MSC Splendida
Food and Drink
Daily Special Corner
Get set to be wowed by the creativity of our talented chefs at the Daily Special Corner. Wrap your taste buds around a different speciality every day of your cruise for an unforgettable culinary surprise.
Dessert Corner
Indulge your sweet tooth at the Dessert Corner, a cornucopia of deliciously sweet treats that will have your mouth watering. Enter the magical world of fine patisserie, crafted with love by our team of talented bakers and pastry chefs with meticulous attention to detail.
Ethnic Corner
Enticing aromas and mouth-watering flavours are served up at our Ethnic Corner. Choose your personal favourite from a range of delectable dishes, hand-selected from every corner of the world, from Asian to Indian – and everything in between.
Fun Time Dinners
Give your children a taste of independence: our youth staff will take them to the kids’ buffet areas to enjoy a delicious dinner with their new friends, while you enjoy yours.
Happy Dinners
Let your children eat then play. As soon as they finish dinner we will be happy to take them to the kids’ clubs, leaving you free to enjoy your meal in your own time.
International Dining
Our main restaurants invite you on a journey around the world’s cuisines, offering exceptional international dishes every day of your cruise.
Kids Area
Created with the little ones in mind, Kids’ Corner offers a selection of tasty, healthy and fun meals to tickle your children’s taste buds throughout your cruise. Dishes change on a daily basis so there’s always something new and exciting to discover.
Kids Area and Menu
Our Kids’ Menus in the main restaurants feature fun dishes assessed by nutritionists from the Osservatorio Chicco and prepared to our usual high standards. They include some food options dedicated to babies from 6 to 12 months too - light, tasty, authentic, easy to digest, appropriate for growth and… as good as Mum’s! Each buffet restaurant boasts a Kids’ Corner or a dedicated Marketplace Family & Kids area. Also, kids menus are available in specialty restaurants as well.
Lounges
Our elegant Lounge Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy leisurely hours in the company of friends. Let the special ambience work its magic on you while you relax in comfort and style with your favourite tipple in hand.
Meat Carvery
Come to the Carvery for deliciously tender, juicy and flavourful roast meat specialities that will please your palate any day of the week. Enjoy the theatre of watching your personal favourites being carved right in front of your eyes especially for you.
Mediterranean Dining
As one of the healthiest diets on the planet, Mediterranean food takes centre stage at our main restaurants, tempting you with French, Italian and Spanish cuisine.
Night Bars
Whether you’re a regular night owl or simply fancy a tantalising night cap before turning in, our Night Bars are there to cater to your needs. Choose from a range of innovative alchemist cocktails, created to suit those moments when only the extraordinary will do.
One Dining Experience
Book now this dining package and discover a unique culinary experience! Food: Steakhouse, Asian, Vietnamese, Seafood, Signature Cuisine
Outdoor Bars
Sip on a glass of something refreshing – a cocktail, wine, beer or soft drink – in ultimate style at one of our Outdoor Bars, located both poolside and on the highest decks of the ships. Teaming glorious ocean views with enjoying a delicious drink has never been easier.
Pasta Station
Check out the Pasta Station for authentic Italian pasta just like mama used to make. Discover a new selection of delicious flavour combinations every single day to satisfy even the most discerning palate.
Special Diets
Naturally, we cater for vegetarian and gluten-free diets and a wide variety of other requirements. All our ships offer dedicated kids’ menus for children, comprising a variety of popular Mediterranean and international classics. We even offer a non-alcoholic drinks package for children*.
Special Diets and Menus
We believe everyone’s special on an MSC cruise ship which is why we provide tailored menus and solutions to meet everyone’s dining requirements: Vegetarian Menus of delicious specialities, freshly prepared to the gourmet standards for which MSC is renowned; Kosher meals (pre-packaged breakfast, lunch and dinner) may be available on board for an additional charge starting from €25 pp/day. Kosher meals can be consumed in the main restaurants and must be booked at least 3 weeks before ship’s departure Halal products (beef, lamb and poultry) may be available on board following former request of the guest at least two months before departure; Gluten-Free Menus* are prepared by skilled personnel in dedicated kitchens on board.
