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Msc Grandiosa 7 days Mediterranean cruise itinerary from Genova

Cruise itinerary for MSC Grandiosa Western Mediterranean voyage from Genova

Voyage Overview: A Mediterranean Grand Tour

This 7-night round-trip journey from Genoa aboard the MSC Grandiosa offers a quintessential Western Mediterranean experience. Navigating through the heart of the “Old World,” the itinerary balances iconic Italian history, the glamour of the French Riviera, and the vibrant culture of Spain’s Balearic Islands.
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The best 2026 Msc Cruise Ships according to Cruiseline.com Reviews

Here’s a complete ranking of Msc Cruises ships, based on Cruiseline.com review scores and rankings, combined with overall trends (newer ships, size, innovation, and passenger feedback).

MSC Cruises Ships Ranked

🥇 Top Tier – The Best MSC Ships (Modern flagships & highest ratings)

1. MSC Seascape – ⭐ 4.18 The highest-rated ship overall, praised for design, size, and onboard features.

2. MSC Seaside – ⭐ 4.17 Revolutionary outdoor-focused design, extremely popular in the Caribbean.

3. MSC Meraviglia – ⭐ 4.17 One of MSC’s most successful ships, combining entertainment and family appeal.

4. MSC Fantasia – ⭐ 4.16 A classic but still highly rated thanks to the introduction of the Yacht Club concept.

5. MSC Virtuosa – ⭐ 4.15 Modern and tech-forward (including robotic bartender experiences).

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MSC CRUISES’ MSC GRANDIOSA NOW FULLY DEDICATED TO THE NORWEGIAN FJORDS FOR SUMMER 2022

MSC CRUISES’ MSC GRANDIOSA NOW FULLY DEDICATED TO THE NORWEGIAN FJORDS FOR SUMMER 2022

16/03/2022

  • Ship to offer stand out seven-night itineraries to the spectacular Norwegian Fjords from its homeport in Kiel, Germany
  • Ship’s highly advanced environmental technologies allow to call protected Fjords
  • MSC Grandiosa cruises on sale now for sailings from 07 May through 3 September

Geneva, Switzerland, 16 March 2022 – MSC Cruises’ today announced that MSC Grandiosa will now be fully dedicated to the Norwegian Fjords for the entire summer 2022 season. This sees one of MSC Cruises’ most modern and environmentally advanced ships offering stand-out seven-night itineraries in one of the most stunning regions in Northern Europe. As a result, MSC Cruises will offer an unparalleled choice of itineraries to guests wanting to discover this unique part of the world this summer, as MSC Preziosa and MSC Poesia also offer additional seven-night options next to MSC Grandiosa across the Norwegian Fjords region.

MSC Grandiosa will perform spectacular seven-night itineraries from Kiel, Germany calling at the colourful capital city of Denmark, Copenhagen. The ship then heads north to Norway, calling at the breath-taking village of Hellesylt while experiencing the splendour of Sunnylvsfjord, sail through Aurlandsfjord on the way to the panoramic port town of Alesund and stunning Flam village.

MSC Cruises had previously confirmed that the Line would suspend calls to St Petersburg, Russia and as such, MSC Grandiosa will now be fully dedicated to the Fjords region while MSC Poesia and MSC Preziosa will still call in the Baltics but with St Petersburg replaced with other popular destinations in the region like Stockholm, Tallinn and Visby. MSC Cruises is contacting with travel agents and guests affected by the updated itineraries for all three ships.

Guests originally booked on one of MSC Grandiosa’s former itinerary in the Baltics and still wishing to experience a cruise there can opt for departures with one of MSC Poesia’s or MSC Preziosa’s Summer 2022 itineraries:

  • MSC Poesia – from Warnemunde, Germany, these seven and eleven-night itineraries with calls to destinations including Riga, Helsinki, Stockholm, Tallinn, Copenhagen, Kristiansand and Oslo among others from May 14 through September 21
  • MSC Preziosa – from Kiel, Germany, these seven to 12-night itineraries with calls to destinations including Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm, Bergen, Kristiansand and Stavanger among others from May 01 through September 21

Other Norwegian Fjords Cruises for Summer 2022:

  • MSC Magnifica – sailing 10 to 14-night itineraries from Hamburg, Germany, with calls to destinations including Kristiansand, Narvik, Longyearbyen, Honningsvag, Nordfjordeid, Molde Fjord, Maloy among others from April 27 through August 21
  • MSC Virtuosa – from Southampton, UK, alongside cruises south, the ship will also offer a number of seven and 12-night itineraries with calls to destinations including Haugesund, Flaam, Olden, Maloy, Nordfjordeid and Molde Fjord among others from May 13 through September 03

