

Safari Lounge is your Deck 7 spot for a quieter daytime drink, then a livelier evening of music, smaller shows and dancing. The safari theme goes all in, with leopard-print furnishings, giraffe-inspired columns and a tortoise-shell-patterned dance floor.

Feeling competitive? Pop in for bingo or a trivia quiz, then stay when the music picks up. The Alchemist Cocktail menu is on hand when you fancy something mixed, though drinks are subject to your beverage arrangement.

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El Dorado

El Dorado

The ship's chic piano bar on deck seven is stylishly decorated in black and gold and have a wide range of cocktails available.

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Turquoise

Turquoise

Turquoise is MSC Preziosa’s outdoor Aqua Park bar and ice cream stop, right where pool time turns into a proper afternoon. You will find it on Deck 14, Smeraldo, in the heart of the pool and water park area.

Pick up a drink or an ice cream between dips, then return to the important business of doing very little. It has room for 97 guests, so it is made for a sociable poolside pause rather than a full sit-down meal.

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Millennium Star Casino Bar

Millennium Star Casino Bar

Millennium Star Casino brings a little after-dark buzz to Deck 6, where you can settle at the bar or try your hand at roulette, blackjack, poker and slot machines.

It is a sociable stop when you fancy a drink with a side of suspense. You must be 18 or over to gamble, so bring your game face, and perhaps leave the lucky socks to chance.

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Sports Bar

Sports Bar

Sports Bar, also known as Sports & Bowling Diner, is your Deck 7 spot for a casual snack, burger, beer or cocktail while sport plays on the big screens.

Bring your competitive streak too. There are two mini ten pin bowling lanes, so you can settle a friendly score between rounds. Food is served à la carte and bowling carries a surcharge.

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Diamond Bar

Diamond Bar

Elevate your evening at Diamond Bar aboard MSC Preziosa, the intimate cocktail lounge where polished service, plush seating and mellow live music make every drink feel like a celebration. As one of the standout bars onboard MSC Preziosa, Diamond Bar pours inventive signature cocktails, premium spirits and a carefully curated wine list, paired with light plates perfect for sharing. Whether you want a romantic sunset aperitif, a pre-theatre toast or a relaxed nightcap after enjoying the ship's shows, this cozy piano-style lounge delivers a warm, guest-first vibe that turns small moments into memorable ones. Ideal for couples, friends and solo travellers hunting sunset views and great drinks, Diamond Bar blends best-in-class hospitality with exceptional value—Cruise Nation approved and ready to make your evening at sea unforgettable.

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Il Cappuccino

Il Cappuccino

Need a proper pause between plans? Il Cappuccino on Deck 7, Rubino, is a coffee bar with comfortable seating, stylish modern décor and a classic café feel from its rich brown wood and red marble.

Choose a hot or cold coffee, a flavoured hot chocolate, or try the Zabe, a mini cappuccino with sweet zabaglione sauce. Settle in, sip slowly, and let the ship get on with being busy elsewhere.

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Top Sail Lounge

Top Sail Lounge

Top Sail Lounge is the MSC Yacht Club's panoramic lounge at the front of Deck 15, Cristallo. Settle in with craft cocktails, fine wines, coffee drinks and gourmet finger food, while the sea takes centre stage.

It is open 24 hours a day, with live music every night. Access is for Yacht Club guests only, so if that is you, it is a handy spot for afternoon tea or a late drink.

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Preziosa Bar

Preziosa Bar

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Diamond Bar & Library

Diamond Bar & Library

For a quieter pre-dinner pause, make for Diamond Bar & Library on Deck 6. It is part bar, part reading room, a sensible pairing when you fancy a drink but not a dance floor.

Choose from the ship’s cocktails, wines, beers or soft drinks, then settle in with a book or magazine. With 128 seats, it is a handy spot to slow the pace before the evening gets busy.

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El Dorado Piano Bar

El Dorado Piano Bar

Find your seat beneath glossy black walls and a golden onyx floor at this Deck 7 piano bar. Live music sets the tone, while you catch up over a cocktail, wine, beer or soft drink.

The martini bar adds a little theatre, with bartenders shaking cocktails in front of you. Handy for a pre or post dinner drink, it is near the Art Gallery and Green Sax Jazz Bar.

Activities & Entertainment

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Galaxy

Galaxy

Galaxy Kaito is your spot for Asian dishes with a side of after-dark energy. Settle in for nigiri, sashimi, maki, tempura or teriyaki, with the Dragon Roll a suitably dramatic choice.

Later, the venue shifts gears into a disco, so you can swap chopsticks for the dance floor and keep the evening moving into the early hours.

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Platinum Theatre

Platinum Theatre

Platinum Theatre is MSC Preziosa’s main stage for Broadway-style entertainment, spread across Decks 6 Diamante and 7 Rubino. Expect music, dance and spectacle from an international cast, with productions varying by sailing.

Shows are normally performed twice each evening, so you can choose the seating plan that suits you. Check the daily programme delivered to your cabin for the night’s performance time.

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Doremi Castle Aquapark

Doremi Castle Aquapark

A 290-square-metre water playground on Deck 16 Acquamarina, Doremi Castle is built for splash-filled fun. You can dodge sprays and fountains, take on the water pistols, then wait for the large bucket to tip the lot over you.

There are single and double slides designed for children, so pack swimwear for the youngsters and let them make a proper splash.

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Virtual World

Virtual World

Virtual World on Deck 16 is the teens’ arcade, packed into an 80-square-metre corner of the ship’s family entertainment area. You can take on video arcade games, prize machines and redemption-ticket challenges when lounging has had quite enough of you.

The nearby Formula Racer simulator has a minimum height of 140 cm. Games and attractions are charged individually or through MSC’s Fun Pass credit system.

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Sports Bar & Bowling

Sports Bar & Bowling

Part diner, part friendly showdown, Sports Bar & Bowling on Deck 7 serves American finger food alongside mini bowling. It is a fine spot for proving that your winning streak is no fluke.

Mini bowling carries a charge and can be used with the Fun Pass. If reservations apply during your sailing, head to the Amusement Desk to sort yours.

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Millennium Star Casino

Millennium Star Casino

Feeling lucky? Head to Millennium Star Casino on Deck 6, Diamante, for live table games including baccarat and roulette, plus slot machines with fixed and progressive jackpots.

Bring your ship card if you want to earn Dream Points as you play. You must be 18 or over to gamble, or 21 on Alaska sailings.

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4D Cinema

4D Cinema

Take your seat on Deck 16 for a 4D cinema experience that brings surprising sensory and visual effects into the action. You stay seated, but the film has other ideas.

It is a non-interactive attraction, with no guns involved. Check the height and weight restrictions before you go: guests must be at least 100 cm tall and weigh no more than 159 kg.

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