Magnifica

She's on her way to the U.K. Just south of the Azores. Stopping in Madiera. Looking forward to the reviews, before I board on 30/04/18.

Hey, I am boarding the Magnifica on April 7... though not a R/T UK (I'm doing R/T Hamburg) but I plan on posting a review when I return (should be done before you leave).

Looking forward to some reviews, we're boarding on 23rd April:)

Julie

We board on March 31st, not sure what British components will be available by then as the home porting from Southampton starts on April 2nd

I'm looking forward to hearing some of your reports before we board in June. Happy cruising, everyone!

Here are some random photos from Magnifica

Cabin 10166 Fantastica Balcony

Stairs from casino up to the Tiger Bar

Oriental Plaza Restaurant

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If anyone could take photos of 8222, I'd greatly appreciate. We are boarding in July.

Thanks for the pics Bea! getting excited now, we're in 10127 - looking forward to trying a different ship in the fleet

Thanks for the pics Bea! getting excited now, we're in 10127 - looking forward to trying a different ship in the fleet

We're boarding Splendida on the same day, so I get your excitement! :) Have you sailed on a Musica-class ship at all, or is it just that you hadn't been on Magnifica before?

You may remember that I did a review of Magnifica, Tim - we were on her last September. Here's a link in case anyone else is interested (I know you read it at the time):

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2553610&highlight=Magnifica+review

You'll need to jump a lot of posts as the review was very rudely interrupted by a storm that left us without power (and water - we have our own well) for 3 days, so the thread derailed for a bit. :D

There are photos of the menus and food we enjoyed, though apparently they may be redundant after April if the announcement that MSC are changing their menus comes to pass. :rolleyes:

Will you report back and let us know if you noticed any changes in the menus, please? They may come into effect on your cruise. With your MSC experience, you'll see the difference if there is one.

Thanks Bea, yes I do remember your review from the time :cool::cool:- we've not sailed any of the Musica class yet, but have another one booked :)

Thanks Bea, yes I do remember your review from the time :cool::cool:- we've not sailed any of the Musica class yet, but have another one booked :)

I think you'll enjoy Magnifica. It's a lovely-sized ship.

I was just checking thru' some notes I've made for our Splendida cruise and came across the recipes for 2 cocktails you recommended - Black Forest martini and Oriental martini. Looking forward to trying them out.;p

I think you'll enjoy Magnifica. It's a lovely-sized ship.

 

I was just checking thru' some notes I've made for our Splendida cruise and came across the recipes for 2 cocktails you recommended - Black Forest martini and Oriental martini. Looking forward to trying them out.;p

Yes it really does look lovely and a great size

Bea, as a side note, we've not done YC before and have one upcoming in a couple of weeks. Is it premium drinks outside of the YC? ie can we have the items with one* ?

Yes it really does look lovely and a great size

 

Bea, as a side note, we've not done YC before and have one upcoming in a couple of weeks. Is it premium drinks outside of the YC? ie can we have the items with one* ?

Yes, that's right, Tim. Deluxe (premium) package for outside the enclave with your favourite (not) champagne, IIRC.

Hope you enjoy YC. What ship are you on? We're doing YC on Splendida in 10 days - can't wait!

We'll be on the Fantasia - my favourite! for the grand voyage from Barbados.

Re the menus - we're only onboard for 2 nights, just a mini cruise but i'm sure I'll notice - hopefully we can have the black card freebie at lunch

We'll be on the Fantasia - my favourite! for the grand voyage from Barbados.

 

Re the menus - we're only onboard for 2 nights, just a mini cruise but i'm sure I'll notice - hopefully we can have the black card freebie at lunch

On Magnifica? I don't think the Oriental Plaza opens for lunch, Tim? I'll check tomorrow to see if I have any dailies which would show opening times.

Fantasia is the only ship that we haven't been in YC on (apart from Seaside). Ours is a Grand Voyage, too. First time we'll be in YC for more than 7 nights. We are uber-excited about it!

not to worry, we will find out in a little over a week, don't worry digging through things to find it Bea :)

I'm guessing on the 2 nighter there will be a gala after the sea day. There's a large contingent of travel agents due on it I believe so they may want to showcase the ship, but who knows.

Have a wonderful time on Splendida!

Have a wonderful time on Splendida!

And you, too, on Magnifica - and, especially on Fantasia! :)

Magnifica is in Southampton today! Bon voyage to everyone sailing on her soon. When you return home, please let us know how your cruise was!

I'm looking forward to hearing some of your reports before we board in June. Happy cruising, everyone!

We are on in June as well

I have a favor to ask of someone on the Magnifica in May...if you're in the spa area, would you please check the cost of a cruise-length thermal area pass for one and two people? I can prebook online for one person (US$65) or two individually, but I think on board there's a reduced price for two. Thank you and happy cruising!

I have a favor to ask of someone on the Magnifica in May...if you're in the spa area, would you please check the cost of a cruise-length thermal area pass for one and two people? I can prebook online for one person (US$65) or two individually, but I think on board there's a reduced price for two. Thank you and happy cruising!

We are on 23rd April, I'll try and remember to find out for you,

Julie

We are on 23rd April, I'll try and remember to find out for you,

 

Julie

Many thanks! :)

I have a favor to ask of someone on the Magnifica in May...if you're in the spa area, would you please check the cost of a cruise-length thermal area pass for one and two people? I can prebook online for one person (US$65) or two individually, but I think on board there's a reduced price for two. Thank you and happy cruising!

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Excellent, thanks! How long was the cruise this was offered for? Ours is 11 nights; presumably the price would be different for a 7 night or 14 night cruise.

Ours was only 2 nights but I believe this signage was for the 7n cruise.