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The classic design of beautifully crafted MSC Preziosa includes spectacular features such as a real stone piazza, sweeping Swarovski crystal staircases and a magical ‘infinity’ pool. There’s all this and more to discover at your own pace on board, enjoying every moment to the full as you voyage to some of the world’s most beautiful destinations.
We took this cruise from Hamburg to the Arctic on August the 7th on the MSC Preziosa, after I wanted to take one since before the Pandemic. The embarkation was quick as we did the pre-check in online and they already had our pictures and information. Our cabin was number on deck 12 towards the back and the right side. Our cabin steward was Putu from Indonesia who kept our room very clean and tidy. This time we didn't ask to lock the mini fridge and the second bed was a pullout sofa, so no bunk bed dangers for our kids. The bathroom had this nice feature where the 2 leaves of the shower box would collapse inside the shower space leaving more room to move around. The ship is not one of the newest ships, but it was very nice nonetheless. Our impression was that a ship of this size with many indoor spaces was perfect for this itinerary compared to the newer ones going to warmer destinations that have many outdoor spaces. The itinerary was Bergen, Molde, Longyearbyen, Honningsvag, Tromso, Leknes and Stavanger. We found that several MSC excursions were too expensive for 4 people and we organized our own or just walked from the ship to the port and spent time as tourists walking and visiting places. The best and most interesting stops were in Longyearbyen in the polar circle, Honningsvag where we did the bus transfer to Cape North, Bergen which is just a beautiful city and Stavanger where we did a 3.5 hour fjord cruise. We didn't find anything to do in Leknes so that was a bit of a let down. My wife got the spa access for the length of the cruise and 3 massages which she loved, plus a hair blowout and she was happy with the result. The spa area is smaller than that on new ships, so they told her to make reservations and book all the appointments for the rest of the cruise on the first day on board. For the breakfast and lunches we always went to the buffet, but for dinner we went several times to the dining room as well. Service was very nice, waiters brought us several dishes and desserts beside those ordered and one waiter also brought several origami to entertain the kids. Very nice from him. Food was good and we always found something that the kids liked, which, almost goes without saying, but it is our constant concern. My wife and I went to the Butcher's cut once which is the steakhouse which we liked. Our waiter was from Honduras and has been working on board for 10 years. My New York strip was great and my wife got the wagyu beef which should have been cooked a tad more. She also went with our daughter alone and got a filet mignon whereas she said my daughter got a kids meal. In both cases my wife and I, and her when she went with my daughter took the burrata starter which was great. We did a few pizza-by-night snacks and it's nice to know that it's always there. I didn't go many times to the shows, but my wife did and she liked them. We went together to a trivia game that was divided in 3 days and we got third place winning a cinch bag, a collapsible bag and a lanyard each. We also went all together to the final "talent" show which was very good and entertaining. I believe the quality of the shows and on board entertainment has improved. A few other things we did on board were to take part to the "parties" in the atrium with the DJs playing music and crew members doing the animation, we purchased several of our pictures from the photo desk because we were pleased with the prints, we brought the kids to the kids club as there were times where the parents can stay in the same room while they played with Lego or did some coloring. We also went to play several times at the arcade rooms. One was upstairs on deck 16 and one near the casino area which has different games. Most of the games and videogames cost 3.75 euro which seemed a bit high, so the people we were travelling with got a fun pass to share that gave us additional play money. 100 euro gave 140 euro to spend if I am not mistaken and now my daughter loves air hockey. Final considerations now that we just debarked the ship a couple of days ago: overall a very good a very fun experience for us. The ship is 12 years old, but it in great condition and so was our room. We liked the food, the atmosphere on board, the attentiveness of the crew and the itinerary of this cruise. We felt that Bergen and Stavanger needed more time to visit, so we should go back again sometime in the future. Leknes could be replaced by another stay in Bergen. We're glad we brought rain jackets and umbrellas, but also lighter clothes as we got a lot of sun in Stavanger. And also I want to thank myself of 2 months ago, when I decided to buy a second battery for my camera.