Speciality Restaurants
When you feel like treating yourself or your family to something a little different, the Speciality Restaurants across our fleet can serve you the world on a plate, from superb sushi and Asian delicacies to succulent steaks, French favourites and much more. You’ll also find a selection of sweet treats from famous partners like Venchi chocolate and Jean-Philippe Maury.
Take Away Station
The Take-away Station is just the place to be when you’re feeling peckish for a snack on the go. A wide range of the most popular fast foods awaits you, the perfect casual dining fix for those moments when hunger suddenly strikes.
Two Dining Experiences
Book now this dining package including two distinct dining experiences in two Speciality Restaurants and enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience!
Wellness Corner
A selection of light and tasty dishes awaits you at our Wellness Corner. Made with your health in mind, these dishes will boost your wellbeing without putting a strain on your waistline. Stock up on your five-a-day with dishes that are delicious, nutritious and packed with flavour.
Recreational
Family Dining
Enjoy a culinary voyage of discovery with your children on an MSC Cruise: an array of international dishes and ethnic specialties will delight the whole family with flavours from around the globe. For ever-changing menus of high-quality international cuisine, including signature dishes from award-winning chefs, look no further than the main restaurants onboard our ships. If you prefer a casual meal, buffet is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snacks. If your kids want to eat with their new friends, our youth staff are happy to look after them. When they’re exhausted after a fun-packed day, you can choose to have a meal delivered to your cabin.
Kids Clubs and Family Activities
Discover our Entertainment options on board: there's always so much to do that you kids will never get bored! An MSC cruise is an experience for the whole family to enjoy together in the safe, fun environment of our cruise ships. On an MSC cruise, you'll discover a diverse array of activities designed for both children and adults. Our dedicated Kids Clubs offer a wide range of engaging experiences, including sports tournaments, quizzes, and the exciting Doremi family disco. Additionally, our ships provide numerous entertainment options to ensure everyone has a memorable and enjoyable time onboard, we kindly ask you to check the daily program once onboard do discover all the activities.
Fitness
Basketball
Come to the outdoor basketball court at the Sport Center for a chance to hang out with friends, have fun shooting hoops and enjoy a full-body workout at the same time. You may not make the latest line-up of the Harlem Globetrotters, but you’re sure to have a great time.
Five-a-side Football
Fancy a game of footy? Your wish can be granted at the outdoor five-a-side football pitch at the Sport Center. Team up with some friends or family and play a match against another on-board team. A great way to have fun, get active and turn strangers into friends.
Gym by Technogym
Fitted with authentic TechnoGym® equipment and featuring panoramic ocean views, the on-board gym is the place to be for all those who take their fitness regime seriously. Hone your physique with a full set of TechnoGym® apparatus every day of your cruise to look better than ever before.
Minigolf
You’ll need to combine hand-to-eye coordination with a deft, light touch to get around our entertaining open-air minigolf course on board the ship. Get together with your friends and family to see who has what it takes to be crowned the minigolf King or Queen.
Power Walking Track
Enjoying time off on your cruise doesn’t need to mean letting your fitness routine slide, so gear up and rendezvous with the power walking and jogging track on deck to get your daily exercise fix while also savouring outstanding ocean views.
Squash court
If a fast game of squash is your favourite way of keeping fit or if you’d just like to give it a first go, simply book the outside squash court at our on-board Sport Center and prepare to hit it like a pro. First played in Harrow, England, in 1830, the game certainly looks back on a long history.
Tennis court
Anyone for tennis? Play to your heart’s content at the outdoor or indoor tennis court of our on-board Sport Center. Tennis is ideal for getting some healthy activity, honing your hand-to-eye coordination and having loads of fun. Game, set and match to you.
Volleyball
Fast-paced, energetic and a ton of fun to play, volleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports and one you can enjoy at the outdoor volleyball court at the on-board Sport Center. Burn some calories and get a thorough cardio-vascular workout while you land a kill and beat the opposing team.
Relaxation
Barber Shop
Inside the MSC Aurea Spa there’s a dedicated Barber Shop to keep you looking at your best during your time on board! Leave the salon styled and ready for a great evening.
