MSC Bellissima
MSC Bellissima in Saint-Nazaire (France) shipyard on 19 February 2019 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | MSC Bellissima |
| Owner | MSC Cruises |
| Operator | MSC Cruises |
| Port of registry | Valletta, Malta |
| Ordered | 20 March 2014 |
| Builder | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Laid down | 15 November 2017 |
| Launched | 14 June 2018 |
| Christened | 2 March 2019 |
| Acquired | 27 February 2019 |
| Maiden voyage | 4 March 2019 |
| In service | 4 March 2019 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Meraviglia-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 171,598 GT |
| Length | 315.83 m (1,036 ft 2 in) |
| Draught | 8.75 m (28 ft 8 in) |
| Decks | 18 |
| Installed power | 38,400 kW (51,500 hp) |
| Propulsion | 2 × ABB Azipods |
| Speed | 21.8 knots (40.4 km/h; 25.1 mph) |
| Capacity | 4,500 |
MSC Bellissima is a cruise ship operated by MSC Cruises. She was constructed at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France.
The ship joined MSC Meraviglia in the company's Meraviglia class of cruise ships. She has a tonnage of 171,598 gross tonnage (GT) and a capacity of 4,500 passengers. The ship debuted in March 2019.
MSC Cruises announced the suspension of all North American itineraries until 30 June 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.