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MSC Musica not only launched a new class of eco-friendly cruise ships, but she also launched a new class of cruise - a spacious world of graceful lines and superlative choice, enriched by the creativity, fine natural materials and attention to detail that have always distinguished MSC Cruises. A magical world of warmth and hospitality awaits every guest.

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Main features, life on board.

Life on MSC Musica is lovely from the moment you step onboard. As soon as you see the central foyer’s three-tier waterfall and its see-through piano, suspended on a crystal floor above a pool of shimmering water, you know this is a special ship.

Entertainment

The designer venues on board are equally inspiring, whether you’re dancing to a band in the dazzling Crystal Lounge, relaxing in the stylish Havana Club cigar lounge, gaming in the Sanremo Casino or enjoying a live show in the stunning Teatro la Scala.

Family & Kids

On MSC Musica, children and young adults enjoy the special treatment for which MSC Cruises is well known, with colorful indoor and outdoor play amenities, a pool of their own and separate Kids and Teens Clubs for a vibrant social life on board.

STATerooms & Suites

• Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds on request
• Sitting area with sofa
• Spacious closet
• Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
• Interactive TV, telephone, save and minibar
• Wi-Fi access available ($)
• Approx. 161 – 194 ft 2 with a balcony that is approx. 43 – 54 ft 2 Choose the stateroom type that best suits you: Balcony Aurea (best location, approx. 194 ft 2 , decks 9 - 11)  Premium Balcony (approx. 194 ft 2 , decks 8 - 15)  Deluxe Balcony (approx. 161 ft2, decks 8 - 14)  Deluxe Balcony with Partial View (approx. 194 ft 2 , deck 12) * Stateroom for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except stateroom 15025) The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).
• Window with sea view
• Relaxing armchair
• Approx. 172 – 183 ft 2  Choose the stateroom type that best suits you: Deluxe Ocean View (approx. 172 – 183 ft 2 , deck 5 and 8)  Deluxe Ocean View with Obstructed View (approx. 172 ft 2 , deck 8) * Stateroom for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds. The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).
• Approx. 151 ft 2  
• Located on decks 5 - 15 * Stateroom for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds. The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same stateroom category).

Boasting elegant pools and enticing play areas for kids, as well as a lavish spa, plush theatre, glamorous casino, panoramic disco and more, MSC Musica offers her guests a world of daytime activities and night-time entertainment. With so many options available, the only problem is deciding what to do!

Sanremo Casino

Restaurants & Buffet

The varied cuisine on board is freshly prepared from prime ingredients. Try the tasty Italian gourmet specialties in Il Giardino, treat yourself to Japanese delicacies in the Kaito Sushi Bar or enjoy authentic Italian pizzas.

Oleandro Restaurant

Kaito sushi bar, belle epoque, gli archi buffet restaurant , il giardino buffet restaurant, bars & lounge.

Savor our extensive international selection of fine wines, thirst-quenching beers and classic and innovative cocktails. With nine elegant bars to choose from, there’s a venue to suit every occasion.

Enoteca Wine Bar

Crystal lounge, blue marlin bar, blue velvet, the golden bar, the diamond bar, sanremo casino bar, bar della cascata, il tucano lounge, aurea spa bar, mediterranean.

Use the deck plans to select your ideal stateroom. The plan allows you to pinpoint the locations, while the colors distinguish the stateroom category.

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• 5. Grazioso
• 6. Brillante
• 7. Maestoso
• 9. Intermezzo
• 10. Minuetto
• 12. Virtuoso
• 14. Capriccio
• 15. Cantata
• Deluxe Ocean View
• Deluxe Ocean View with obstructed view
• Deluxe Interior
• Deluxe Balcony with partial view
• Deluxe Balcony
• Premium Balcony with Ocean View
• Deluxe Balcony Aurea
• Premium Suite Aurea

B:  Stateroom with bathtub

• All staterooms have one double bed convertible to two single beds, except in staterooms for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility (H). • 3rd bed available in all categories except for Deluxe Balcony. • 4th bed available in all categories except for Deluxe balcony with partial view, Deluxe Balcony, Premium Balcony, Balcony Aurea and Premium Suite Aurea. • Our ships offer the possibility of combining 2 or 3 connecting staterooms based on the ship class. Call our Contact Center to choose the best accommodation for you. Ship configuration, data and descriptions may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination and must be verified at the time of booking.

• Gross tonnage: 92,409 tons
• Number of passengers: 3,223
• Crew members: 1014
• Number of staterooms: 1,275 incl. 17 accessible staterooms
• Length/Beam/Height: 964 ft. / 106 ft. / 196 ft.
• Maximum speed: 22 knots