Beauty Salon
You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialised staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of your cruise. Customize your cruise with the best treatments for your body. Unwind and feel fantastic!
Hair Salon
Refresh your look with a new hairstyle! There are different packages which include a personalised shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single process colour treatment. Leave the salon styled and ready for a great evening onboard.
MSC Aurea Spa
MSC Aurea Spa boasts an exotic interior of natural stone, precious woods and rich mosaics, and is equipped with specific and massage treatment suites. Being pampered by a traditional Balinese Massage is a truly unique experience. Thanks to a blend of scented essences and aromatic oils, your body is enveloped in an endlessly peaceful and relaxing aura.
Thermal Area
Start your wellness journey in our on board thermal area and achieve a lasting feeling of absolute well-being that will stay with you well beyond your cruise. Our thermal experiences are designed to slowly raise your body temperature while you relax, taking full advantage of the holistic and therapeutic benefits of water and heat.
Entertainment
4D Cinemas
Visit our on-board 4D Cinema* for a chance to enter a world of adventure without having to leave the comfort of your seat. Enjoy a unique cinematic experience, full of surprising features and visual effects.
Accessories
Top Italian brands such as Armani, Coccinelle, Furla and Fusaro feature alongside international names like Radley London, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. Here you are sure to find serious sartorial inspiration for bags and accessories!
Arcade
While away a few enjoyable hours of game play at the Arcade on board the ship. Pit your wits and skill against those of your friends in any number of typical arcade options, including video games, pinball and more. Great fun guaranteed.
Babies and Toddlers Services
Baby Clubs - along with activities that the whole family can enjoy together, we offer a Baby Club onboard all our ships with dedicated activities and facilities. MSC Baby Care Service - we have thought about mums and dads too! Everyday, you can drop your baby off at the Baby Club, where they will be looked after by qualified and dedicated staff who will let them play (during specific times) MSC and Chicco - on our cruise ships you’ll find the most modern, fun and educational toys, chosen for you by the Osservatorio Chicco, Baby Research Center. Medical Centre - every ship in the MSC Cruises fleet has a well-equipped modern Medical Centre on board. The Medical Centre is staffed by fully-qualified personnel, and benefits from 24/7 specialist paediatric telemedicine support. Over-the-counter medicines can be purchased on board.
Beer Festival
Fun-packed festive celebrations with a Bavarian flair - decorations, costumes, games, music and of course beer. There’s even a Master of Beer competition and a 6-metre-tall inflatable beer mug.
Bowling & Mini Bowling
Strike! That’s what you want to hear every time the bowling ball barrels down the alley. See whether you have the knack and play against your family and friends to crown the bowling champion in your midst.
Broadway Theatre
You’d normally have to travel to New York to see top-end shows, but thanks to our Broadway-style theatres you can enjoy superlative entertainment with an international line-up of artists without having to leave the ship. Take your pick from a fabulous programme, there’s sure to be a show you love.
Casino
Our casinos are elegantly designed, featuring games for all types of players. You’ll be able to try your hand at Roulette or Blackjack, challenge yourself at one of our Poker tables, or choose among a variety of slot machines.
Duty Free
Discover everything the Duty Free shop has to offer, all at tax and duty-free prices*. You can choose between top-flight international tobacco products, technology products, fine wines, chocolate, make up and travel essentials. Our expert staff can provide you with all the help you need to make the perfect choice.
Family Activities
Family Game Show - this is a competition for the whole family with dance, music and selfie challenges dedicated to Kelly & Kloe On Board, MSC Cruises’ original web series created for kids and families. Don’t forget to visit the website! Family Disco - who’s going to be the best dancer of the night? The whole family is invited to join the Youth Staff for a special disco time!
Fashion Boutique
Browse the latest collections for men, women and children, plus an array of accessories for all tastes. Enjoy the expert guidance of our staff, here to help you find something for the special people in your life, whatever their age and taste!
Jewellery
A wonderland of all that sparkles; showcasing designs in gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones and watches. You’ll love the wide choice of jewellery, perfect as a special gift or to treat yourself, and at prices that will put an extra sparkle in your eye.
