The MSC Splendida at sea

MSC Splendida

A Calender

2009

A Weight

136,936

A Ruler

333.3 Meters

A Gauge

22.99 Knots

Stick people

3,900 Guests

People

1,313 Crew

Discover

Your floating resort

MSC Splendida is a stylish and modern luxury cruise ship that transports guests to some of the most desirable cruise destinations in the world. It's packed with features including a squash court, F1 simulator, 4D cinema, award-winning spa, and a pool complex complete with 150 water fountains and jets, making this cruise ship more of a floating luxury resort.

It has a wide range of restaurants, bars, and live music on board. The food is mostly scrumptious Mediterranean fare, but they also have some other speciality restaurants like Tex Mex and a steak house. It has some great kids and teen clubs, which means you can enjoy the fantastic facilities and clubs or simply top up your tan while they're taking care of and having fun.

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Restaurants

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Sea Pavilion

Hot pot, but make it a proper occasion. At Sea Pavilion on Deck 16, you share a simmering Asian-fusion broth and choose what goes in, from tiger prawns and sea bass to pork belly, vegetables, noodles and dumplings.

Pick the kelp and shiitake mushroom broth for a gentler start, then finish with a yuzu sorbet or miso crème brûlée. You do the cooking, at your own delicious pace.

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Pago Buffet

For an easy, informal meal, head to Pago Pago Buffet on Deck 14. This cosy self service spot serves international hot and cold dishes, with complimentary tea, coffee, water and ice available around the clock.

It flows into the larger Bora Bora Buffet at the aft of the ship, so you can wander between both areas. Pago Pago has the smaller selection, but no reservation is required.

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Villa Verde

Villa Verde gives you panoramic sea views through large picture windows, with an Italian menu served aft on Deck 6. The blue and green décor is not shy either.

Choose from a formal three or four course menu, with dishes such as wholemeal pasta with fresh tuna. Dinner begins with a glass of Prosecco as you browse. No reservation is required.

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Butcher's Cut

When only a proper steak will do, head to Deck 7. Butcher’s Cut is an American-style steakhouse built around custom-cut Linz Heritage Angus beef, aged to perfection by master butchers.

You can pair your pick with bold New World wines or cocktails, while the menu also makes room for Surf & Turf and Oysters Rockefeller. Speciality dining is subject to availability, so book ahead if this is your kind of table.

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La Reggia

La Reggia is a two-level main dining room across Decks 5 and 6, serving Mediterranean and international dishes from breakfast through dinner. Start with eggs Benedict or pancakes, then return in the evening for tapas, paella or moussaka.

Dinner follows fixed sittings at 7pm and 9.30pm, so your table is generally set for the cruise. No reservation is needed, though times can shift slightly around port calls.

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L'Olivio Restaurant

Reserved for MSC Yacht Club guests, L’Olivo brings waiter-served Mediterranean and international dining to Deck 15. You can settle in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, with dishes such as grilled sea bass and wholemeal pasta with fresh tuna on published menus.

It overlooks the Playa Del Sol pool, so it is a rather smart spot for a meal when you fancy a little distance from the buffet bustle.

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Bora Bora Buffet Restaurant

On Deck 14, Bora Bora is your easy answer when hunger strikes between poolside plans. This casual international buffet sits beside the Aqua Park, with adjoining outdoor seating for a breezy bite.

Build your plate from salads, cooked dishes and Mediterranean favourites, then make room for thin crust pizza from the traditional oven. No reservations required, which is rather the point.

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MSC Yacht Club Restaurant

On Deck 15, L’Olivo is the private MSC Yacht Club restaurant, serving à la carte Mediterranean and international dishes made with local premium products. Sea views come as standard, which is rather more civilised than staring at a buffet queue.

A dedicated sommelier can guide your wine pairing, and flexible dining times keep the evening on your terms. You will need to be staying in MSC Yacht Club to dine here. At night, smart-casual clothing is requested, so leave the flip-flops for the pool deck.

Bars and Lounges

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L'Aperitivo Bar

L'Aperitivo Bar

Perched above the atrium on Deck 6, Modigliani, L’Aperitivo Bar is made for a well-timed pause. Settle in with a coffee, mocktail, cocktail, wine or beer while the ship moves around you.

It is a busy spot for live music and people-watching, so arrive when you fancy a little atmosphere with your drink. Eligible drink packages may cover selected beverages, depending on your sailing.

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Bar del Riccio

Bar del Riccio

Bar del Riccio is a stylish stop on Deck 14, the Raffaello deck, with high stools and a modern counter for a well-timed pause between poolside plans.

Choose from the drinks available across MSC bars, including cappuccino, wine and cocktails. It sits near the Aqua Park and L’Equatore indoor pool, so it is handy when you fancy a drink without straying far from the action. A drinks package may cover eligible choices.

