8 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)
MSC Magnifica
MSC Magnifica
December 25, 2025
8 Night Western Mediterranean

MSC Magnifica - 12/25/2025

The December 25, 2025 cruise on the MSC Magnifica departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this 8 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Magnifica sets sail on Thursday, Dec 25th and returns on Friday, Jan 2nd.

Cruise Length
8
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Barcelona
Spain
Port Stops
6
Sea Days
2

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Magnifica cruise ship departing December 25, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,218 ($153 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,374 ($172 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 11%.

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

MSC Magnifica - December 25, 2025 - 8 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 24thBarcelona, Spain
2Dec 25thAt Sea
3Dec 27thCivitavecchia (Rome), Italy
4Dec 28thGenoa Portofino Italy
5Dec 29thMarseille (Provence), France
6Dec 29thAt Sea
7Dec 31stAlicante, Spain
8Jan 1stValencia, Spain
9Jan 2ndBarcelona, Spain

The MSC Magnifica sails on December 25, 2025 for a 8 Night Western Mediterranean (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 Jan 2nd at 7:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the MSC Magnifica will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

MSC Magnifica Size Infographic

MSC Magnifica

96 k
tonnage
963 ft
length
2010
year built
1,256
cabins
3,223
passengers
1,027
crew

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

To see how this compares, click through to see MSC Magnifica age and stats vs all MSC ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for MSC Magnifica Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
DEC 252025
D: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. (126 words)

Day2
DEC 262025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
DEC 272025
A:6:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day4
DEC 282025
A:7:00 AMD:6:00 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.

Day5
DEC 292025
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 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. (126 words)

Day6
DEC 302025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
DEC 312025
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Alicante, Spain, offers docking at Alicante Port. Travelers explore Santa Bárbara Castle and Explanada de España. Excursions visit Elche’s palm groves. Local markets sell turrón. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Moorish castles and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz a banda, a Spanish 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 castle walks. Alicante’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic promenades, making Alicante an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day8
JAN 12026
A:7:00 AMD: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. (126 words)

Day9
JAN 22026
A:7:00 AM

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)