MSC Magnifica to Get Yacht Club, Major Makeover in Dry Dock
MSC Cruises is bringing new life to one of its older ships, giving the MSC Magnifica a facelift that will wow passengers in 2026.
The cruise line just announced its 93,330-gross-ton ship, which debuted in 2010 as the fourth and final Musica Class ship, will undergo its most extensive dry-dock refurbishment in a decade.
Included in the plans? The addition of the MSC Yacht Club, MSC Cruises’ “ship within a ship” luxury, all-inclusive section of select ships.
These offer private suites, lounges, and pool areas for guests seeking a more exclusive cruise experience, the largest found on the new MSC World America.
Until the debut on MSC Magnifica, the MSC Yacht Club has never been featured from Warnemunde, Germany, to destinations in the Baltic and Scandinavia, nor on the company’s World Cruise sailings.
That will change aboard MSC Magnifica, which revealed it will return to service in time for a Baltic cruise departing from Germany on May 16, 2026.
The Yacht Club will also be available on the 2027 MSC World Cruise, a 121-night journey across 25 countries.
“The MSC Yacht Club is one of our most highly regarded products, loved by guests for its outstanding level of service, elegant spaces, and exclusive facilities, so we are proud to be bringing this to MSC Magnifica,” said Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises.
Onorato said the planned remodel will be the largest the cruise line has undertaken, and includes significant enhancements such as the addition of a new MSC Aurea Spa and MSC Gym Powered by Technogym.
The dry dock will take place in Malta’s Palumbo Shipyard in October and November 2025.
Renovation Unveiled
The MSC Yacht Club on the 3,223-passenger MSC Magnifica will occupy five decks and feature 63 suites in five categories, including ocean-view and connected balcony options for families.
A standout among them will be the Royal Suite, which accommodates six guests and includes a private whirlpool and a 840-square-foot terrace with panoramic views.
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Each suite will include marble-finished bathrooms, a Nepresso machine, a complimentary minibar, embroidered towels, and 24-hour room service.
Guests of the Yacht Club will have access to a new private sundeck with a pool, whirlpool, and cabanas, as well as a grill and bar. A Top Sail Lounge will offer panoramic ocean views from the foredeck, while a new Yacht Club restaurant will provide round-the-clock service, multiple menus, and an on-site sommelier.
Beyond the Yacht Club, the ship will receive a new nearly 3,000-square-foot MSC Aurea Spa, featuring a sauna with sea views, two steam rooms, a salt room, a Kneipp path, and relaxation spaces.
The MSC Gym will occupy a large space on deck 14 and include dedicated areas for yoga and spin classes along with Technogym advanced fitness equipment.
Starting in summer 2026, MSC Magnifica will sail Northern Europe itineraries from Warnemunde, calling in Denmark, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, and Finland.
Cruises will vary from 6-, 7- and 10-night journeys beginning May 16, 2026.
In Winter 2025-2026, the ship will offer a limited Mediterranean schedule with sailings from 3 to 8 nights, visiting ports like Barcelona, Spain; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; and Marseille, France.
The 2027 MSC World Cruise, also announced, will depart on MSC Magnifica on January 4, 2027, from Civitavecchia.
The 121-night cruise will be the first with the Yacht Club and will visit 45 destinations across 25 countries, with seven overnight stays planned, including Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Hobart, Tasmania; and Sydney, Australia.