MSC Meravigli

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Valletta / Malta

Christened by actress Sophia Loren on its launch, the MSC Meraviglia is

high on glamour – and its name means ‘wonder’ in Italian. With

Swarovski crystal-clad staircases and a glittering central atrium, it trul

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dazzles. At its heart is the two deck-high indoor promenade, Galleria

Meraviglia. It has the look and feel of an elegant shopping arcade in a

beautiful European city, and is topped with a 480 sqm LED dome featur-

ing stained glass in a romantic Art Nouveau style. In the evening it bus-

tles with parties, live music events and a variety of entertainments.

In the cabins, which include duplex suites and a Grande Suite with pri-

vate whirlpool bath, the meeting of classic and contemporary luxur

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continues, with a muted palette of wood

finishes and pale walls give

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depth with the addition of rich orange and ruby highlight pieces and

upholstery. In the bathrooms GROHE fittings were chosen for both

their water efficiency and for their delivery of ergonomic comfort, wit

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products specified including GROHE Eurosmart Cosmopolitan basi

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mixers and Tempesta shower systems.

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