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Activities & entertainment

• Arts Classes
• Children Outdoor Pool & Games
• Cyber Café *
• Dance Classes
• Deck Parties
• Golf Practice
• Hot Tubs (4)
• MSC Aurea Spa *
• Power Walking Track
• Shuffleboard
• Sports Center
• Sports Tournaments
• Virtual Games *
• Children Indoor Playroom
• Casino San Remo *
• Comedy Performances
• Crystal Lounge
• Il Tucano Lounge
• Teatro La Scala
• Bar della Cascata - Atrium Bar *
• The Diamond Bar - Atrium Bar *
• The Golden Bar - Atrium Bar *
• Gli Archi Cafeteria - Casual
• Havana Club Cigar Room - Cigar Bar *
• Blue Velvet Bar - Clubby Bar *
• L'Oleandro Restaurant - International
• Le Maxim's Restaurant - International
• Kaito Sushi Bar - Japanese *
• Blue Marlin Bar - Pool Bar *
• Laguna Bar - Pool Bar *
• Wine Bar - Wine Bar *
• Excellent 16
• Very Good 19
• Terrible 51
• All languages ( 157 )
• English ( 80 )
• Spanish ( 48 )
• French ( 10 )

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• Genoa (Milan, Italy Riviera)
• Civitavecchia-Rome (Italy)
• Barcelona (Spain)
• Cagliari (Sardinia Italy)
• Durban (South Africa)

MSC Musica current position

MSC Musica current location is at West Mediterranean (coordinates 39.42403 N / 0.21679 E) cruising at speed of 12.7 kn (24 km/h | 15 mph) en route to Valencia. The AIS position was reported 2 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of MSC Musica

MSC Musica current cruise is 18 days, one-way from Buenos Aires to Valencia , themed as "Easter". The itinerary starts on 31 Mar, 2024 and ends on 18 Apr, 2024 .

Specifications of MSC Musica

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MSC Musica Itineraries

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The 2006-built MSC Musica cruise ship is the first of MSC Cruises' Musica-class liners, with sisterships Orchestra , Poesia , Magnifica .

The vessel (IMO number 9320087) is currently Panama- flagged (MMSI 352003000) and registered in Colon .

History - construction and ownership

MSC Cruises (MSC Crociere) is a passenger shipping company headquartered in Genoa and Naples . It was established in 1960. Today, MSC Crociere is a subsidiary of MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) - the world's 2nd largest containership company . MSC Crociere is the world's largest privately-owned cruise company.

By annual passenger shipping volumes, MSC is ranked the world's 3rd largest cruise shipowner - following only Carnival Corporation and RCG-Royal Caribbean Group .

The 2500-passenger ship MSC Musica was launched in 2006 as the MSC fleet's largest vessel (at the time). With Musica, MSC grabbed a large piece of the English-speaking source market, but the liner attracted different nationalities - Germans and British in the winter, Italians in the summer months, as well as more and more Americans during high season.

Decks and Cabins

MSC Musica staterooms (1275 total, in 8 grades) include 18x Suites, 809x Balconies, 173x Oceanviews, 275x Inside. Most staterooms are sized 150-190 ft2 / 14-18 m2. Most cabin balconies are sized 40 ft2 / 4 m2. The largest are the Balcony Suites (270 ft2 / 25 m2 with terrace sized 50 ft2 / 5 m2).

The boat has 16 decks , of which 13 are passenger-accessible and 8 with cabins.

MSC Musica decks are named after musical terms/tempos.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Two formal restaurants onboard MSC Musica serve Mediterranean and Italian cuisine in traditional assigned seatings. Two buffet restaurants, which seem like a single dining area during the day, with long-serving counters, provide casual dining for breakfast and lunch. The aft buffet restaurant is reserved at night for seated dining and features a steak-house menu and extra charge; the forward one serves pizza. The a la carte sushi and Asian speciality restaurants require reservations and carry an additional charge. Ship's room service is limited to a menu including cold sandwiches and Continental Breakfast. Midnight buffets vary, ranging from traditional shipboard gala affair to themed snack-type offerings.

Follows the complete list of MSC Musica restaurants and food bars.

• L'Oleandro Restaurant (720 seats Dining Room, serving Breakfast 7:30-9:30 am, Lunch 12-2 pm, and Dinner (formal dining, with 2 fixed seatings- at 7 and 9:30 pm, size 1120 m2)
• Belle Epoque Restaurant (714 seats dinner-only Dining Room, with 2 fixed seatings- at 6:15 and 8:45 pm), left section is American-vegetarian cuisine, and right - Italian-Mediterranean, size 1120 m2)
• Gli Archi Restaurant (capacity 349 seats cafeteria/self-service complimentary buffet, with different food sections; open for breakfast 7-10 am, lunch 11:30am-4:30pm, afternoon tea 4-5pm, dinner and late-night snacks 7pm-12am, size 1811 m2)
• Onboard Pizzeria (in Gli Archi, open 7-10:30 pm, pizza and calzone, cover charge a la carte, usually between EUR 5,20-9)
• Il Giardino Steakhouse (250 seats steaks and seafood specialty restaurant/a la carte surcharge PP, reservations recommended, open 7-11 pm)
• Kaito Restaurant (54 seats Japanese specialty restaurant/a la carte menu sushi bar, open for Lunch 12-3 pm and Dinner 7-12 pm, size 150 m2).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

MSC Cruises Musica ship provides a casino, cinema, and library. The professional entertainment is provided in Teatro La Scala. Another venue is the Tucano Show Lounge. Feel free to dance in the Disco, stay in touch in Musica Internet cafe or the virtual reality centre. Stay slim and fit after visiting the fitness centre, or enjoy the three pools and seven jacuzzis, plus sauna and beauty salon. Additional amenities include complimentary 24-Hour Room-Service, Supervised Children Program, Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.

