MSC Cruises
MSC Armonia
- Cruises
- 32
- From
- $82
Ship comparison
MSC Armonia vs MSC Musica
MSC Cruises
MSC Musica
- Cruises
- 74
- From
- $79
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Armonia is a mid-size MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,554 passengers, in service since 2001. MSC Musica is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 2,550 passengers, in service since 2006.
Choose MSC Armonia if you want more culture, more crew per passenger or a smaller ship: it outscores MSC Musica for cultural (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, it has a crew member for every 2.2 passengers (vs 2.6) and it carries 1,554 passengers (vs 2,550).
Choose MSC Musica if you want a more family-friendly ship, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores MSC Armonia for family friendly (6.5 vs 5.0) and romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2006 (vs 2001).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Armonia | MSC Musica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2006 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 58,625 | 89,600 |
| Passengers | 1,554 | 2,550 |
| Crew | 700 | 987 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.2 (better) | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.7 (better) | 35.1 |
| Decks | 9 | 13 |
| Length | 824 ft | 961 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 32 | 74 |
| Upcoming sailings | 217 | 423 |
| Cruise lengths | 1–31 nights | 1–25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $82 | $79 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Armonia leads on 1 of the ten, MSC Musica on 4, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Armonia
MSC Armonia is the first of four MSC Cruises ships to enter the line’s Renaissance Program. Emerging newly refreshed (and bigger due to a "stretching" that added a new 80-foot section to the ship's midship), you can expect an updated ship that has been updated to current industry standards.
Highlights
- Two outdoor pools
- Relaxing in the MSC Armonia spa
- Gaming in the Palm Beach Casino
Sailing now
32 cruises on sale, from $82.
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
MSC Armonia or MSC Musica?
Which is bigger, MSC Armonia or MSC Musica?
MSC Musica is bigger at 89,600 gross tons, against 58,625 gross tons for MSC Armonia. MSC Armonia carries 1,554 passengers and MSC Musica carries 2,550.
Which ship is newer, MSC Armonia or MSC Musica?
MSC Musica is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2001 for MSC Armonia.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Armonia, with 37.7 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?
MSC Armonia, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.6 on MSC Musica.
Which is better for families?
MSC Musica scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.5 out of 10, against 5.0 for MSC Armonia.
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