SHIP: MSC SPLENDIDA – TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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MSC Splendida was completed in 2009 at a cost of $550 million and is a sister ship to MSC Fantasia, originally, she was to be named MSC Serenata, but the name was changed in May 2007 to MSC Splendida. She measures 137,936 GT and is 333.30 m long with a beam of 37.98 m, a height of 66.81 m, and a draft of 8.29 m. Her capacity is 3,274 passengers. The two Neopanamax vessels were to be the largest ships in a European cruise line’s fleet at the time of delivery. The ship is operated by two 20MW main motors, capable of generating combined power of 40,000kW. For smooth maneuverability, the ship uses two high-performance propellers run by electric motors.

The then-unnamed vessel was part of a two-ship order made by MSC Cruises with STX France on 16 November 2005, for a tentative delivery in spring 2009. Construction began on then-MSC Serenata on 12 April 2007 with the steel-cutting. The ship was launched from the shipyard on 18 July 2008. She began her sea trials on 21 May 2009 and completed them on 27 May 2009. The ship was delivered to MSC Cruises on 4 July 2009. She embarked on her maiden voyage on 4 July 2009 and returned on 11 July, to be officially named on 12 July 2009, in Barcelona by Sophia Loren, her godmother.

The ship has four restaurants, two buffet areas, 12 hydro-massage pools, and four swimming pools. There is a 400m² Children’s and Teenager’s Area.

The ship, furnished with sophisticated technology, has been equipped with an advanced water treatment (AWT) system for recycling and treating wastewater. All staterooms and public rooms use an energy savings system, which supervises electricity consumption automatically. The system, capable of switching off unused systems, helps to reduce fuel consumption and harmful gas emissions.

Out of a total of 1,637 cabins, 82% are outside while 1,256 cabins have private balconies.

The Yacht Club comprises 99 spacious suites with a 24 hour butler service. Yacht Club suites include 64 Standard Deluxe YC1 Suites, 22 Family Deluxe YC2 Suites, three Executive YC2 suites and ten Royal YC3 Suites.

Common features include mini-bars, free laundry and a dry cleaning facility, interactive television, WiFi and free WiFi-enabled notebook computers.

The Yacht Club’s large and open recreation area is furnished with a concierge desk, a sitting area and a small library. The bedroom comes with a king-size bed that can be converted into two single beds.

The ship’s other cabins are suites with balconies, outside cabins with balconies, and outside cabins. Amenities provided include a double bed (convertible into two single beds), a spacious wardrobe, air conditioning, interactive television, telephone, internet connection, a minibar, and a bathtub-fitted bathroom.

Dining, fitness, and entertainment facilities

MSC Splendida provides six dining options, including Italian and Chinese cuisines, prepared by top-class chefs and served in European style. The ship’s L’Olivo, an a la carte specialty restaurant, provides food from all countries located in the Mediterranean region. The buffet options are Tex Mex, Bora Bora, and Pago Pago.

The Purple Jazz Bar, decorated with beautiful lighting and purple shades, serves beer, wine, spirits, and snacks. The ship’s indoor bars include a Sports bar, a wine bar, a piano bar, a cigar bar, and an aperitif bar.

For fitness and health, the ship provides a gym, located behind the MSC Aurea Spa, with equipment including treadmills, Nordic machines, and individual aerobic machines. The spa area consists of three Thalassotherapy cabins and 15 massage rooms, with a Balinese treatment facility.

The ship is also equipped with interactive Formula 1 race simulators. The Strand Theater performs shows twice every evening during early and late dinner seatings. Deck tennis, basketball, water slides, hot tubs, daytime aerobics, and an outdoor movie screen form the outdoor entertainment activities.