MSC Splendida
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | MSC Splendida |
| Operator | MSC Cruises |
| Port of registry | Panama |
| Ordered | 16 November 2005 |
| Builder | STX Europe (St. Nazaire) |
| Cost | $550 million |
| Laid down | 24 October 2007 |
| Launched | 18 July 2008 |
| Christened | 12 July 2009 by Sophia Loren |
| Completed | 2 July 2009 |
| Maiden voyage | 4 July 2009 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Fantasia-class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 137,936 GT |
| Length | 333.33 m (1,093.60 ft) |
| Beam | 37.92 m (124.41 ft) |
| Height | 66.81 m (219.2 ft) |
| Draft | 8.29 m (27.2 ft) |
| Decks | 18 total, 13 passenger decks |
| Installed power | Diesel (40,000kW) |
| Propulsion | 2 propellers |
| Speed | 21 knots (39 km/h) |
| Capacity | 3,900 passengers |
| Crew | 1,313 crew |
| Notes | 15 elevators, post-Panamax |
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MSC Splendida is a Fantasia-class cruise ship owned and operated by MSC Cruises. Constructed at STX France in Saint-Nazaire, she commenced service in July 2009 with $550m investment.