MSC Cruises
MSC Armonia
- Cruises
- 30
- From
- $82
Ship comparison
MSC Armonia vs Pride of America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride of America
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $1,102
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Armonia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 2001. Pride of America is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,138 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose MSC Armonia if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Pride of America for active (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $82 (vs $1,102) and it has 30 cruises on sale (vs 2).
Choose Pride of America if you want a more family-friendly ship, more adventure and nature or better-rated entertainment: it outscores MSC Armonia for family friendly (8.0 vs 5.0), adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.0) and entertainment (6.8 vs 5.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Armonia | Pride of America | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 | 2005 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2016 |
| Gross tonnage | 65,542 | 80,439 |
| Passengers | 1,950 | 2,138 |
| Crew | 700 | 935 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.6 | 37.6 (better) |
| Decks | 9 | 15 |
| Length | 902 ft | 920 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 30 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 204 | 184 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 31 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $82 (better) | $1,102 |
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, Pride of America on 3, 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
30 cruises on sale, from $82.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride of America
Aloha! Come aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America for the best way to island hop Hawaii. From the moment you step into the Capitol Atrium, with its soaring Tiffany-glass dome and grand staircase, you'll know this is a spectacular cruise ship.
Highlights
- 8 complimentary dining options, from three-course dining to buffets
- Seasonal whale watching along the Napali Coast
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $1,102.
Questions
MSC Armonia or Pride of America?
Which is bigger, MSC Armonia or Pride of America?
Pride of America is bigger at 80,439 gross tons, against 65,542 gross tons for MSC Armonia. MSC Armonia carries 1,950 passengers and Pride of America carries 2,138.
Which ship is newer, MSC Armonia or Pride of America?
Pride of America is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 2001 for MSC Armonia.
Which has more space per passenger?
Pride of America, with 37.6 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?
Pride of America, with one crew member for every 2.3 passengers against one for every 2.8 on MSC Armonia.
Which is better for families?
Pride of America 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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