MSC Sinfonia

What it's like

• A mid-size ship: you'll feel more movement than on the giants when the sea is rough.
• Less room per guest than most ships, so expect busier pool decks and more lines at peak times.
• Refreshed recently (2024), so it has many of the line's newest features.
• A kids' club for families, plus adults-only space for a quieter escape.

Highlights: Intimate, boutique mid-sized ships featuring open-air spray parks, outdoor poolside movie screens, traditional Italian gelaterias, and relaxed piano lounges built for destination-heavy routing.

At a glance

Size

65,542 gross tons (Mid-size)

Guests (two per cabin)

2,087

Space per guest

31.4 gross tons per guest (the middle half of ships: 37–42)

Built

2005

Last major refurbishment

2024

Cabins

976 (416 interior, 286 ocean view, 210 balcony, 64 suites)

Included restaurants

3

Specialty restaurants (extra charge)

1

Bars and lounges

11

Casino

Yes

Kids' club

Yes

Adults-only area

Yes

Spa

Yes

Where to book your cabin

• For the least motion, choose a cabin low and in the middle of the ship (midship), near the central elevators.
• For quiet, avoid cabins directly under the pool deck, buffet, theater or nightclub, and right beside the elevators or service areas.
• Cabins at the very front feel the most pitching in rough seas; cabins at the very back can feel some vibration from the engines.
• Some balcony cabins have partly blocked views (lifeboats, for example); the deck plan marks them, so check before you book.

For the exact layout, see the official deck plan for MSC Sinfonia on MSC Cruises's website ↗.

Sister ships

Built to the same design (Lirica Class), so they feel very similar on board:

MSC Armonia · MSC Lirica · MSC Opera