LEGO® Experience
Once during every cruise we hold a special entertainment event called the LEGO® Experience On Board: an entire day dedicated to fun LEGO activities for the whole family to enjoy. Thanks to this special activity your kids can spend hours building and creating whatever they want!
MasterChef
The world's best-loved food show awaits you on the MSC Cruises fleet! Experience the adrenaline-fuelled creativity of an extraordinary on-board cooking competition for adults and junior guests.
MSC Factor
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a star in our on-board talent competition, The MSC Factor? Then come and showcase what you can do in the most exciting talent show at sea. Whatever your specific talent may be, don’t be shy – come and show the world what it’s been missing.
MSC Formula Racer
Our amazing on-board MSC Formula Racer* delivers an adrenaline-pumping virtual-reality race, with you in the driver’s seat of a racing car. Go head to head against other racers and thrill to the feel of engines gunning. Huge fun for the young and the young at heart, regardless of who wins the race.
MSC Logo Shop
Infuse your cruise with gifts that spark magical memories of your voyage across the waves! Navigate the MSC Logo Shop for everything from gadgets to books and novelty gifts! You’ll also find MSC’s very own DOREMI Mascot right here in the MSC Shop.
Sailaway Party
A start-of-the-cruise event celebrating the ship's departure, led by the Entertainment Team and Dancers in a spectacular Costume Parade.
Sport Tournaments
Tennis Tournament - if you've got a killer backhand then why not enter our onboard tennis tournament? It might not be Wimbledon but it'll serve up a great workout and possibly a taste of glory, too Soccer Tournament - can you kick it? Yes you can! Sign up for the onboard soccer tournament and show off your skills. Your team needs you, so get involved. Volleyball Tournament - unleash your competitive side in our very own onboard volleyball tournament. Quick reactions and impressive reach could lead you and your team to glory! Basketball Tournament - ready to shoot some hoops? Then enter our onboard basketball tournament. Get involved and prepare for glory! Ping Pong Tournament - pick up a paddle and prepare for battle! The ping pong tournament is on and you're invited. Ready for the challenge? See you there!
Swimming Pools
If a bit of poolside therapy sounds like your idea of heaven, look no further than one of our numerous swimming pools to get your fill of sun and relaxation, while our pool attendants can cater to your every need.
Theme Parties
We organise various daytime and evening Theme Parties on board. You may wish to bring bright fun clothes for the Sunshine Party and something white for the White Party.
Web Series
Experience the cruise adventure before you even step on board! Dive into the captivating web series Cabin 12006, available on MSC Cruises' official YouTube channel. Join Markus, a teenager embarking on his first cruise, as his holiday takes an unexpected turn. MSC Bellissima's "Cabin 12006" is filled with unanswered questions and thrilling surprises, and it's up to Markus and his friend Lucas to unravel the mystery. Kelly & Kloe Onboard is an exciting web series that chronicles the adventures of two young girls, Kelly and Kloe, as they spend time on an MSC Cruises ship alongside their father, the Master. Kids will have the opportunity to learn the theme song and dance routine from the web series, participate in a selfie contest while dressed up as characters from the story, and even unleash their creativity by writing their very own episode of the thrilling adventure.
Onboard facilities
Recreational
- •Grand Prix Simulator Library
Food and Drink
- •Bimini Bar Botticelli Dining Room Cafe Canaletto Restaurant Coffee Bar Ice Cream Bar Mediteranean Mexican Michelangelo Dining Room Pizzeria Yacht Club
Technology
- •Interactive TV Internet Cafe Satelite Telephone
Other
- •Art Gallery Atrium Boutique Duty-free shop Emporium Photo Shop Security Safe
Relaxation
- •Aurea Spa Balinese Head Massage Fully Air Conditioned Massage Sauna Solarium Spa Sun Deck Swimming Pool Thalassotherapy Pool Whirlpool
Entertainment
- •Disco Entertainment Team Open Air Cinema Theatre
Fitness
- •Aerobics/Yoga Basketball Fitness Center Fitness Equipment Jogging Track Squash Tennis Court