MSC Cruises has announced the opening of sales of its second world cruise, setting sail in 2020.

Sales are available now for MSC Voyagers Club members and everyone else on November 23.

The 2020 MSC World Cruise onboard MSC Magnifica has a new itinerary that includes more destinations than before, with over 40 destinations and 23 countries.

The cruise line’s chief executive officer Gianni Onorato said: “Following on from the highly successful launch of our first MSC World Cruise last year due to set to sail in January 2019, we are now delighted to open sales for a new world cruise for 2020 developed to offer guests experiences and destinations that they will never forget. In addition, the experience onboard MSC Magnifica – one of the jewels of our fleet – has been designed to reflect the cultures and cuisines of the countries that the ship visits, giving guests the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a true around the world voyage of discovery both on board and on shore.”

Guests embarking from Civitavecchia/Rome, Genoa, Marseille and Barcelona on 4, 5, 6 and 7 January 2020 will cross five continents on the three-month voyage.

To maximise exploration opportunities, eight destinations include an overnight stay in port, giving guests up to two days to experience local attractions, cuisine and atmosphere.