MSC Preziosa
Northern Europe
MSC Preziosa combines classic cruise ship elegance with an impressive choice of restaurants, bars, entertainment, family facilities, wellness areas and outdoor spaces.
From the striking Swaroski crystal staircases and elegant public areas to the Aquapark, Vertigo waterslide and MSC Yacht Club, there is plenty to discover throughout the ship.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing break, a family cruise, a Northern Europe adventure or a first cruise experience, MSC Preziosa offers wide range of facilities and accommodation options.
Our guide covers everything from the ships main features and cabins to dining, entertainment, itineraries, ports of call and practical questions frequently asked by other cruisers
Where MSC Preziosa Sails
MSC Preziosa is home-ported in Hamburg all year round with itineraries available from 7 during the winter and 7 to 14 nights during the summer period.
During the winter months, MSC Preziosa undertakes 7 night voyages around Northern Europe and is a firm favourite for guests visiting the winter markets or travelling further afield on the longer port days to visit iconic cities such as Amsterdam, Paris and London (for those embarking in mainland Europe). Embarkations from October through to April also take place in Southampton, Rotterdam and Le Havre with the itinerary being very popular for UK guests taking a no-fly cruise without the hassle of airports.
During the summer months, MSC Preziosa sails various itineraries such as the Bristish Isles, Iceland, Norway and the Fjords as well as iconic voyages taking in the Artic Circle and Longyearbyen (the northernmost settlement in the world).
Winter 2026/27
Embarkations
Hamburg, Le Havre, Rotterdam & Southampton
Itineraries
- 7 night Northern Europe
- 6 & 8 night December sailings
Summer 2027
Embarkations
Hamburg
Itineraries
- 10 night British Isles
- 11 & 12 night Iceland & Scotland
- 11 to 14 nights Norway & Arctic Circle
- 7 night Norwegian Coast
Winter 2027/28
Embarkations
Hamburg, Le Havre, Rotterdam & Southampton
Itineraries
- 7 night Northern Europe
Summer 2028
Embarkations
Hamburg
Itineraries
- 10 & 12 night British Isles
- 11 & 12 night Iceland & Scotland
- 11 to 14 nights Norway & Arctic Circle
- 7 night Norwegian Coast
Main Features
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Elegant public areas
MSC Preziosa combines traditional cruise-ship styling with impressive public spaces, including the striking Swarovski crystal staircases and the Italian-inspired Phoenician Plaza
Pools
The aqua park on Deck 14 provides an outdoor pool area, children's splash facilities and whirlpools, while towards the front on the ship on the same deck is the indoor pool. One of the ships most recognisable attractions is the Vertigo Waterslide which is one of the longest at sea and provides a high-speed experience for gusts looking for something a little more adventurous.
Platinum Theatre
The two-level Platinum Theatre provides the main venue for evening production shows and entertainment.
MSC Aurea Spa
A dedicated wellness area offering treatments, beauty services, a thermal area and fitness centre with Techno-Gym eaquipment
Life onboard MSC Preziosa
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Complimentary Dining
The Golden Lobster
A large complimentary main dining room spread over two levels on decks 5 & 6.
L'Arabesque Panoramic Restaurant
Located towards the aft of the ship on deck 6, offering dining with panoramic ocean views.
The main dining rooms offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. Seating is arranged on a first come first served basis for breakfast and lunch. Tables and dining times are allocated for diner and will be shown on your cruise card. Aurea experience guests have free time dining with seating allocated in a certain area of one of the main dining room restaurants.
Le Palmeraie
Exclusive restaurant for MSC Yacht Club guests only serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Inca & Maya Buffet
There are two areas of the buffet which provides a wide selection of food throughout the day, with options including pasta, salads, bakery items, Mediterranean and international dishes, carvery, pizza, frui and desserts. There is also a dedicated area for children.
Speciality Restaurants
Butchers Cut
An American-style steakhouse serving premium cuts of meat in an open-style kitchen setting.
La Locanda
An Italian speciality venue offering additional-change dining.
Galaxy Kaito
A Japanese speciality restaurant serving sushi and other Asian dishes
* Speciality dining comes at an additional charge and can be added to your cruise at booking stage, after booking and before your cruise online or the MSC for Me app or onboard. Onboard prices are generally more expensive
Bars & Lounges
MSC Preziosa has a wide choice of venues for drinks, live music and evening entertainment
Phoenician Plaza
An Italian-inspired social area with live music, alongside an ice-cream and coffee venue
El Dorado Piano Bar
A relaxed piano bar for drinks and live music.
