IMO: 9387085
MSC Magnifica
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Musica-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 95,128
- Length (FT / M)
- 964 / 293.8
- Beam (FT / M)
- 106 / 32.2
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 13 / 16
- Shipyard
- STX Europe, Saint-Nazaire, France
- Registry
- Panama
- Godparent(s)
- Sophia Loren
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $547,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2010
Major Refurbishments
2025
Significant Changes
- 2025: Major Palumbo Malta drydock (October-November 2025): added the MSC Yacht Club (63 suites across five foredecks, Top Sail Lounge, exclusive restaurant, grill and bar, and private pool deck), the Butcher's Cut steakhouse and Kaito Sushi Bar specialty restaurants, a redesigned MSC Aurea Spa and a new Technogym fitness centre. An earlier 2019/2021 lengthening plan was cancelled.
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9387085
- MMSI
- 352594000
- Call Sign
- 3FLO4
- Classification Society
- Bureau Veritas
- Hull / Yard Number
- T32
- Maiden Voyage
- 9 March 2010
- Maximum Draft
- 7.85 m (25.8 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 37.05 m (121.6 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 2,550
- Maximum Capacity
- 3,223
- Total Crew
- 987
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.58:1
- Space Ratio
- 37.31
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 3
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 8
- Bars & Lounges
- 11
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 4
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 2
- À la Carte Dining
- 1*
- Elevators
- 13
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Marine gas oil / heavy fuel oil
- Installed Power
- 58 MW (77,779 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 35 MW (46,936 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 22.9 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 5x Wärtsilä 16V38B diesel-generator sets; diesel-electric; 2x Converteam 17.5 MW propulsion motors
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 18 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 5
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-15
Midship
Decks 5-16
Aft
Decks 5-14
Designated Smoking Zones
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Casino designated smoking areacasinoLocation: Deck 7Smoking permitted only in the designated section of the Atlantic City Casino.
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Designated open-deck smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Open decks (designated sections)Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,279
ADA Compliant: 16
- Suites
- 115
- Balcony
- 742
- Oceanview
- 173
- Inside
- 249
The Apex Suite
MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite
540 SQ FT
The ship's largest accommodation, added in the 2025 refit: a three-room MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite of about 540 sq ft (50 m2) on the forward part of Deck 15, sleeping up to six, with a roughly 840 sq ft (78 m2) panoramic terrace featuring a private whirlpool and dining/relaxation areas, within the MSC Yacht Club 'ship-within-a-ship' with 24-hour butler and concierge service.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite1
- MSC Yacht Club Executive / Family Suite4
- MSC Yacht Club Grand Suite14
- MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite42
- MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite2
- Premium Suite Aurea44
- Deluxe Suite Aurea8
Balcony
- Balcony (Junior/Deluxe/Premium/Aurea/Partial)742
Oceanview
- Ocean View (Deluxe/Junior/Wellness)173
Inside
- Interior (Junior/Deluxe/Wellness/Guarantee)249
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
Adults & Wellness
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Art Gallery
Staterooms & Service
- Butler Service
- Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
MSC Yacht Club added in the 2025 refit
unique
T32 Disco named after the shipyard hull number
unique
Royal Theatre
largest
Le Grand Bleu Pool
top-deck attraction
La Grotta Azzurra Pool
top-deck attraction
Sport Arena
top-deck attraction
Top 16 Exclusive Solarium
top-deck attraction
Power walking / jogging track
top-deck attraction
Shuffleboard
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MSC Yacht Club — 63-suite private 'ship-within-a-ship' with Top Sail Lounge, restaurant and pool deck (added 2025)
- MSC Aurea Spa (renewed 2025) with Salt Room, Kneipp Path, Vitality Pool and thermal area
- T32 Disco with bowling
- 4D Cinema
- MSC for Me digital guest platform
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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L'Edera Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 5Complimentary lower main dining room.
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Quattro Venti Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Complimentary upper main dining room.
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Sahara BuffetbuffetLocation: Deck 13Complimentary self-service buffet.
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L'Oasi RestaurantbuffetLocation: Deck 13Complimentary Mediterranean buffet-restaurant.
