Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
- Cruises
- 116
- From
- $914
Ship comparison
Diamond Princess vs MSC Musica
MSC Cruises
MSC Musica
- Cruises
- 74
- From
- $79
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Diamond Princess is a large Princess Cruises ship carrying 2,670 passengers, in service since 2003. MSC Musica is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 2,550 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose Diamond Princess if you want more culture, a more romantic trip or better-rated entertainment: it outscores MSC Musica for cultural (6.0 vs 2.0), romantic (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (7.8 vs 6.2) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Musica if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $79 (vs $914).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Diamond Princess | MSC Musica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Princess Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2003 | 2006 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2019 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 115,875 | 89,600 |
| Passengers | 2,670 | 2,550 |
| Crew | 1,238 | 987 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 43.4 (better) | 35.1 |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 952 ft | 961 ft |
| Beam | 123 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 116 | 74 |
| Upcoming sailings | 126 | 423 |
| Cruise lengths | 7–31 nights | 1–25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $914 | $79 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Diamond Princess leads on 6 of the ten, MSC Musica on 0, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Princess Cruises
Diamond Princess
Diamond Princess from Princess Cruises is a true East-meets-West experience. A bit more subdued than most cruise ships, Diamond Princess is a blend of Asian culture, with women wearing kimonos on formal nights, and the Western carefree attitudes of Australians and New Zealanders.
Highlights
- Four pools
- Eight whirlpool spas
- Five main dining rooms
- Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned Lotus Spa
Sailing now
116 cruises on sale, from $914.
MSC Cruises
MSC Musica
MSC Musica is the first of MSC Cruises' Musica-class vessels. She became the belle of the ball in Venice in mid-2006 when a display of lights and colors celebrated her inauguration. With Sophia Loren as her godmother, MSC Musica is designed with sophistication and luxury in mind.
Highlights
- The central foyer, aglow with a three-tier waterfall and piano suspended over a crystal floor
- The tennis court, jogging track and two swimming pools, plus a pool and play area for kids
- Delicious sushi prepared by hand at Kaito Sushi Bar
Sailing now
74 cruises on sale, from $79.
Questions
Diamond Princess or MSC Musica?
Which is bigger, Diamond Princess or MSC Musica?
Diamond Princess is bigger at 115,875 gross tons, against 89,600 gross tons for MSC Musica. Diamond Princess carries 2,670 passengers and MSC Musica carries 2,550.
Which ship is newer, Diamond Princess or MSC Musica?
MSC Musica is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2003 for Diamond Princess.
Which has more space per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with 43.4 gross tons per passenger against 35.1 on MSC Musica. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Diamond Princess, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.6 on MSC Musica.
Which is better for families?
Diamond Princess scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 6.5 for MSC Musica.
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