MSC Cruises
MSC Musica
- Cruises
- 66
- From
- $79
Ship comparison
MSC Musica vs Vision of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
- Cruises
- 35
- From
- $489
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Musica is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 2,550 passengers, in service since 2006. Vision of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,435 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose MSC Musica if you want a lower starting fare, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Vision of the Seas for romantic (6.0 vs 4.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $79 (vs $489).
Choose Vision of the Seas if you want more culture, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores MSC Musica for cultural (4.0 vs 2.0), family friendly (8.0 vs 6.5) and entertainment (7.4 vs 6.2) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Musica | Vision of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2006 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2013 |
| Gross tonnage | 89,600 | 78,491 |
| Passengers | 2,550 | 2,435 |
| Crew | 987 | 723 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.1 (better) | 32.2 |
| Decks | 13 | 11 |
| Length | 961 ft | 915 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 117 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 66 | 35 |
| Upcoming sailings | 417 | 72 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 25 nights | 3 to 11 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $79 (better) | $489 |
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 2 of the ten, Vision of the Seas on 4, with 4 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
Sailing now
66 cruises on sale, from $79.
Royal Caribbean
Vision of the Seas
Vision of the Seas offers most of the staples you're accustomed to seeing on Royal Caribbean ships: satisfying restaurants, new technology and sun-splashed destinations. Cruise passengers can enjoy new staterooms; the Centrum experience, a high-flying aerial acrobatics show, and an outdoor movie screen.
Highlights
- Gaming in the Vegas-style Casino Royale
- Broadway-style entertainment in the Main Theater
- Solarium, an adults-only retreat
- Spa treatments at Vitality Spa
Sailing now
35 cruises on sale, from $489.
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Questions
MSC Musica or Vision of the Seas?
Which is bigger, MSC Musica or Vision of the Seas?
MSC Musica is bigger at 89,600 gross tons, against 78,491 gross tons for Vision of the Seas. MSC Musica carries 2,550 passengers and Vision of the Seas carries 2,435.
Which ship is newer, MSC Musica or Vision of the Seas?
MSC Musica is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2006 against 1998 for Vision of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Musica, with 35.1 gross tons per passenger against 32.2 on Vision of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
MSC Musica, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 3.4 on Vision of the Seas.
Which is better for families?
Vision of the Seas 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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