Follows the complete list of MSC Musica lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens and adults.

• Musica Atrium (3-decks high midship area with a grand piano on water)
• La Cascata Reception (56-seat guest services, reservations, bookings, size 250 m2)
• Bar della Cascata Bar (142 seats specialty coffee Atrium Lobby bar/a la carte menu, complimentary cookies, pastries; selling also coffee packages, size 400 m2)
• Teatro La Scala Theatre (capacity 1123 seats, grand shows, concerts, acrobatic performances, with 2 night shows- at 7 and 9 pm, size 1249 m2, level 1 of 2)
• Il Tucano Bar Lounge (477 seats, 920 m2 show lounge with dance floor, full bar, shows, quiz games, karaoke, bingo, Sudoku, dance parties, and classes)
• Sala Viola Meeting Room (capacity 26 seats, 35 m2)
• Blue Velvet Bar Lounge (142 seats specialty coffees bar/a la carte menu, with complimentary snacks and desserts; sells coffee packages, size 500 m2)
• MSC Logo Shop (clothes, towels, toys, games, souvenirs, size 60 m2)
• L'Angolo Dell'Oggetto (brand jewelry, sunglasses, watches, size 35 m2)
• Accessories Shop (leather goods boutique)
• Le Parfum (brand cosmetics and perfumes, size 70 m2)
• The Mini Mall (size 60 m2)
• The Diamond Shop (luxury jewelry, accessories, size 60 m2)
• Duty-Free Shop (liquor, tobaccos, snacks, electronics)
• Via Montenapoleone Boutique (brand fashion clothes, size 120 m2)
• Lo Smeraldo Shop (luxury jewelry and accessories by brands such as Chimento and Pandora, watches, accessories, pens)
• The Golden Bar (45 seats specialty cocktails bar with live music, size 190 m2)
• The Diamond Bar (45 seats cocktail bar, live music, size 190 m2)
• MSC Travel Agency / Shore Excursions Desk (3-seat, booking, information, size 73 m2)
• Sanremo Casino (capacity 196 seats, size 630 m2, smoking allowed, has slots, gambling tables, Blackjack, Roulette, own full bar)
• Card Room (28-seat Texas Hold'Em poker room, next to the Casino Lounge, size 40 m2)
• Library (12 seats, books in different languages, board games, size 40 m2)
• Art Gallery (12-seat art exhibitions, auctions, size 200 m2)
• Cyber Cafe (18 Internet computers room, open 24-hour, size 128 m2)
• L'Enoteca Bar (135 seats wine bar, tapas, wine tastings, live music, size 324 m2)
• Havana Club (32 seats cigar and premium liquors bar/smoking lounge, size 140 m2)
• Photo Gallery & Shop (photo services, cameras, accessories, size 285 m2)
• Crystal Lounge & Bar (capacity 336 seats, dance floor, full bar, karaoke, dance competitions, game shows, cabaret/live musical performances, size 850 m2)
• MSC Musica Aurea Spa & Fitness (size 12486 ft2 / 1160 m2 spa & gym complex, with Beauty Salon, Solarium, Steam Room, Sauna, Relaxation Room, Thalassotherapy hot tubs, Treatment Rooms, Tanning Showers, 2 Whirlpools; Spa opens 8 am - 8 pm, Gym opens 6 am - 10 pm/complimentary, with Aerobics Room for classes), served by the MSC Aurea Spa Bar (16 seats, serving hot-cold drinks, fresh juices, cocktails)
• Copacabana Pool (outdoor saltwater pool with 2 Whirlpools and a round mini-pool, open 7 am - 7 pm), served by the Blue Marlin Bar (al fresco poolside bar, size 96 m2), pool area's size is 1600 m2
• La Spiaggia Pool (the smaller saltwater outdoor pool with a sliding glass roof and 2 Whirlpools), served by the Laguna Bar (ice cream, smoothies, size 96 m2), pool area's size is 1300 m2
• Outdoor LED Movie Screen (by the Copacabana pool)
• Power Walking/Jogging Track (10 laps = 1 ml, size 575 m2), Golf Net (portside), Tennis Tables, Shuffleboard
• Children's Indoor and Outdoor Playrooms (soft play areas, TVs, movies, games, crafts-arts, outdoor splash pool, mini football)
• Space Trip (15-seat kids club area, size 70 m2)
• Video Games Arcade (5 machines, size 65 m2)
• Q32 Disco & Nightclub (214-seat club with dance floor, full bar, size 615 m2)
• Juniors Club & Teens Club (16-seat teenagers lounge with live music, dance parties, classes, sports and video games, size 45 m2)
• Medical Center (3-seat Infirmary, size 230 m2) is the liner's hospital operated by resident doctors/physicians and nurses on 24-hour duty. Payments are made by the boarding pass (treatments equivalent to a private doctor's visit). General health insurance policies do not apply, so buying cruise health insurance is recommended
• Shuffleboard (size 354 m2)
• 9-hole Mini-Golf Course (by the funnel/smokestack, size 54 m2)
• Top 16 Solarium (adults-only sundeck relaxation area with 2 Whirlpools)
• LED Wall (huge outdoor screen for virtual games playing)
• Combined Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, soccer; complimentary equipment from Deck 13's pool zone, size 474 m2).

