MSC Cruises
MSC Sinfonia
- Cruises
- 71
- From
- $119
Ship comparison
MSC Sinfonia vs Radiance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Radiance of the Seas
- Cruises
- 24
- From
- $298
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Sinfonia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 1,950 passengers, in service since 2002. Radiance of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 2,139 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose MSC Sinfonia if you want a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $119 (vs $298) and it has 71 cruises on sale (vs 24).
Choose Radiance of the Seas if you want better-rated staterooms, better-rated entertainment or more space per passenger: it outscores MSC Sinfonia for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (7.3 vs 5.5) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 42.1 gross tons per passenger (vs 33.6).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Sinfonia | Radiance of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 65,542 | 90,090 |
| Passengers | 1,950 | 2,139 |
| Crew | 700 | 869 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.8 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 33.6 | 42.1 (better) |
| Decks | 12 | 12 |
| Length | 902 ft | 962 ft |
| Beam | 95 ft | 131 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 71 | 24 |
| Upcoming sailings | 312 | 100 |
| Cruise lengths | 1 to 31 nights | 4 to 8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $119 (better) | $298 |
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 0 of the ten, Radiance of the Seas on 6, 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.
Royal Caribbean
Radiance of the Seas
Hungry for an at-sea experience that combines panoramic vistas and an array of delicious new dining options? Look no further than the Radiance of the Seas. With acres of glass enclosing the nine-story central atrium, elevators facing the sea and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, you'll never be at a loss for an incredible view.
Highlights
- Complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth Program
- Rock-climbing wall and mini-golf course
- Poolside movie screen showing first-run movies
- Complimentary Broadway-style entertainment in the three-story Main Theater
Sailing now
24 cruises on sale, from $298.
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Questions
MSC Sinfonia or Radiance of the Seas?
Which is bigger, MSC Sinfonia or Radiance of the Seas?
Radiance of the Seas is bigger at 90,090 gross tons, against 65,542 gross tons for MSC Sinfonia. MSC Sinfonia carries 1,950 passengers and Radiance of the Seas carries 2,139.
Which ship is newer, MSC Sinfonia or Radiance of the Seas?
MSC Sinfonia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 2001 for Radiance of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Radiance of the Seas, with 42.1 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?
Radiance of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.5 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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