MSC Magnifica - 8/27/2025
The August 27, 2025 cruise on the MSC Magnifica departs from Palermo, Sicily. On this 7 Night Western Mediterranean (Palermo Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Magnifica sets sail on Wednesday, Aug 27th and returns on Wednesday, Sep 3rd.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Magnifica cruise ship departing August 27, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,116 ($160 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,162 ($167 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 4%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MSC Magnifica - August 27, 2025 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 27th | Palermo, Sicily |
| 2 | Aug 28th | Valletta, Malta |
| 3 | Aug 29th | At Sea |
| 4 | Aug 30th | Barcelona, Spain |
| 5 | Aug 31st | Marseille (Provence), France |
| 6 | Sep 1st | La Spezia, Italy |
| 7 | Sep 2nd | Naples, Italy |
| 8 | Sep 3rd | Palermo, Sicily |
The MSC Magnifica sails on August 27, 2025 for a 7 Night Western Mediterranean (Palermo Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Palermo, Sicily at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Palermo, Sicily on Sep 3rd at 9:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Magnifica will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
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Cruise Ship
MSC Magnifica
MSC MAGNIFICA SIZE
The Magnifica has a construction date of 2010 and a total size of 95,128 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet (294 meters) in length. MSC Magnifica is included in MSC’s Musica Class. At full capacity, the MSC Magnifica holds 4,250 passengers. That includes 3,223 cruise vacationers and 1,027 staff members. The Magnifica total number of staterooms is 1,256.
MSC Magnifica Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:95,128 GT
- Length:963 ft (294 m)
- Beam:106 ft (32 m)
- Draft:26 ft (8 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:2010
- Years Served:2010 - Present
- Capacity:3,223
- Crew Members:1,027
- Total on Board:4,250
- Total Staterooms:1,256
- Flagged Country:Panama
- Ship Cost:547 Million
- Status:active
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Cruise Ports
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. (126 words)
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. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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. (126 words)
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. (126 words)
La Spezia, Italy, offers docking at La Spezia Port. Travelers explore Cinque Terre villages and Porto Venere. Excursions visit Pisa’s Leaning Tower. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful villages and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes pesto pasta, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ligurian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance village hikes. La Spezia’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO villages and scenic coasts, making La Spezia an engaging destination. (126 words)
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. (126 words)
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. (126 words)