The Green Sax Jazz Bar
A jazz-themed venue offering cocktails, drinks and live music
Il Cappuccino
Serving speciality coffees other hot drinks - comes at an additional charge
Safari Lounge
An aft venue with panoromic ocean views and used for shows, quizzes, bingo and other activities. There is also a bar and dance floor inside.
Turquiose, Saphir and La Playa Preziosa Bars
The Turquise and Saphir Bars are located outside next to the Aquapark with the La Playa Preziosa bar next to the indoor pool
The One Bar
Exclusive for MSC Yacht Club guests with the MSC Yacht Club
Entertainment
Platinum Theatre
Located at the front of the ship and spread over decks five and six, the 1645 seat theatre hosts West End style shows and other show stopping entertainment.
Millenium Star Casino
Play blackjack, roulette or the slot machines with a Poker room located next door. This is an area where smoking is permitted and located on deck six.
Other Entertainment
There is a vast amount of entertainment in various areas around the ship in the day and evening with quizzes and games, live music, family and children's activities and disco's. Other amenities onboard include
- Arcade machines on deck 6
- Bowling in the Sports & Bowling Diner on deck 7
- Doremi Land, Junior Club and Graffitis on deck 15 catering for kids and teens with five age groups
- Virtual World on deck 16 with the 4D Cinema and F1 Racing Simulator
Family, Kids and Teens
MSC Preziosa offers a wide range of facilities and activities for families.
Younger Children
- Doremi Castle Splashpark
- Baby Club for under 3's
- Mini Club for children aged between 3 and 6
Doremi Land is located midship on deck 15 with the Doremi Castle Splashpark at the back (aft) on deck 16
Older Children
- Junior Club (7 to 11)
- Young Club (12 to 14)
- Teens Club (15 to 17)
- Video Arcade on deck 6
- Bowling within the Sports & Bowling Diner on deck 7
- *Vertigo Waterslide (entrance on deck 18)
*Age/height restrictions apply for the waterslides - Generaly for chidren aged 7 or over and a minimum height of 102cm
Spa & Health
MSC Aurea Spa
The MSC Aurea Spa provides a dedicated area for relaxation and wellness and is located at the front of the ship on deck 14.
- MSC Aurea main reception
- MSC Aurea Spa Bar serving fresh juices
- MSC Aurea Thermal Area containing a relaxation area, sauna, fridgidarium, steam room
- Hair Salon and Barber Shop
- Nail Salon
- Solarium and Bath & Couples Suite
- Massage and treatment room
Aurea & MSC Yacht Club Guests
- Aurea guests have daily access to the Thermal Area (reservations required)
- MSC Yacht Club desks have their own lift down to the MSC Aurea Spa and have access to Thermal Area with no reservations required.
MSC Gym
- Powered by Technogym and free to use. Fitness classes can be booked for an additional charge
Shopping & Other Facilities
Shops
The majority of the shops onboard are located mid ship around the Phoenician Plaza on deck 6 with the Art Gallery & Photo Shop, Fashion Bijoux and MSC Logo shop on deck 7.
- Accessories shop - handbags and leather goods
- Fashion Bijoux - jewellery and watches
- Il Gioiello - jewellery
- La Boutique - fashion clothing for men, women and children
- La Caramella - chocolates and sweets
- La Profumeria - perfumes and cosmetics from the top brands
- Il L'Angolo dell'Oggetto - top branded sunglasses and watches
- Mini Mall - Duty free alcohol, tobacco, electronics and snacks
- MSC Logo Shop - MSC branded clothing, games, souvenirs and toys)
- MSC Photo Shop & Gallery - purchase photos of your special memories of your cruise
MSC Excursions and MSC Future Cruises
The MSC Excursions Office and Future Cruise Desk are located on deck 6 in the area between the Golden Lobster Restaurant and the Phoenician Plaza.
Other Entertainment
There is a vast amount of entertainment in various areas around the ship in the day and evening with quizzes and games, live music, family and children's activities and disco's. Other amenities onboard include
- Arcade machines on deck 6
- Bowling in the Sports & Bowling Diner on deck 7
- Doremi Land, Junior Club and Graffitis on deck 15 catering for kids and teens with five age groups
- Virtual World on deck 16 with the 4D Cinema and F1 Racing Simulator
Pools
La Playa Preziosa
A covered pool located on deck 14 towards the front of the ship and is served by a small bar. There are also whirlpools and seating on the above deck overlooking the pool.
