MSC Cruises is the largest privately-owned cruise line in the world, and it can be difficult to keep track of its seemingly always-growing fleet. Currently, the brand has 21 cruise vessels, from the 65,000 gross-ton MSC Armonia all the way up to the new 215,000 gross-ton mega ship MSC World Europa.
Here, we’ve organized all of MSC Cruises’ ships from smallest to largest, and included some stats and highlights of each one.
(Photos courtesy of MSC Cruises)
MSC Cruises Ships By Size
1. MSC Armonia
Ship Class: Lirica classShip Size: 65,542 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2004 for MSC (2001 originally)Year Refurbished: 2019Guest Count: 2,520Crew: 780
Key Features: Kids’ clubs and water play area, MSC Aurea Spa, White Lion Pub, the casino, Caffè San Marco, and The Red Bar
MSC Armonia (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
2. MSC Sinfonia
Ship Class: Lirica classShip Size: 65,542 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2005 for MSC (2002 originally)Year Refurbished: 2015Guest Count: 2,546Crew: 721
Key Features: MSC Aurea Spa, Sanremo Casino, Gelateria Italiana, Pasha Club Disco, Ambassador Cigar Room, Caffè del Mare, Shelagh’s House Irish Pub, kids’ clubs and water play area, Sinfonia Lounge & Library, and the Vitamin Bar
MSC Sinfonia (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
3. MSC Lirica
Ship Class: Lirica classShip Size: 65,591 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2003Year Refurbished: 2021Guest Count: 2,548Crew: 752
Key Features: Las Vegas Casino, The Coffee Corner, Blue Club Disco, pirate-themed kids’ playroom, the Vitamin Bar, Kaito Sushi Bar, kids’ clubs and water play area, and L’Atmosphere piano bar
MSC Lirica (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
4. MSC Opera
Ship Class: Lirica classShip Size: 65,591 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2004Year Refurbished: 2022Guest Count: 2,579Crew: 721
Key Features: La Cabala piano bar, Gelateria Italiana, Byblos Disco, Il Patio Bar, kids’ clubs and water play area, Vitamin Bar, MSC Aurea Spa with sauna and Turkish bath, Aroma Coffee Bar, and Sottovento Pub
MSC Opera (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
5. MSC Musica
Ship Class: Musica classShip Size: 92,409 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2006Year Refurbished: 2019Guest Count: 3,013Crew: 987
Key Features: Waterfall in the atrium, MSC Aurea Spa and Aurea Spa Bar, Havana Club cigar lounge, Sanremo Casino, Kaito Sushi Bar, kids’ and teens’ clubs, Enoteca Wine Bar, and Q32 Disco
MSC Musica (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
6. MSC Orchestra
Ship Class: Musica classShip Size: 92,409 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2007Year Refurbished: 2021Guest Count: 3,013Crew: 987
Key Features: MSC Aurea Spa with Turkish baths and a sauna, La Cantinella Wine Bar, Shanghai Asian restaurant, The Savannah Bar, kids’ and teens’ clubs, R32 Disco, Palm Beach Casino, 4 Seasons Italian buffet restaurant, La Cubana Cigar Room, and Purple Bar
MSC Orchestra (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
7. MSC Poesia
Ship Class: Musica classShip Size: 92,627 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2008Year Refurbished: 2021Guest Count: 3,013Crew: 987
Key Features: Three pools and four hot tubs, Mojito Bar, The Hitchcock Lounge Cigar Room, kids’ dinosaur-themed play area, S32 Disco, Poker Room, Kaito Sushi Bar, the Zebra Bar, and MSC Aurea Spa and Aurea Spa Bar
MSC Poesia (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
8. MSC Magnifica
Ship Class: Musica classShip Size: 95,128 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2010Year Refurbished: UnknownGuest Count: 3,013Crew: 987
Key Features: Underwater-themed kids’ play area, Cuba Lounge Cigar Room, 4D cinema, Tiger Bar, Atlantic City Casino, Purple Bar, MSC Aurea Spa and Aurea Spa Bar, Oriental Plaza Asian fusion restaurant, and T32 Disco
MSC Magnifica (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
9. MSC Fantasia
Ship Class: Fantasia classShip Size: 137,936 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2008Year Refurbished: 2021Guest Count: 4,363Crew: 1,370
