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The Golden Lobster

Serving a delicious variety of seven courses, The Golden Lobster restaurant is one of our two main dining rooms on board MSC Preziosa. There is a fantastic menu of traditional Italian to Mediterranean cuisines accompanied with a lovely menu of wines!
The main dining room seats up to 626 guests and is splits between deck 5 and 6. The Golden Lobster restaurant serves breakfasts, lunch and dinner and is complementary.

Breakfast 7am- 10am
Lunch 12pm- 2pm
Dinner (2 seatings) 7:15pm and 9:45pm

Eataly

The name is in the title! Feast yourself with traditional and modern influences on Italian cuisines! The Eataly restaurant is our exclusive dining venue named and fashioned after Manhattan’s famous restaurant.

A popular serving of dishes include various regional cuisines and steak dining!
The restaurant has its own shop inviting our guests to buy ingredients they can take away with them ranging from pasta, sweets, various olive oils and balsamic vinegar- Cibo delizioso!

Self Service Buffet Restaurants

Located on deck 14, the self-service café is a popular dining location for our guests who want to relax and unwind. The restaurant is presented to our guests in a buffet style, easy access for no fuss dining. The buffet service offers various food types ranging from English, Italian and international delights.
Open 20 hours a day!

Breakfast 6.30am- 10am
Lunch 12pm- 3.30am
Snacks 3.30pm- 6pm
Dinner 7pm- 10pm
Snacks until 2am

Sports Bar

The Sports Bar hosts up to 87 diners, serving a la carte food, with a wonderful selection of international cuisines. The Bar is open from 3pm to 12am. The Sports Bar has large screens where you can watch your favourite games and keep up with the latest sports. There is also a ten pin bowling area- a delight! Also, be sure to try out the many types of cold foods, club sandwiches and the international cuisines!

The 87 seater Sports Bar is located on Deck 7 and is open from 3pm to 12am.

Phoenician Plaza Ice Cream Bar

The Phoenician Plaza Ice cream bar serves a truly delightful treat of Italian Gelatos! The restaurant is fashioned in a beautiful art deco style with an air of romance and dolce vita! Located on deck 6, the Ice cream bar is a perfect stop after a swim or just a treat! The bar offers a delicious menu of hot and cold drinks, pastries and cakes.

It our pride to serve our guests over 16 different flavours of traditional Italian ice creams, amongst other Italian desserts!  The Phoenician Plaza Ice Cream Bar is a perfect stop after a swim or just a treat!

L’Arabesque

Located on deck 6 and hosting up to 766 guests, L’Arabesque is our other main dining room on board MSC Preziosa. The restaurant is complementary and serves an excellent menu of International, Mediterranean and Italian cuisines.
Located especially on deck 6, there is a breath taking view of the sea guests can enjoy whilst dining- both enchanting and fantastic.

Breakfast 7am- 10am
Lunch 12pm- 2pm
Dinner (2 seatings) 7:15pm and 9:45pm

Ristorante Italia

Our exclusive speciality restaurant we are proud to be present on board MSC Preziosa!
Our Gourmet chefs offer genuine home-style Italian dining with a different menu every night. The intimate restaurant seats up to 30 guests; we especially invite our guests who enjoy date nights to attend!

Nutella Corner and Happy Puppy Ice Crystal Drink Stand

Located on deck 14, the Nutella corner is close by the Aqua pool. There is a wonderful variety of sweet treats, slush puppies and other tasty yummies! Perfect to take children to or even yourself for a treat!

La Locanda

Seating up to 105 guests, La Laconda is our exclusive pizzeria restaurant located on deck 7. Dining is casual with an excellent selection of pizzas, tapas and drinks. Foods are created by our gourmet chefs who practice traditional methods of cooking using stone baked ovens.
Dare yourself to try out the restaurants 1metre pizza- be sure to have beer to help wash it down!

Galaxy Lounge

The Galaxy Lounge is set in the 1950s style ‘Supper Club’. Located on deck 16, the Galaxy Lounge is beautiful in aesthetics with a gorgeous panoramic view and hosts a delicious a la carte menu with a Mediterranean fusion.
The Lounge, after dinner, transforms in to the ships disco spot at night.

Platinum Theatre

Be dazzled in our very own Platinum Theatre located on Deck 6 & 7. We seat up to 1,600 guests who enjoy Broadway shows featuring Illusionists, Ice shows, Circus and other various styles of performances. Main production shows are performed twice: 8pm for first dinner seating guests then 10:15pm for guests on second dinner seating. The Platinum Theatre also forms as a Bingo games room and a Conference room.

Millennium Star Casino

Why not try your luck in our Millennium Star Casino? Hosting up to 323 guests, the elegantly designed casino features world class games for all types of player- first timers and more experienced ones. You’ll be able to try your hand at Roulette or Blackjack, experiment with many Poker variations, or choose among a variety of slot machines. Over 18s only.

