MSC Magnifica
MSC Cruise Line
MSC Magnifica is one of MSC's 23 active ships and first entered service in 2010 with its most recent renovation in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 95,128 gross tons, 963 feet in length, and 13 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,223 guests and approximately 1,027 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $547 million and is flagged in Panama.
MSC Magnifica
Ship Stats
Year Built
2010
Last Renovated
2025
Tonnage
95,128 GT
Length
963 ft
Capacity
3,223
Crew
1,027
Cost
$547 million
Decks
13
Musica Class
Musica Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within MSC. The first ship introduced in this class was MSC Musica (2006), followed by MSC Orchestra (2007), MSC Poesia (2008), and MSC Magnifica (2010).
MSC Magnifica Ship Age
MSC Magnifica entered service in 2010. Across MSC's active fleet, the average build year is 2013 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 14 of 23 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- MSC Magnifica
Current ship
MSC Magnifica Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2025.
Renovation details
The MSC Magnifica is currently concluding a major refurbishment (October – December 2025) in Malta. This is the most extensive update in the ship's history, involving the structural addition of the MSC Yacht Club, featuring 63 new suites. It also added two new specialty restaurants—Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar—and a completely redesigned Technogym fitness center.
MSC Magnifica Ship Size
Length and tonnage across MSC's fleet
MSC Magnifica measures 963 feet (294 m) (vs MSC fleet average of 1,030 ft) and has gross tonnage of 95,128 GT (vs fleet average of 136,380 GT). It ranks 19 of 23 by length and 16 of 23 by tonnage in MSC's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
MSC Magnifica vs MSC fleet averages
MSC Magnifica carries 3,223 passengers (vs MSC average of 4,391) and has 1,027 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,276). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.14:1 compared with MSC's overall 3.44:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,223
passengers
Crew Members
1,027
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.14 : 1
MSC Avg
3.44 : 1
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC Magnifica quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the MSC Magnifica Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the MSC Magnifica buffet on Deck 13 of the ship.
The MSC Magnifica is currently concluding a major refurbishment (October – December 2025) in Malta. This is the most extensive update in the ship's history, involving the structural addition of the MSC Yacht Club, featuring 63 new suites. It also added two new specialty restaurants—Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar—and a completely redesigned Technogym fitness center.
The ship belongs to the MSC class of ships known as the Musica class.
The MSC Magnifica has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 16.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MSC Magnifica. The ship's capacity is 3,223. When comparing the occupancy to the average MSC passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,494 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live MSC ships.
The MSC Magnifica was built in 2010. MSC includes 23 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2001 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average MSC ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
Each of MSC's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MSC Magnifica is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the MSC Magnifica length equals 963 feet (294 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 23 active vessels in MSC fleet, measuring 1,030 feet (314 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.