Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
57Beats 43% of ships
Dining
63Beats 37% of ships
Entertainment
71Top 44% of ships
Activities & Thrills
60Beats 44% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
68Beats 47% of ships
Value / Cost
38Top 33% of ships
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineMSC
Ship NameMagnifica
Maiden voyage9 March 2010
Physical
Year Built2010
Refurbished 2020
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderSTX Europe
Gross Tonnage 95,128 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 293.8 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 32.3 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipMSC Yacht Club
Total decks 16
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks13
Speed 22.9 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,038
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.5
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,253
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins16
Passenger Capacity 3,223
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 29.515
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsL'Edera Restaurant, Quattro Venti Restaurant, Sahara Buffet, Butcher's Cut Steakhouse, Kaito Sushi, Oriental Plaza, MSC Yacht Club Restaurant
Restaurants - Paid4
Restaurants - Included4
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access3
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools2
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs4
- Hot Tubs - General Access9
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only4
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges13
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenNo
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtNo
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaNo
Special AmenitiesMSC Yacht Club ship-within-a-ship (63 suites, private sundeck/pool/whirlpool, 24-hour butler and concierge, Top Sail Lounge), renewed MSC Aurea Spa (salt room, Kneipp path, vitality pool, emotional showers), new Technogym fitness center, water park, added in 2025/2026 drydock refurbishment
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $17.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 3FLO4
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9387085
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 352594000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Panama City, Panama
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.