MSC Cruises
MSC Sinfonia
- Cruises
- 71
- From
- $119
Ship comparison
MSC Sinfonia vs Norwegian Spirit
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $739
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Sinfonia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 2002. Norwegian Spirit is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,018 passengers, in service since 1998.
Choose MSC Sinfonia if you want a lower starting fare or a more active cruise: it outscores Norwegian Spirit for active (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $119 (vs $739).
Choose Norwegian Spirit if you want better-rated entertainment, better-rated staterooms or more culture: it outscores MSC Sinfonia for entertainment (8.0 vs 5.5), staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) and cultural (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Sinfonia | Norwegian Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 (better) | 1998 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2021 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 65,542 | 75,338 |
| Passengers | 1,950 | 2,018 |
| Crew | 700 | 962 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.1 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.6 | 37.3 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 14 |
| Length | 902 ft | 881 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 (better) | 6 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 71 | 42 |
| Upcoming sailings | 312 | 59 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 31 nights | 4 to 20 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $119 (better) | $739 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Sinfonia leads on 1 of the ten, Norwegian Spirit on 7, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit
With excellent service and cool ambiance, the Norwegian Spirit may be one of the older ships in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, but it hasn't changed the ship's quality. This 2,018-passenger ship still offers solid restaurants, bars and lounges as well as plenty of family-friendly services.
Highlights
- A hilarious who-done-it lunch show "Presumed Murdered"-- passengers get involved in the mystery
- Shoot hoops or join a pick up game at the net enclosed, outdoor basketball court
- Visit the splendid Canary Islands
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $739.
Questions
MSC Sinfonia or Norwegian Spirit?
Which is bigger, MSC Sinfonia or Norwegian Spirit?
Norwegian Spirit is bigger at 75,338 gross tons, against 65,542 gross tons for MSC Sinfonia. MSC Sinfonia carries 1,950 passengers and Norwegian Spirit carries 2,018.
Which ship is newer, MSC Sinfonia or Norwegian Spirit?
MSC Sinfonia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 1998 for Norwegian Spirit.
Which has more space per passenger?
Norwegian Spirit, with 37.3 gross tons per passenger against 33.6 on MSC Sinfonia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Norwegian Spirit, with one crew member for every 2.1 passengers against one for every 2.8 on MSC Sinfonia.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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