If the pool deck bar is feeling a little too loud and the Sports Bar is a little too intense, MSC’s Champagne and Wine Bars are the perfect reset button.
These venues lean into MSC’s “European lounge” personality. They are designed for sitting, sipping, and staying a while. You’ll usually find comfortable seating, softer lighting, and a calmer pace that makes this an ideal spot for pre-dinner drinks, a date-night start, or a late-night wind down.
The vibe (and the music) is the whole point
Champagne and wine venues on MSC are conversation-first spaces. The soundtrack is typically piano or guitar-based, sometimes with a singer, and almost always easy listening rather than rock-and-roll. When there’s live music, it’s usually the kind of set you can enjoy without raising your voice or shouting across the table.
This is also why these bars are such a favorite for couples and small groups. You can relax, talk, and enjoy the atmosphere instead of fighting for attention in the middle of a deck party.
What you’ll usually find on the menu
The exact labels vary by ship and itinerary, but the structure is consistent.
You’ll typically see sparkling options (often Prosecco as the “easy” by-the-glass bubbly), a curated by-the-glass wine list, and a bottle list that ranges from approachable to “celebration mode.” These bars sometimes host tastings or pairing-style events, especially on sea days, but even when they do not, the menu still leans more premium than the average lounge.
If you’re not a wine person, the best move is to order in plain English. Tell the server what you like: crisp and dry, fruity but not sweet, bold red, light red. You’ll get a better recommendation that way than trying to fake your way through grape names.
Drink packages – the practical truth
Many by-the-glass wines and some sparkling options may be included depending on your drink package tier and the onboard price limit. Where it gets tricky is premium champagne labels, reserve lists, bottles, and special tastings.
A simple rule that keeps things stress-free: if it sounds fancy, assume it might be outside your package until you confirm.
Ship-by-ship: MSC Champagne and Wine venues (names and decks)
Below are the most common Champagne Bar style venues across popular MSC ships:
World Class
- MSC World Europa – Fizz – Champagne Bar (Deck 8)
- MSC World America – Fizz – Champagne Bar (Deck 8)
Seaside Class
- MSC Seaside – Champagne Bar (Deck 7)
- MSC Seaview – Champagne Bar (Deck 7)
- MSC Seashore – Champagne & Wine Bar (Deck 7)
- MSC Seascape – Champagne & Wine Bar (Deck 7)
Meraviglia Class and Meraviglia-Plus
- MSC Meraviglia – Champagne Bar (Deck 7)
- MSC Bellissima – Champagne Bar (Deck 7)
- MSC Grandiosa – Champagne Bar (Deck 7)
- MSC Virtuosa – Champagne Bar (Deck 7)
- MSC Euribia – Champagne Bar (Deck 7)
Extra wine-focused venues on some ships
If you want to broaden the article slightly (without turning it into a full ship-by-ship rabbit hole), these ships also list dedicated wine spaces:
- MSC Seashore – The Wine Cellar (Deck 8)
- MSC Seascape – The Wine Cellar (Deck 8)
- MSC Euribia – Helios Wine Maker (Deck 6)
And on a few classic ships, the “wine bar” may appear under a more Italian-style name rather than “Champagne Bar,” like La Cantina di Bacco on MSC Divina (Deck 7).
Best times to go
These bars shine before dinner, especially on sea days, when the ship feels busiest everywhere else. Port day late afternoons can be surprisingly calm and are perfect for a quiet glass of wine. After shows, they can get busier, but they usually stay more relaxed than the atrium hub areas.
Who this venue is best for
If you want a calm drink, easy conversation, and a more grown-up atmosphere, this is your spot. If your group wants fast turnover, loud energy, or a big game on multiple screens, you’ll be happier elsewhere.