Christmas Eve

Michael and I woke to a beautiful sunny day as we cruised from Spain, across the Mediterranean Sea, to Italy.

I was so excited, as this was my first ever cruise.

View from our balcony:

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Christmas Ready

We used our Christmas Tree Hats as a Christmas Tree.

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Exploring the Ship

After a yummy breakfast, we were off to explore the ship decorated for Christmas.

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Exploring

Our cabin is on the 11th deck and we made our way to the top deck, Deck 13.

Video of us as we made it to the top deck.

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Selfies on One of The Decks

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Bars & Lounges

Walking through one of the 17 bars and lounges.

This bar is located at the stern of the ship.

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Video Off The Stern

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Christmas Carols

As we headed back to our room to change into our bathing suits, people were singing Christmas Carols at Centre Court.

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Winter Fun

Changed into our bathing suits, we braved the winter cold and hit the hot tub!

There was the covered pool area and the uncovered pool area.

The covered pool area was packed as it was the warmer location.

The uncovered pool area not so popular as it was cold outside.

Outside Pool Area

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Winter Hot Tub Fun

Of the two hots tubs available – one was full and the other we joined two women from Bordeaux, France.

We spent the afternoon here then inside at the Thermal Spa where we warmed up in the sauna, steam room and indoor hot tubs.

Relaxed after enjoying our ecstatic day, we returned to our room to prepare for our 6:00pm Christmas Eve Dinner seating at the Quattro Venti Restaurant.

S, 🌊

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2018 Christmas Adventure – MSC Magnifica Mediterranean Cruise

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December 22nd, 2018 – Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain – Arriving & Restaurant Leones

Barcelona, Spain – Exploring The City

Barcelona, Spain – Christmas Lights At La Rambla

december 23rd, 2018 – Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain – 4 km To Sagrada Familia

Barcelona, Spain – A Vibrant Walk Past Columbus Monument And More

Barcelona, Spain – Arc de Triomf – Arch Of Victory

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade – Portal Of Hope

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade – Portal Of Charity

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade – Portal Of Faith

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – The Interior

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia – Interior – Videos

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – The Passion Facade

Barcelona, Spain – Sagrada Familia Basilica – Nativity Facade Top View

Barcelona, Spain – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Boarding

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December 24th, 2018 – Mediterranean Sea

Mediterranean Sea – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Christmas Eve Day

Mediterranean Sea – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Christmas Eve Dinner At Quattro Venti Restaurant

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December 25th, 2018 – Civitavecchia, Italy

Civitavecchia, Italy – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Arriving On Christmas Day

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December 25th, 2018 – Rome, Italy – Rome On Your own

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – The Arch Of Constantine & The Colosseum

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Santa Francesca Romana – Basilica Of Saint Frances Of Rome

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – The Temple Of Peace

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Altare della Patria – Alter Of The Fatherland

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Piazza Venezia – Venice Square

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Caffe Roma

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Ponte Vittorio Emanuel II

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Ponte Sant’Angelo – The Friendly SeaGull

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Capitoline Hill & Castor & Pollux

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Piazza del Campidoglio

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Arch Of Septimius Severus

Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – Sights Along Via del Fori Imperiali

Vatican City, Rome, Italy – Christmas Day – St. Peter’s Square

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December 26th, 2018 – Genoa, Italy

Genoa, Italy – MSC Magnifica Cruise Ship – Arriving On Boxing Day

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Hennebique Silos

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Sopraelevata & Walk The Line Project

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – Old Harbour Of Genoa

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – McDonald’s Macaroons!

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Porto Antico – Palazzo San Giorgio

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Local Artist Angelo Gnecco

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Chiesa del Gesù – Church Of Jesus

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Genoa Cathedral

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – St. Andrew Cloister

Genoa, Italy – Boxing Day – Grand Hotel Miramare

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December 27th, 2018 – Marseille, France

Marseille, France – Arriving

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