Msc Magnifica

27 reviews | 444° place out of 680
82.15
Details
  • Shipyard Aker Yards
  • Year 2010
  • Length 293.80 m
  • Beam 32.20 m
  • Tons 95,128 gt
  • Decks 12
  • Cabins 1259
  • Passengers 2518
  • Crew 1038
  • Crew/Pax ratio 1 : 2.43
  • Currency EUR
  • Language Italian
  • Flag Panama
Description

Fourth ship in the Musica class, the MSC Magnifica stands out from its sister ships because of the indoor swimming pool (on the bow under the smokestack). With respect to the other ships in the class it is therefore more suited for sailing in colder climates. The interior design by De Jorio, is very elegant which is in line with the tradition of MSC Cruises: the hotel areas in the public spaces are very functional. The public area that is most beautiful is certainly the theater, one of the most attractive ever built on board a cruise ship. It is the largest panamax ship in service.
Matteo Martinuzzi

82.15 Global rating
27 reviews
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Ettore W @EttoreWhite Expert Reviewer (26) 08/08/2023 Cruises Expert
100

Una crociera Magnifica

I liked

Nave, Personale di bordo, Organizzazione, Servizi, Ristorazione, Intrattenimento.

I didn't like

Comment

Una splendida crociera di agosto nel Mediterraneo in una nave elegante perfetta per ogni tipologia di passeggero: famiglie, giovani, single e naturalmente Crocieristi. Personale di tutti i compartimenti gentilissimo, professionale e attento. Ottima la ristorazione sia nei ristoranti principali che al buffet molta attenzione alle diete speciali. In sostanza, mi aspettavo di star bene su MSC Magnifica, la nave ha superato le mie aspettative. ♥️


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Aug 2023
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Civitavecchia, Livorno, Valencia, Tarragona, Tolone, Genova.

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Ludwig B @LudwigBeck Contributor (2) 18/12/2022
80.21

Auf einer Kreuzfahrt zu den Kanaren und Madeira

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Comment

Die MSC Magnifica ist kein neues und modernes Schiff wie die anderen in der MSC-Flotte, aber unsere Familie hat es geliebt. Wir hatten zwei Kabinen nahe beieinander. Alle Dienstleistungen an Bord sind gut und wir hatten insgesamt eine sehr gute Erfahrung. Das Hauptrestaurant und das Buffet waren nicht ausgezeichnet, und ich denke, sie waren vor ein paar Jahren besser. Die Reiseroute war wunderschön und gut organisiert. Von MSC organisierte Ausflüge haben wir nicht ausprobiert.


Cruising area
Canaries, Azores, Cape Verde
Experience
Cruised (11 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Nov 2022
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Germany

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Francesca Romana P @Fannula New Contributor (1) 16/12/2022
51.91

Non mi è piaciuta

I liked

????

I didn't like

Brutto calo nella qualità del tutto

Comment

Probabilmente la colpa è in gran parte della pandemia che ha cristallizzato il tutto per quasi 2 anni ,a sono alla 10 crociera e per la prima volta ho voglia di tornare a casa


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (12 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Oct 2022
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Barcellona, Casablanca, Tenerife funchal Malaga, Marsiglia, Genova

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Walther G @Walther Contributor (4) 15/04/2020
66.60

Elegantes Schiff mit wenigen Restaurants

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I didn't like

Comment

Lange Winterkreuzfahrt im Mittelmeer. Schönes, elegantes und sauberes Schiff. Schlechtes Catering mit wenigen Alternativen.