Itineraries

MSC Musica itinerary program is based on 7-day Eastern Caribbean roundtrips from La Romana , Pointe-a-Pitre and Fort-de-France . During summer, Musica operates 7-day Eastern Mediterranean roundtrips out of Venice to the Greek Islands. The ship also offers cheap Transatlantic repositioning crossings between Europe and the Caribbean.

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the MSC ship Musica was paused for 2+ years (between March 2020 and June 2022), restarting operations on June 5th (Mediterranean from Monfalcone ). Musica's South Africa 2021-2022 program (from Durban) was canceled.

In December 2021, MSC announced that starting on June 5, 2022, Musica will be seasonally homeported in Monfalcone Italy for 7-day roundtrips visiting Bari Italy , Katakolon-Olympia Greece , Thyra/Santorini Island Greece , and Heraklion/Crete Island Greece . Alternatively, roundtrips from Bari (homeporting) were also offered.

In the summers of 2023 and 2024 (May-November), MSC homeported Musica in Greece ( Piraeus-Athens ). The Eastern Mediterranean programs were based on a 7-day itinerary visiting Santorini Greece, Kusadasi-Ephesus Turkey ,  Haifa Israel ,  Limassol Cyprus , and  Mykonos Greece . Besides Athens, roundtrips were also offered from the ports in Turkey, Israel and Cyprus.

For the remaining time, the ship was deployed in South America operating 8-9-day roundtrips from Buenos Aires Argentina and Montevideo Uruguay . Seasonal relocation included Transatlantic crossings between the Mediterranean and South America (RepositionCruises.com).

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MSC Musica Wiki

The vessel (STX France, Chantiers de l’Atlantique yard/hull number Q32) has volume 92409 GT-tons, DWT-deadweight tonnage 9945 tons, max draught 7,9 m. The powerplant is based on Wartsila marine diesel engines (model W16V38B) with combined output 36,05 MW (48340 hp). The registered shipowner is MUSICA CRUISE LTD, while the registered manager is MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO.

Musica is MSC's first Musica-class liner (Inaugural cruise June 29, 2006), with sisterships the fleetmates Magnifica ,  Orchestra ,  Poesia .

MSC Musica refurbishment 2019 review

MSC Musica's last drydocking was in 2024 (April 21-May 13) at Palumbo Shipyard in Valletta (Malta) . The project was for routine maintenance, technical overhauls, classification works/safety inspections, steelworks/minor repairs.

The drydock refurbishment in 2019 (October 19 through November 12) was conducted at Port Marseille 's Chantier Naval de Marseille Shipyard.

The USD 40 million drydocking project included scheduled general maintenance works plus technology upgrades - including a new EGCSA (exhaust gas cleaning system / aka scrubbers).

All staterooms and public areas were renovated.

The vessel's previous drydock was in 2016 (November).

Mon - Fri 8:00am - 7:00pm Sat 9:00am - 1:00pm (AES/DT) Closed on Public Holidays.

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• Surface approx 26 sqm, balcony approx 4 sqm, deck 15
• Sitting area with sofa
• Spacious Wardrobe
• Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
• Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
• Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only

Size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category)

• Surface approx 15-18 sqm, balcony approx 4-5 sqm
• Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
• Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)

Choose the cabin type that best suits you:

• Balcony Aurea (best ship positions, surface approx 18 sqm, deck 9-11 )
• Premium Balcony (surface approx 18 sqm, deck 8-15 )
• Deluxe Balcony (surface approx 15 sqm, deck 8-14 )
• Deluxe Balcony with partial view (surface approx 18 sqm, deck 12 )

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

• Surface approx. 16-17 sqm
• Window with sea view
• Relaxing armchair
• Deluxe Ocean View (surface approx 16-17 sqm, deck 5-8 )
• Deluxe Ocean View with obstructed view (surface approx 16 sqm, deck 8 )

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

Sanremo Casinò

Restaurants & Buffet

Oleandro restaurant.

Kaito Sushi Bar

Belle Epoque

Gli Archi Buffet Restaurant 

Il Giardino buffet restaurant

Bars & Lounge

Enoteca Wine Bar

Crystal Lounge

Blue Marlin Bar

Blue Velvet

The Golden Bar

The Diamond Bar

Sanremo Casino Bar

Bar della Cascata

Il Tucano Lounge

Aurea SPA Bar

• 5. Grazioso
• 6. Brillante
• 7. Maestoso
• 9. Intermezzo
• 10. Minuetto
• 12. Virtuoso
• 14. Capriccio
• 15. Cantata
• Deluxe Ocean View
• Deluxe Ocean View with obstructed view
• Deluxe Interior
• Deluxe Balcony with partial view
• Deluxe Balcony
• Premium Balcony
• Deluxe Balcony Aurea
• Premium Suite Aurea

B:  Cabin with bathtub

• All cabins have one double bed convertible to two single beds, except in cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility (H) • 3rd bed available in all categories except for Deluxe Balcony. • 4th bed available in all categories except for Deluxe balcony with partial view, Deluxe Balcony, Premium Balcony, Balcony Aurea and Premium Suite Aurea. • Our ships offer the possibility of combining 2 or 3 connecting cabins based on the ship class. Call our Contact Center to choose the best accommodation for you. Ship configuration, data and descriptions may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination and must be verified at the time of booking.

