In January 2025, I embarked on an unforgettable journey: the World Cruise aboard MSC Magnifica. For more than four months, this voyage took me across the globe – from the Mediterranean to South America, across the Pacific, through Oceania, into the Indian Ocean, and along the African coast back to Europe.
This once-in-a-lifetime cruise connected continents, cultures, and oceans, offering unique experiences at every stop. From vibrant cities to remote islands, the MSC Magnifica World Cruise 2025 was truly a trip around the world.
🗺️ Ports of Call – Highlights
With over 40 destinations, it’s impossible to list them all in detail here. Instead, here are 15 impressions from the route that showcase the diversity of this cruise:
- Barcelona (embarkation area via Civitavecchia)
- Casablanca
- Mindelo
- Salvador
- Buenos Aires
- Ushuaia
- Valparaíso
- Hanga Roa, Easter Island
- Papeete
- Auckland
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Malé
- Cape Town
- Dakar
A detailed map of the full itinerary can be found below. The route is provided by thecruiseglobe.com.
🌍 Countries Visited
The cruise crossed 18 countries, reflecting the enormous variety of cultures and landscapes: Italy, France, Spain, Morocco, Cape Verde, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, French Polynesia, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Australia, Maldives, Seychelles, Madagascar, South Africa, Namibia, Senegal.