MSC Magnifica Reviews

The ship is lovely with high quality furnishings and spotlessly clean. We got the cruise ( Venice-Bari-Rhodes-Haifa-Athens-Venice ) for quite a good price through Iglu. However we did not like the liberal smoking policy which meant some bars and the casino were no go areas for us - also we could smell it in the corridors because you could smoke in the cabins. YUK. Meal times in the buffet were nearly always chaotic and we struggled to find any free tables at times. Food was okay but seemed bland to us and also mostly not very hot. In the buffet the coffee and tea were served in plastic blue mugs ... not nice . The coffee was so bitter it was undrinkable and so we resorted to having to buy it at the bars. Wine , beer , spirits , cocktails and soft drinks were expensive . Some of the entertainment was fantastic especially the acrobatic displays.

I and my husband went on Magnifica for 7 nights and every day I was surprised by how professional those people are! The staff are very helpful and they did their jobs more than perfectly! Food was served almost all the time! The menus of the seated lunches and dinners were exquisite and diverse! The coffee breaks were great. The ship is super clean and new. Our stay was very comfortable and pleasant. We had some trouble with our airport transfers and though it is none of their business, the staff, especially a gentleman from the housekeeping management was sweet enough to take care of our luggage on his own to help us pass the time till our flight which was late after our disembarkation! He even went with us to catch a taxi to the airport. This was far beyond his job description and it was very helpful. We were very pleased with MSC.

Party of five went on the Magnifica for an eight night stay over Christmas. We could not have picked a better ship. The crew were fantastic and could not be more helpful. The ship and the food was exceptional and the service we received was delightful from the restaurant and our waiter Abdul. BA just cancelled our flight due to weather conditions, left us to fend for ourselves but MSC staff pulled out all the stops to get us on the cruise and we would like to thanks them for all their help. If was truly wonderful how they organised bus transfers to Sanstead Airport and two Air Italia flights, with a stop over in Rome, so we could pick up the cruise ship the next day. Thanks again to all the MSC staff involved, we cannot praise them enough.

(Staff Review) I stayed in an outside obstructed cabin on deck 8 towards the front of the ship. My cabin was not far from the lifts which was very convenient and close to restaurants & bars. The cabin was a good size, clean and with a decent size bathroom. We watched a variety show in the Royal Theater, with amazing acrobatics and good dancers. It is a beautiful ship inside and decor is really flashy. It is truly magnificent! The sports bar is the best I've seen on any ship. TV screens are everywhere so nothing can be missed. The ship is very big and didn’t feel crowded at all. There is lots to do on the ship! Food was of good quality but portions were small, but do not fear, there’s plenty food available all around the ship when you get hungry. Families & couples will enjoy this cruise.

(Staff Review) I was in an obstructed view outside cabin. You didn't get much of a view but was good if you just want a bit of day light in the cabin. I was impressed with the size of the cabin, very spacious. The bathroom was a decent size and especially the shower. I saw the show and didn't go in expecting much but actually found it to be very entertaining. It definitely held your attention and some of the acts were quite original to what I had seen on other lines. I thought the ship on the whole was beautiful. Very well designed. I loved the tiger bar allot thought it was a lovely area and loved the colour scheme. Definitely had the Wow Factor! I think that for the price of some of their cruises its definitely great value for money. The standard of the ship, size of cabins etc is great for what you pay. I have seen other Cruise lines charge allot more for in my opinion for something less impressive to the eye. I think this will be good for 1st time Cruisers and families. Someone looking for a good deal without compromising on the quality of the ship.

(Staff Review) We had an outside clear view cabin on deck 5, it was larger than equivalent cabins I have seen on other ships and would suit a family of four. The bathroom design made very good use of space. I didn't see any entertainment but saw the theatre when it was empty, very impressive with good eye line to the stage from wherever you sat. The public rooms were very lavish in true Italian style; I particularly liked the L'Olimpiade Sporting bar, filled with sports memorabilia. The open deck areas were well laid out, there were even palm trees by the pool! There was a very nice bar area with plenty of space and seating for those wishing to just enjoy a drink rather than soak up the rays. The restaurant was very comfortable and despite its size still had a feeling of intimacy due to the layout of the tables. The menu on the night we ate was very varied, something to suit everyone. This ship is suitable for everyone, couples marking a celebration can upgrade to a balcony suite for a very reasonable supplement and families can take advantage of the relatively spacious standard cabins.

(Staff Review) We had an outside cabin which we found to be really spacious and well designed. We had a few reservations regarding the number of storage areas. The whole ship has that wow factor that you expect from Italian designed products. Great materials, very tasty fittings throughout and definitely a cut above the competition which is mostly American. I did not get a chance to experience the shows, but the casino proved to be a real winner. Great machines and the staff makes losing/winning money great fun. If I had any quibbles they would be regarding the service in the main dining room which was a bit haphazard. On the whole, I believe Magnifica will be a hit especially with first time cruisers. She looks stunning, cabins are at least as good or better than those offered by competition and the whole experience feels really special. Great pricing is another bonus.

(Staff Review) I visited MSC Magnifica for a 2 night stay in Dover, before she was named. Unfortunately we didn't sail anywhere but got a great chance to experience the ship. I stayed in a Deluxe balcony cabin on the 14th deck, which was extremely spacious with lots of wardrobe space and a large seating area. The cabin was in a quiet area of the ship with tremendous views. I really enjoyed the Tiger bar for cocktails and cabaret entertainment - very lively and fun. The sports bar was great for watching the rugby with large screens throughout.