Aqua Park
The main pool midship on deck 14 and also includes a children's splash area and whirlpools. The Saphir Bar and Turquoise Bar are located either side.
The Garden Pool
An adult only infinity pool located at the back of the ship on deck 15 which is served by the Garden Bar.
The One Pool
Exclusive pool for MSC Yacht Club guests with solarium and The One Bar serving breakfast and lunch and located on deck 18 at the front of the ship.
MSC Yacht Club
Main Benefits & Features
Premium Drink & Wifi packages Included
Priority embarkation and disembarkation
Access to Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea Spa
Private Lounge, swimming pool and gourmet restaurant
TV, telephone, safe and minibar
Comfortable double or single bed (set up on request)
Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer
Sitting area with sofa
*images are representative only and size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same category)
MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite with Balcony
- Surface Area - 36 sqm
- Balcony - 16 sqm
- Sleeps - 4
- Deck 16
- Seperate living area and dining room
- Walk-in wardrobes
MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite
- Surface Area - 40 - 51 sqm
- Sleeps - 4
- Deck 12
- Spacious Wardrobe
MSC Yacht Club Grand Suite
- Surface Area - 26 sqm
- Balcony - 6 sqm
- Sleeps - 3
- Decks 15 & 16
- Ample Wardrobe
MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite
- Surface Area - 22 sqm
- Balcony - 6 sqm
- Sleeps - 4
- Decks 15 & 16
- Spacious Wardrobe
MSC Aurea Suites
Main Features
Balcony
TV, Telephone, Wifi Connection (for a fee), safe and minibar
Comfortable double or single bed (set up on request)
Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer
Sitting area with sofa
Spacious Wardrobe
Aurea Experience Benefits
*images are representative only and size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same category)
Grand Suite Aurea
- Surface Area - 38 - 42 sqm
- Balcony - 3 sqm
- Sleeps - 4
- Decks 9 - 11
Premium Suite Aurea
- Surface Area - 25 - 29 sqm
- Balcony - 3 sqm
- Sleeps - 4
- Deck 10
Premium Suite Aurea with Sealed Window
- Surface Area - 25 - 29 sqm
- Sleeps - 4
- Decks 9 - 11
Junior Suite Aurea with Sealed Window
- Surface Area - 21 - 24 sqm
- Sleeps - 2
- Decks 9 - 11
MSC Balcony Cabins
Main Features
Balcony
TV, Telephone, Wifi Connection (for a fee), safe and minibar
Comfortable double or single bed (set up on request)
Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
Sitting area with sofa
*images are representative only and size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same category)
Deluxe Balcony Aurea
- Surface Area - 18 sqm
- Balcony - 4 sqm
- Sleeps - 4
- Decks 9 - 13
- Aurea Experience Benefits
Premium Balcony
- Surface Area - 18 sqm
- Balcony - 4 sqm
- Sleeps - 4
- Decks 8 - 13
Junior Balcony
- Surface Area - 14 sqm
- Balcony - 3 sqm
- Sleeps - 2
- Decks 12 - 13
Deluxe Balcony with Partial View
- Surface Area - 18 sqm
- Balcony - 4 sqm
- Sleeps - 4
- Decks 8 - 13
MSC Interior Cabins
Main Features
Window with sea view
TV, Telephone, Wifi Connection (for a fee), safe and minibar
Comfortable double or single bed (set up on request)
Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
Relaxing armchair
*images are representative only and size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same category)
Premium Ocean View
- Surface Area - 20 sqm
- Sleeps - 4
- Deck 5
Deluxe Ocean View
- Surface Area - 17 sqm
- Sleeps - 4
- Decks 8 & 13
Junior Ocean View
- Surface Area - 12 sqm
- Sleeps - 2
- Deck 8
MSC Interior Cabins
Main Features
TV, Telephone, Wifi Connection (for a fee), safe and minibar
Comfortable double or single bed (set up on request)
Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
Relaxing armchair
*images are representative only and size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same category)
Deluxe Interior
- Surface Area - 13 sqm
- Sleeps - 4
- Decks 5 to 13
Junior Interior
- Surface Area - 13 sqm
- Sleeps - 2
- Decks 8 to 13
Itineraries and ports of call
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Northern Europe winter 2026/27 & 2027/28
Northern Europe Itineraries run from October to April and are typically 7 night cruises with embarkations in Southampton, Hamburg, Rotterdam and Le Havre. The majority of cruises call into these ports along with Zeebrugge (Bruges), although various itineraries exchange Zeebrugge for Cherbourg, and one itinerary each year calls into Amsterdam instead of Rotterdam
Southampton
- 2026/27 - Embarkations for 7 night itineraries take place every Friday from 23rd October '26 to 23rd April '27. There is one 6 nights sailing departing on Friday 18th December with a Christmas 8 night itinerary departing on Thursday 24th December '26.
