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MSC Cruises opened bookings for the MSC Magnifica 115-day world cruise, which will call at 40 destinations in 29 countries.
The ship is undergoing a major renovation, which is expected to be completed by year’s end.
Travelers will be able to embark on the world cruise from Civitavecchia or Genoa, Italy; Marseille, France; or Barcelona, Spain, on Jan. 4, 5, 6 and 7, respectively.
The itinerary will feature seven overnight stays in destinations such as Lima, Peru, a destination for the line; Papeete, Tahiti; Sydney, Australia; and Hanoi, Vietnam.
In addition to Lima, other new destinations include Nuku’alofa, Tonga; Manta, Ecuador; Arica, Chile; Callao, Peru; Chan May, Vietnam; Sihanoukville, Cambodia; Grand Turk Island, Turks & Caicos; Hanga Roa, Easter Island; and Puerto Easter Island; and Puerto Limón, Costa Rica.
“As part of their cruise ticket, guests will enjoy a range of added benefits designed to enhance their journey,” MSC Cruises said.
Perks include 15 complimentary shore excursions, a free “Dine & Drink” beverage package and 30% savings on laundry services.
MSC Voyagers Club Classic members will feature “the exclusive MSC Yacht Club, offering guests unparalleled comfort, privacy, and personalized service,” MSC said.
The ship also features five restaurants and 12 bars, a theater, a casino, lounges with panoramic views, the MSC Aurea Spa, a fitness center, and sports facilities.
This article originally appeared in TravelPulse.
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Why wait ’til ’28? MSC Magnifica is back on the water after a major refurbishment
After spending the past two months in dry dock at Palumbo Malta Shipyard in Malta, the refreshed MSC Cruises vessel has begun winter sailings in the Mediterranean.
In January, the ship will depart on a 132-day world cruise.
Next summer, the vessel will sail from Warnemünde, Germany, through Northern Europe before returning to the Mediterranean later in the year. The vessel will also offer world cruises in 2027 and 2028.
The ship now features an MSC Yacht Club, the brand’s “ship-within-a-ship” concept, though it won’t be available until summer of 2026. MSC Magnifica, which has been sailing since 2010, also has two new restaurants, Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar, along with a redesigned MSC Aurea Spa and Technogym Fitness Centre featuring a Gentleman’s Barber, new workout studios, and an expanded outdoor Aurea area.
Up next, sister ship MSC Poesia, will undergo similar enhancements in February before debuting in Alaska in May 2026.
MSC Cruises believes that global leadership brings increased responsibility toward the physical and human environments in which the company operates. It is committed to safeguarding the marine ecosystems through which it navigates, as well as protecting the health and safety of its guests and its staff. This dedication has earned the cruise line numerous awards and certifications.
This supplemental content on MSC Magnifica also appeared in TravelPulse.