NOTE: There are 16 photos in this post. Photos by me (Bruce) taken with a SONY a6400 or Google Pixel 6 Pro, unless otherwise indicated. (Photos by Linda taken with a Google Pixel 6.)
SUNDAY 14 January 2024 — A test cruise on the MSC Magnifica (3 of 4), Ocean Cay

A panoramic view (Google Pixel 6 Pro panorama mode) of Ocean Cay taken from our stateroom balcony on the MSC Magnifica.

A composite of 8 images (SONE alpha 6400) forms a panoramic view of Ocean Cay, MSC private island in the Bahamas. Photo composited with Microsoft Image Composite Editor.

A view of one of the elevator lobbies in the MSC Magnifica provides a sense of the “style” of the public areas of the interior. I took very few photos of the interior of the ship, in part because I wanted to respect the privacy of our fellow passengers.

L-2-R, Nancy, Linda, and Paul on Ocean Cay, Bahamas. The island was originally the site of mining operation. MSC has rehabilitated it, creating both a marine reserve and pleasant place for their guests.

L-2-R, me (Bruce), Nancy, and Paul. We were not able to snag a cabana, but found these lounge chairs unoccupied. (Photo by Linda)

Part of the coastline of Ocean Cay. I recall that the day was pleasant but, as this photo shows, it was overcast. Those are not mutually exclusive ideas. (I am not a sun bunny.)

The lighthouse on Ocean Cay as a “Disney like” illumination system that is used to put on a light show just before a ship departs from the island. We took videos of the show, but I don’t post videos here because of the large file sizes.

A view of the central lobby of the MSC Magnifica. The interior décor of MSC ships is a somewhat glitzy “over-the-top Italian.” I’m not saying it isn’t attractive, it’s just not really our style. That was not a factor, however, in our decision to cancel our World Cruise booking on this ship. Indeed, we found the ship, service, food, and entertainment acceptable given the price.
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