Key Aspects:
- MSC Magnifica will sail MSC Cruises’ world voyage in 2028.
- The 115-night cruise will call at 40-plus ports in 29 countries.
- New port destinations and multiple overnights in port are featured.
Imagine walking among the famous Moai statues on Easter Island or exploring the archaeological sites of Arica, Chile, also called the City of Eternal Spring. Cruisers can do both, and lots more, on MSC Cruises’ 2028 World Cruise.
The cruise line has opened bookings for the 115-night world voyage, which will be operated by MSC Magnifica and sail roundtrip from Barcelona on January 7, 2028. While officially beginning in the Spanish city, three other embarkation ports are offered, in Rome and Genoa, Italy, and Marseille, France, on January 4, 5, and 6, respectively.
Guests will visit more than 40 destinations in 29 countries, and enjoy immersive, overnight stays in seven ports.
The 2028 world voyage will be the fourth consecutive operated by the 2,550-guest, Musica-class ship. In January 2025, she sailed a 116-night cruise, in 2026, the ship offers a 131-night voyage, and in 2027, a 132-night cruise.
Here’s a Closer Look at the 2028 Itinerary
Sailing from the Mediterranean ports, MSC Magnifica will explore destinations across that region, plus the Caribbean, South Pacific, and onward from there to Asia and the Middle East.
Besides Easter Island and Arica, Chile, other destinations that are new to the MSC Cruises’ world voyage are Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; Nuku’alofa , Tonga; Manta, Ecuador; Callao, Peru; Chan May, Vietnam; and Sihanoukville, Cambodia.
Each of the new port calls features exotic cultural experiences, notable historic sites, architectural gems, and pristine beaches, among other attractions.
In Manta, Ecuador, for instance, guests can experience the region’s maritime history and explore Montecristi, the destination where the famous Panama hat was created. And in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, excursions are offered to Angkor Wat, the Hindu-Buddhist temple complex built in the 12th century.
MSC Magnifica’s itinerary includes a transit of the Panama Canal following two calls in the Caribbean, then south along South America’s western coast before heading west to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
The ship will make several calls in Southeast Asia and continue on to the Middle East via Mumbai, India. Planned calls in the Middle East, which could be altered given the ongoing tensions there, include Dubai, UAE, Muscat, Oman, and Aqaba, Jordan.
A transit of the Suez Canal is also on the itinerary, although cruise ships have been avoiding the area in recent years.
MSC Yacht Club Experience Offered in 2027
MSC Magnifica is in the process of receiving a major update — the addition of the line’s private luxury area, MSC Yacht Club. The exclusive enclave offers dedicated dining and lounge venues, a pool deck, butler and concierge services, and other high-end perks.
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The full yacht club experience will debut on the ship in summer 2026, so the first world cruise that will feature the option is the 2027 sailing. In 2028, guests will have that choice, too.
However, even guests who book staterooms outside the luxury area will receive several valuable benefits during the world cruise. The cruise fare will include 15 shore excursions, a Dine & Drink beverage package, and a 30% discount on laundry services.