Green Sax Jazz Bar

Welcome to our swanky Jazz Bar, decorated in the colour green with a melody of saxophone music and made-to-measure drinks! Open till late, chill and dance the night away with a wonderful selection of jazzy music and bring back a retro glamour!

Diamond Bar & Library

Overlooking the central atrium, the Diamond Bar and Library is truly a delightful place to rest, ponder and read at your own leisure and comfort. Located on deck 6, there is musical entertainment below from the atrium, sit back and relax with a drink whilst reading. Books and manuscripts are in various languages

Preziosa Bar

Located on deck 5, just across the central atrium bar, the Preziosa Bar hosts up to 28 guests. Sit back and enjoy the music of string quartets, singing and piano music.

El Dorado Piano Bar

The elegant Piano and Music Bar located on deck 7, hosts up top 108 guests and has a wonderful atmosphere of luxury, music and a delicious Martini Bar.

The Pool Bar

The Pool Bar, located by the Pool on Deck 14. Refreshingly great after a swim!

Il Cappuccino Coffee Bar

Welcome to Il Cappuccino coffee bar, here we present a delicious refined feeling of relaxation and café romance! Located on deck 7, and seating up to 58 guests, enjoy the aroma of chocolate, coffee and pastries. Refined delicious drinks made by our wonderful bar staff! Enjoy the finest coffees made with the finest coffee beans imported from all over the world

Sweet Shop

Located on deck 6, the Sweet shop has a wonderful selection sweets, confectionary and toys. All products sold here are at Duty Free prices.

4D Cinema

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.

F1 Simulator

Our amazing on-board F1 Simulator delivers an adrenaline-pumping virtual-reality race, with you in the driver’s seat of an F1 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.

Galaxy Lounge

The Galaxy Lounge is set in the 1950s style ‘Supper Club’. Located on deck 16, the Galaxy Lounge is beautiful in aesthetics with a gorgeous panoramic view and hosts a delicious a la carte menu with a Mediterranean fusion. The Lounge, after dinner, transforms in to the ships disco spot at night.

Safari Lounge

Located on deck 7, the Safari Lounge seats up to 295 guests. The Lounge is the ship’s show lounge and entertainment varies from international dancing music to bingo quizzes!

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. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply

Medi Spa Center

Relaxing on one of our ships will do wonders for you, but we also have a few secrets on board to help you look and feel even better. Make the most of our range of safe and effective Anti-Ageing treatments and return from your cruise visibly rejuvenated. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply

Thermal Spa Center

Get a lasting sensation of absolute wellbeing that will accompany you well beyond your cruise. All our ships are equipped with a Thermal Area where you can enjoy a soothing sauna, a relaxing steam or an invigorating whirlpool bath. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply

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! Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply

Jean Louis Hair Salon

Refresh your look with a new hairstyle from our Jean Louis David International Team. 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. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply

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. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included

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. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included

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. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included

BABY CLUB 0-2

A dedicated area and a range of facilities for babies and toddlers to enjoy. The clubs include two special services: MSC Baby Time: babies can play with their parents MSC Baby Care: parents can leave their babies with the Youth Staff On several ships* kids under 3 age can play in Chicco Baby Club. Chosen by the Osservatorio Chicco Baby Research Centre, our selection of modern, fun and educational toys and games will entertain our smallest guests for hours. From learning to play in English, to music and rhythm. *available on: MSC Grandiosa, MSC Bellissima, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, and MSC Opera. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included

MINI CLUB 3-6

Kids from 3 to 6 years of age will enjoy many fun activities specially catered for their age group. In addition, during the cruise little sailors can hold a special event called: LEGO® Experience On Board. On several MSC Cruise ships* kids can play with a great selection of LEGO® bricks and equipment in our Lego Clubs. And with a range of LEGO toys on sale on board each of our ships, you can give your kids the opportunity to express their creativity whenever and wherever they want! *available on: MSC Grandiosa, MSC Bellissima, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Splendida. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included

JUNIOR CLUB 7-11

Every day, kids from 7 to 11 years of age will enjoy experimenting with a vast choice of games and activities specially catered for their needs. Let your kids dive into a world of entertainment with our sport tournaments, hi-tech games and art & craft activities. In addition, during the cruise little sailors can hold a special event called: LEGO® Experience On Board. On several MSC Cruise ships* kids can play with a great selection of LEGO® bricks and equipment in our Lego Clubs. And with a range of LEGO toys on sale on board each of our ships, you can give your kids the opportunity to express their creativity whenever and wherever they want! *available on: MSC Grandiosa, MSC Bellissima, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Splendida. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included

