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Weather data for each port of call is available in the per-port weather forecast section, with monthly climate averages for the sailing month.

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When does the MSC Magnifica sail and return on this itinerary?

The MSC Magnifica departs on August 16th, 2025 and returns 7 nights later.

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MSCMSC Magnifica

MSC Magnifica
August 16, 2025

7-Night Western Mediterranean aboard MSC Magnifica · Departing August 16, 2025 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

// AT A GLANCE

MSC Magnifica August 16, 2025 Cruise Overview

This 7-night cruise aboard the Magnifica departs from Barcelona, Spain on Saturday, August 16, 2025 and returns on Saturday, Aug 23rd. August weather across this route averages 98°/59°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.8 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports. Balcony cabins rose $249 on Aug 7.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 68% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sat → Sat

Barcelona

departure port

Spain

port stops

Mediterranean

sea day

Day 7

// 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 August 16, 2025 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Magnifica August 16, 2025 Price & Tracking

MSC MAGNIFICA·AUGUST 16, 2025

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Magnifica cruise ship departing August 16, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $825 ($118 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,184 ($170 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 30%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $1,186

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MSC Magnifica · August 16, 2025

$825

$118 per night · 7 nights

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30% below average

Avg $1,186 · You save $361

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MSC Magnifica August 16, 2025 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Aug 7, 2025

$825

—

$1,427

—

Aug 5, 2025

$846

$889

$1,178

$2,098

Aug 4, 2025

$846

—

Aug 1, 2025

—

$2,077

Jul 27, 2025

—

$889

$1,178

$1,988

Jul 23, 2025

—

$889

$1,245

$1,790

Jul 22, 2025

—

$1,178

$1,771

Jul 21, 2025

—

$800

$1,126

$1,771

Jul 19, 2025

$846

$845

$1,131

$1,771

Jul 18, 2025

$718

$889

$1,133

$1,889

// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapAUGUST 16, 2025

The MSC Magnifica sails on August 16, 2025 for a 7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) (Barcelona Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on Aug 23rd at 8:00 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

AUGUST 16, 2025

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · BARCELONA

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Port List

MSC Magnifica·August 16, 2025

DAY

EMBARKATION

SATURDAY·AUG 16

Barcelona

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

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.

AUGUST FORECAST

76°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Marseille (Provence), France — Day 2 of MSC Magnifica August 16, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

SUNDAY·AUG 17

Marseille (Provence)

France

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

4:00 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.

AUGUST FORECAST

77°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

La Spezia (cinque Terre), Italy — Day 3 of MSC Magnifica August 16, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

MONDAY·AUG 18

La Spezia (cinque Terre)

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

La Spezia (Cinque Terre), Italy, docks at Porto di La Spezia, 2 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles for 10-minute rides. La Spezia, population 90,000, serves as a gateway to Cinque Terre, 30 minutes north by train. Travelers explore Riomaggiore’s colorful villages. Local markets sell focaccia. Excursions to Portovenere, 20 minutes south, visit San Pietro Church. Peak season May to September; taxis 5-10 EUR. Dining includes pesto pasta at harbor trattorias. Souvenirs feature ceramic tiles.

AUGUST FORECAST

76°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Naples, Italy — Day 4 of MSC Magnifica August 16, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

TUESDAY·AUG 19

Naples

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

1:00 PM

9:00 PM

Naples, Italy, offers docking at Naples Port. Travelers explore Pompeii ruins and Royal Palace. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell margherita pizza. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes spaghetti alle vongole, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like cameo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Naples’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic islands, making Naples an engaging destination for exploration.

AUGUST FORECAST

82°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Palermo, Sicily — Day 5 of MSC Magnifica August 16, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

WEDNESDAY·AUG 20

Palermo

Sicily

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

5:00 PM

Palermo, Sicily, offers docking at Palermo Port. Travelers explore Palermo Cathedral and Norman Palace. Excursions visit Monreale’s mosaics. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Arab-Norman architecture and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes caponata, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palermo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palermo an engaging destination for exploring Sicily’s capital.

AUGUST FORECAST

83°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Valletta, Malta — Day 6 of MSC Magnifica August 16, 2025 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

THURSDAY·AUG 21

Valletta

Malta

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

5:00 PM

Valletta, Malta, offers docking at Valletta Port. Travelers explore St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Excursions visit Mdina’s medieval walls. Local markets sell pastizzi. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Baroque architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes rabbit stew, a Maltese favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Knights of Malta history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Valletta’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Maltese stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic harbors, making Valletta an engaging destination.

AUGUST FORECAST

81°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Barcelona, Spain — Day 8 of MSC Magnifica August 16, 2025 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SATURDAY·AUG 23

Barcelona

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

—

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

AUGUST FORECAST

76°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

MSC Magnifica·August 16, 2025

AUG FORECAST · BARCELONA

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Barcelona port guide

76°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

98°

AVG LOW

54°

AVG RAINFALL

1.6"

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

// YEAR-ROUND AT BARCELONA

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

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Barcelona Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this MSC Magnifica itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

6 PORTS OF CALL·2,757 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST BARCELONA SHORE TOURSBest Barcelona Shore ToursCURATED FROM 449 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 449

TOP PRODUCT

4.8(7,029)

$128.70

These are the eight most reviewed. Barcelona has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

SEE ALL BARCELONA EXCURSIONS

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona 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 68% of all cruises

6.8/10 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

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

02

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

03

La Spezia (cinque Terre) 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalySAFE

La Spezia is a safe destination for travelers, but they should remain vigilant for pickpocketing in crowded areas during peak seasons.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Naples 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyCAUTION

Travelers in Naples should stay vigilant against petty crime and be cautious of traffic while exploring the city.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Palermo 🇮🇹

Sicily · ItalyCAUTION

Travelers in Palermo should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, keeping belongings secure and being aware of their surroundings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

06

Valletta 🇲🇹

Malta · MaltaSAFE

Valletta is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas while enjoying the sights.

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.