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Messina to Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa & Naples

7 nights · MSC Magnifica · 6 ports · 1 day at sea

1Day 1Messina (Sicily)

Your journey, day by day

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Day 1 · Italy

Messina (Sicily)

Embarkation

Depart 18:00

Messina sits on the strait that separates Sicily from mainland Italy, and ships dock close to the centre. The cathedral's astronomical clock is the in-town sight, while Taormina and Mount Etna are the classic excursions.

Ways to spend your day

  1. Messina CathedralOne focused activity
  2. Regional Museum of MessinaOne focused activity
  3. Neptune Fountain MessinaOne focused activity
Messina (Sicily) port guide →
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Day by day itinerary
DayPort
1Italy
2Malta
3
4Spain
5France
6Italy
7Italy
8Italy

The map illustrates the route. Port times, where supplied, may change. Follow the ship’s all-aboard deadline on the day.

Your ship · MSC Cruises

MSC Magnifica

A 2010 Musica-class ship that ran the line's first world cruises. Two main dining rooms, a buffet, a sushi bar and a steakhouse, and a covered pool for cold-weather itineraries.

Crew
1,038
Decks
16
Built
2010
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Dining on MSC Magnifica

  • Butcher's Cut — American steakhouse with exclusive Chef's Table
  • Kaito Sushi — Sushi speciality restaurant
  • L’Edera — Lower main restaurant
  • Oriental Plaza — Oriental restaurant
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Schedule supplied 2026-10-06. Ports and times are subject to change; the cruise line confirms the final itinerary.

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