• Gross tonnage: 92.409 tons
• Number of passengers: 3223
• Crew members: 987
• Number of cabins: 1014 incl. 17 for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility
• Length/Beam/Height: 293,80 m / 32,20 m / 59,64 m
• Maximum speed: 22 knots

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Everything fits together harmoniously on the MSC Musica to make an unforgettable cruise vacation. The ship has 12 passenger decks and 1,275 staterooms. The majority of the staterooms on this ship are balconies where you can enjoy your first cup of coffee in the morning with your own personal view of the ocean. The outdoor decks are constantly buzzing as passengers lounge poolside, get physical at the Tennis Court or grab drinks at one of the outdoor bars. Inside the MSC Musica glistens and passengers can choose to dress up or down for dinner at the Kaito sushi bar or the L’Oleandro Main Dining Room. At night the ship is filled with fun-loving people who dance at the disco, enjoy a show at the theatre and play the slots.

• Passenger Capacity:  2,550 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2006
• Last Refurbished:  2016

Msc Musica Cruise Destinations

Visiting an array of exclusive and exciting ports all over the world, MSC crafts each itinerary to showcase the best of the region and ensure a perfect vacation experience. You can cruise with MSC to destinations like the Caribbean, South America, and across the grand Atlantic. Whether it's an adventurous cruise to the Red Sea, or a historically-focused voyage to Northern Europe, MSC can take you there in style.

Swaying palm trees, great beaches, and all the marvels of the Inhambane region can be found on a cruise to Africa.

Mediterranean

Whether you’d like to try Gaudi’s Experience, or create your own adventure along the Amalfi Coast, you’ll never forget your Mediterranean cruise.

Msc Musica Departure Ports

With their flair for Mediterranean style MSC offers a variety of sailings in and around that area. However the cruise line is actively expanding with cruises to Dubai and Caribbean cruises leaving from Miami. MSC also visits South America with sailings leaving from Rio de Janeiro.  Find out more about MSC by talking with a qualified cruise consultant at The Cruise Web. 

Cape Town, South Africa

See the beautiful sights of Cape Town, South Africa’s most visited city, which offers cruisers natural beauty, plentiful wine, historical significance and a sense of peace.

Durban, South Africa

Cruise to Durban and explore the colonial history South Africa and delight in the famous beaches where the locals spend their vacations.

Learn about the Greek gods and the early philosophy of Socrates when you visit the incredible ruins left in Athens, Greece. At night, go out and take in the culture with the modern Athenians.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon has deep cultural roots that are exposed through ruins and museum artifacts. Cruise to Lisbon and discover the culture and history of Portugal in its capital city.

Villefranche, France

Sometimes described as a small suburb of Nice, Villefranche is a perfect place to get away from the crowds and see the quiet life of the French Riviera.

A cruise to Civitavecchia is a chance for you to hop a quick train to Rome and explore the enormous history through ruins, galleries and The Vatican museums.

Genoa, Italy

Cruise to the historical port city of Genoa for a laid back walk through history in the city’s well-preserved streets, and be sure to try the local foods like pesto and focaccia bread.

Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

As the second largest island in the Mediterranean, this island offers wonderful blue lagoons, ancient buildings, white sand beaches and rich culture.  

Discover imaginative architecture, impressive Spanish dishes and beautiful excursions into nature when you cruise to Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia.

Marseille, France

Marseilles, France’s second most popular city, offers cruisers a vast landscape to discover the area’s ancient history and relish the more modern lifestyle of the French living off the coast of the Mediterranean.

Malaga, Spain

Cruise to Malaga, the celebrated home of Picasso, one of the modern era’s most influential artists. Other attractions include the beautiful Moorish castles and mesmerizing coastal cliffs.

Cannes, France

Live the glamorous life in Cannes, the city in the South of France known as the host of the yearly Cannes Film Festival.

Alicante, Spain

Escape to this Mediterranean city of Alicante, Spain with enticing sandy beaches and museums.

Olbia, Italy

Sail into Olbia, Italy to experience a sunny taste of Italy's Emerald Coast with beautiful beaches, scenic islands and secluded coastal trails.

Tarragona, Spain

Cruise to the mysterious city of Tarragonna, where ancient ruins and a spicy nightlight are the main attractions.

Valencia, Spain

Located on the Mediterranean Sea, Valencia is a city in Spain that attracts a lot of visitors to uncover the city’s past and revel in its modern achievements, most notably The City of Arts and Sciences.

Msc Musica Deck Plans

Grazioso deck, brillante deck, maestoso deck, intermezzo deck, minuetto deck, adagio deck, virtuoso deck, vivace deck, capriccio deck, cantata deck, sports deck, msc musica staterooms.

Balcony (BA)

Balcony (bb), balcony (bl1), balcony (bl2), balcony (bp), balcony (br1), balcony (br2).