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (12 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Dec 2018
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Germany

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Bruce H @Bruce70 Expert Contributor (6) 21/03/2020
75.26

Nice cruise with Msc Magnifica

I liked

I didn't like

Comment

Nice Christmas cruise on Msc Magnifica. Good food, friendly service, very positive experience. Our cabin with balcony was always clean and very spacious.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (10 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Dec 2018
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Netherlands

Ports of call: Civitavecchia, Genova, Marseille, Barcelona, Malaga, Gibraltar, Cadiz, Lisboa

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Federico M @federico.motelli Contributor (2) 12/03/2020
91.79

Bella esperienza

I liked

Eleganza e pulizia

I didn't like

Spazi un po' ridotti e manca il parco acquatico


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Apr 2013
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

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Giacomo L @GiacomoMSC Expert Contributor (7) 15/01/2020
76.08

Nave bellissima

I liked

Bellezza della nave, qualità prezzo

I didn't like

Comment

Mi è piaciuta molto Msc Magnifica, nave bella, elegante, efficiente. Servizio buono, cabina comoda, buffet ben servito. Ben fatto anche l'itinerario, giusta durata, begli scali, ottimi intermezzi di navigazione per apprezzare la nave.


Cruising area
Canaries, Azores, Cape Verde
Experience
Cruised (11 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Jan 2017
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

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Mario V @TMVillanisMario Expert Contributor (7) 03/01/2020
96.49

Ricordi stupendi

I liked

Bella nave spaziosa dentro e fuori e con tanti saloni per diversificare le serate.

I didn't like

Attivita dell animazione scarsa.


Cruising area
Transatlantic
Experience
Cruised (18 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Nov 2013
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Barcellona, palma dm, lisbona, madeira, gran canaria, recife, maceio, salvador, ilha bella, santos

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Francesco T @Francesco Expert Contributor (7) 30/12/2019
57.94

Crociera mediocre purtroppo

I liked

Buon prezzo ma...

I didn't like

Disordine, poca efficienza

Comment

Una crociera poco positiva questa su Msgnifica, fatta in un periodo di bassa stagione che anzi mi faceva pensare a maggiore attenzione e rilassatezza. Grande confusione a bordo, servizi approssimativi, poca pulizia, ristorante con servizio lento e indisciplinato, molta trascuratezza i tutti gli ambienti di bordo. Ho fatto qualche altra buona crociera con Msc, peccato che ogni tanto si abbiano navi lasciate a se stesse. Difficoltà anche all'imbarco, ma questo è in parte dovuto alla gestione portuale di Genova.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Nov 2018
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

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Steven C @StevenC Contributor (5) 23/11/2019
87.40

Great couples getaway

I liked

Plenty of healthy food options

I didn't like

Overcrowded at times

Comment

We had a lovely time. We found the staff to be professional and enjoyed the many amnities offered. The food was varied with plenty of healthy and vegetarian options.


Cruising area
Caribbean
Experience
Cruised (12 days)
Language
English
Period
Sep 2018
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Walli E @Emmy Contributor (2) 31/10/2019
91.60

Best Cruise to End the Year

I liked

Crowded (I love crowds), Reasonable Price, Great Quality

I didn't like

Their restaurant needs to be improved upon.

Comment

For the fact that i had the opportunity to mingle with diverse people, I love this cruise! Plus, they had enough spaces to accommodate everybody, thereby not making the ship appear unnecessarily crowded. Their service and welcome is great too. Although, they need to work on their restaurant services - food!


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (12 days)
Language
English
Period
Nov 2018
Who cruised?
Single
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Oliver K @Olli Expert Contributor (9) 28/10/2019 Cruises Expert
79.09

Wunderschöne Adria Kreuzfahrt

I liked

das Schiff bietet viel Platz. Das Essen im Bedienrestaurant ist sehr gut.

I didn't like

der check in hat lange gedauert. Irgendwie chaotisch und unkoordiniert.

Comment

Wir haben uns auf dem Schiff sehr wohlgefühlt. Der check in war sehr chaotisch und unorganisiert. Die Kabine war anfangs nicht so gereinigt wie wir es uns vorgestellt haben. Nach der Reklamation an der Rezeption wurde die Kabine gründlich gereinigt. Das Essen war durchweg gut. Wir haben immer im Bedienrestaurant gefrühstückt und zu Abend gegessen. Im Buffetrestaurant haben wir nur 2 Mal gegessen. Dort war es uns viel zu voll und wuselig. Die Crew war in den meisten Fällen sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Die Ausschiffung zu den Landgängen war problemlos und schnell. Die Route war ein Traum und wir würden die in abgewandelter Form definitiv wieder fahren.


