Christened on June 3, 2017,
MSC Cruises' 171,598 ton MSC Meraviglia is the line's largest vessel ever.
At the time of its debut,
only the three ships in Royal Caribbean's giant Oasis Class were bigger.
Nineteen decks high and more than 1,000 feet long,
MSC Meraviglia has a capacity for up to 5,714 passengers.
The hub of MSC Meraviglia's cascading top decks is the Atmosphere Pool.
It's billed as the one of biggest pools at sea.
The 82 foot long Atmosphere Pool is rectangular in shape and features platforms suspended in the water.
One deck up from the Atmosphere Pool are side promenades lined with deck chairs.
The lounge areas on Deck 16 overlooking the Atmosphere Pool
also have nooks holding whirlpools that are cantilevered over the side of the vessel.
The Atmosphere Pool area features a giant LED screen that offers entertainment during the day and night.
The top deck of MSC Meraviglia as seen from near the front of the vessel on Deck 17.
A contemporary structure that houses MSC Meraviglia's Sky Lounge
rises from the top of the ship just behind the main pool area.
A jogging track circles the back of MSC Meraviglia on Deck 16.
More lounge seating can be found on tiered deck areas forward of the Atmosphere Pool.
MSC Meraviglia features one of the biggest water play zones at sea,
the Polar Aqua Park.
Located at the back of MSC Meraviglia on Deck 15,
the Polar Aqua Park features three large,
twisting water slides.
The Polar Aqua Park's water slides begin from a tall white tower just below the ship's funnels.
The Polar Aqua Park's water slides have translucent portions
that offer passengers a glimpse of the ocean as they careen downward.
As its name suggests,
the Polar Aqua Park on MSC Meraviglia has a polar theme
that includes a faux polar bear resting below its biggest water slides.
One of the water slides at the Polar Aqua Park on MSC Meraviglia twists over the side of the ship.
The adventure activities at MSC Meraviglia's Polar Aqua Park
also include a 269 foot long sky walk called the Himalayan Bridge.
The Himalayan Bridge is a suspension bridge that winds
around the back of the vessel more than 200 feet above the sea.
Just below the main water slides of the Polar Aqua Park is a splash pool.
A second,
smaller outdoor pool is located at the very back of MSC Meraviglia on Deck 16.
Called the Horizon Pool,
it's in an area that transforms into an entertainment zone at night.
The Horizon Pool area is flanked by an amphitheater of lounge seating
that transform into an outdoor entertainment zone at night.
MSC Meraviglia has a third pool area,
the Bamboo Pool,
which features a sliding glass roof that can be closed during inclement weather.
The Bamboo Pool area offers one large pool and four whirlpools.
The Bamboo Pool area is home to the Bamboo Bar,
a fresh juice bar offering made-to-order concoctions.
An exterior view of the sliding glass roof that covers the Bamboo Pool.
At the very front of MSC Meraviglia on Deck 19 is a private solarium
and pool area for passengers staying in the ship's upscale MSC Yacht Club cabins.
The private,
deck top area for MSC Yacht Club passengers includes a private grill and bar that is open throughout the day.
The private deck for MSC Yacht Club passengers has its own pool and two hot tubs.
The hub of MSC Meraviglia's interior is Galleria Meraviglia,
a 262 foot long interior promenade lined with shops and eateries.
The idea of a central promenade on the scale of Galleria Meraviglia is new for MSC Cruises,
which doesn't have similar spaces on its 12 other ships.
Only Royal Caribbean offers interior promenades on a similar scale.
The two-deck-high Galleria Meraviglia is topped with a faux ceiling created by the longest LED screen at sea.
The images on the screen change throughout the day,
and it's the site of spectacular LED sky screen shows three times a day.
Among the bar options along the Galleria Meraviglia is the Meraviglia Bar & Lounge,
which offers signature cocktails created by mixologists.
Located at the base of the Galleria Meraviglia on Deck 6,
the Meraviglia Bar & Lounge offers live music and a dance floor.
Adjacent to the Meraviglia Bar & Lounge is a chocolate bar boutique
created by famed French patissier and chocolatier Jean-Phillipe Maury.
Called the Jean-Philippe Chocolate & Coffee shop,
Jean-Philippe Maury's chocolate outlet on MSC Meraviglia
serves hand-made chocolates and candies as well as coffee drinks and other items.
