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March 5, 2019
MSC Bellissima is here!
MSC Bellissima is here!
MSC Bellissima, the second in the Meraviglia class, bears much of the same DNA of its elder sibling -- but with a few intriguing tweaks. Making its UK debut in Southampton last week, the ship is now headed to Genoa where it will homeport until December.
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Short Mediterranean cruises from £234
Short Mediterranean cruises from £234
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Western Mediterranean cruises from £469
Western Mediterranean cruises from £469
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Middle East cruises from £499
Middle East cruises from £499
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7 things we love about MSC Bellissima
7 things we love about MSC Bellissima
We were just onboard brand-new MSC Bellissima to find out what's new, what works and what we predict will reappear on the line's future ships. Get an inside look as the ship just begins its tenure on the high seas.
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MSC Bellissima officially christened in Southampton
MSC Bellissima officially christened in Southampton
Despite Storm Freya's best efforts to disrupt the party, Sophia Loren officially named MSC Bellissima in Southampton Saturday, marking the largest ship launch to ever take place in the port. Read on to feel like you were right there for the big celebration.
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MSC Cruises' Meraviglia vs. Seaside classes
MSC Cruises' Meraviglia vs. Seaside classes
Both of these MSC classes are considered megaships and do offer some of the same features. But that is largely where the similarity ends, with both classes bearing radically different designs, styles and layouts.
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