As I stepped onto the gleaming decks of the MSC Splendida, I was greeted by a world of opulence and grandeur that surpassed my expectations. At full capacity, the MSC Splendida could hold 4,000 passengers and 1,300 crew members, and I was about to become one of them. Once on board, there was a mandatory safety drill for all passengers on the seventeen-deck cruise ship. MSC Splendida provides six dining options, including Italian and Chinese cuisines, prepared by top-class chefs and served in European style. The ship’s indoor bars include the Sports bar, a wine bar, piano bar, cigar bar and an aperitif bar.