MSC Cruises
MSC Sinfonia
- Cruises
- 71
- From
- $119
Ship comparison
MSC Sinfonia vs Pride of America
Norwegian Cruise Line
Pride of America
- Cruises
- 2
- From
- $1,102
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Sinfonia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 2002. Pride of America is a large Norwegian Cruise Line ship carrying 2,138 passengers, in service since 2005.
Choose MSC Sinfonia if you want a lower starting fare, a more active cruise or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Pride of America for active (5.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores, its cruises start from $119 (vs $1,102) and it has 71 cruises on sale (vs 2).
Choose Pride of America if you want more adventure and nature, better-rated staterooms or more culture: it outscores MSC Sinfonia for adventure & nature (7.0 vs 4.0), 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 | Pride of America | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Norwegian Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 | 2005 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 65,542 | 80,439 |
| Passengers | 1,950 | 2,138 |
| Crew | 700 | 935 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.3 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.6 | 37.6 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 15 |
| Length | 902 ft | 920 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 71 | 2 |
| Upcoming sailings | 312 | 184 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 31 nights | 7 to 10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $119 (better) | $1,102 |
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 2 of the ten, Pride of America on 4, with 4 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
Pride of America
Aloha! Come aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America for the best way to island hop Hawaii. From the moment you step into the Capitol Atrium, with its soaring Tiffany-glass dome and grand staircase, you'll know this is a spectacular cruise ship.
Highlights
- 8 complimentary dining options, from three-course dining to buffets
- Seasonal whale watching along the Napali Coast
Sailing now
2 cruises on sale, from $1,102.
Questions
MSC Sinfonia or Pride of America?
Which is bigger, MSC Sinfonia or Pride of America?
Pride of America is bigger at 80,439 gross tons, against 65,542 gross tons for MSC Sinfonia. MSC Sinfonia carries 1,950 passengers and Pride of America carries 2,138.
Which ship is newer, MSC Sinfonia or Pride of America?
Pride of America is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 2002 for MSC Sinfonia.
Which has more space per passenger?
Pride of America, with 37.6 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?
Pride of America, with one crew member for every 2.3 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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