Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
56Beats 39% of ships
Dining
50Beats 12% of ships
Entertainment
70Top 45% of ships
Activities & Thrills
59Beats 40% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
74Top 35% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineMSC
Ship NameMusica
Maiden voyage8 June 2006
Physical
Year Built2006
Refurbished 2016
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique
Gross Tonnage 92,409 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 293.8 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 32.2 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipMSC Yacht Club
Total decks 16
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks13
Speed 22 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,014
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.58
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,275
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins17
Passenger Capacity 3,223
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 28.672
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsL'Oleandro (main dining, included), Belle Epoque (main dining, included), Gli Archi (buffet, included), Il Giardino Steakhouse (specialty, paid), Kaito Sushi Bar (specialty, paid), plus à la carte Pizzeria
Restaurants - Paid2
Restaurants - Included3
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access3
- Pools - Adults Only0
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools2
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs4
- Hot Tubs - General Access7
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only4
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges12
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtNo
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterNo
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaAurea Spa Solarium (adults-only sun deck with 2 whirlpools, sauna, steam room, thalassotherapy hot tubs)
Special AmenitiesMSC Yacht Club ship-within-a-ship suites with 24-hour butler/concierge; Teatro La Scala theatre; casino; Havana Club Cigar Room; 9-hole mini-golf course; jogging track; outdoor LED movie screen; Aurea Spa & Fitness Center (Technogym); library
Costs and Gratuities
Tip added to drinks & services 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 3EFK6
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9320087
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 352003000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Panama City, Panama
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.