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.
A map of Ocean Cay.
The MSC Magnifica as seen from Ocean Cay. (Photo by Linda)
Another (better?) view of the Magnifica from Ocean Cay.
One more view of the MSC Magnifica from Ocean Cay.
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.)
Not exactly the MSC Magnifica, but technically Linda is still in an MSC boat.
I (Bruce) try the same ship on for size. (Photo by Linda)
Another view of the MSC Magnifica as seen from Ocean Cay.
Dramatic weather often makes for interesting photos. Ocean Cay, Bahamas.
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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