Reviews & Ratings for the Msc-Grandiosa

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.