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L'Espresso Coffee Bar

L'Espresso Coffee Bar

Need a mid-morning cappuccino, or a refreshing drink later on? L’Espresso Coffee Bar on Deck 7, Tiziano, is your bright café-style pause button, with a counter and comfortable seating.

Coffee masters select the different premium blends for quality, so make a proper occasion of your espresso. With 58 seats, it is made for a breather, not a banquet.

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La Piazzetta

La Piazzetta

La Piazzetta brings the feel of an Italian square to Deck 6, Modigliani. Drop in for pastries, sandwiches or ice cream, then linger over a drink while live music sets an easy-going soundtrack.

It is a handy stop between plans, with seating for 80 guests. No reservation is required, so you can simply follow the scent of something sweet.

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The Aft Lounge

The Aft Lounge

At the aft end of Deck 7, The Aft Lounge is where your evening can take a livelier turn. This large show lounge has a stage, dance floor and full bar, with room for up to 268 guests.

Drop in for live music, bingo, trivia or a turn around the dance floor, then let the bartenders handle the drinks. Entertainment is included, while drinks are available to buy unless your package covers them.

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The Cigar Lounge

The Cigar Lounge

A dedicated indoor smoking lounge on Deck 6, The Cigar Lounge gives you a comfortable spot to enjoy a smoke without chasing the weather around the ship.

Drinks are served from 5:00 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., while the lounge is available during the day for indoor smoking. Cigarettes and cigars are sold on board, though tobacco is not covered by MSC drink packages.

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The Purple Jazz Bar

The Purple Jazz Bar

On Deck 7, The Purple Jazz Bar gives your evening a proper change of tempo. Settle in as bartenders make drinks with fresh ingredients and carefully sourced beverages, while live music and dancing bring the room to life.

The drinks take their cue from jazz, with fine spirits and molecular cocktails on offer. Published hours are 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., but check your daily programme as schedules can vary.

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Club 33

Club 33

Club 33 is MSC Splendida's late night disco and bar, with green seating, a lively atmosphere and room for up to 120 guests. Find it on Deck 16, the Michelangelo deck, when you fancy trading your evening stroll for a dance floor.

It is reported to open from 11 p.m., so check the daily programme for your sailing. Dancing and entertainment are included, while drinks such as cocktails, wine and beer may carry a charge unless your package covers them.

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Movida Bar

Movida Bar

Movida Bar is your quieter outdoor stop beside the Playa del Sol pool, tucked towards the aft of Deck 15. Settle in with a cocktail, wine, beer or soft drink, and let the sea air do the rest.

It is generally reported to open from 10am to 6pm, weather permitting, so make it your daytime poolside plan rather than your after-dark one.

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Tartaruga bar

Tartaruga bar

Tartaruga Bar is your open-air stop for a poolside drink on Deck 14, the Raffaello deck. Set beside the Aqua Park, it is well placed for a cocktail, wine, beer or soft drink between dips and lounging.

A drinks package may cover eligible choices here, subject to its terms and venue exclusions. Worth checking before you order that second round.

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L'Enoteca

L'Enoteca

L’Enoteca is MSC Splendida’s atmospheric wine bar on Deck 7, Tiziano. Sink into a barrel-shaped chair amid wall-embedded wine racks, with premium wines available by the glass. It is rather like a cellar, only with considerably better sea legs.

For a more guided sip, join a tutored tasting of six wine samples served with snacks. L’Enoteca is published as open from 5.00pm to 1.00am, handy for an aperitif or a lingering nightcap.

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Sports Bar

Sports Bar

Sports Bar on Deck 7 is where you can settle in with a beer or cocktail, catch sporting events on the big screens and order casual American game-day snacks. It is an easy answer when lounging has become quite enough exercise.

Fancy proving it? Two ten-pin bowling lanes add a little friendly rivalry, and reservations are not required, so you can pop by when the match, or competitive streak, calls.

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La Prua Piano bar

La Prua Piano bar

Settle into a sofa or armchair at this intimate piano bar on Deck 7, near The Strand Theatre. Live music gives the evening a proper soundtrack, while the lounge-style seating leaves plenty of room for a quieter chat.

Choose from the drinks menu, or try one of the special molecular cocktails prepared by the bar team. Published hours run from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., though your daily programme is the final word.

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Royal Palm Casino Bar

Royal Palm Casino Bar

On Deck 6, the Modigliani deck, this is your pit stop for a drink amid the hum of the Royal Palm Casino. Roulette, blackjack, poker and slot machines provide the backdrop, so you can sip and see where the evening takes you.

Casino play is for guests aged 18 and over, and charges apply. One side of the casino permits smoking, worth knowing before you settle in.