Key Features: Liquid Disco; Il Cappuccino Coffee Bar; MSC Aurea Spa and Aurea Spa Bar; Formula 1 Simulator; Il Transatlantico Piano Bar; 4D cinema; MSC Yacht Club “ship-within-a-ship” complex with its own restaurant, lounge, and pool deck; Sports Bar; and Top Sail Lounge
MSC Fantasia (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
10. MSC Splendida
Ship Class: Fantasia classShip Size: 137,936 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2009Year Refurbished: 2017Guest Count: 4,363Crew: ~1,370
Key Features: Four swimming pools, Sea Pavilion Asian restaurant, Club 33 Disco, L’Espresso Coffee Bar, Royal Palm Casino, The Purple Jazz Bar, kids’ and teens’ clubs, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, The Cigar Lounge, MSC Yacht Club complex, Tea House & Dim Sum, and MSC Aurea Spa and Aurea Spa Bar
MSC Splendida (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
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11. MSC Divina
Ship Class: Fantasia classShip Size: 139,072 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2012Year Refurbished: 2021Guest Count: 4,345Crew: ~1,388
Key Features: Swarovski crystal staircases, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, infinity pool, MSC Aurea Spa and Aurea Spa Bar, MSC Yacht Club complex, Black and White Lounge, Formula 1 simulator, Galaxy Kaito Asian restaurant, Caffè Italia, a bowling alley, and La Luna Piano Bar
MSC Divina (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
12. MSC Preziosa
Ship Class: FantasiaShip Size: 139,072 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2013Year Refurbished: 2021Guest Count: 4,345Crew: 1,388
Key Features: Doremi Castle kids’ aqua park with Vertigo high-speed waterslide, MSC Yacht Club complex, the Green Sax Jazz Bar, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, 4D cinema, kids’ and teens’ club, Galaxy Kaito Asian restaurant, a bowling alley, MSC Aurea Spa and Aurea Spa Bar, Safari Lounge, and La Locanda pizzeria and wine bar
MSC Preziosa (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
13. MSC Seaside
Ship Class: Seaside classShip Size: 153,516 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2017Year Refurbished: N/AGuest Count: 5,079Crew: 1,513
Key Features: The Bridge of Sighs glass walkway, MSC Yacht Club complex, Bistrot La Boheme French restaurant, Forest Aquaventure Park, two bowling alleys, Asian Market Kitchen restaurant, dual racing zip lines, MSC Aurea Spa and Aurea Spa Bar, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar, Teppanyaki Restaurant, Garage Club, and a Formula 1 simulator
MSC Seaside (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
14. MSC Seaview
Ship Class: Seaside classShip Size: 153,516 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2018Year Refurbished: N/AGuest Count: 5,079Crew: 1,413
Key Features: Dual racing zip lines, The Bridge of Sighs glass walkway, Ocean Cay seafood restaurant, Waterfront Boardwalk outdoor promenade, MSC Yacht Club complex, a Formula 1 simulator, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite, Pirates Cove Aquapark, kids’ and teens’ clubs, Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar, Asian Market Kitchen restaurant, and the Jungle Beach Bar
MSC Seaview (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
15. MSC Seashore
Ship Class: Seaside EVO classShip Size: 169,400 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2021Year Refurbished: N/AGuest Count: 5,632Crew: 1,648
Key Features: Ocean Cay seafood restaurant, Wine Cave Bar, the Bridge of Sighs glass walkway, MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite and outdoor space, Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar, kids’ and teens’ clubs, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse with al fresco dining area, aft infinity pool, MSC Yacht Club complex, HOLA! Tacos and Cantina restaurant, Pirates Cove Aquapark, Kaito Teppanyaki, and Horizon ice cream bar
MSC Seashore (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
16. MSC Seascape
