Name: 5 Night Italy Cruise including Messina, Naples and Genoa
Brand: MSC Cruises
Rating: 4.5 (11 reviews)

Overview

Cruise through Mexico and Brazil for 2 nights with MSC Cruises, departing Marseille aboard MSC Magnifica. Highlights include a call at Genoa, giving you the chance to explore before continuing your journey. Whether you're relaxing on deck on a sea day or exploring ashore, this MSC Cruises journey offers something for everyone. With fares from £379 per person, this is a wonderful way to experience Mexico and Brazil by sea.

MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises may be headquartered in Switzerland, but the ambience onboard its 23 ships is very much Italian owing to its owners, the Aponte family.

Ships feature a two-storey Mediterranean-style promenade and Instagram-worthy glass staircases filled with Swarovski crystals.

The line’s flagship is the 6,327 passenger MSC Euribia, which is MSC's second ship to run on liquefied natural gas.

Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Marseille

Nestled along the shimmering shores of the Mediterranean, Marseille beckons with a vibrant past steeped in maritime lore. Its bustling port has been a hub of trade and cultural exchange for centuries, with influences from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East converging in its bustling streets. Blessed with a mild Mediterranean climate, Marseille offers a haven for sun-seekers year-round, while its labyrinthine alleys and bustling markets promise an authentic taste of French life. Beyond the tourist hotspots, hidden gems await exploration, such as the secluded coves of the Calanques National Park, where azure waters meet rugged cliffs in a breathtaking tableau.

Day 2

Genoa

In the heart of Liguria lies Genoa, a city steeped in maritime lore and grandeur. Its famous history as a powerful maritime republic echoes through its labyrinthine streets and magnificent palazzos. The climate, with its mild Mediterranean breezes, sets the stage for idyllic exploration. Here, amidst the bustling port and vibrant piazzas, travelers can savor an authentic taste of Italy, away from the well-trodden tourist paths. Genoa's culinary scene, renowned for its fresh seafood and aromatic pesto, tantalizes the senses and captivates the palate. Don't miss the chance to explore the historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing Genoa's enduring maritime legacy.

Day 3

Marseille

Day 1

Marseille

Day 2

Genoa

Day 3

Marseille

3223

Passengers

987

Crew

2010

Launched

95128t

Tonnage

293m

Length

32.2m

Width

22kts

Speed

Decks

EUR

Currency

MSC Magnifica

MSC Magnifica is thoughtfully designed for longer voyages, offering almost exclusively balcony cabins and exceptionally generous indoor and outdoor spaces. Guests can enjoy a range of water facilities, including an indoor pool ideal for all-weather relaxation, as well as dedicated kids' areas, restaurants where personalised service enhance every dining experience, along with a theatre presenting a spectacular show every evening.

All Prices

Customer reviews

Reviews

Pile em high!

A huge ship with so so many guests.

MSC Cruises MSC Virtuosa

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Unforgettable memories

Unforgettable memories, amazing experiences, beautiful scenery, very friendly and helpful staff and guests, great food and drink and excellent entertainment.

MSC Cruises MSC Virtuosa

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Yacht club

It was amazing I would only do yacht club from now on

MSC Cruises MSC Grandiosa

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Great for the price paid

The cruise was wonderful. Not the most luxurious but we still had great time and the food was great.

MSC Cruises MSC Preziosa

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Carnary island's.

Our cruse ship virtuosa left Southampton to Lisbon then to carnary island's on a fantastic ship something to do everyday the staff are amazing the shows are great the restaurant are good and you can make some great friends in the champagne bar . Why smc its a great company to sail with .

MSC Cruises MSC Virtuosa

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MSC - not for me

Our first impressions were good! The ship was well laid out , the bar areas had plenty of seating! The cabin was fairly small. The buffet was extremely busy and as the week went on we realised there was very little variety on offer. My partner and I both caught norovirus whilst on the ship, when checking on various forums, there had been reports of it being on the ship two weeks prior to our sailing but there had been no warning! The only thing that made us aware something wasn’t right was the buffet was not self service! This seemed a bit pointless when ten feet around the corner at the bar, the guys serving were handling every different persons cruise cards and handing them back, no handwashing was taking place. In seven days I did not once see any cleaning of high touch points - lift buttons or stair rails! We had a booked a day trip through MSc to Paris on our last day, we couldn’t go as we’ were too unwell and they refused to refund us. My reason for leaving two stars is because the staff were lovely. Personally, I will never cruise MSC again, whilst I appreciate any cruise line can get viruses on board, it was the lack of communication and acknowledgment and the refusal to refund £280 for a trip I could not take. We will be going back to Princess!

MSC Cruises MSC Poesia

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Had a good holiday round the med

Restaurant and bars very good,itinerary good

MSC Cruises MSC World Europa

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Brilliant fun

All the staff were phenomenally helpful and friendly, food was good, buffet selection was incredible, generally all round joyful and fun atmosphere. Only down side was how hard it was to find a seat in any of the bar areas, I guess that's one way to encourage people to upgrade to Yacht Club.

MSC Cruises MSC Virtuosa