This cruise exceeded our expectations in every way including the weather. Preziosa was perfect for us size wise as we dislike the huge ships. We prefer individual bars with a choice of entertainment rather than everything in the atrium. Some of the performers were outstanding our favourite being Duo81. We found plenty to eat in both buffet and main dining room. We reminded our waiter each night that we liked our food hot and always got it. We had asked for late dining and got it and we changed from a shared table to a table for two by visiting maitre D after we embarked. We had drinks package so enjoyed drinks / coffees / water etc throughout the ship. We had balcony Deck 10 port side perfect to enjoy sail in and out of Fjords. Fantastica so enjoyed breakfast in our cabin each day. Our room attendant was Emilia who was excellent. We found all of the staff on board excellent and never encountered a single instance of poor service. Diamond bar and Preziosa bar were particularly outstanding at busy times and always seemed to have plenty of staff. We never had to wait for a drink in any bar.
We took this cruise from Hamburg to the Arctic on August the 7th on the MSC Preziosa, after I wanted to take one since before the Pandemic. The embarkation was quick as we did the pre-check in online and they already had our pictures and information. Our cabin was number on deck 12 towards the back and the right side. Our cabin steward was Putu from Indonesia who kept our room very clean and tidy. This time we didn't ask to lock the mini fridge and the second bed was a pullout sofa, so no bunk bed dangers for our kids. The bathroom had this nice feature where the 2 leaves of the shower box would collapse inside the shower space leaving more room to move around. The ship is not one of the newest ships, but it was very nice nonetheless. Our impression was that a ship of this size with many indoor spaces was perfect for this itinerary compared to the newer ones going to warmer destinations that have many outdoor spaces. The itinerary was Bergen, Molde, Longyearbyen, Honningsvag, Tromso, Leknes and Stavanger. We found that several MSC excursions were too expensive for 4 people and we organized our own or just walked from the ship to the port and spent time as tourists walking and visiting places. The best and most interesting stops were in Longyearbyen in the polar circle, Honningsvag where we did the bus transfer to Cape North, Bergen which is just a beautiful city and Stavanger where we did a 3.5 hour fjord cruise. We didn't find anything to do in Leknes so that was a bit of a let down. My wife got the spa access for the length of the cruise and 3 massages which she loved, plus a hair blowout and she was happy with the result. The spa area is smaller than that on new ships, so they told her to make reservations and book all the appointments for the rest of the cruise on the first day on board. For the breakfast and lunches we always went to the buffet, but for dinner we went several times to the dining room as well. Service was very nice, waiters brought us several dishes and desserts beside those ordered and one waiter also brought several origami to entertain the kids. Very nice from him. Food was good and we always found something that the kids liked, which, almost goes without saying, but it is our constant concern. My wife and I went to the Butcher's cut once which is the steakhouse which we liked. Our waiter was from Honduras and has been working on board for 10 years. My New York strip was great and my wife got the wagyu beef which should have been cooked a tad more. She also went with our daughter alone and got a filet mignon whereas she said my daughter got a kids meal. In both cases my wife and I, and her when she went with my daughter took the burrata starter which was great. We did a few pizza-by-night snacks and it's nice to know that it's always there. I didn't go many times to the shows, but my wife did and she liked them. We went together to a trivia game that was divided in 3 days and we got third place winning a cinch bag, a collapsible bag and a lanyard each. We also went all together to the final "talent" show which was very good and entertaining. I believe the quality of the shows and on board entertainment has improved. A few other things we did on board were to take part to the "parties" in the atrium with the DJs playing music and crew members doing the animation, we purchased several of our pictures from the photo desk because we were pleased with the prints, we brought the kids to the kids club as there were times where the parents can stay in the same room while they played with Lego or did some coloring. We also went to play several times at the arcade rooms. One was upstairs on deck 16 and one near the casino area which has different games. Most of the games and videogames cost 3.75 euro which seemed a bit high, so the people we were travelling with got a fun pass to share that gave us additional play money. 100 euro gave 140 euro to spend if I am not mistaken and now my daughter loves air hockey. Final considerations now that we just debarked the ship a couple of days ago: overall a very good a very fun experience for us. The ship is 12 years old, but it in great condition and so was our room. We liked the food, the atmosphere on board, the attentiveness of the crew and the itinerary of this cruise. We felt that Bergen and Stavanger needed more time to visit, so we should go back again sometime in the future. Leknes could be replaced by another stay in Bergen. We're glad we brought rain jackets and umbrellas, but also lighter clothes as we got a lot of sun in Stavanger. And also I want to thank myself of 2 months ago, when I decided to buy a second battery for my camera.
