MSC Cruises
MSC Armonia
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $82
Ship comparison
MSC Armonia vs Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $739
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Armonia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 2001. Norwegian Spirit is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,018 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose MSC Armonia if you want a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Norwegian Spirit for active (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $82 (vs $739).
Choose Norwegian Spirit if you want a more family-friendly ship, better-rated entertainment or more of a party: it outscores MSC Armonia for family friendly (8.0 vs 5.0), entertainment (8.0 vs 5.5) and party (7.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Armonia | Norwegian Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2021 |
| Gross tonnage | 65,542 | 75,338 |
| Passengers | 1,950 | 2,018 |
| Crew | 700 | 962 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.6 | 37.3 (better) |
| Decks | 9 | 14 |
| Length | 902 ft | 881 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 204 | 59 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 31 nights | 4 to 20 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $82 (better) | $739 |
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, Norwegian Spirit on 6, with 3 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.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit
With excellent service and cool ambiance, the Norwegian Spirit may be one of the older ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, but it hasn't changed the ship's quality. This 2,018-passenger ship still offers solid restaurants, bars and lounges as well as plenty of family-friendly services.
Highlights
- A hilarious who-done-it lunch show "Presumed Murdered"-- passengers get involved in the mystery
- Shoot hoops or join a pick up game at the net enclosed, outdoor basketball court
- Visit the splendid Canary Islands
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $739.
Questions
MSC Armonia or Norwegian Spirit?
Which is bigger, MSC Armonia or Norwegian Spirit?
Norwegian Spirit is bigger at 75,338 gross tons, against 65,542 gross tons for MSC Armonia. MSC Armonia carries 1,950 passengers and Norwegian Spirit carries 2,018.
Which ship is newer, MSC Armonia or Norwegian Spirit?
MSC Armonia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1998 for Norwegian Spirit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Spirit, with 37.3 gross tons per passenger against 33.6 on MSC Armonia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Spirit, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.8 on MSC Armonia.
Which is better for families?
Norwegian Spirit 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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