Additionally, MSC Virtuosa – from Southampton, UK, will offer three longer cruises of 12 and 14-night sailings to destinations including Oslo, Copenhagen, Tallinn, Helsinki, Visby, Skagen on June 11, July 16 and September 24

About MSC Grandiosa:

On top of environmental innovations such as exhaust gas cleaning systems, advanced waste management and ballast water treatment, MSC Grandiosa also features next-generation selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and advanced wastewater treatment (AWT) systems which helps further reduce the ship’s environmental impact. It is this that allows the ship to visit some of these stunning destinations, such as the heritage fjords of Hellesylt and Flam in Norway.

The 19-deck MSC Grandiosa offers guests of all ages the very best variety of restaurants, world-class entertainment, relaxing bars and lounges, boutique shopping, spa and fitness centres, an aquapark and clubs for toddlers to teenagers. The ship’s showstopping feature is its iconic 112-metre promenade with a stunning LED sky dome, the social heart and hub of the ship.

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The Port of Hamburg today welcomed the first call of MSC Grandiosa

MSC Grandiosa was delivered on 31 October at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France and is heavily equipped with a comprehensive range of leading-edge environmental technologies and other solutions as with this ship MSC Cruises marks another significant step in its journey towards zero-emissions operations. Continue reading “The Port of Hamburg today welcomed the first call of MSC Grandiosa”

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New cirque du soleil at sea shows for Msc Grandiosa

MSC Cruises revealed today details of the two brand-new and original Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows coming exclusively to MSC Grandiosa. In COSMOS, Journey to the unbelievable, guests will experience a breathtaking voyage across the galaxy with a brave astronaut on a quest for self-discovery. Audiences of EXENTRICKS, Expect the unexpected, will be caught off guard at every turn in this high-spirited spectacle. Continue reading “New cirque du soleil at sea shows for Msc Grandiosa”

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Msc cruises invites Hamburg to the christening of Msc Grandiosa

MSC Grandiosa

The countdown has begun: In one month the MSC Grandiosa, MSC Cruises’ newest flagship and at the same time one of the most environmentally advanced cruise ships at sea, will be ceremoniously christened in the port of Hamburg. Today, MSC invited all Hamburg residents and the surrounding area to join in the celebrations on the Elbe promenade in Hamburg on 9 November. A specially developed event area with an excellent view of the harbour allows visitors to participate live and directly in the festivities and takes them into a fabulous world of blue light installations and fireworks above a majestic cruise ship.

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Cristening of Msc Grandiosa in Hamburg

• The star-studded Christening events will feature big name presenters and artists present Michelle Hunziker, Jochen Schropp, Annemarie & Wayne Carpendale and Mousse T.
• The MSC Village on the banks of the Elbe will livestream the festivities to thousands of Hamburg residents
• 3 Michelin-star German chef Harald Wohlfahrt will design the menu for the Gala Dinner

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Msc Cruises reveals details for Msc Grandiosa

MSC Grandiosa

• Series of events and celebrations spans 27 days, 8 countries and 11 ports
• More than 14,000 Travel Agents from over 40 countries to experience MSC Cruises’ newest flagship
• Four nights of festivities with special events for the city Hamburg
• MSC Cruises to light-up 19 locations in the Port of Hamburg with international light artist Michael Batz

Geneva, Switzerland, 27 September 2019 – MSC Cruises is to embark on the Company’s most comprehensive new ship launch ever and will carry out the largest face-to-face engagement drive with more than 14,000 travel agents on board MSC Grandiosa. The events will commence in St Nazaire, France when the Company’s newest flag ship officially comes into service on 31st October.

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Msc Grandiosa represent another step forward

MSC Grandiosa

The incoming new ship – featuring a state-of-the-art Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and next-generation Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) systems – will be one of the most environmentally-sound ships at sea and an energy-efficient role model for modern cruising

Geneva, Switzerland, 25 September 2019 – MSC Cruises’ newest and most innovative ship to-date is due to enter service on 31 October and will see the line introduce two new major and important onboard environmental advances to complement a wide range of existing leading-edge environmental technologies across the company’s entire fleet: a state-of-the-art Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and next-generation Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) system. Continue reading “Msc Grandiosa represent another step forward”