Reviews & Ratings for the Msc-Grandiosa

On August 6, 2026, an unsettling incident unfolded on board the 'MSC Grandiosa', a cruise ship capable of accommodating 6,300 passengers, as it navigated towards Palma de Mallorca. At approximately 11:00 p.m. local time, an emergency man overboard alarm echoed through the vessel, prompting immediate action from the crew. Passengers were swiftly instructed to return to their staterooms while a comprehensive headcount was initiated to ensure everyone’s safety. In the dramatic moments that followed, the ship’s crew, supported by security personnel, embarked on a meticulous room-to-room check, verifying the presence of each guest by scanning their cruise cards. Meanwhile, the 'MSC Grandiosa' reduced its speed to around two knots and executed intricate search patterns approximately 26 miles off the coast of Menorca. Local search and rescue boats and helicopters joined the operation, underscoring the urgency of the situation. As the crew diligently conducted their headcount, multiple announcements in various languages played over the ship’s loudspeakers, calling certain crew members and families to report to Guest Services immediately. After an extensive lockdown period during which over 2,400 staterooms were inspected, the captain addressed guests via the ship’s PA system with an announcement that brought relief—everyone on board was accounted for, confirming that the alert had been a false alarm. Following the all-clear signal, guests were allowed to leave their staterooms, and the 'MSC Grandiosa' resumed its voyage to Palma de Mallorca, where it was scheduled to berth on August 7. This incident serves as a reminder of the crew's preparedness and the thorough protocols in place to ensure passenger safety at sea.

In a swift response to a medical emergency, Salvamento Marítimo conducted a medevac operation on November 6, 2025, to assist a 62-year-old Italian passenger aboard the MSC Grandiosa. The incident occurred just before 9:00 p.m., approximately 47 nautical miles south of Tarragona while the cruise ship was traveling from Valencia to Marseille. The Helimer 222 helicopter, dispatched from Reus Airport, reached the cruise liner around 9:30 p.m. The evacuation team successfully hoisted the ailing passenger, along with the cruise ship's doctor, into the helicopter. Unfortunately, during the flight back to Reus Airport, the woman encountered a cardiac arrest. Emergency responders were ready upon landing, and she was quickly transferred to an ambulance for immediate care at Sant Joan Hospital in Reus. For additional details and visuals, view the full report at: https://www.diaridetarragona.com/sucesos/244423/evacuada-helicoptero-tarragona-pasajera-crucero-fallo-respiratorio.html?timestamp=1762514433.

An unfortunate incident occurred on July 21, 2024, involving a 61-year-old Dutch traveler aboard the MSC Grandiosa, which was docked in Livorno. While enjoying time by the poolside, the passenger suffered a severe accident with a sun lounger, resulting in the partial amputation of his finger. The ship's medical team responded promptly, skillfully managing the situation by preserving the severed part and halting the bleeding. Around noon, emergency services were alerted, leading to ambulances from Misericordia of Antignano arriving on-site. Following initial medical treatment onboard, the affected tourist was subsequently transported to a local hospital in Livorno and is reported to be in stable condition.

On September 2, 2022, at 6:04 PM, a critical medical evacuation took place from the cruise ship 'MSC Gradiosa' while the vessel was navigating east of Skagen, en route from Flåm to Copenhagen. Responding swiftly, a rescue helicopter launched from Aalborg arrived on the scene to conduct the medevac operation. The patient was successfully hoisted from the ship and subsequently transported to Ålborg Hospital for urgent medical treatment, ensuring they received the necessary care in a timely manner.

On February 16, 2021, a passenger aboard the MSC Grandiosa tested positive for COVID-19 while returning from a seven-day cruise that departed from Genoa on February 14. In response to the situation, the infected traveler was promptly isolated, along with his wife, who received a negative test result. Health protocols were activated swiftly, and all close contacts of the couple were identified, isolated, and tested, yielding negative results. These individuals remain onboard in isolation as a precautionary measure. MSC Cruises has organized for the couple's transfer to designated facilities in Palermo, ensuring comfort and safety. The two guests disembarked on the morning of February 17, while the MSC Grandiosa carried on with its planned Mediterranean itinerary, which includes stops in Civitavecchia, Naples, Palermo, and Malta. This incident marked the fourth cruise for the MSC Grandiosa in 2021.