Balcony (FLA)

Balcony (b2).

• Priority choice of early or late dining seating
• 50% off all fitness classes & personal trainer
• Cooking & language classes for kids
• Free room service delivery (6am-11pm)
• Free Continental breakfast in stateroom upon request
• Earn MSC Voyagers Club points for discounts on your next cruise and other benefits

Balcony (B1)

• Choice of seating at early or late dinner
• Earn MSC Voyagers Club points for discounts on your next cruise & other benefits
• Add on amenities at a fee

Balcony (B3)

• Priority boarding
• UNLIMITED drinks including specialy coffee, non-premium cocktails, soft drinks, beer and gelato
• "My Choice Dining" for dinner anytime during dining room hours
• Spa treatment (60 min.massage, sauna & steam room acess - adults only)
• Complimentary bathrobe & slippers to use during your cruise
• Access to the exclusive Top 18 sundeck

Balcony (BW)

• Welcome Kit (T-shirts, shorts, towel, bracelet, Technogym wellness bag)
• One-on-one consultation including body fat composition test with your personal MSC Master Trainer trained by Technogym
• Exclusive Wellness shore activities including Zumba on the beach, bike tours & more (6-nights or less: 1 excursion included; 7-nights: 2 excursinos included; 8+ nights; 3 excursions included)
• 1 gym class per day; every other day for cruises longer than 7 nights (excluding embarkation & disembarkation day)
• 1 Sports drink each day in your stateroom
• Mineral water in bars, restaurants, buffet & stateroom
• Selection of fresh, healthy food & drink options in restaurants & buffet
• Health check-up with MSC doctor including blood pressure test, electrocardiogram and cholesterol test
• Laundry services for your MSC gym gear
• Free internet access to the Technogym App

Inside (I1)

Inside (i2), inside (ib), inside (ir1), inside (ir2), inside (spl), inside (i3).

Oceanview (O1)

Oceanview (o2), oceanview (ob), oceanview (or1), oceanview (or2).

Oceanview (OO)

Oceanview (ow).

Suite (SL1)

• "My Choice Dining" for dinner anytime during dinign room hours

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• MSC Musica 7 NIGHT Mediterranean - Western CRUISE Departing From Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy (May 2024 - Oct 2024)
• MSC Musica 7 NIGHT Mediterranean - Western CRUISE Departing From Villefranche, France (Jul 2024 - Oct 2024)
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Part of the MSC Cruises international fleet, MSC Musica offers a thrilling urban cruising experience on a large, spacious ship. Décor is tasteful with touches of crystal, marble, and real wood used throughout to create a luxurious ambience.

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Other sister ships, msc armonia, msc bellissima, msc euribia, msc fantasia, msc grandiosa, msc magnifica, msc meravigila, msc orchestra, msc preziosa, msc seashore, msc seaside, msc seaview, msc sinfonia, msc splendida, msc virtuosa, msc world america, msc world europa.

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• Surface approx 15-18 sqm, balcony approx 4-5 sqm
• Sitting area with sofa
• Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
• Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
• Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

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• Balcony Aurea (best ship positions, surface approx 18 sqm, deck 9-11 )
• Premium Balcony (surface approx 18 sqm, deck 8-15 )
• Deluxe Balcony (surface approx 15 sqm, deck 8-14 )
• Deluxe Balcony with partial view (surface approx 18 sqm, deck 12 )

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

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• Surface approx. 16-17 sqm
• Window with sea view
• Relaxing armchair
• Deluxe Ocean View (surface approx 16-17 sqm, deck 5-8 )
• Deluxe Ocean View with obstructed view (surface approx 16 sqm, deck 8 )

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

• Surface approx 14 sqm, deck 5-15
• Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.                      

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Oleandro restaurant.

Kaito Sushi Bar

Belle Epoque

Gli Archi Buffet Restaurant 

Il Giardino buffet restaurant

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Enoteca Wine Bar

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Il Tucano Lounge

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• 12. Virtuoso
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• Deluxe Interior
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B:  Cabin with bathtub

• All cabins have one double bed convertible to two single beds, except in cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility (H); • 3rd bed available in all categories except for Deluxe Balcony. • 4th bed available in all categories except for Deluxe balcony with partial view, Deluxe Balcony, Premium Balcony, Balcony Aurea and Premium Suite Aurea. • Our ships offer the possibility of combining 2 or 3 connecting cabins based on the ship class. Call our Contact Center to choose the best accommodation for you. Ship configuration, data and descriptions may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination and must be verified at the time of booking.

• Gross tonnage: 92.409 tons
• Number of passengers: 3223
• Crew members: 987
• Number of cabins: 1014 incl. 17 for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility
• Length/Beam/Height: 293,80 m / 32,20 m / 59,64 m
• Maximum speed: 22 knots

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Musica Review October 2023

By Beamafar , October 15, 2023 in MSC Cruises

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For those here who know me, while our cruise history mainly involves MSC ships, I’m far from being an MSC cheerleader.       Last year, for the first time since 2011, we didn’t cruise on an MSC ship.       We were in the ‘never again on MSC’ mode.     Instead, we tried Azamara and gave Celebrity another try in a Sky Suite (to experience the Retreat), despite having a less than stellar experience in one on a 14 night from Singapore in 2016 - pre Retreat.     However, as we had World Europa booked for a 16 night from Abu Dhabi to Genoa, sailing last March/April, we ended up back with MSC this year. Let’s just say that it doesn’t rank in our top 20!

