Where MSC Bellissima sails, month by month
MSC Bellissima sails from Shanghai from January to March 2027 and from August to October 2027, Taipei (Keelung) from December 2026 to January 2027 and in March 2027 and Okinawa (Naha) from December 2026 to January 2027 on 4-, 5- and 9-night Asia cruises, also combined as 8 nights. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Busan (35 calls), Seogwipo City (27) and Fukuoka (Hakata, 20). It also has longer sailings of 10 and 13 nights from April to May 2027 and in August 2027.
- Dec 2026Okinawa (Naha) · 12 sailings4 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Taipei (Keelung) · 13 sailings3 to 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Shanghai · 9 sailings4, 5, 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Shanghai · 5 sailings4, 5, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Tokyo · 2 sailings5, 10 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Tokyo · 2 sailings6, 13 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Seoul (Incheon) · 2 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027No sailings listed
- Aug 2027Shanghai · 10 sailings4 to 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Shanghai · 8 sailings4 to 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Shanghai · 2 sailings4, 6 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027No sailings listed
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). MSC Cruises may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's MSC Bellissima sailings with prices.
MSC Bellissima at a glance
MSC Bellissima is a MSC Cruises cruise ship in the Meraviglia class. It entered service in 2019 (7 years ago). It carries 4,500 passengers and 1,536 crew, about 2.9 passengers per crew member. At 171,598 gross tons and 316 m (1,037 ft) long, it is a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT) with 18 decks and 2,244 cabins. It was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique and sails under the flag of Malta.
The MSC Bellissima entered service in 2019 as part of MSC Cruises' contemporary fleet. Built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, this 18-deck ship carries 4,500 passengers and showcases the line's modern cruise design.
Registered in Valletta, Malta, the Bellissima represents MSC's commitment to building larger, well-appointed vessels for the mainstream cruise market. The ship's size and capacity make it suitable for a range of itineraries across various cruise regions.
MSC Bellissima specs
- Class
- Meraviglia
- Built
- 2019
- Gross Tonnage
- 171,598 GT
- Length
- 316 m
- Passengers
- 4,500
- Cabins
- 2,244
- Crew
- 1,536
- Decks
- 18
- Builder
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique
- Flag
- Malta
- Age
- 7 years old
- Size
- Mega-ship
- Space Ratio
- 38.1 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.9:1
- Sister Ships
- 1 other in class
- Fleet Rank
- 8th largest of 25
- Typical Cruise
- 4 nights
- Primary Region
- Asia
- Next Sailing
- Nov 21, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
MSC Bellissima FAQ
Where does MSC Bellissima sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MSC Bellissima sails from Shanghai, China from January to March 2027 and from August to October 2027, Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan from December 2026 to January 2027 and in March 2027 and Okinawa (Naha), Japan from December 2026 to January 2027 on 4-, 5- and 9-night Asia cruises, also combined as 8 nights.
What ports does MSC Bellissima visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MSC Bellissima calls most often at Busan, Korea (35 calls), Seogwipo City, Jeju Island, South Korea (27), Fukuoka (Hakata), Japan (20), Miyakojima, Japan (13) and Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan (11), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 17 ports in all.
How many passengers does MSC Bellissima carry?
MSC Bellissima carries 4,500 passengers in 2,244 cabins. It has 1,536 crew, about 2.9 passengers per crew member.
When was MSC Bellissima built and how old is it?
MSC Bellissima entered service in 2019, so it is 7 years old.
How big is MSC Bellissima?
MSC Bellissima is 171,598 gross tons and 316 m (1,037 ft) long, with 18 decks. That makes it a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT).
How many crew work on MSC Bellissima?
MSC Bellissima has 1,536 crew.
What class of ship is MSC Bellissima?
MSC Bellissima belongs to the Meraviglia class, which has 1 other ship we track.
Which cruise line operates MSC Bellissima?
MSC Bellissima is operated by MSC Cruises.
Where was MSC Bellissima built?
MSC Bellissima was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique.
How much does a cruise on MSC Bellissima cost?
The cheapest upcoming MSC Bellissima cruise we track starts from $239. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
MSC Bellissima prices
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