Passengers also can create their own chocolates at the venue.
Also created by Jean-Philippe Maury
and located along the Galleria Meraviglia is Jean-Phillipe Crepes & Ice Cream,
a gourmet ice cream parlor and French-style creperie.
Also along the Galleria Meraviglia is the high-tech TV Studio & Bar.
It's a multi-purpose venue that serves as a broadcast studio for on-board programming as well as a bar and lounge.
The TV Studio & Bar is the site of live games, quizzes,
talent contests and other events that can be broadcast around the ship.
A bar in the corner of the TV Studio & Bar serves up a range of speciality cocktails and drinks.
A traditional English pub also awaits passengers along the Galleria Meraviglia.
Dubbed the Brass Anchor,
it serves a wide range of beer including craft beers from the USA as well as whisky.
The interior of the Brass Anchor Pub.
MSC Meraviglia's Brass Anchor Pub serves a dozen draft beers,
an unusually large number for a cruise ship bar.
The diverse array of selections include the classic Irish stout Guinness and an India Pale Ale from U.S. brewer Lagunitas.
Just off the Galleria Meraviglia on Deck 7 is the Champagne Barktail,
which specializes in sparkling wine and also serves oysters,
mussels, crab and other seafood.
The Edge Cocktail lounge on Deck 6 is just off the Galleria Meraviglia.
The Edge Cocktail lounge on Deck 6 has a stylish, contemporary bar area.
The Edge Cocktail bar also serves espresso drinks under the Segafredo brand.
Located on Deck 7 along the Galleria Meraviglia,
Kaito Sushi Bar is one of twelve dining venues on the ship.
Kaito Teppanyaki is a 30-seat teppanyaki-style restaurant located along the Galleria Meraviglia.
MSC Cruises has partnered with Italian chain Eataly to create a food market serving simple Italian dishes.
Located on Deck 6 along the Galleria Meraviglia is Ristorante Italiano,
a 56-seat Italian eatery conceived in partnership with 'slow food' Italian chain Eataly.
A seating area in Ristorante Italiano.
A large part of the lower deck of the Galleria Meraviglia
is devoted to shops selling everything from perfume to clothing to toys.
Among the shops along the Galleria Meraviglia are outlets selling clothing from various designers.
MSC Meraviglia offers one of the largest casinos at sea,
the Casino Imperiale.
Located on Deck 7,
just off the Galleria Meraviglia
the Casino Imperiale offers a wide range of table games including roulette,
blackjack and poker.
A large slot machine area also can be found in MSC Meraviglia's Casino Imperiale.
At the center of Casino Imperiale is a circular casino bar.
Located at the front of the ship on Deck 6,
the Broadway Theatre is MSC Meraviglia's main showroom.
The first thing passengers see upon arriving on MSC Meraviglia is the Infinity Atrium,
located on Deck 5.
Located in the Infinity Atrium,
the Infinity Bar is open late into the night.
The lounge with the most scenic views on MSC Meraviglia is the top-of-the-ship Sky Lounge.
Located on Deck 18,
the Sky Lounge features jazz music at night from a live jazz trio.
Among MSC Meraviglia's included-in-the-fare main restaurants are the side-by-side
L'Olive Doree and L'Olivo D'Oro.
Located on Deck 6,
they can accommodate 912 passengers at a time.
A self-serve wine bar is located just outside the L'Olive Doree and L'Olivo D'Oro restaurants.
Another main restaurant on MSC Meraviglia is Waves,
located on Deck 5.
Located at the top of the ship on Deck 15,
the Marketplace Buffet is MSC Meraviglia's casual buffet eatery.
It's open at nearly all hours of the day and serves a wide range of cuisine.
MSC Meraviglia is one of the growing number of mega-ships with an indoor amusement area
featuring such high-tech offerings as a Formula 1 virtual reality racing car.
Located on Deck 16,
the amusement area on MSC Meraviglia also has a flight simulator.
A Star Wars battle pod also is among the amusements in MSC Meraviglia's amusement zone.
It also has 4D theater and a video game arcade.
MSC Meraviglia's amusement zone includes a large 'Sportplex'
where passengers can play soccer and other games.
It also is used for dance parties.
Two full-size bowling lanes are part of MSC Meraviglia's amusement zone.
