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MSCMSC Magnifica

MSC Magnifica
December 29, 2023

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas aboard MSC Magnifica · Departing December 29, 2023 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Magnifica departs from Miami, Florida on Friday, December 29, 2023 and returns on Friday, Jan 5th. December weather across this route averages 83°/58°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.7 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 67% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Fri → Fri

Miami

departure port

Florida

port stops

Caribbean

sea days

Day 3

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Magnifica December 29, 2023 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

@the_garcias

@daveatsea

@TravelDadMike

@rick47

@stowaway_b

@amelia.travels

@quiet_swimmer

// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 29, 2023

The MSC Magnifica sails on December 29, 2023 for a 7 Night Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Jan 5th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Magnifica will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Magnifica

DECEMBER 29, 2023

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 4 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · MIAMI

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Magnifica·December 29, 2023

DAY

EMBARKATION

FRIDAY·DEC 29

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

4:00 PM

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

DECEMBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve, Bahamas — Day 2 of MSC Magnifica December 29, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

SATURDAY·DEC 30

Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve

Bahamas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

5:00 PM

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas, offers docking at a private port. Travelers explore Ocean Cay’s beaches and coral reefs. Excursions include snorkeling and kayaking. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Ocean Cay’s island allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine activities, making Ocean Cay an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

68°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras — Day 4 of MSC Magnifica December 29, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

MONDAY·JAN 1

Coxen Hole

Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

10:00 AM

6:00 PM

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, offers docking at Coxen Hole Port. Travelers explore West Bay Beach and Gumbalimba Park. Excursions include snorkeling at Mesoamerican Reef. Local markets sell baleadas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sopa de caracol, a Honduran favorite. Souvenirs, like mahogany crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Garifuna history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Coxen Hole’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Honduran stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of beaches and marine adventures, making Coxen Hole an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

78°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Belize City, Belize — Day 5 of MSC Magnifica December 29, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

TUESDAY·JAN 2

Belize City

Belize

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

Belize City, Belize, offers docking at Belize City Port. Travelers explore Altun Ha ruins and Belize Zoo. Excursions include snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Local markets sell fry jacks. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan pyramids and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes rice and beans, a Belizean favorite. Souvenirs, like mahogany crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Belize City’s cultural allure offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and marine adventures, making Belize City an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

75°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Costa Maya, Mexico — Day 6 of MSC Magnifica December 29, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

WEDNESDAY·JAN 3

Costa Maya

Mexico

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

3:00 PM

Costa Maya, Mexico, offers docking at Costa Maya Port. Travelers explore Chacchoben ruins and Bacalar Lagoon. Excursions include snorkeling at Mahahual Reef. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan temples and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cochinita pibil, a Yucatecan favorite. Souvenirs, like woven crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Costa Maya’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic lagoons, making Costa Maya an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

76°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Miami, Florida — Day 8 of MSC Magnifica December 29, 2023 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

FRIDAY·JAN 5

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

—

Returning to Miami — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

62°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Magnifica·December 29, 2023

DEC FORECAST · MIAMI

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

63°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

82°

AVG LOW

45°

AVG RAINFALL

2.0"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT MIAMI

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MSC Magnifica December 29, 2023 Excursions

MSC Magnifica·December 29, 2023

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

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See all Miami excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Caribbean & Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 67% of all cruises

6.7/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN05 PORTS

01

Miami 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve 🇧🇸

Bahamas · BahamasSAFE

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas provides a secure environment for cruise travelers with strong security and safety guidelines.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Coxen Hole 🇭🇳

Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras · HondurasMODERATE

Coxen Hole is generally safe for tourists, but caution is advised at night due to moderate crime, including theft and scams.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Belize City 🇧🇿

Belize · BelizeHIGH CAUTION

Travelers in Belize City should remain vigilant, avoid certain neighborhoods, and use organized excursions for safety.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Costa Maya 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

Costa Maya offers a secure cruise port environment, but travelers should remain cautious of petty theft in less populated areas outside.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Magnifica Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC

MSC · MUSICA

CHRISTENED

2010

STATEROOMS

1,256

TONNAGE

95,128GT

30.2% BELOW AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT

YEAR BUILT

2010

3 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2013

LENGTH

963ft

6.5% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

3,223cruisers

28.3% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Magnifica has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 95,128 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet in length. MSC Magnifica is included in MSC's Musica class. At full capacity, the Magnifica holds 3,223 passengers. That includes 2,196 cruise vacationers and 1,027 staff members. The Magnifica total number of staterooms is 1,256.