Presentation of th MSC Magnifica in Hamburg

MSC Magnifica is a Musica-class cruise ship operated by MSC Cruises. Constructed by STX Europe in Saint-Nazaire, the ship was launched in January 2009, completed in January 2010, and entered service in March 2010. The cruise ship is initially operating in the western Mediterranean.

The fourth ship to be built to the Musica class design, MSC Magnifica was constructed by STX Europe in their shipyard at Saint-Nazaire, France. She was built at a cost of $547 million.

The vessel is 293.8 metres (964 ft) long, with a beam of 32.2 metres (106 ft). The 93,330-gross ton vessel can reach a maximum speed of 23-knot (43 km/h; 26 mph) MSC Magnifica has 1,259 cabins; 2,518 passengers can be carried at double occupancy, while 3,605 can be carried at full capacity. A crew of 1,027 operate the ship and provide for the passengers.

MSC Magnifica was identified by the shipyard hull number T32 during construction. The IMO ship identification number 9387085 will remain associated with the ship throughout her life, even if she changes names or operating companies.

MSC Magnifica was floated out of her drydock in a launching ceremony in January 2009. A 72-hour sea trial period was successfully completed on 17 January 2010, despite poor weather and 50-knot (93 km/h) winds. A flag-changing ceremony will be held on February 25, 2010 in Saint-Nazaire, and the ship will be christened on March 6, 2010 at a ceremony in Hamburg.

Facilities

• 22,000 square metres (240,000 sq ft) of public-accessible area across 13 decks.
• Three swimming pools, one with a retractable, all-weather roof.
• Four restaurants and a buffet.
• 17 bars and lounges.
• A 1,160-metre (3,810 ft) spa and wellness centre.
• Entertainment facilities included a 4-D cinema, a bowling alley, and a billiards hall.