MSC Magnifica
2518 Passengers (3223 with upper beds)
About MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises offers its guests mediterranean and modern lifestyle at a good price-performance ratio. On the sometimes colorful, sometimes discreetly designed ships, guests of all ages feel comfortable. In the summer months, many families are on board, especially at Mediterranean cruises, many Italian families spread Italian cheerfulness. In the off-season, it is a little quieter, then many older guests come on board, to experience a cheap cruise. The ships also arrive well in the German market and the number of German guests is growing steadily. The ships of the MSC fleet take with double occupancy between 1500 and 5700 passengers on board. English skills are recommended, but you also get some German service on board. The cruise line is also committed to environmental protection and has set itself the goal of emission-free ship operation. Therefore, the ships are equipped with the latest technology, such as LNG propulsion. In addition, all newbuilds since 2017 have been equipped with a shore power connection, and further MSC Cruises ships will also be upgraded with this technology in the future.
About MSC Magnifica
The MSC Magnifica belongs to the Musica class. The ship was put into service in 2010 and was last renovated in 2014 and 2021. The MSC Magnifica is 293.80 metres long and has room for 2,518 passengers (based on double occupancy of cabins), who will find fun and variety for the whole family on board. The public areas and cabins are modern and colourful. The MSC Magnifica lives up to its Italian name ("grand" or "magnificent"). Family cruises are particularly popular with the MSC Magnifica.
MSC Magnifica data
- Category: Musica Class
- Built in: 2010
- Renovation: 2014/ 2021
- Home port: Panama City
- Length: 293,80 metres
- Tonnage: 95.128 BRZ
- Speed: 22.9 knots
- Decks: 16
- Passengers: 3,223
- Crew: 987
- Language: German, Italian, English, French, Spanish
- Currency: € or US-$ (depending on the destination)
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
MSC Magnifica Staterooms
The staterooms are modern and comfortably furnished and have a bathroom with shower, TV, telephone, minibar and safe. The interior staterooms measure about 13 sqm, the oceanview staterooms about 14-16 sqm. The balcony staterooms already have 14-18 sqm and the suites between 23 and 25 sqm, depending on the category. The suites have been equipped with a bathtub.
Atmosphere on board the MSC Magnifica
On board the MSC Magnifica, it's like landing in a well-kept holiday hotel: good food, a wide range of sports, comfortable staterooms and many entertainment options. Even at this relaxed and casual atmosphere, festive attire is recommended two nights a week in the main restaurants. Guests who like it even more casual can visit the buffet restaurant at this evenings where no dress code is expected.
MSC Magnifica Restaurants, bars & lounges
The culinary offering on board MSC Magnifica includes numerous restaurants with something for everyone. Drinks are available at an extra charge or you can take advantage of a drinks package.
The following restaurants are already included in the price:
- L'Oasi & Sahara (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet await you in the oriental-style restaurant.
- L'Edera (main restaurant): Taste freshly prepared dishes in an elegant ambience.
- Quattro Venti (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
There is a surcharge for the following speciality restaurants:
- Oriental Plaza: Taste Chinese, Japanese and Thai specialities.
Savour fine wines or classic cocktails in one of the eleven bars and lounges (not included), for example in the Ruby Bar or Topazio Bar.
MSC Magnifica Entertainment, sports and wellness
On board there are many ways to spend your holiday. The heart of the MSC Magnifica is an oasis of calm, the extensive MSC Aurea Spa. A large open-air pool complex and an indoor pool with a movable roof invite you to swim and relax. For the athletically active, there is also a modern fitness centre, a jogging track as well as a tennis court and a mini-golf course.
Try your luck in the casino or experience an impressive show in the 4D cinema. The 1200-seat theatre offers breathtaking Broadway-style shows.
MSC Magnifica children
There is plenty for children of all ages to discover on board. In various family game shows, children can challenge their parents or win prizes together as a family.
Childcare is also provided for your children: babies and toddlers between six months and two years are looked after by certified staff in the Baby Club, which was created in collaboration with the leading children's brand Chicco®. Toddlers aged three to six play in the MSC Mini Club and the Junior Club looks after children aged seven to eleven. MSC's experienced entertainers look after the children with various games and many sporting activities. During the day, 12 to 14-year-olds in the Young Club and 15 to 17-year-olds in the Teens Club can enjoy clubs equipped with the latest consoles, games and VR technology, a teen disco and a dinner organised exclusively for teenagers.
Our Summary
The MSC Magnifica is a modern ship for everyone who wants variety, entertainment and a colorful on-board life. Even families feel very well on board.
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Cruise in one sentence
- Very good
- Rejs był bardzo fajny. Prom ma już parę lat, ale ogólnie jest dobrym stanie.
- Thoroughly enjoyable experience
- Great!
- Great!
- Good for the price
- Despite the adverse weather conditions during the cruise, we had a chance to have a relaxed, carefree family quality time.
- Wonderful cruise ship, great staff fabulous entertainment& activities team with amazing onboard venues to relax unwind or party
- A good experience, despite challenging circumstances
- Mediocre
Ship overall
- Obsługa w restauracji bardzo dobra. Obsługa kelnerska bardzo dobra.
- The meal choices were very limited at the main restaurant “Sahara”. There was often empty trays and must wait for the kitchen. Wandered around longtime with food plates in hand to get an empty table. Bad kitchen and F&B Management. Staff is working very hard.
- Kept clean.
- Food was often only warm , not hot.
- One waitor is rude but overall is good
- We’ve been cruising with MSC Cruises for the last 8 years. Sadly, in this time time we’ve seen the quality of cuisine going from “gastronomic delights” to “basic food”.
- Please note MSC Cruises are now sponsoring Formula 1 Grand Prix - yet onboard the ship in the sports bar not one TV had volume turned up. We could see the F1 race but no sound. When asked no one came to explain
- A ship that is a bit difficult to navigate, but has everything one would expect
- Disorganizzed and superficial in the transfer to venice ,i missed the train
- Entertainment in bars very poor. Shows in theatre were good but too short. Food was good but meal sizes too small in restaurant.
Remarks Cabin
- Spacious and well organized.
- Nice room, narrow but nice balcony
- I miss window/balcony.
- When the sea was rough and stormy, especially in the night, you could feel the draughts in the cabin.
- obstructed view no direct sunshine on balcony
- Smaller than expected and didn't have a couch/sofa to sit on.
- simple but ok
- Cabin ok, double bed kept spliting in the middle as there was no connector to link the beds together.