MSC Magnifica Joins MSC Cruises as 11th Ship in Fleet

MSC Magnifica - the fourth Panamax cruise ship in the MSC Cruises Musica class-joins MSC Cruises as the 11th ship in the fleet after being christened in Hamburg, Germany on March 6.

Renowned Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti, adult contemporary/soft rock/pop artist, performed on stage during the christening while Italian screen legend and icon Sophia Loren, participated in the ribbon cutting as the godmother of her eighth MSC ship.

MSC Magnifica combines the intimacy of her three Musica Class sister vessels with the state-of-the-art facilities and comfort of the company's larger flagships. MSC Magnifica offers 16 bars and lounges, four restaurants.

A magrodome making it possible to enjoy one of the four pools throughout the year regardless of the weather. Other features on board include a high-tech 4D cinema, mini-bowling alley, the Balinese inspired MSC Aurea Spa and more.

The new addition to the MSC Cruises' fleet will sail the Eastern Mediterranean departing Venice, Italy and calling at Bari, Italy; Katakolon (Olympia) Greece; Izmir, Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey; and Dubrovnik, Croatia.

MSC Magnifica fares start from $749 and as always kids sail free.

7nts Mediterranean MSC MAGNIFICA -- THE MAGNIFICENT MEDITERRANEAN: Departing from Venice or Bari Bari, Katakolon, Izmir, Istanbul, Dubrovnik, Venice

Interior Staterooms from: $749*

Oceanview Staterooms from: $899*

Balcony Staterooms from: $1,099*

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