YOUNG CLUB 12-14

Youngsters have a place of their own with fantastic supervised facilities where they can meet up and do their own thing. From themed games to sports and competitions, they will have a massive choice of activities to have fun and make new friends . Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included

TEEN CLUB 15-17

Teenagers can look forward to having the time of their lives onboard, from sports and competitions, dance contests and social network games to Wii, Xbox and PS3 tournaments. And in the evening, they can enjoy the teen disco, karaoke, White Party, Flashmob and many other themed events. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included

Kelly & Kloe

Kelly & Kloe Onboard is a web series that follows the story of two young girls – Kelly and Kloe – who spend time on board an MSC Cruises ship alongside their father – the Master. The full day of kids’ entertainment, designed around the “Kelly & Kloe” story, will allow children on board to explore the ship and play like “Kelly & Kloe” themselves, bringing to life the magic of the story. Kids will be able to learn the theme song and dance routine from the web series, take part in a selfie contest dressed up as characters from the story as well as have the chance to get creative by writing their very own episode to of the adventure story. Click here to find out more and watch all episodes. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included

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! Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included

MSC Yacht Club

An exclusive haven of refinement Discover a ship within a ship. A place where you can savour exclusivity and privacy in a world of choice. Where you can indulge in the luxury of a private club, while enjoying access to the myriad of recreation and entertainment possibilities that the rest of the ship offers. Lavishly appointed suites, an exclusive 24-hour butler service and a dedicated concierge are only the start. Welcome to the MSC Yacht Club, a cruise experience like no other.

Excursions

The itinerary you will choose will be based on the destinations you want to visit. After all, a cruise is a journey, it’s waking up in a different port every day, and it’s soaking up cultures and customs that vary every time you step off the ship. Each itinerary is a singular opportunity for you to explore the world. Don’t just see the world, be part of it. Enjoy discovering more about the places you visit. Safe, secure and with multilingual guides our shore excursions will give you a chance to discover the secrets, customs and history of the cities you’ll visit. With minivans, or with chauffer driven cars for MSC Yacht Club members, get immersed in a different world every day.

Photo Portrait

A dedicated Studio Photographer will provide you with a unique photo opportunity to capture the special moments of your cruise. During a private consultation you will be presented with the best locations around the ship so you can choose where your photoshoot will take place. Every photo will be taken with top of the line equipment by our highly-skilled, studio photographer using creative lighting techniques. Pictures will be re-touched and edited, and printed on premium photo paper. After your session choose from our different packages and take home lasting memories. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply

Photoshop

Smile! Our professional team of photographers constantly roam the ship, capturing wonderful memories every day. Be sure to stroll through the Photo Gallery daily, so you don’t miss one of their great shots of you and your loved ones enjoying your cruise. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply

Internet Cafe

In addition to your cabin and to public areas, internet access is available at the Internet Cafè on the cruise ships, with its full-size screens and keyboards, complemented by high-quality printers.

Dress Code

Shore Excursions
Casual wear is advised

Informal Evening wear
Ladies: Seasonal Dresses
Gentlemen: Light weight jackets, Shirt

Formal Evening wear
Ladies: Cocktails Dresses
Gentlemen: Dinner Jacket
* Extra clothing such as coats and shawls are advised to bring for warmth.

Gala Evening and Party wear
Semi Formal dress code is advised for Ladies and Gentlemen.

Religious Sites
Modest clothing is advised
*Covered Knees/ Shoulders/ No low cut tops

Special Requirements

Any guest with a condition that may affect fitness to travel, or any other special need, is asked to provide full details by filling in the appropriate form at the time of booking, and may be asked to submit a doctor’s certificate. The Company can refuse the booking or the carriage of any guest who is deemed to be unfit for travel or whose condition may constitute a danger to themselves, the vessel, aircraft and/ or other Guest on the grounds of safety.
Any specific transport and/on lodging and/or assistance needs must be communicated at the time the reservation.
Our guests who are pregnant and have exceeded their 24th week are also not invited to sail. This is due to the lack of medical equipment needed to accommodate their needs.

Disabled Facilities

On board have accessible cabins for all our guests. We also have wheelchair availability, hearing and visual aids. Guests with hearing impairments can opt for TDD systems kits to be in their cabins. Guests with visual impairments are advised to travel with a Carer – we also allow healthy and travel-safe guide dogs on board.
We ask our guests with specific requirements to inform travel agents before booking so we can prepare accommodations.

Special Diets

Most special diets can be catered for on board if requested when booking your cruise. Kosher meals (pre-packaged) and Halal products (beef, lamb and poultry) are available if requested at least two months before departure. MSC Cruise is certified by Bureau Veritas to provide gluten free menus worldwide in the main restaurants on board. Pre-packaged gluten-free snacks, biscuits, croissants, sponge cakes and muffins are also available on board.