116-Day Mediterranean Cruise aboard MSC MAGNIFICA
Round trip from Barcelona, departing January 7, 2028. Connects 27 countries over 115 nights, including 66 days at sea, passing through the Panama Canal from South America to the South Pacific, Oceania, Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East and the Mediterranean. Calls at Hanga Roa, home of Easter Island’s moai, for 10 hours; Papeete, Tahiti, for 33 hours; Ha Long Bay for 31 hours; Sydney for 35 hours; Cairns for 32 hours; Mumbai for 42 hours; and Dubai for 38 hours. A day trip to the Great Barrier Reef is also possible. Return to port on May 1.
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Locations shown on the map are approximate.
All times are local. Itineraries may change without notice due to sea conditions or at the discretion of the cruise line.
Restaurants, Facilities, Attractions, Entertainment, and Spa
Cruise Ship
Check the Deck PlanungroupMSC MAGNIFICA
Specifications
- Maiden Voyage
- 2010
- Maximum Passenger Capacity
- 3,223
- Number of Crew Members
- 987
- Overall Length (meters)
- 293.8m
- Gross Tonnage
- 95,128t
MSC MAGNIFICA Reviews
*Reviews are provided by Cruise Critic and reflect ratings of the cruise ship. They are not reviews of this cruise trip, including its itinerary, route, or price.
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7 reviews
Magnifica is a shame
travel_exploreDestination: Europe - Western Mediterranean
sailingDeparture Port: Genoa
calendar_monthTravel Date: 2026-11
I have been on a lot of MSC cruises, but Magnigica was the worst. Bar service was so slow, the maint Tiger bar had 1 person taking the orders, and waiting time was just not for me. Better not spend money for premium drink package, or just order all 15 drinks in the morning, so you can have somenthing to drink. Food was really bad. Not only in bufet, that is always poor on MSC, but even in main restaurant. Burcher cut is a joke, they just separated small part of bufet and then you end up eating "premium" steak next to all guests fighting over meals. Breakfast was a joke, lets say every 2 stars hotel can do it better. Atmosfere wasnt even good - they didnt even turn the effect lights on the pool area so ship was just booring white all nights. Entertaiment was good in main theatre, but not in other places.
MSC Magnifica, Poor Food, Limited Facilities
travel_exploreDestination: Baltic Sea
sailingDeparture Port: Rostock (Warnemunde)
calendar_monthTravel Date: 2026-09
Our experience aboard MSC Magnifica was very disappointing and fell well below what we expected from a cruise vacation.
The food was one of our biggest frustrations. We seemed to see the same dishes repeatedly, day after day, with very little variety. At times, it even gave us the impression that food was simply being recycled into succeeding meals. After several days, dining became predictable rather than something to look forward to.
The cabins were also disappointing because of the very limited storage space. For passengers on a longer cruise, there simply was not enough room to comfortably organize clothes and personal belongings.
Embarkation was another major problem. The process was chaotic, poorly organized, and stressful. A cruise vacation should begin with excitement and relaxation, not confusion and frustration.
We were also surprised by how few dining choices were available, especially around the pool area. Compared with other cruise ships, the casual food and restaurant options felt very limited.
Taken individually, some of these problems might be minor. But when combined, they greatly affected our overall enjoyment of the cruise.
Sadly, MSC Magnifica did not live up to our expectations. Based on our experience, we would not recommend this ship to our friends, and we would think twice before sailing on it again.
Nice relaxing cruise
travel_exploreDestination: Baltic Sea
sailingDeparture Port: Copenhagen
calendar_monthTravel Date: 2026-08
7 day Baltic round trip from Copenhagen in an Aurea Balcony.
Right from the start the cruise went smoothly, embarkation was very quick and straightforward. We didn't queue at all and were quickly on the ship. Our arrival slot was 12.00. The safety drill procedure was more efficient than the last MSC cruise we took - we basically went straight to our muster point on the way to the cabin and then watched the short video.
The cabin itself was ready when we arrived and was very clean, our cabin attendant was lovely and always really quick to service the room in the morning and refresh again in the evening.
As expected the buffet was a bit of a scrum but it always is. Breakfast and dinner were good, lunch seemed to have less selection than I have seen before. We mostly ate in the dining rooms, the service was excellent and the food was good. I think I only had one starter that wasn't great. We had anytime dining (or whatever MSC calls it) so were in a separate part of the main dining room.
The whole ship was really clean, it is easy to navigate and not so huge as some of the newer ships. It felt very manageable.
It was very easy to get served on the pool deck and at the bars, I think the ship was full but it didn't feel crowded, maybe because we were mostly up on deck and it wasn't particularly sunny. There are a lot of bars scattered around the ship, indoors and outside so everyone should be able to find something that they like.
I can't comment on the entertainment or shopping as we didn't bother with it, but the theatre was full every night and people seemed to be enjoying it.
Debarkation was very quick - we carried our bags off and there was a local bus waiting to go into the city. No need for a pricey MSC shuttle.
I think some of the bad reviews for Magnifica are a bit over the top or maybe people don't know what to expect from an MSC cruise - it's not a luxury experience unless you book Yacht Club
What is included in the cruise fare
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the main restaurant and buffet restaurant
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Shows, events, and other entertainment
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Onboard Facility Usage Fees (Fitness Center, Pool, Jacuzzi, Club Lounge, Library, etc.)
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Onboard Activities (Games, Quizzes, Craft Classes, etc.)
What is not included in the cruise fare
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Personal expenses onboard, such as drink charges, casino, shops, Wi-Fi, spa treatments, and laundry
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Overseas Travel Insurance
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Luggage Delivery Service
Additional Costs
Payment at the Time of Boarding
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Service Charge (Onboard Gratuity) (Children under 2 are exempt)
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International Tourist Tax: 3,000 yen per person (exempt for children under 2) ※Applicable only for departures from Japan
Packages Available for Pre-Booking
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Wi-Fi
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Spa
MSC Cruises Cancellation Policy
Drink packages, shore excursion programs, transfer reservations, and onboard options (including restaurants and spa services).
23,069.00-
116 days
USD
22,109.00
Port Fees
USD
960.00
23,069.00-
116 days
USD
22,109.00
Port Fees
USD
960.00