This cruise exceeded our expectations in every way including the weather. Preziosa was perfect for us size wise as we dislike the huge ships. We prefer individual bars with a choice of entertainment rather than everything in the atrium. Some of the performers were outstanding our favourite being Duo81. We found plenty to eat in both buffet and main dining room. We reminded our waiter each night that we liked our food hot and always got it. We had asked for late dining and got it and we changed from a shared table to a table for two by visiting maitre D after we embarked. We had drinks package so enjoyed drinks / coffees / water etc throughout the ship. We had balcony Deck 10 port side perfect to enjoy sail in and out of Fjords. Fantastica so enjoyed breakfast in our cabin each day. Our room attendant was Emilia who was excellent. We found all of the staff on board excellent and never encountered a single instance of poor service. Diamond bar and Preziosa bar were particularly outstanding at busy times and always seemed to have plenty of staff. We never had to wait for a drink in any bar.
From interior, ocean-view and balcony cabins to family options and luxurious suites, MSC Preziosa offers a superb choice of elegant accommodation.
There’s a gourmet voyage of discovery to enjoy on board MSC Preziosa, from the ever-changing menus of the main restaurants, creative all-day dining in the Galaxy Lounge and much more.
Seek the extraordinary and make your cruise holiday an unforgettable adventure.
We offer an incredible choice of shore excursions to suit every taste: whether you prefer adventure, nature, culture or history, we’ve designed something for you and the whole family.
From Culture & History and our breathtaking Scenic Routes, to our Active & Adventure tours and the discovery of Natural Wonders, to Sea & Sun’s relax, our Something Special experiences and our Accessible Tours, you can enjoy the treasures of each destination in your preferred way.
We’ve also established the MSC Family Explorer Club, Excursions Explorer Package and MSC Bike Adventours, which are unique to our line and available on selected MSC Cruises' itineraries.
From the splash-packed fun and games of the Doremi Castle kids aqua park, to Vertigo, the longest single-rider water slide on the seas, awarded ‘Best Innovation’ by Cruise International in 2013, there’s every facility for kids and teens.
BARS & LOUNGES
Dotted around MSC Preziosa you’ll find a variety of chic themed bars and lounges. Serving a mix of classic and original cocktails, international wines and beers, soft drinks and live music, there’s a venue to satisfy every taste and match every mood.
An MSC Cruise is not just a chance to travel and explore – it’s also a chance to relax, feel healthy, and look your best. Unwind with a soothing sauna, relax with a traditional Balinese massage, or treat yourself to a high-tech beauty treatment during your cruise in our MSC Aurea Spa.
Book one of our Spa & Beauty Packages now to take advantage of our pre-boarding rates.
SPA & BEAUTY
Feeling healthy and looking your best is a part of the MSC Cruises experience. Try something new, like high-tech beauty treatments, a soothing sauna or enjoy a Balinese massage. Book now one of our spa packages and take advantage of our pre-boarding rates.
PLEASE NOTE:
In order to grant the best experience to our guests, all Thermal Area experiences are available by appointment only.
Access to the MSC Aurea Spa is only permitted for guests over the age of 18. Click here to discover the details.
Pregnant guests are not allowed to use any heat treatments within the Thermal Area.
SPORT & FITNESS
A voyage with MSC Cruises brings you the leisure time and the facilities to maintain and build your fitness thanks to a wide choice of Sports Facilities and a state-of-the art Sports Centre with fabulous sea views. You can admire the panorama, burn off calories and keep in shape. Whether you prefer to train alone, love a workout in company or live to compete, you’ll find just what you need.
PLEASE NOTE:
Click here to discover the treatments and services available according to our Spa and Gym Minors Policy.
From the splash-filled fun and games of the Doremi Castle kids’ aqua park and the high-speed thrill of Vertigo, one of the longest water slides on the seas, to the teens only disco and video arcade, there’s a world of enjoyment for children of all ages.
