MSC Cruises’ new Meraviglia-class ships has been floated out at the STX France shipyard.

The vessel, which launches in June next year, will hold 5,714 passengers when full, have an indoor promenade, three water slides and Cirque du Soleil shows in a purpose-built Carousel Lounge. The first in her class, she will be joined by sister ship MSC Bellissima in spring 2019.

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