MSC Cruises
MSC Opera
- Cruises
- 37
- From
- $179
Ship comparison
MSC Opera vs MSC Sinfonia
MSC Cruises
MSC Sinfonia
- Cruises
- 71
- From
- $119
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Opera is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 2,142 passengers, in service since 2004. MSC Sinfonia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose MSC Opera if you want better-rated entertainment or better-rated staterooms: it outscores MSC Sinfonia for entertainment (7.5 vs 5.5) and staterooms (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Sinfonia if you want a better-rated spa and gym or a lower starting fare: it outscores MSC Opera for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $119 (vs $179).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Opera | MSC Sinfonia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2004 (better) | 2002 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 65,591 | 65,542 |
| Passengers | 2,142 | 1,950 |
| Crew | 750 | 700 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.9 | 2.8 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.6 | 33.6 (better) |
| Decks | 9 | 12 |
| Length | 902 ft | 902 ft |
| Beam | 94 ft | 95 ft |
| Speed | 25 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 37 | 71 |
| Upcoming sailings | 278 | 312 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 14 nights | 1 to 31 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $179 | $119 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Opera leads on 4 of the ten, MSC Sinfonia on 2, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Opera
MSC Opera certainly lives up to its name — classic, grand, opulent. It's a cruise ship with something to sing about! A true sense of grandeur and spaciousness prevails on MSC Opera, one of the most welcoming ships in the fleet of Italy-based MSC Cruises.
Highlights
- Chic and contemporary public areas
- Some of the best staterooms at sea
- Drinks package options available
- Will be "stretched" in 2015 with the addition of new cabins and a new water park
Sailing now
37 cruises on sale, from $179.
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 Opera or MSC Sinfonia?
Which is bigger, MSC Opera or MSC Sinfonia?
MSC Opera is bigger at 65,591 gross tons, against 65,542 gross tons for MSC Sinfonia. MSC Opera carries 2,142 passengers and MSC Sinfonia carries 1,950.
Which ship is newer, MSC Opera or MSC Sinfonia?
MSC Opera is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2004 against 2002 for MSC Sinfonia.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Sinfonia, with 33.6 gross tons per passenger against 30.6 on MSC Opera. 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 2.8 passengers against one for every 2.9 on MSC Opera.
Which is better for families?
MSC Sinfonia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.5 for MSC Opera.
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