Since then, we had an expired FCC from cancelled cruises extended for a third time, so we finally decided to use it and booked Seascape for next year.       In the meantime, we came across a too good to miss offer for a 7 night Med cruise on Musica, so, here we are, sailing MSC for the umpteenth time, due to a great deal.     The itinerary was also very attractive.    

Due to the awful situation in Israel/Gaza, Haifa has now been substituted with a call to Rhodes, a replacement we’re more than satisfied with.  

This will be our fourth time on a Musica-class ship, but our first on this particular one.       We have been to Mykonos and Santorini many times before so we will stay onboard for those POCs.     We have excursions booked for Limassol and Kusadasi.     More on those later.  

We had one booked from Haifa to Jerusalem;     we’d visited before on our Sinfonia Venice-Durban cruise when we stopped at Eilat, so not as big a disappointment than had we been looking forward to a first visit.     Our thoughts are with those unfortunate people.       It’ll put any little gripes we may have on this cruise into perspective.  

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We didn’t have a transfer arrangement from airport to port, but I was convinced that I’d read somewhere that there was a fixed taxi fare.  However, our taxi driver insisted that the fare was a metered one so we had no choice but to accede.  The fare was €105, which seemed very steep to us.

We arrived at the port at 12.55pm and were in our cabin by 1.05pm.   😁   Lunch in the MDR was between 12.30pm and 1.30pm so we hurried down to dine. Now, on MED cruises, embarkees are “encouraged” to lunch in the buffet (in other words, they’re turned away from the MDR).  For years, now, we have often politely requested access and it has always been granted and today was no exception. 

During this week, I hope to pass on information regarding this ship to those who have an interest.  I’ll try to point out the things that may be of relevance.    

For now, to me, one of the most important things that those of you will need to know is that there are no USB ports in the cabin.  Only American and European sockets.  (Fortunately I came prepared).   

There are no surface areas to put bits and pieces in the cabin, such as sunglasses, caps, clutch bags, etc; no shelving around the tv or dressing table areas.  It won’t be easy to keep the place looking neat and tidy (I like to make the steward’s job as easy as possible. Yeah - I forgot to bring my wall hanger magnets for the caps 🙄 ). 

It looks like we’re going to have to chase our steward down as there are no towelling robes or slippers in the cabin (which we should have, being at Diamond level in VC). 

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Thank you very much @Beamafar for doing a live review from your cruise on the MSC Musica. It will be very interesting to follow along on your cruise. Have a wonderful cruise in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.

@Beamafar thanks for taking the time to do this - will be following along.

Are you able to request the Take Home Laundry forms from your room steward and post the cost for 20 and 40 pieces?

It would be great toklnow the costs so I can compare with buying in advance.

I pre booked the 10 items Take Home for €28.  Here’s the packages available onboard:

We booked a Bella balcony cabin and took our chances.  We were assigned 10009, which we’re very satisfied with.  It’s smaller than the cabins with sofa (there’s just a chair and very small table, plus the footstool under the dressing table).  The bathroom is fine with a shower curtain in the shower.   

We checked out the buffet after we finished lunch and Mr B decided to try the biryani, which he reported was very nice.  There is outdoor seating at the aft, so he enjoyed it there.   The buffet was not busy at all.

We’ve been assigned late dining, which is 9pm (early is 6.30pm).   We decided not to dine in the MDR as the buffet offerings were more or less the same, with the added Ethnic station (disappointing) and roast veal on the carvery.  The place was almost empty;  as a result, food was cold as it was lying out.   

On the subject of the buffet, I had read somewhere that a section becomes a Speciality steak and fish restaurant at night and would not be covered by the Diamond perk.  However, this is not true - the only SR onboard is Kaito. 

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17 hours ago, Beamafar said: Now, on MED cruises, embarkees are “encouraged” to lunch in the buffet (in other words, they’re turned away from the MDR).  For years, now, we have often politely requested access and it has always been granted and today was no exception. 

Love to hear that. I was thinking already about it as we will board very early. Was the Sunday lunch menu in the MDR good, did it have something I should not miss? 😉  

Not surprised to hear that the taxi scam in Athens is still as used to. 

I’ll post the other menus throughout the week if you like.  There isn’t a whole lot of interest in this as this is one of the last sailings of this itinerary. 

Thank you, so the answer for me is yes. Starting the cruise with a nice steak is preferred, even I am not a fan of MSCs lasagna and canneloni. 

2 minutes ago, Beamafar said: I’ll post the other menus throughout the week if you like.

No need from my side, the only other thing I am interested about food is you visit to Kaito as it will be my first cruise as Diamond finally 😄

Last night’s dinner menu

Oh a new pasta dish! With Gragnano pasta! Excitement is building up 😄

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Looking forward to reading your review. Thank you for taking the time.  Wishing you both a wonderful time. 

1 hour ago, CruisingFox27 said: Looking forward to reading your review. Thank you for taking the time.  Wishing you both a wonderful time. 

