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Onboard the MSC Meraviglia (2022)

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This was our first cruise on an MSC ship
There were 2 MSC ships in Marseille boarding through the same terminal
We ALMOST boarded the WRONG vessel, but an alert crew member saw the error, retrieved our luggage
and got us onto the Meraviglia

We were very pleased with the size of our cabin
The balcony allowed room to stretch out
Our cabin attendant provided critters to keep Joe company


We were dazzled by all the glitter on this ship

Throughout the day and night the CGI ceiling of the promenade
created a different atmosphere depending on what was happening now
 
During "Selfie Time" the CGI ceiling showed the people on the promenade
People took pictures of themselves on the ceiling

 
Many times we visited the Atrium to simply listen to the pleasant music
There were activities on the main pool deck throughout the day
The main pool
The indoor "adults only" pool with a retractable roof
Plenty of chairs available in the sunlight and under cover
The elevator lobby was so large
that we often couldn't cross it fast enough
An early morning walk around the whole ship
The sky lounge offers a wonderful panoromic view
 
As we left the Mediterranean the Captain announced we would be passing the Rock of Gibraltar
At first we planned to view it from the Sky Lounge
However, the view was better from the main deck
It rose from the sea in the distance
We braved the wind to get these pictures
Remembering my Dad's WWII diary about seeing the Rock for the first time
Beautiful sunrises became a common sight
Six languages were spoken onboard and classes
were offered to those who wanted to learn them
The Captain visited during Spanish class
Click HERE or either photo below to see
all the food options available
The dining room was not visited by a UFO
It was a reflection of a ceiling light fixture
Evenings onboard were also beautiful