MSC Cruises
MSC Orchestra
- Cruises
- 14
- From
- $125
Ship comparison
MSC Orchestra vs Queen Anne
Cunard Line
Queen Anne
- Cruises
- 111
- From
- $249
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Orchestra is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,013 passengers, in service since 2007. Queen Anne is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,996 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose MSC Orchestra if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a lower starting fare or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Queen Anne for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $125 (vs $249).
Choose Queen Anne if you want a newer ship, a more romantic trip or more culture: it outscores MSC Orchestra for romantic (7.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2007).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Orchestra | Queen Anne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 92,409 | 113,000 |
| Passengers | 3,013 | 2,996 |
| Crew | 987 | 1,225 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.1 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 30.7 | 37.7 (better) |
| Decks | 13 | 13 |
| Length | 964 ft | 1,060 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 14 | 111 |
| Upcoming sailings | 224 | 128 |
| Cruise lengths | 2 to 8 nights | 2 to 115 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $125 (better) | $249 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Orchestra leads on 3 of the ten, Queen Anne on 5, with 2 level.
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- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Orchestra
The second of the Musica-class line of cruise ships, MSC Orchestra offers an inviting blend of design, comfort and safety. Airy open spaces and MSC Cruises' distinctive style make MSC Orchestra a stylish pioneer for the cruise line. The ship offers upscale accommodations, most of which feature private balconies.
Highlights
- Delicious Chinese fare at Shanghai Chinese Restaurant
- Vegas-style gaming at Palm Beach Casino
- Watching movies on the outdoor movie screen
Sailing now
14 cruises on sale, from $125.
Cunard Line
Queen Anne
The 3,000-passenger Queen Anne, the fourth ship in the Cunard Line family, debuted in May 2024 out of Southampton, England, with a number of Cunard signature spaces as well as new guest experiences in dining, entertainment and more.
Sailing now
111 cruises on sale, from $249.
Questions
MSC Orchestra or Queen Anne?
Which is bigger, MSC Orchestra or Queen Anne?
Queen Anne is bigger at 113,000 gross tons, against 92,409 gross tons for MSC Orchestra. MSC Orchestra carries 3,013 passengers and Queen Anne carries 2,996.
Which ship is newer, MSC Orchestra or Queen Anne?
Queen Anne is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2007 for MSC Orchestra.
Which has more space per passenger?
Queen Anne, with 37.7 gross tons per passenger against 30.7 on MSC Orchestra. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Queen Anne, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 3.1 on MSC Orchestra.
Which is better for families?
MSC Orchestra scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Queen Anne.
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