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MSC Cruises Christens Magnifica, 11th Ship in Fleet

 
MSC Cruises christened its 11th ship, the MSC Magnifica, in Hamburg, Germany, on March 6. Italian screen legend Sophia Loren served as godmother of her eighth MSC ship. MSC Magnifica is the fourth Musica-class ship—the others are MSC Musica, MSC Orchestra, and MSC Poesia.

A retractable roof covers one of four pools, while the Il Bar del Sole area on the top deck has a solarium and whirlpools. The ship has 16 bars and lounges, including the Tiger Bar, themed after the striped feline, and four restaurants, including a large new buffet area and an à la carte restaurant, L’Oasi, with a Moroccan atmosphere. Mauro Uliassi, a Michelin-starred chef, will offer selections in L’Oasi that will be soon offered in all of the Musica-class à la carte restaurants.

Other entertainment features include a 4D cinema, mini-bowling alley and a billiard table in the L’Olimpiade sports bar. L’Olimpiade is the first sports bar in the Musica-class, and its theme is inspired by the Olympics. The MSC Aurea Spa offers spa treatments including two created just for the ship Aurea Papaveris, a 60-minute slimming and cellulite treatment, and a Himalayan massage.

The MSC Magnifica sails seven-night Eastern Mediterranean itineraries departing Venice and calling at Bari, Italy; Katakolon (Olympia) Greece; Izmir and Istanbul, Turkey; and Dubrovnik, Croatia.

 
   
 

   
   
   
 

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