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
German
Period
Aug 2019
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Germany

Ports of call: Ab Venedig --> Bari --> Katakolon --> Santorin --> Piräus/Athen --> Kreta --> Kotor --> zurück nach Venedig

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Paul C @PaulCruiser Expert Contributor (11) 28/10/2019
78.40

Really Enjoyed!

I liked

I loved the service

I didn't like

Food options should be improved

Comment

I really liked the indoor pool, large cabins which allowed adequate sunlight making it a pleasant experience. The itinerary was well-thought and fabulous.


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (12 days)
Language
English
Period
Nov 2018
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Australia

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Oliver F @OliverFeren Expert Contributor (6) 22/07/2019
78.50

Nach Lisbon und Cadiz

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Comment

Eine schöne Kreuzfahrt mit der MSC Magnifica über Weihnachten. Toller Service, gutes Essen, geräumige und saubere Kabine. Wir hatten eine gute Zeit und empfehlen eine Kreuzfahrt mit der MSC Magnifica.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (10 days)
Language
German
Period
Dec 2018
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Austria

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Filippo R @Phil Expert Contributor (6) 10/06/2019
76.30

Crociera di Natale

I liked

Prezzo

I didn't like

Superficialità in tutto

Comment

Forse la nave si stava già preparando per il giro del mondo che sarebbe iniziato subito dopo. A bordo pochi servizi, tanta confusione, poca qualità al buffet e al ristorante. Peccato, la nave è bella e anche se ci sono più moderne varrebbe sempre la pena tenerla come si deve. Buona la pulizia di cabina ed il personale dell'ufficio escursioni che ci hanno aiutato nella scelta migliore per qualche escursione.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (10 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Dec 2018
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

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Alberto E @Alby Expert Contributor (6) 10/03/2019
81.20

Buona crociera di Capodanno

I liked

Qualità

I didn't like

Qualche passeggero ineducato

Comment

La nave è piacevole, una classe che mi piace molto. La crociera, nonostante il pienone è stata organizzata molto bene. Alcuni passeggeri hanno compromesso la tranquillità a bordo, soprattutto per Capodanno, ma l'equipaggio ha fatto del suo meglio per far sentire i passeggeri a loro agio. Ristorazione buona, superiore al solito, e molta cortesia. Spero che questo standard si riservi anche al di fuori di crociere "speciali" come questa.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (10 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Dec 2018
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Genova, Marsiglia, Barcellona, Gibilterra, Lisbona, Cadice, Malaga, Civitavecchia

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Emilio D @Dainis Expert Contributor (8) 29/01/2019
74.60

Buona esperienza in Inghilterra

I liked

Itinerario unico e particolare

I didn't like

Maltempo a maggio, meglio in estate

Comment

Itinerario scelto per la sua particolarità, spettacolare. Nave carina, cabina un pò rumorosa. Nel complesso bene anche se mi sarei aspettata più cura nella gastronomia.


Cruising area
Northern Europe, Svalbards, Greenland
Experience
Cruised (11 days)
Language
Italian
Period
May 2014
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Amburgo, South Queensferry, Ivergordon, Belfast, Dublino, Liverpool, Cork, Amsterdam

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Marika P @MariPapa Contributor (4) 07/01/2019
97.00

Crociera unica

I liked

Nave bellissima e itinerario favoloso

I didn't like

Maltempo, ma è da considerare in Islanda

Comment

Esperienza meravigliosa in Islanda con Magnifica, nave ben tenuta e con servizi molto buoni. Cabina con balcone ampia e luminosa, sempre pulitissima.


Cruising area
Northern Europe, Svalbards, Greenland
Experience
Cruised (12 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Aug 2014
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Amsterdam, Amburgo, Lerwick, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Reykjavik, Kirkwall

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Gino T @Tiezzus Contributor (4) 07/01/2019
88.20

Ottima crociera

I liked

Servizio

I didn't like

Comment

Esperienza molto positiva in questa settimana di crociera invernale. Nave elegante e molto accogliente, la piscina coperta è un aspetto veramente molto positivo. Consigliata


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Dec 2018
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

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Giacomo R @GiacomoRivie Contributor (4) 07/01/2019
85.20

Esperienza positiva

I liked

Spazi pubblici

I didn't like

Comment

Buona esperienza, nave accogliente ed elegante molto bn gestita. Da rifare.