The American-style Sports Bar is part of the amusement complex on Deck 16.
MSC Meraviglia features a sprawling spa with 22 treatment rooms,
a hair salon and a thermal area.
Dubbed the MSC Aurea Spa, the spa area offers 19 kinds of massages.
It's large thermal area includes specialized baths,
showers and saunas.
A relaxation room in the MSC Aurea Spa's thermal area.
The Tepidarium Relaxation Room is part of the thermal area in the MSC Aurea Spa.
A sauna area in the MSC Aurea Spa's relaxation room.
A traditional sauna in the MSC Aurea Spa's relaxation room.
MSC Meraviglia has 2,244 cabins split into several broad categories that include suites,
cabins with balconies,
ocean-view cabins and interior cabins.
The most common category of cabin is the balcony cabin,
one of which is shown here.
There are 1,274 balcony cabins on MSC Meraviglia.
They typically measure about 205 square feet and come with two twin beds that can be converted into a queen bed.
Cabins feature mattresses and bedding from Italian bedding company Dorelan.
A built-in wardrobe lines one end of MSC Meraviglia's balcony cabins.
Balcony cabin wardrobes have a personal safe and several drawers and shelves.
Bathrooms in balcony cabins feature showers, toilets and a sink area.
Among the biggest accommodations on MSC Meraviglia are its eight two-deck-high Duplex Suites.
Overlooking the front of the ship,
each Duplex Suite measures about 560 square feet and has a living area with a double sofa bed on its first level.
The first floor of each Duplex Suite has its own bathroom.
The second level of each Duplex Suite is home to a master bedroom that is open on one side to the sitting area below.
A second bathroom is located just off the master bed area on the second floor of Duplex Suites.
From the master bed of Duplex Suites,
passengers can look out to floor-to-ceiling windows facing the ocean.
Each Duplex Suite has a walk-in closet just off the master bed area.
The first floor of each Duplex Suite opens up onto a large balcony with a whirlpool tub.
MSC Meraviglia also has 85 family cabins
that can be combined together in groups of two or more to accommodate up to 10 people.
Some family cabins have nooks with bunk beds for children.
A family cabin on MSC Meraviglia with a small nook with bunk beds for children.
The large balcony of a forward-facing family cabin on Deck 11 (before balcony furniture was installed).
This is cabin 11382.
Among the smallest cabins on MSC Meraviglia are its 667 interior cabins,
which measure about 172 square feet.
Desk areas in MSC Meraviglia cabins have two U.S.-style electrical outlets.
The desk area in MSC Meraviglia cabins also have two European-style electric outlets as well as a USB outlet.
A photo gallery located just off the Infinity Atrium on Deck 6
sells camera equipment as well as passenger photos taken by on-board photographers.
MSC Meraviglia has an extensive children's area on Deck 18 that includes rooms created in partnership with Chicco and LEGO.
Among seven dedicated spaces for children at MSC Meraviglia's children's zone is the Doremi Lab.
It' offers tech activities for children.
A bench in the MSC Meraviglia children's area is flanked by statues made entirely of LEGOs.
The Teen Club on Deck 18 is a designated space for children ages 15 to 17.
The Teen Club on Deck 18 has a dance floor.
Like several earlier MSC Cruises ships,
MSC Meraviglia has an exclusive area of cabins called the MSC Yacht Club
that comes with its own private lounge (shown here), restaurant and deck area.
MSC Meraviglia's MSC Yacht Club has 95 cabins and is located across several decks at the top front of the ship.
It's lounge has wall-to-wall windows overlooking the vessel's bow.
The MSC Yacht Club has its own private restaurant that is exclusive to passengers staying in the complex.
Located on Deck 18,
it overlooks the front of the ship and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Located on Deck 16,
MSC Meraviglia's fitness center overlooks the ship's main pool area.
MSC Meraviglia's fitness center offers a wide range of cardio equipment including treadmills,
stationary bicycles and elliptical machines.
There also are free weights and TechnoGym weight machines.
A secondary room at the MSC Meraviglia fitness center is equipped with bicycles for spin classes.
A stairwell in MSC Meraviglia.
In one of its many configurations,
the Galleria Meraviglia's giant LED ceiling douses the space in a green light.
The Galleria Meraviglia's giant LED ceiling also has a red setting.
A buoy at the ready on MSC Meraviglia.
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