Ship Class: Seaside EVO classShip Size: 169,400 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2022Year Refurbished: N/AGuest Count: 5,877Crew: 1,648
Key Features: ROBOTRON amusement top-deck ride, Kaito Teppanyaki, main pool with a water fountain island, Pirates Cove Aquapark, the Bridge of Sighs glass walkway, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse with al fresco dining area, MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite, HOLA! Tacos and Cantina restaurant, aft infinity pool, MSC Yacht Club complex, and Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar
MSC Seascape (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
17. MSC Meraviglia
Ship Class: Meraviglia classShip Size: 171,598 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2017Year Refurbished: N/AGuest Count: 5,642Crew: 1,608
Key Features: Carousel Productions at Sea acrobatic shows, Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Café, bowling alley, Kaito Sushi Bar, MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite, Brass Anchor Pub, kids’ and teens’ clubs, Ocean Cay seafood restaurant, MSC Yacht Club complex, Polar Aquapark, HOLA! Tapas Bar, Formula 1 simulators, and Butcher’s Cut steakhouse
MSC Meraviglia (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
18. MSC Bellissima
Ship Class: Meraviglia classShip Size: 171,598 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2019Year Refurbished: N/AGuest Count: 5,655Crew: 1,595
Key Features: MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite, HOLA! Tapas Bar, Carousel Productions at Sea acrobatic shows, MSC Yacht Club complex, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, Polar Aquapark, Kaito Teppanyaki, Sportsplex activity space, Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Café, Formula 1 simulators, L’Atelier Bistrot French restaurant, and Masters of the Sea pub
(Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
19. MSC Grandiosa
Ship Class: Meraviglia Plus classShip Size: 181,541 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2019Year Refurbished: N/AGuest Count: 6,334Crew: 1,704
Key Features: MSC Yacht Club complex, L’Atelier Bistrot French restaurant, kids’ and teens’ clubs, Formula 1 simulators, HOLA! Tapas Bar, bowling alley, Safari Bar, Kaito Teppanyaki, Polar Aquapark, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, Carousel Productions at Sea acrobatic shows, Attic Club nightclub, and Jean-Philippe Crêpes & Gelato
MSC Grandiosa (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
20. MSC Virtuosa
Ship Class: Meraviglia Plus classShip Size: 181,541 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2021Year Refurbished: N/AGuest Count: 6,334Crew: 1,704
Key Features: Starship Club with a humanoid robot bartender, Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Café, Carousel Productions at Sea acrobatic shows, Indochine French-Vietnamese restaurant, L’Atelier Bar & Art, five swimming pools, MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite, TV Studio & Bar, Savannah Aquapark, HOLA! Tacos & Cantina, MSC Yacht Club complex, Kaito Sushi Bar, and Butcher’s Cut steakhouse
MSC Virtuosa (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
21. MSC World Europa
Ship Class: World classShip Size: 215,863 gross tonsEntered in Service: 2022Year Refurbished: N/AGuest Count: 6,762Crew: 2,138
Key Features: The Venom Drop @ The Spiral 11-story slide, Chef’s Garden Kitchen restaurant, seven swimming pools, Aurora Borealis Aquapark, Coffee Emporium, MSC Yacht Club complex, Raj Polo Tea House, bumper cars, Pescadaria seafood restaurant, Zest – Juice Bar, MSC Aurea Spa with thermal suite, Butcher’s Cut steakhouse, a rollerblading arena, The Gin Project, and kids’ and teens’ clubs
MSC World Europa (Photo courtesy of MSC Cruises)
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Title: Smallest to Largest: MSC Cruises’ 21 Ships Organized By Size
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Published Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 01:05:00 +0000
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