MSC Cruises
MSC Armonia
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $82
Ship comparison
MSC Armonia vs MSC Sinfonia
MSC Cruises
MSC Sinfonia
- Cruises
- 71
- From
- $119
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Armonia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 2001. MSC Sinfonia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose MSC Armonia if you want better-rated staterooms, more culture or a lower starting fare: it outscores MSC Sinfonia for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $82 (vs $119).
Choose MSC Sinfonia if you want a more family-friendly ship or more cruises to choose from: it outscores MSC Armonia for family friendly (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 71 cruises on sale (vs 30).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Armonia | MSC Sinfonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2002 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 65,542 | 65,542 |
| Passengers | 1,950 | 1,950 |
| Crew | 700 | 700 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.6 | 33.6 |
| Decks | 9 | 12 |
| Length | 902 ft | 902 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 95 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 71 |
| Upcoming sailings | 204 | 312 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 31 nights | 1 to 31 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $82 (better) | $119 |
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 2 of the ten, MSC Sinfonia on 1, with 7 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
30 cruises on sale, from $82.
MSC Cruises
MSC Sinfonia
MSC Sinfonia is named after the rousing symphonies of Europe's great classical composers: from Beethoven's romantic masterpieces to Mozart's lively works, paired with the contemporary tones of Debussy, Tchaikovsky and Brahms. Inspired by these, the MSC Sinfonia cruise ship creates an atmosphere that blends romance, passion and adventure.
Highlights
- Catching a show in the Teatro San Carlo
- Practicing your golf swing with the Virtual Golf Simulator
- Testing your gaming skills in the video games room
Sailing now
71 cruises on sale, from $119.
Questions
MSC Armonia or MSC Sinfonia?
Which is bigger, MSC Armonia or MSC Sinfonia?
They are the same size, 65,542 gross tons each. MSC Armonia carries 1,950 passengers and MSC Sinfonia carries 1,950.
Which ship is newer, MSC Armonia or MSC Sinfonia?
MSC Sinfonia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 2001 for MSC Armonia.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 33.6 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.8 passengers.
Which is better for families?
MSC Sinfonia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for MSC Armonia.
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