MSC Magnifica itinerary map for May 16, 2026 (11 nights)
MSC Magnifica cruise ship

MSC Magnifica — May 16, 202611-Night Northern Europe on MSC

This 11-night cruise aboard the Magnifica departs from Genoa, Italy on Saturday, May 16, 2026 and returns on Wednesday, May 27th. May weather across this route averages 84°/39°F. Cabins are currently tracked from $670.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.5 out of 10, averaged across 8 ports.

Cruise Length
11
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Genoa
Italy
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
4

Cruise Price - MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026

MSC Magnifica · May 16, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Magnifica cruise ship departing May 16, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $670 ($61 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,154 ($105 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 42%.

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Inside
$670
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Oceanview
$802
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Balcony
$930
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Suite
$5,371

Price History – MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026

inside cabin
MSC Magnifica
May 16, 2026
$670
42% vs avg: $1,154

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Cruise Itinerary Map - 11 Night Northern Europe (Genoa To Warnemunde)

MSC Magnifica · May 16, 2026

The MSC Magnifica sails on May 16, 2026 for a 11 Night Northern Europe (Genoa To Warnemunde). The ship will depart the port of Genoa, Italy at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany on May 27th at 8:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the MSC Magnifica will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

11 Night Northern Europe (Genoa To Warnemunde)

  • MAY16
    Genoa, Italy
    Genoa, Italy
    A: — - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY17
    Marseille (Provence), France
    Marseille (Provence), France
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY18
    Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, Spain
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY19
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY20
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY21
    La Coruna, Spain
    La Coruna, Spain
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY22
    Bilbao, Spain
    Bilbao, Spain
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY23
    La Rochelle, France
    La Rochelle, France
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • MAY24
    Brest, France
    Brest, France
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
  • MAY25
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY26
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • MAY27
    Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
    Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
    A: 8:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

May 16, 2026 · 11 Night Northern Europe (Genoa To Warnemunde)

Genoa, Italy — Day 1 of MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 cruise
Day 1•Saturday, May 16

Genoa, Italy

Arrival: —•Departure: 6:00 PM

Genoa, Italy, offers docking at Genoa Port. Travelers explore Palazzo Ducale and Via Garibaldi. Excursions visit Portofino’s colorful harbor. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Renaissance palaces and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes pesto pasta, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Genoese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Genoa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Genoa an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Liguria region.

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Marseille (Provence), France — Day 2 of MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 cruise
Day 2•Sunday, May 17

Marseille (Provence), France

Arrival: 8:00 AM•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.

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Barcelona, Spain — Day 3 of MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 cruise
Day 3•Monday, May 18

Barcelona, Spain

Arrival: 7:00 AM•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.

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Day 4 at sea — MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 itinerary
Day 4•Tuesday, May 19

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Magnifica — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Day 5 at sea — MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 itinerary
Day 5•Wednesday, May 20

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Magnifica — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

La Coruna, Spain — Day 6 of MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 cruise
Day 6•Thursday, May 21

La Coruna, Spain

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

La Coruña, Spain, offers docking at La Coruña Port. Travelers explore Tower of Hercules and María Pita Square. Excursions visit Santiago de Compostela. Local markets sell pulpo a la gallega. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Roman lighthouses and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes empanada gallega, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like scallop crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Galician history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. La Coruña’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making La Coruña an engaging destination.

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Bilbao, Spain — Day 7 of MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 cruise
Day 7•Friday, May 22

Bilbao, Spain

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Bilbao, Spain, docks at Getxo Port, 10 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles for 20-minute rides. The city, population 340,000, features the Guggenheim Museum with Frank Gehry’s titanium design. Travelers stroll Casco Viejo for pintxos bars. Excursions to San Sebastián, 1 hour east, explore La Concha Beach. Local markets sell Idiazabal cheese. Peak season June to September; taxis 10-15 EUR. Dining includes bacalao at old town taverns. Souvenirs feature Basque berets.

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La Rochelle, France — Day 8 of MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 cruise
Day 8•Saturday, May 23

La Rochelle, France

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

La Roche-Guyon, France, has docking at a Seine River port. Travelers explore Château de La Roche-Guyon’s medieval fortress. Excursions visit Giverny’s Monet Gardens. Local markets sell camembert. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather. Photography captures castle cliffs and river views. Dining onboard includes coq au vin, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender sachets, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance castle tours. La Roche-Guyon’s historic charm offers a serene French stop, blending heritage with scenic beauty.

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Brest, France — Day 9 of MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 cruise
Day 9•Sunday, May 24

Brest, France

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Brest, France, docks at Port de Commerce, 2 kilometers from downtown, with shuttles for 10-minute rides. The city, population 140,000, features the 17th-century Château de Brest with naval exhibits. Travelers visit Océanopolis aquarium for penguin displays. Local markets sell buckwheat galettes. Excursions to Locronan, 45 minutes south, explore Celtic villages. Peak season June to September; taxis 5-10 EUR. Dining includes kouign-amann at port cafes. Souvenirs feature Breton stripes.

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Day 10 at sea — MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 itinerary
Day 10•Monday, May 25

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Magnifica — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Day 11 at sea — MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 itinerary
Day 11•Tuesday, May 26

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Magnifica — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany — Day 12 of MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 cruise
Day 12•Wednesday, May 27

Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: —

Warnemünde (Berlin), Germany, offers docking at Warnemünde Port with excursions to Berlin. Travelers explore Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag. Excursions visit Potsdam’s Sanssouci Palace. Local markets sell currywurst. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures historic landmarks and Baltic vistas. Dining onboard includes sauerbraten, a German favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Prussian history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Warnemünde’s urban gateway offers a vibrant German stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Warnemünde an engaging destination.

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Weather Forecast

MSC Magnifica - May 16, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Genoa, Italy

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May

Typical Weather

86°F

Average High

37°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.09in

Daily average

2.6 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

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 Safety Rank
75 / 100
safer than 75% of all cruises
75
7
/ 10
Genoa, Italy
Genoa
Genoa is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should stay vigilant against petty crime and secure their belongings in crowded areas.
6
/ 10
Marseille (Provence), France
Marseille
Travelers in Marseille should stay vigilant in certain neighborhoods due to higher crime rates and secure their belongings in crowded areas.
7
/ 10
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona
Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.
8
/ 10
La Coruna, Spain
La Coruna
La Coruña, Spain, is a safe cruise port with a low crime rate, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao
Bilbao is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, though travelers should remain vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.
8
/ 10
La Rochelle, France
La Rochelle
La Rochelle is a safe cruise destination, but travelers should stay vigilant in busy areas to avoid occasional pickpocketing.
8
/ 10
Brest, France
Brest
Brest is a generally safe port for travelers, but vigilance is advised in crowded areas due to potential petty theft.
8
/ 10
Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany
Warnemunde
Warnemünde is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft in nearby Berlin.

Cruise Ship

MSC Magnifica

⚓ Tonnage

95,128

vs avg 136,380

🛠️ Year Built

2,010

vs avg 2,013

📏 Length (ft)

963

vs avg 1,030

👥 Passenger Count

3,223

vs avg 4,494

The 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 MSC 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.

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MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 cruise?▾

The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $670 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

What's the weather like on the MSC Magnifica May 16, 2026 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 11-night route, May averages 84°F highs and 39°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the May 16, 2026 MSC Magnifica itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.5 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 8 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

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

The MSC Magnifica departs Genoa, Italy on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM and returns on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 at 8:00 AM. Total duration: 11 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the MSC Magnifica sailing on May 16, 2026?▾

Cruise director assignment for this sail date is not currently confirmed in our records.

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Last Updated: May 10, 2026