Musica Class · In service 2010
MSC Magnifica
A Musica ship in service since 2010, designed for long voyages with balconies almost throughout, sailing around the world in 2027 and 2028.
MSC Magnifica in numbers
- Guests
- 3,223
- Cabins
- 1,259
- Crew
- 987
- Gross tonnage
- 95,128
- Length
- 293m
- Beam
- 32m
- Height
- 59m
- Top speed
- 22knots
Meet the ship
About the ship
MSC Magnifica is designed for long voyages: almost all its cabins have a balcony and the spaces are generous, with an indoor pool under a retractable roof for any weather and a theatre with a show every night.
It debuts MSC Yacht Club (summer 2026), a new MSC Aurea Spa and a reinvented gym. It carries 3,223 guests in 1,259 cabins.
Itineraries
Sails the MSC World Cruise 2027 (the first world cruise with MSC Yacht Club) and 2028, crossing the Panama Canal; the Mediterranean in the winters of 2026 and 2027 and Northern Europe in the summers of 2027 and 2028. For dates, ports and prices, see “View cruises on this ship”.
Why choose it
Highlights
Casino, theatre and 4D cinema for the evening
Spa, pools and plenty of sport
Kids’ clubs and themed areas
MSC Yacht Club at the very top of the bow
Fun on board
Entertainment and facilities
From morning to night: sports tournaments and dance and craft classes; in the evening, the theatre, themed parties, karaoke and the casino.
Shows and nightlife
- Royal Theatre
- Casino Atlantic City
Indoor fun
- Underwater World
- 4D Cinema
Gym
- Gym
Dining
Restaurants
Traditional craftsmanship and innovative design in four restaurants with cuisine from around the world.
Quattro Venti
Main restaurant, Mediterranean and international
L’Edera
Main restaurant with a daily menu
Oriental Plaza
Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisine
L’Oasi
Mediterranean buffet with sea views
Sahara
International buffet
Time for a drink
Bars and lounges
12 themed bars and lounges with international wines and beers, classic cocktails, premium spirits, snacks and alcohol-free drinks.
L’Ametista Lounge
L’Olimpiade Sporting Bar
Ruby Bar
Topazio Bar
Cuba Lounge Cigar Room
MSC Yacht Club
MSC Yacht Club
The best locations and an area reserved for MSC Yacht Club, with a restaurant, lounges, a private pool with sun deck and hot tubs, a 24-hour butler, massage rooms and full access to the thermal area of the MSC Aurea Spa.
Where to stay
Cabins and suites
Photos and floor plans from MSC Cruises, for guidance only: size, layout and furniture may vary within the same category.
Same class
Sister ships
The Musica Class has balcony cabins almost throughout, and its ships can pass through the Panama Canal on their way to the South Pacific. By mid-2027 all four will be refurbished, with MSC Yacht Club, a renewed spa and a Technogym gym. The class is MSC Musica (2006), MSC Orchestra (2007), MSC Poesia (2008) and MSC Magnifica (2010).
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
When did MSC Magnifica enter service?
It entered service in 2010, is the newest Musica Class ship and debuts MSC Yacht Club in summer 2026.
How big is the ship?
It has a gross tonnage of 95,128, is 293 metres long and 32 metres wide, and has room for 3,223 guests, 1,259 cabins and 987 crew members.
Is it a good ship for children?
Yes: themed play areas and clubs for every age, a 4D cinema and an indoor pool with a retractable roof.
Is food on board extra?
The main restaurants and buffets are included; speciality restaurants such as the steakhouse or sushi bar are usually paid separately or with a dining package, as set out on board.
Fancy sailing on MSC Magnifica?
Check this ship’s departure dates and up-to-date prices, or talk to our advisors to choose your itinerary and cabin.
Information compiled from details published by MSC Cruises (November 2026). Facilities, restaurants and itineraries may change at the cruise line’s discretion.