MSC Magnifica deck 13 plan (Porto Cervo-Spa-Lido-Pools-Yacht Club2)

Deck layout and review

Review of MSC Magnifica deck 13 (Porto Cervo-Spa-Lido-Pools-Yacht Club2)

MSC cruise ship spa (Magnifica-Musica-Orchestra-Poesia)

MSC Magnifica Aurea Spa & Fitness (size 12490 ft2 / 1160 m2 spa & gym complex, has Beauty Salon, Solarium, Thermal Suite- Turkish Bath/Steam Room, and Sauna, Relaxation Room, Thalassotherapy hot tubs, Treatment Rooms, 2 Whirlpools; Spa opens 9 am - 9 pm, Gym opens 6 am - 10 pm, has Aerobics Room for classes), served by the MSC Aurea Spa Bar (16 seats, for hot-cold drinks, fruit and vitamin juices, cocktails). It is the ship’s principal wellness and exercise facility that combines the MSC Aurea Spa complex with an adjacent fitness centre. The Aurea Spa is a multi-component health and relaxation space that includes treatment rooms for massages and beauty services, thermal and thalassotherapy areas such as a sauna, steam room and whirlpools, and dedicated relaxation spaces, with some elements like the indoor hydro-therapy pool (La Grotta Azzurra) nearby also associated with this overall wellness zone. The fitness component, often described as a gym powered by Technogym, is integrated into this Deck 13 area, featuring a variety of cardio machines, weight and resistance equipment and space for exercise activities, and like the rest of the Spa & Fitness facilities it has set opening hours and specific access and safety policies for guests. The Spa & Fitness area is part of MSC’s Aurea experience offerings and can be used by passengers according to the ship’s rules for age, attire and supervision.

Top Sail Lounge is an exclusive venue within the MSC Yacht Club forward section of the ship, situated on Deck 13 in the fore part of the Yacht Club area. It serves as the main private lounge for Yacht Club guests and features panoramic forward views over the bow of the ship. The lounge is open to MSC Yacht Club passengers throughout the day and night and provides a complimentary bar with a selection of premium beverages and light gourmet finger food at various times, with certain hosted moments such as afternoon tea and evening drinks with live music or cocktail events as part of the Yacht Club experience. Access to the Top Sail Lounge is restricted to those booked in the Yacht Club, where it functions as a central social and relaxation space integrated into the Yacht Club all-inclusive services and amenities.

MSC Yacht Club Concierge is part of the Yacht Club’s dedicated guest services within the exclusive ship-within-a-ship area. It operates as a 24-hour concierge reception and support point for Yacht Club passengers, working alongside the round-the-clock butler service to manage and assist with a wide range of guest needs and requests throughout the cruise. The concierge team can secure reservations for onboard services such as specialty restaurants and spa treatments, assist with arranging shore excursions and bespoke experiences, help with bookings and logistical questions, and provide general information or support to ensure convenience and personalised service for Yacht Club guests. The concierge desk is situated within the Yacht Club area, which is accessible only to passengers booked in that category, and is integral to the all-inclusive luxury experience offered in the Yacht Club.

Le Grand Bleu Pool (outdoor saltwater pool with 2 Whirlpools, foosball and tennis tables), served by the La Conchiglia Bar (outdoor)

La Barchetta Bar (poolside ice cream bar, occasional midnight buffets)

La Grotta Azzura Pool (the smaller saltwater outdoor pool with a sliding glass roof and 2 Whirlpools)

Sahara Cafeteria Restaurant (capacity 472 seats, self-service buffet with different food stations/bars- sandwich, pasta, grill/burgers, omelet, desserts; open for Breakfast 7-10 am and Lunch 11:30-3:30 pm), Afternoon Tea 4-5 pm, with occasional midnight buffet 11:30 pm - 12:30 am) is the ship’s main self-service buffet restaurant that seats several hundred guests and operates as a casual dining venue where passengers can eat breakfast and lunch with a variety of hot and cold buffet items including stations for eggs, sandwiches, pasta and grilled favourites along with desserts. It opens early in the morning for coffee and breakfast service and offers lunch later in the day, with afternoon tea and occasional late-night buffet events also scheduled during cruises. In the evenings part of the Sahara venue is converted into a pizzeria serving pizzas and calzone for a separate charge, and within the same overall space on Deck 13 there is also the L’Oasi restaurant (with panoramic views) serving a three-course à la carte dinner on some sailings, all of which form part of the Sahara dining complex on that deck.

Onboard Pizzeria (inside Sahara cafeteria, open 7-10:30 pm, surcharge a la carte)

L’Oasi Restaurant (250 seats, inside Sahara cafeteria, with Mediterranean cuisine, dinner only (6-12pm), menu by the celebrity chef Mauro Uliassi/surcharge a la carte).