MSC Musica
Musica Class · MSC Cruise Line
// ABOUT THE SHIP
About the Ship
MSC Musica is a Musica-class cruise ship operated by MSC Cruise Line, originally launched in 2006 (20 years ago). She is one of 23 active ships in the MSC fleet and sails alongside 3 sister ships in the Musica class. The ship underwent her most recent renovation in 2024, which included updates to onboard features and spaces.
Cabins – 1,335 staterooms
MSC Musica has a total of 1,335 cabins throughout its 13 passenger decks. Those are made up of 234 Ocean View, 807 Balcony, 18 Suite and 276 Inside cabins. The 8 stateroom categories that make up these 4 cabin types are found below, along with counts for each.
// SHIP CLASS
Musicaclass
YEARS
2006–2010
AVG SIZE
93k GT
AVG LENGTH
964 ft
AVG CAPACITY
3,145
The Musica class ships measure approximately 92,409 gross tons each and carry around 3,013 passengers, representing MSC’s second generation of purpose-built vessels.
// AGE & RENOVATIONS
MSC Musica ship age vs the fleet
Built in 2006 and last renovated in 2024, MSC Musica is 20 years old. The fleet average age is 12.6 years. She is newer than 18% of the 23-ship fleet, ranking #19 from newest to oldest.
THIS SHIP
Age at a glance
BUILT
2006
20 years old today
LAST RENOVATED
2024
2 yrs ago
FLEET AVERAGE
12.6 yrs
7.4 older
NEWER THAN
18%
of fleet
FLEET RANK
#19
of 23
FLEET RANKING
By age, newest to oldest
Out of 23 ships in the fleet, MSC Musica ranks #19 when sorted from newest to oldest by build year.
AGE BENCHMARKS
MSC Musica vs the fleet
SHIP RENOVATIONS
Last major refit
LAST RENOVATED
2024
2 years ago
The Musica underwent a scheduled dry dock in 2024 at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard. The project included the installation of shore power capabilities and energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the vessel. Public areas, including the Crystal Lounge, received new carpeting and reupholstered seating to align with the fleet’s modern aesthetic.
How big is MSC Musica?
Compare the MSC Musica ship size with the rest of the MSC fleet below. Included, you'll find gross tonnage, length, and the relationship between the two graphed in the scatter plot.
MSC Musica measures 92,409 GT and 964 ft in length. The average size of a MSC ship is 136k gross tons and the average ship length is 1,030 ft. MSC Musica is 32% smaller and 6% shorter than the average ship in the fleet.
// THIS SHIP
92k GT
MSC MUSICA
// AVERAGE
136k GT
FLEET AVERAGE
// LARGEST
216k GT
MSC WORLD AMERICA
// SMALLEST
58k GT
MSC SINFONIA
// PROPORTIONAL AREA · 23 SHIPS · TOTAL 3137K GT
EACH CIRCLE'S AREA IS PROPORTIONAL TO GROSS TONNAGE · HOVER FOR DETAILS
// CAPACITY
Passenger Capacity
The MSC Musica carries up to 2,550 guests and operates at roughly 100% capacity, so you can expect that number will accurately reflect your fellow passenger count. These guests are looked after by a crew of 987 staff members, representing a guest-to-crew ratio of 2.6:1. On average, MSC ships have 4,391 guests and 1,276 crew, which works out to a fleet-average ratio of 3.4:1.
// GUESTS
2,550
at full occupancy
// CREW
987
international staff
// RATIO// GUEST-TO-CREW
2.6:1
service ratio
// 3,537 PEOPLE ABOARD AT FULL CAPACITY
// 9 · FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the MSC Musica
FAQs for the MSC Musica. Here are the most popular questions asked by our community members regarding this MSC ship.
// TOTAL QUESTIONS
09
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LAST UPDATED · JUNE 6, 2026