Starting November 14, 2021, the vessel will offer seven-night cruises to five popular European cities, known as the Northern Pearls: Hamburg, Germany; Ijmuiden for Amsterdam in the Netherlands; Zeebrugge for Bruges and Brussels, Belgium; Southampton, UK; and Le Havre for Paris, France. Embarkation will be possible in each port, and the ship will do extended stays of up to 12 hours in each city.
Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg is known for its elegant boulevards, stately buildings, and beautiful green parks. In November and December, passengers can enjoy one of the city’s 30 Christmas markets while sipping on mulled wine or munching on roasted chestnuts.
From Hamburg, travelers can visit the Hanseatic city of Lubeck — a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or Lüneburg’s — the “City of White Gold.”
Southampton, England
The UK port of Southampton provides convenient access to a number of top tourist destinations including the historic cities of Winchester and Salisbury, with their world-famous cathedrals. Another popular destination is Stonehenge, one of the most intriguing and ancient sites in the UK.
MSC Magnifica
MSC Magnifica features four restaurants and 11 bars, a swimming pool with retractable roof, a sports center, bowling alley, a high-tech gym, 4D theater, kids’ clubs, and the MSC Aurea Spa.
Health and Safety
All passengers 12 and older must be full vaccinated, and kids ages 2 to 11 must provide proof of a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 48 hours of their cruise departure.
Non-Schengen guests will also be able to book these cruises, and will need to be fully vaccinated and provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of their cruise departure.
These voyages open for booking on Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Tags: MSC Magnifica, Winter Program in Northern Europe, MSC Cruises