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The One Bar

The One Bar

The One Bar is your open air perch on Deck 18, beside The One Pool in the MSC Yacht Club. Settle onto a wooden stool, take in the ocean views and let a signature cocktail, Daiquiri or Piña Colada do the heavy lifting.

It is reserved for Yacht Club guests, with beers, soft drinks, hot drinks and selected premium pours also on the menu. Pop by between 10:00 and 18:00, weather permitting, for a poolside pause with rather good scenery.

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Aurea SPA Bar

Aurea SPA Bar

After your treatment, drift over to Aurea SPA Bar on MSC Splendida, the serene little refuge that turns post-spa bliss into a full-on wellness ritual. Nestled in the Aurea Spa area, it specialises in refreshing, health-forward refreshments—think freshly pressed juices, revitalising smoothies, herbal teas and infused waters—plus light, nutrient-conscious bites that complement your relaxation. Often available complimentary for Aurea guests and spa patrons, the bar is designed for lingering: soft lighting, comfortable seating and a quiet vibe that makes it perfect for post-treatment recovery, pre-thermal-suite calm or a mindful pause between shore excursions. Friendly, guest-first staff serve each drink with a smile and an eye for balance, so whether you crave detoxifying flavour, a hydrating pick-me-up or simply a peaceful view, Aurea SPA Bar on MSC Splendida delivers wellness, understated luxury and the kind of best-in-class holiday moment Cruise Nation happily recommends.

Activities & Entertainment

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Teens Toboga

Teens Toboga

When the pool deck needs a little more splash, Teens Toboga delivers. This waterslide sends you down into the pool area beside the children’s pool and Aqua Park facilities on Deck 15, Leonardo da Vinci deck.

It is reported to be for ages eight and over, with the entrance on Deck 16. Check the daily programme before heading up, as opening hours can vary with the sailing, weather and onboard operations.

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Royal Palm Casino

Royal Palm Casino

Feeling lucky? Royal Palm Casino, forward on Deck 6, is where you can try your hand at roulette, blackjack, poker tables and slot machines, with an adjoining bar for drinks.

You must be 18 or over to play. Slot machines were reported to open from 5.30pm, with table games from 6.30pm, though opening times can vary by sailing.

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Playa del Sol

Playa del Sol

Adults only, sea views included. Playa del Sol is MSC Splendida's 320 square metre aft pool area on Deck 15, Leonardo da Vinci, with loungers, tables, chairs and a hot tub.

Settle in with a view over the stern and wake, then make an unhurried day of it. It is listed as open from 7am to 7pm, though onboard times can change.

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MSC Formula Racer

MSC Formula Racer

Fancy yourself as the next big name on the track? Settle into a full-size bright-red Formula 1-style racing car and take on the virtual circuit, racing head-to-head against other players.

You will find it on Deck 16, Michelangelo, beside the 4D Cinema and Games Arcade. You need to be at least 140 cm tall to take the wheel.

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Shopping

Shopping

A browse on MSC Splendida comes with rather more choice than a fridge magnet. You can pick up MSC souvenirs, fashion, jewellery, premium spirits and perfumes, with several shops on Deck 6, Modigliani.

Shops are normally open while you are at sea, so check your daily programme for exact times. Handy for a leisurely look between sea-day pursuits.

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MSC Arena Sport Centre

MSC Arena Sport Centre

Swap the sun lounger for a bit of friendly competition at MSC Arena Sport Centre on Deck 16, Michelangelo. You can shoot hoops on the outdoor basketball court or join a five-a-side football game, with tournaments adding a little extra rivalry.

There is also a squash court, so book ahead if you fancy a match. Proper sports attire and closed-toe athletic shoes are required.

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4D Cinema

4D Cinema

Part cinema, part mini rollercoaster, this high tech Deck 16 attraction puts you in the middle of the action. Moving seats, 3D graphics, wind, rain and sound effects make each short ride rather more lively than your average film.

With films running for around five minutes and room for up to 10 passengers, it is an easy bit of fun between other plans. Give it a miss if motion sickness is your usual travelling companion.

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The Strand Theatre

The Strand Theatre

Take your seat at The Strand Theatre, MSC Splendida's Broadway-style home for live stage entertainment. With no food or drink service to distract you, it is all about the song-and-dance routines, acrobats, magicians and the stage itself.

The split-level venue stretches across Decks 6 and 7, with LED screens adding extra spectacle. Performances are repeated twice each evening, so check the onboard programme and choose the seating time that suits your dinner plans.

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Club 33 Disco

Club 33 Disco

When the evening still has a little life left in it, head to Club 33 Disco on Deck 16, the Michelangelo Deck. This designer nightclub brings contemporary lighting, varied music and a proper dance floor.

Dance to the DJ-led programme, themed parties and whatever takes your fancy, then pause at the bar for a drink. The bar is reported to open from 11 p.m., though timings can vary by sailing.

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