MSC Cruises
MSC Musica
- Cruises
- 74
- From
- $79
Ship comparison
MSC Musica vs MSC Sinfonia
MSC Cruises
MSC Sinfonia
- Cruises
- 82
- From
- $79
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Musica is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 2,550 passengers, in service since 2006. MSC Sinfonia is a mid-size MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,554 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose MSC Musica if you want better-rated staterooms, a more romantic trip or a newer ship: it outscores MSC Sinfonia for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) and romantic (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2006 (vs 2001).
Choose MSC Sinfonia if you want a more family-friendly ship, more crew per passenger or a smaller ship: it outscores MSC Musica for family friendly (8.0 vs 6.5) 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).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Musica | MSC Sinfonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 89,600 | 58,625 |
| Passengers | 2,550 | 1,554 |
| Crew | 987 | 700 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.2 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.1 | 37.7 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 12 |
| Length | 961 ft | 824 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 95 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 74 | 82 |
| Upcoming sailings | 423 | 331 |
| Cruise lengths | 1–25 nights | 1–31 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $79 | $79 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Musica leads on 4 of the ten, MSC Sinfonia on 1, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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
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74 cruises on sale, from $79.
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
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82 cruises on sale, from $79.
Questions
MSC Musica or MSC Sinfonia?
Which is bigger, MSC Musica or MSC Sinfonia?
MSC Musica is bigger at 89,600 gross tons, against 58,625 gross tons for MSC Sinfonia. MSC Musica carries 2,550 passengers and MSC Sinfonia carries 1,554.
Which ship is newer, MSC Musica or MSC Sinfonia?
MSC Musica is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 2001 for MSC Sinfonia.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Sinfonia, 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 Sinfonia, with one crew member for every 2.2 passengers against one for every 2.6 on MSC Musica.
Which is better for families?
MSC Sinfonia 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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