MSC Cruises has announced the opening of sales for MSC World Cruise, the company's first cruise to visit 49 different destinations.
The round-the-world cruise will be undertaken on the largest and most modern ship in the industry to offer this type of voyage. The MSC Magnifica will depart from Barcelona on January 7, 2019, and complete its circumnavigation by returning to the Catalan capital 119 days later. Crossing six continents and visiting 49 destinations in 32 countries, this cruise ship will take you on a journey across six continents.
“MSC Cruises is committed to offering its customers unique experiences. For this reason, when introducing a cruise of this kind, we listened to their requests, knowing that for many, traveling the world comfortably and in style is something they want to do at least once in their lifetime,” says CEO Gianni Onorato. “As a global cruise company, it is a natural progression to offer our customers a product like this, a round-the-world cruise, and naturally, we have done it in true MSC Cruises style, using the best possible ship to fully enjoy this journey, the MSC Magnifica, and with an itinerary unlike any other on the market.”.
Over the course of 119 days, MSC Cruises guests will visit some of the world's most historic ports, cosmopolitan cities, and idyllic islands. Highlights of this cruise include:
- Exotic Destinations: From Tonga and Bora Bora to Cartagena and the oasis of Aqaba, MSC Cruises has selected 49 destinations around the world. The “MSC World Cruise” will also offer passengers the opportunity to explore New Zealand, Fiji, and the Maldives, as well as an off-the-beaten-path tour of various Caribbean islands, with nine ports of call in the region.
- Exclusive and unprecedented shore experiences:MSC Cruises continues its commitment to offering authentic experiences to meet the needs of all its guests through a wide variety of excursions. Whether diving in the lagoons of Moorea or exploring Nga Bay National Park, guests can immerse themselves in the local culture and experience the best each destination has to offer. In addition, guests on MSC World Cruises will enjoy 15 complimentary excursions to discover the world.
- Real discovery:To allow travelers to enjoy the local culture and activities at each port of call, MSC Cruises offers an average stay of 13 hours.
Longer stays in attractive destinations: In the most popular destinations with a wide variety of activities, MSC Cruises, as the only company that offers it, has designed longer stays, including four full days in Polynesia, three days each in Hawaii and San Francisco and two days in Los Angeles.
The MSC Magnifica, built in 2010, boasts a design that embodies all the hallmarks of MSC Cruises, with four restaurants and 11 bars, modern cabins, and a wide range of entertainment and activities. On board the MSC Magnifica, guests will also find a casino, a panoramic nightclub, a cigar lounge, a 4D cinema, and much more.
From November 14, 2016, for one month, MSC Voyagers Club members will be able to exclusively book the entire 118-night cruise, and from December 14, sales will open to the general public.
