2020 MSC World Cruise now taking passengers

MSC Cruise has announced the opening of sales for its second world cruise, setting sail in 2020 on board MSC Magnifica.

The 2020 MSC World Cruise boasts a new itinerary that includes more bucket-list destinations than ever before, with more than 40 ports of call and 23 countries. With four different embarkation ports and dates to kick off the three-month voyage, travellers can select their ideal starting point for a more customized vacation experience.

Guests embarking from Civitavecchia/Rome, Genoa, Marseille and Barcelona on the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th of January 2020 respectively will cross five continents on a three-month voyage of discovery. Travellers embarking on Jan. 4 will actually be able to enjoy the ship one day early before official departure on Jan. 5. To offer even more opportunities to explore, eight destinations will include an overnight stay in port, giving guests up to two days to experience the local attractions, cuisine and unique atmosphere.

The 2020 MSC World Cruise will visit 43 destinations in total, including Ushuaia, Argentina; Rapa Nui / Easter Island; Darwin, Australia; Valparaiso, Chile; Mumbai/Bombay, India; and Salalah, Oman.

MSC Voyagers Club members can begin booking today, and all other passengers can book beginning Nov. 23.

During the exclusive one-month booking window for MSC Voyagers Club members, loyal MSC Cruises guests will be able to choose their ideal stateroom before they sell out. Beyond that, the company will also credit triple membership points at the time of booking, allowing MSC Voyagers Club members to enjoy added benefits right away, all on top of 15 complimentary shore excursions and a mealtime drinks package.