- 2027/28 - The embarkation day changes to a Sunday with 7 night itineraries running from 24th October '27 to 9th April '28. There is one 5 night itinerary commencing on Tuesday 19th October to start the winter season sailings.
- Southampton will be a port day for those embarking in Hamburg, Rotterdam or Le Havre.
Hamburg
- 2026/27 - Embarkations for 7 night itineraries take place every Sunday from 18th October '26 to 18th April '27. MSC Preziosa will remain home-ported in Hamburg for the Summer 2027 season.
- 2027/28 - Embarkations for 7 night itineraries take place every Friday from 22nd October '27 to 14th April '28. The Summer '28 will once again see MSC Preziosa home-ported in Hamburg.
- Hamburg will be a port day for those embarking in Southampton, Rotterdam or Le Havre.
Rotterdam
- 2026/27 - Rotterdam has 6, 7 and 8 night itineraries running throughout the winter with embarkations taking place on either a Tuesday or Wednesday from the 20th October '26 to 14th April '27. The exact day will depend on the itinerary and running order or port calls in Zeebrugge or Cherbourg.
- 2027/28 - The first cruise of the winter season will be a 8 night cruise departing on Tuesday 26th October '27. After that, embarkations for 7 night itineraries take place every Wednesday from 3rd November '27 to 12th April '28.
- Rotterdam will be a port day for those embarking in Southampton, Hamburg or Le Havre.
Le Havre
- 2026/27 - Embarkations for 7 night itineraries take place every Thursday from 22nd October '26 to 15th April '27. There is one 8 night cruise departing Le Havre on 17th December '26 followed by a 6 night cruise departing on Friday 25th December '26.
- 2027/28 - Embarkations for 7 night itineraries take place every Monday from 25 October '27 to 10th April '28.
- Le Havre will be a port day for those embarking in Southampton, Hamburg or Rotterdam
Zeebrugge (Bruges)
- 2026/27 - A popular port call on the Northern Europe itinerary with easy access to the wonderful city of Bruges. Port calls take place on Tuesdays or Wednesdays depending on the itinerary. Zeebrugge is replaced by Cherbourg on certain sailings.
- October (1 date), November (3 dates), December (2 dates), January (4 dates), February (1 date), March (5 dates), April (3 dates)
- 2027/28 - The first port call of the season is on Wednesday 27th October with all other port days occurring on a Tuesday from 2nd November '27 through to 18th April '28. *There is no port call into Zeebrugge for w/c 15/11/27 and is replaced by a call into Cherbourg.
Cherbourg
- 2026/27 - Cherbourg replaces Zeebrugge on eight itineraries during the winter season with port calls on a Wedneday.
- Dates - 21st October, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th December, 10th, 17th and 24th February
- 2027/28 - There is one port call during the winter '27/28 season on Tuesday 16th November.
Amsterdam
- 2026/27 - Amsterdam replaces Rotterdam on Tuesday 3rd November 2026
- 2027/28 - Amsterdam replaces Rotterdam on Wednesday 1st December 2027
Northern Europe one-way sailings - Winter 2026/27 and 2027/28
One-way sailings offer the perfect opportunity to extend your holiday, with the flexibility to spend additional time in both your embarkation and disembarkation ports. This allows you time to relax, explore these facinating destinations and discover more of the surrounding areas.
- 18th October 2026
- 2 nights - Hamburg - Rotterdam
- 4 nights - Hamburg.- Rotterdam - Cherbourg - Le Havre
- 5 nights - Hamburg.- Rotterdam - Cherbourg - Le Havre - Southampton
- 28th October 2026
- 6 nights - Rotterdam - Le Havre - Southampton - Hamburg - Amsterdam
- 8th December 2026
- 8 nights - Rotterdam - Cherbourg - Le Havre - Southampton - Hamburg - Cherbourg
- 21st April 2027
- 4 nights - Rotterdam - Le Havre - Southampton - Hamburg
- 22nd April 2027
- 3 nights - Le Havre - Southampton - Hamburg
- 23rd April 2027
- 2 nights - Southampton - Hamburg
- 17th October 2027
- 2 nights - Hamburg - Southampton
- 3 nights - Hamburg - Southampton - Le Havre
- 24th November 2027
- 7 nights - Rotterdam - Hamburg - Southampton - Le Havre - Zeebrugge - Amsterdam
British Isles - Summer 2027 & 2028
British Isles cruises depart from Hamburg with two sailings each summer in April and September.