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Apr 2016
Who cruised?
Friends
Nationality
Italy

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Luca B @Belloms Expert Contributor (6) 07/01/2019
94.10

Nave elegante ed efficiente

I liked

Buon servizio ed accoglienza

I didn't like

Offerta di ristoranti alternativi limitata

Comment

Buona esperienza nel Mediterraneo del periodo prenatalizio. Nave ben curata, personale cordiale ed esperienza complessivamente positiva.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Dec 2018
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

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Ettore W @EttoreWhite Expert Reviewer (26) 26/12/2018 Cruises Expert
90.60

Natale in Crociera

I liked

Atmosfera e Bellezza della nave

I didn't like

Comment

Magnifica di nome e di fatto, l'ultima nave di classe Musica con le piccole modifiche che la rendono unica tra cui la (piscina coperta con idromassaghi) fanno di Lei una nave perfetta. Bella, elegante, funzionale e allo stesso tempo intima sebbene le dimensioni. Scelta da MSC per il suo primo World Cruise ha tutti i requisiti per accompagnare al meglio tanti crocieristi in questa "Magnifica" crociera di quasi 4 mesi.


Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (6 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Dec 2018
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Civitavecchia, Genova, Marsiglia, Barcellona

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Marco T @Tanzi Expert Contributor (9) 01/11/2018
77.20

Magnifica...crociera

I liked

Nave e itinerario

I didn't like

Cabina piccola interna

Comment

Suggerita


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Nov 2010
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Venezia, Bari, Dubrovnik, Katakolon, Smirne, Istambul, Dubrovnik

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Filippo G @Guerra Expert Contributor (12) 23/10/2018
70.80

Nord Europa

I liked

Spettacolari paesaggi

I didn't like

Ristorazione non eccellente

Comment

Itinerario veramente particolare


Cruising area
Northern Europe, Svalbards, Greenland
Experience
Cruised (12 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Aug 2014
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
San Marino

Ports of call: Amsterdam, Amburgo, South Queensferry, Invergordon, Belfast, Greenock, Dublino, Cork

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Lucia E @LuciaEsposito Expert Contributor (9) 10/09/2018 Cruises Expert
96.30

Una bella sorpresa

I liked

Nave a dimensione d'uomo. Piscine aperte fino a tardi la sera.

I didn't like

Comment

Classe Musica con piscina coperta. Ambienti eleganti. Buffet aperto 20h al giorno.


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Apr 2016
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy

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Alessio S @A_scarpa New Contributor (1) 08/09/2018
86.20

MSC Magnifica- Aurea

I liked

Aree Comuni e servizi di ristorazione di ottima qualità ed ottimamente gestite

I didn't like

Piscina coperta troppo piccola

Comment

In generale ottima esperienza di viaggio, fatta eccezione per l’imbarco. Viaggiavo in esperienza Aurea e sia a me sia ad altri passeggeri è stato ritardato l’imbarco prioritario perché l’apposito varco era sprovvisto di personale. La seconda sera c’è stato recapitato in cabina un buono di 50 € da spendere al casino come scuse per l’accaduto.


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (7 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Oct 2016
Who cruised?
Single
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Bari, Katakolon, Santorini, Atene Pireo, Corfù, Dubrovnik, Venezia

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DANIELA T @danielatomaselli49 Expert Contributor (6) 29/08/2018 Cruises Expert Partner
89.10

Perla del Mediterraneo

I liked

Nave molto elegante con molta attenzione alle famiglie con bambini

I didn't like

Imbarco a Bari molto lungo

Comment

Appena varata (anno 2011) la nave di classe Musica è l'unica ad avere la piscina coperta. Consigliata alle famiglie


Cruising area
Eastern Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (8 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Aug 2011
Who cruised?
Family
Nationality
Italy

Ports of call: Bari katakolon Atene Dubrovnic Venezia

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