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MSC Magnifica
MSC Magnifica is a MSC Cruises cruise ship of the Musica class, in service since 2010. She measures 95,128 gross tons and carries 2,550 guests with a crew of 1,027. She sails World cruises, Mediterranean, Northern Europe itineraries.
About MSC Magnifica
MSC Magnifica is a 95,128-ton ship that entered service in March 2010 as a slightly modified Musica-class design, with about 2,550 guests at double occupancy. She is the ship MSC uses for its annual world cruise, assigned to the 2026, 2027 and 2028 voyages. A two-month refit at Palumbo Malta Shipyard completed in December 2025 added Butcher's Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar, a redesigned MSC Aurea Spa and gym, and an MSC Yacht Club that opened in summer 2026. Outside the world-cruise months she sails the Mediterranean in winter and Baltic cruises from Warnemünde in summer.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Quick answers
Which cruise line operates MSC Magnifica?
MSC Magnifica is operated by MSC Cruises and belongs to its Musica class.
How big is MSC Magnifica?
MSC Magnifica measures 95,128 gross tons and 299 metres in length, with 16 decks.
How crowded does MSC Magnifica feel?
MSC Magnifica has a passenger space ratio of 37.3: 95,128 gross tons for 2,550 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so MSC Magnifica feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does MSC Magnifica carry?
MSC Magnifica carries 2,550 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,027 (about 2.5 guests per crew member).
When did MSC Magnifica enter service?
MSC Magnifica entered service in 2010 and was last refurbished in 2025.
Where does MSC Magnifica sail?
MSC Magnifica sails World cruises, Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries.
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