MSC Sinfonia
MSC Cruise Line
MSC Sinfonia is one of MSC's 23 active ships and first entered service in 2002 with its most recent renovation in 2023. In terms of size, it comes in at 58,174 gross tons, 903 feet in length, and 9 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,679 guests and approximately 721 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $245 million and is flagged in Panama.
MSC Sinfonia
Ship Stats
Year Built
2002
Last Renovated
2023
Tonnage
58,174 GT
Length
903 ft
Capacity
2,679
Crew
721
Cost
$245 million
Decks
9
Lirica Class
Lirica Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within MSC. The first ship introduced in this class was MSC Armonia (2001), followed by MSC Sinfonia (2002), MSC Lirica (2003), and MSC Opera (2004).
MSC Sinfonia Ship Age
MSC Sinfonia entered service in 2002. Across MSC's active fleet, the average build year is 2013 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 22 of 23 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- MSC Sinfonia
Current ship
MSC Sinfonia Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2023.
Renovation details
Since its lengthening in 2015, the Sinfonia has primarily received technical maintenance. Its most recent dry dock in late 2023 focused on class renewal and the modernization of the galley equipment to support updated dining concepts, including the new "Global Flavors" buffet stations.
MSC Sinfonia Ship Size
Length and tonnage across MSC's fleet
MSC Sinfonia measures 903 feet (275 m) (vs MSC fleet average of 1,030 ft) and has gross tonnage of 58,174 GT (vs fleet average of 136,380 GT). It ranks 20 of 23 by length and 23 of 23 by tonnage in MSC's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
MSC Sinfonia vs MSC fleet averages
MSC Sinfonia carries 2,679 passengers (vs MSC average of 4,391) and has 721 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,276). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.72:1 compared with MSC's overall 3.44:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
2,679
passengers
Crew Members
721
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.72 : 1
MSC Avg
3.44 : 1
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC Sinfonia quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the MSC Sinfonia Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.
You will find the MSC Sinfonia buffet on Deck 11 of the ship.
Since its lengthening in 2015, the Sinfonia has primarily received technical maintenance. Its most recent dry dock in late 2023 focused on class renewal and the modernization of the galley equipment to support updated dining concepts, including the new "Global Flavors" buffet stations.
The ship belongs to the MSC class of ships known as the Lirica class.
The MSC Sinfonia has a total of 9 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 13.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MSC Sinfonia. The ship's capacity is 2,679. When comparing the occupancy to the average MSC passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,494 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live MSC ships.
The MSC Sinfonia was built in 2002. MSC includes 23 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2001 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average MSC ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
Each of MSC's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MSC Sinfonia is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the MSC Sinfonia length equals 903 feet (275 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 23 active vessels in MSC fleet, measuring 1,030 feet (314 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.