Specialty Dining
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Butcher's CutsteakhouseLocation: Deck 7American steakhouse (added 2025).
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Kaito Sushi BarsushiLocation: Deck 7Japanese sushi restaurant (added 2025).
Exclusive Dining
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MSC Yacht Club Restaurantspecialty_includedLocation: Deck 14Exclusive complimentary MSC Yacht Club restaurant (added 2025).
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MSC Yacht Club Bar & GrillYacht Club exclusiveCasual grill dining on the Yacht Club sundeck, reserved for Yacht Club guests.
À la Carte Dining
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Onboard PizzeriapizzeriaLocation: Deck 13Pizzeria within the Sahara buffet.
Bars & Nightlife
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Le Gocce BarbarLocation: Deck 5Reception and coffee bar.
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Purple BarbarLocation: Deck 6Pre-dinner bar.
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Ruby BarbarLocation: Deck 6Pre-dinner bar.
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Tiger BarloungeLocation: Deck 6Bar with live music and dance floor.
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Topazio BarbarLocation: Deck 6Mixology, music and dance-floor bar.
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L'Olimpiade Sports BarbarLocation: Deck 7Themed sports bar with billiards.
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Atlantic City Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 7Bar within the Atlantic City Casino.
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Onix LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 7Cocktail lounge.
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La Conchiglia Barpool_barLocation: Deck 13Outdoor pool bar.
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MSC Yacht Club Top Sail LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 13MSC Yacht Club panoramic lounge and bar (added 2025).
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MSC Yacht Club Bar & GrillbarLocation: Deck 16MSC Yacht Club grill and bar (added 2025).
Pools & Aquatics
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Le Grand Bleu PoolpoolLocation: Deck 13Main outdoor pool.
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La Grotta Azzurra PoolpoolLocation: Deck 13Indoor/outdoor pool with a Magrodome retractable roof.
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Children's Outdoor PoolpoolLocation: Deck 14Children's pool and games area.
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MSC Yacht Club PoolpoolLocation: Deck 16Private MSC Yacht Club pool and sundeck (added 2025).
Active Recreation
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Sport Arenasports_courtLocation: Deck 16Multi-sport court (tennis, basketball, volleyball).
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BowlingbowlingLocation: Deck 14Bowling lanes at the T32 Disco.
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Shuffleboarddeck_gameLocation: Deck 14Shuffleboard courts.
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Video ArcadearcadeLocation: Deck 14Video games arcade.
Entertainment Venues
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L'Ametista Loungeshow_loungeLocation: Deck 7Main lounge with shows, music and dance floor.
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Royal TheatretheaterLocation: Deck 6Two-deck Art Deco main theatre (about 1,240 seats).
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T32 DisconightclubLocation: Deck 14Discotheque with bowling, named after the ship's hull number.
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4D CinemacinemaLocation: Deck 144D interactive cinema.
Casino
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Atlantic City CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 7Casino gaming floor.
Spa & Fitness
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MSC Aurea SpaspaLocation: Deck 13Renewed spa (2025) with Salt Room, Kneipp Path and Vitality Pool.
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MSC Gym powered by Technogymfitness_centerLocation: Deck 13New Technogym fitness centre (2025).
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Thermal Areathermal_suiteLocation: Deck 13Sauna, steam room and whirlpool.
Youth & Teen
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Kids Clubs (Chicco/Mini/Junior)kids_clubLocation: Deck 14Baby, mini and junior kids clubs (Underwater World theme).
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Teen Clubteen_clubLocation: Deck 14Dedicated teen club.
Retail & Shopping
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Galleria BoutiquesboutiqueLocation: Deck 6Duty-free boutiques (Bond Street, Il Rubino, Le Parfum).
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MSC Logo Shop & Mini MallboutiqueLocation: Deck 6MSC-branded shop and duty-free mini mall.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Reception AtriumatriumLocation: Deck 5Reception and guest-services atrium.
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LibrarylibraryLocation: Deck 7Library and reading room.
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Top 16 Exclusive SolariumsolariumLocation: Deck 16Adults solarium with whirlpool.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-01