Thanks Foxy.    

It’s taking a little time to re-adjust to the old MSC vibe which isn’t the same on the newer ships. Very few English speaking onboard.  Lounges were practically empty by 10pm last night and it wasn’t due to some at late dining while others are in the theatre as there was only one show on and that was at 10.30pm. Nor was it because of people disembarking today as it’s not an embarkation port.   

Speaking of the show, it was ‘Back to the Musicals’ and was very enjoyable. 

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Thanks for your review Bea and look forward to following along. Sorry about the taxi!

I have to say those MDR menus look better than the current Celebrity menus (a line I've been following closely as we are booked on Millenium in Japan next May). A real surprise for me as I have always embarked on an MSC cruise 'despite' the food and always held Celebrity to a higher standard but things have slipped there lately.

Like you we are not MSC loyal. We were on NCL Joy in Haven earlier this year and we are booked on World Europa YC in November (I hope to post a review also). I'm looking forward to contrasting the two experiences given their similarities (ship-within-a-ship etc.).

We have fond memories of Musica's sister Orchestra and (even although it was many years ago now) I remember reflecting on how well maintened the ship was despite her age at the time. Is this the case for Musica these days?

I have discovered that the menus for the week are available on the app.  However, the app is not very navigateable (I know it’s not a word, but you get the drift).   

@Captain-John  we were on Lirica in April,  and although the decor is more traditional and less glitzy than the new ships, there were absolutely no issues with how she was maintained.

Oh that's useful to know regarding the menus Bea. I'll test that next week. I'm loving reading yours, I've been living on salad for 2 months in preparation for our repo 😂

Hi Cap’n.  Musica is in fantastic condition.  Crew are wonderful - very friendly and chatty.   

I will be very interested in reading about your Europa experience.   

Personally, the X menus suit me better.  The buffet (well, certainly on The Edge last year) is far superior to MSC’s one.  We were very disappointed in the one on Europa, considering the size of the ship.   Hopefully you’ll enjoy it more. 

Today’s lunch menu

You can also scan the menu at the table. It will give you the offerings for that day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

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• Double occupancy/max occupancy:  2550 / 3013
• Crew:  987
• Year built:  2006
• Tonnage:  89600
• Length overall:  965ft (294m)
• Beam:  105ft (32m)
• Cruising speed:  23 knots
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As cruise lines get ready for their summer seasons, Cruise Industry News looks at some of the key cruise ship drydocks taking place in April 2024.

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Grandeur of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Capacity: 1,950 guests Tonnage: 74,140 Year built: 1996 Drydock Period: March 24 to April 24 Shipyard: Grand Bahama (Freeport, Bahamas)

Royal Caribbean International’s Grandeur of the Seas is undergoing routine drydock at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, the Bahamas.

The month-long project is expected to include scheduled maintenance, in addition to technical upgrades, hotel upkeep and class inspections. The ship is scheduled to resume service on April 24, kicking off a summer program out of Tampa.

Spectrum of the Seas Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International Capacity: 4,200 guests Tonnage: 168,666 Year built: 2019 Drydock Period: March 28 to April 18 Shipyard: Seatrium Limited (Singapore)

The Spectrum of the Seas is undergoing a drydock in Singapore. Part of Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum Class, the vessel entered service in 2019 and is now going through its first complete inspection .

Set to mark Royal Caribbean International’s return to China later this month, the Spectrum is scheduled to resume service on April 18.

Carnival Freedom Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line Capacity: 2,974 guests Tonnage: 110,000 Year built: 2007 Drydock Period: March 26 to April 4 Shipyard: Grand Bahama (Freeport, Bahamas)

The Carnival Freedom underwent repairs in Freeport, Bahamas, following a fire in its funnel . After arriving in late March, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel spent over a week at a wet dock in the Grand Bahama Shipyard.

In addition to undergoing technical and safety inspections, the 2007-built vessel saw its whale tail funnel cut short and stabilized before resuming service on April 4.

MSC Musica Cruise Line: MSC Cruises Capacity: 2,550 guests Tonnage: 92,400 Year built: 2006 Drydock Period: April 21 to May 13 Shipyard: Palumbo Malta (Valletta, Malta)

The MSC Musica is scheduled to enter drydock at the Palumbo Shipyard in Malta later this month. After completing its winter program in South America , the 2006-built vessel is scheduled to undergo routine work, including scheduled maintenance, class inspections, and technical overhauls.

Scheduled to spend the summer in the Western Mediterranean, the MSC Musica is expected to resume service on May 13.

Margaritaville at Sea Islander Cruise Line: Margaritaville at Sea Capacity: 2,100 guests Tonnage: 86,000 Year built: 1999 Drydock Period: March 12 to TBD Shipyard: Harland & Wolff (Belfast, Northern Ireland)

The former Costa Atlantica is undergoing a major conversion project at the Harland & Wolff Shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Acquired by Margaritaville at Sea in late 2023 , the 1999-built ship is set to emerge as the Margaritaville at Sea Islander with new public areas and dining venues, refreshed cabins and an upgraded livery. With its first cruise scheduled for June, the vessel is set to offer cruises to the Caribbean from Tampa.

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