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The MSC Magnifica departs on December 30th, 2024 and returns 7 nights later.

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MSCMSC Magnifica

MSC Magnifica
December 30, 2024

7-Night Western Mediterranean aboard MSC Magnifica · Departing December 30, 2024 from the Port of Marseille, France.

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Magnifica departs from Marseille (Provence), France on Monday, December 30, 2024 and returns on Monday, Jan 6th. December weather across this route averages 65°/29°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.0 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 70% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Mon → Mon

Marseille

departure port

France

port stops

Mediterranean

sea day

Day 5

// 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 30, 2024 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Magnifica December 30, 2024 Price & Tracking

MSC MAGNIFICA·DECEMBER 30, 2024

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Magnifica cruise ship departing December 30, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,371 ($196 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,148 ($164 per night), this represents a recent increase of 19%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $1,147

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MSC Magnifica · December 30, 2024

$1,371

$196 per night · 7 nights

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19% above average

Avg $1,147

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MSC Magnifica December 30, 2024 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Dec 17, 2024

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$1,541

$1,651

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Dec 16, 2024

$1,371

$1,541

$1,651

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Dec 14, 2024

$1,371

$1,541

$1,651

—

Dec 13, 2024

$1,158

$1,328

$1,438

—

Dec 12, 2024

$1,158

$1,328

$1,438

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Dec 10, 2024

$1,158

$1,328

$1,438

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Dec 8, 2024

$1,371

$1,541

$1,651

—

Dec 6, 2024

—

$1,541

$1,651

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Nov 30, 2024

—

$1,541

$1,528

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Nov 20, 2024

—

$1,338

$1,528

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 30, 2024

The MSC Magnifica sails on December 30, 2024 for a 7 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille Roundtrip) (Marseille (Provence) Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Marseille (Provence), France at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Marseille (Provence), France on Jan 6th at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Magnifica will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Magnifica

DECEMBER 30, 2024

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · MARSEILLE (PROVENCE)

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Magnifica·December 30, 2024

DAY

EMBARKATION

MONDAY·DEC 30

Marseille (Provence)

France

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

6:00 PM

Marseille (Provence), France, offers docking at Marseille Port. Travelers explore Notre-Dame de la Garde and Vieux-Port. Excursions visit Aix-en-Provence’s lavender fields. Local markets sell bouillabaisse. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures basilicas and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes ratatouille, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Marseille’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ports and scenic fields, making Marseille an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

41°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Barcelona, Spain — Day 2 of MSC Magnifica December 30, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

TUESDAY·DEC 31

Barcelona

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

6:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

DECEMBER FORECAST

47°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Valencia, Spain — Day 3 of MSC Magnifica December 30, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

WEDNESDAY·JAN 1

Valencia

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

6:00 PM

Valencia, Spain, offers docking at Valencia Port. Travelers explore City of Arts and Sciences and La Lonja. Excursions visit Albufera’s lagoon. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures futuristic architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes horchata, a Valencian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Valencian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Valencia’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modern landmarks and scenic coasts, making Valencia an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

54°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands — Day 4 of MSC Magnifica December 30, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

THURSDAY·JAN 2

Palma De Mallorca

Balearic Islands

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

6:00 PM

Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, offers docking at Palma Port. Travelers explore La Seu Cathedral and Bellver Castle. Excursions visit Valldemossa’s monastery. Local markets sell ensaimada. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Gothic spires and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes sobrasada, a Mallorcan favorite. Souvenirs, like pearl crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Balearic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palma’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palma an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

53°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 6 of MSC Magnifica December 30, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

SATURDAY·JAN 4

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

6:00 PM

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

48°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Genoa Portofino Italy — Day 7 of MSC Magnifica December 30, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 6

SUNDAY·JAN 5

Genoa Portofino Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

Geographic Harbour, Katmai National Park, Alaska, has no docking; ships anchor offshore with zodiacs to volcanic shores. Travelers spot brown bears fishing for salmon. Excursions explore tidal flats and rugged coasts. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather. Photography captures bears and volcanic landscapes. Dining onboard includes salmon chowder. Souvenirs, like bear prints, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover park ecology. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate. Binoculars enhance wildlife spotting. Geographic Harbour’s wild beauty offers a thrilling Alaskan stop, immersing travelers in its pristine wilderness.

DECEMBER FORECAST

42°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Marseille (Provence), France — Day 8 of MSC Magnifica December 30, 2024 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

MONDAY·JAN 6

Marseille (Provence)

France

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Returning to Marseille (Provence) — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

44°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Magnifica·December 30, 2024

DEC FORECAST · MARSEILLE (PROVENCE)

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

41°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

63°

AVG LOW

19°

AVG RAINFALL

2.1"

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

// YEAR-ROUND AT MARSEILLE (PROVENCE)

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

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MSC Magnifica December 30, 2024 Excursions

MSC Magnifica·December 30, 2024

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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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Marseille 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 70% of all cruises

7.0/10 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 BREAKDOWN06 PORTS

01

Marseille (Provence) 🇫🇷

France · FranceCAUTION

Travelers in Marseille should stay vigilant in certain neighborhoods due to higher crime rates and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Barcelona 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Valencia 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Valencia is a safe cruise port with a low crime rate, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Palma De Mallorca 🇪🇸

Balearic Islands · SpainMODERATE

Palma de Mallorca is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Civitavecchia (Rome) 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

06

Genoa Portofino Italy 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Genoa and Portofino are generally safe for cruise travelers, but vigilance against petty crime like pickpocketing is advised.

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.