MSC Croisières is gearing up for its next world cruise. The 119-night journey aboard the MSC Magnifica will connect 45 destinations across 21 countries.
Scheduled to begin on January 4, 2029, embarkations are possible from Civitavecchia, near Rome, Genoa, Marseille and Barcelona.
The world cruise has become a recurring appointment for the company. At the launch of the 2026 edition, Patrick Pourbaix, General Manager of the MSC Cruises division for France and Monaco, spoke of “a tradition since 2019” (excluding the Covid years)
This 2026 edition brought together 496 passengers across the entire itinerary.
Scheduled to begin on January 4, 2029, embarkations are possible from Civitavecchia, near Rome, Genoa, Marseille and Barcelona.
The world cruise has become a recurring appointment for the company. At the launch of the 2026 edition, Patrick Pourbaix, General Manager of the MSC Cruises division for France and Monaco, spoke of “a tradition since 2019” (excluding the Covid years)
This 2026 edition brought together 496 passengers across the entire itinerary.
A Redesigned Itinerary
Australia occupies a prominent place in this new edition. The MSC Magnifica is set to call at Kangaroo Island, Broome and Darwin, highlighted as new additions by the company, in addition to destinations such as Sydney, Melbourne and Fremantle.
In New Zealand, Timaru also joins the program, while Milford Sound makes a return. In the Pacific, Lautoka in Fiji is among the newly announced ports.
The journey continues in Indonesia, with calls at Bali, Lombok and Java.
The aim for the company with this 2029 itinerary: to mix major cities with natural sites and above all to offer more time at destinations. Nine calls include a night in port, notably in Rio de Janeiro, Ushuaïa, Sydney, Singapore and Fremantle.
In New Zealand, Timaru also joins the program, while Milford Sound makes a return. In the Pacific, Lautoka in Fiji is among the newly announced ports.
The journey continues in Indonesia, with calls at Bali, Lombok and Java.
The aim for the company with this 2029 itinerary: to mix major cities with natural sites and above all to offer more time at destinations. Nine calls include a night in port, notably in Rio de Janeiro, Ushuaïa, Sydney, Singapore and Fremantle.
The MSC Magnifica continues its move upmarket
The MSC Magnifica had already benefited from a partial renovation before its January 2026 departure. On that occasion, MSC Cruises announced the installation of the MSC Yacht Club. The ship now hosts its “ship within a ship” concept, which includes dedicated suites, a private restaurant and lounge, as well as a dedicated outdoor space for its passengers.
The arrangement also includes 24-hour butler and concierge service. The ship also features five restaurants, 12 bars, a theatre, a casino, a spa and fitness facilities.
The arrangement also includes 24-hour butler and concierge service. The ship also features five restaurants, 12 bars, a theatre, a casino, a spa and fitness facilities.
Any Booking Made Before November 19, 2026 Triples Loyalty Points
The 2029 world cruise package includes 15 shore excursions, a Dine & Drink beverage package for lunches and dinners, and a 30% discount on laundry services.
MSC Voyagers Club members starting at the Classic level also receive a 5% discount on the price of their booking.
As part of a sales-launch offer, loyalty points are tripled for bookings made until the November 19, 2026.
MSC Voyagers Club members starting at the Classic level also receive a 5% discount on the price of their booking.
As part of a sales-launch offer, loyalty points are tripled for bookings made until the November 19, 2026.