- 10 nights - Hamburg-South Queensferry (Edinburgh)-Kirwall-Stornoway-Greenock (Glasgow)-Belfast-Liverpool-Hamburg
- Dates - 25th April 2027, 12th September 2027 and 10th September 2028.
- 12 nights - Hamburg-Southampton-South Queensferry (Edinburgh)-Kirwall-Stornoway-Greenock (Glasgow)-Belfast-Liverpool-Hamburg
- Date - 21st April 2028
Iceland & Scotland - Summer 2027 & 2028
Eleven night itineraries to Iceland & Scotland with an overnight stop in Reykjavik are popular during the summer season departing from Hamburg. There is also a twelve night night sailing each summer which also calls into South Queensferry (Edinburgh).
- 11 nights - Hamburg - Lerwick - Reykjavik (overnight) - Isafjordur - Akureyri - Kirkwall - Hamburg
- 2027 - 16th May, 7th June, 2nd July & 20th August
- 2028 - 14th May, 5th and 30th June
- 11 nights - Hamburg - Kirkwall - Reykjavik (overnight) - Isafjordur - Akureyri - Lerwick - Hamburg
- 2028 - 18th August
- 12 nights - Hamburg - Lerwick - Seydisfjordur - Akureyri - Isafjordur - Reykjavik - Invergordon - South Queensferry (Edinburgh) - Hamburg
- 2027 - 25th July
- 12 nights - Hamburg - Kirkwall - Seydisfjordur - Akureyri - Isafjordur - Reykjavik - Invergordon - South Queensferry (Edinburgh) - Hamburg
- 2027 - 23rd July
Norway & Arctic Circle - Summer 2027 & 2028
Norwegian Coast and Arctic Circle cruises allow guests the opportunity to see some of the most amazing scenery within the Arctic Circle where you can reach the North Cape from Hommingsvag or the northern most settlement in the world, Longyearbyean, on the island of Svalbard.
- 11 nights - Hamburg - Bergen - Molde - Honningsvag - Tromso - Alesund - Hamburg
- 2027. - 5th May, 27th May and 22nd September
- 2028 - 3rd May, 25th May and 20th September
- 12 nights - Hamburg - Alesund - Honningsvag - Tromso - Trondheim - Molde - Bergen - Kristiansand - Hamburg
- 13th July '27
- 12 nights - Hamburg - Alesund - Honningsvag - Tromso - Molde - Trondheim - Bergen - Kristiansand - Hamburg
- 31st August '27
- 12 nights - Hamburg - Honningsvag - Tromso - Trondheim - Nordfjordeid - Bergen - Kristiansand - Hamburg
- 11th July '28
- 12 nights - Hamburg - Alesund - Honningsvag - Tromso - Trondheim - Nordfjordeid - Vik I Sogn - Kristiansand - Hamburg
- 29th August '28
- 14 nights - Hamburg - Bergen - Molde - Longyearbyen - Honningsvag - Tromso - Leknes - Stavanger - Hamburg
- 2027 - 6th June
- 2028 - 4th August
- 14 nights - Hamburg - Molde - Longyearbyen - Honningsvag - Tromso - Leknes - Nordfjordeid - Hamburg
- 2027 - 6th June
- 14 nights - Hamburg - Bergen - Molde - Longyearbyen - Honningsvag - Tromso - Leknes - Haugesund - Hamburg
- 2027 - 6th August
Norwegian Coast - Summer 2027 & 2028
At the end of the Summer season, MSC Preziosa sails 7 night itineraries to the Norwegian capital, Oslo, along with othe ports on the Norwegian coast. One of the sailings in 2028 also calling into Skagen (Denmark).
- 7 nights - Hamburg - Oslo - Kristiansand - Haugesund - Bergen - Hamburg
- Date- 3rd October 2027
- 7 nights - Hamburg-Oslo-Kristiansand-Stavanger-Bergen-Hamburg
- Date - 10th October 2027
- 7 nights - Hamburg - Bergen - Stavanger - Skagen - Oslo - Hamburg
- Date- 1st October 2028
- 7 nights - Hamburg - Bergen - Stavanger - Kristiansand - Oslo - Hamburg
- Date - 8th October 2028
