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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
MSC Musica
MSC Splendida
Gross Tonnage
MSC Musica
92,409 GT
MSC Splendida
137,936 GT
Length
MSC Musica
293 m
MSC Splendida
333 m
Beam
MSC Musica
32 m
MSC Splendida
38 m
Passengers
MSC Musica
2,550
MSC Splendida
4,363
Crew
MSC Musica
987
MSC Splendida
1,313
Decks
MSC Musica
—
MSC Splendida
—
Year Built
MSC Musica
2,006
MSC Splendida
2,009
Space Ratio
MSC Musica
36.2 GT/pax
MSC Splendida
31.6 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Musica
2.58 :1
MSC Splendida
3.32 :1
| Specification | MSC Musica | MSC Splendida |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Musica Class | Fantasia Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,006 | 2,009Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,409 GT | 137,936 GTWinner |
| Length | 293 m | 333 mWinner |
| Beam | 32 m | 38 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,550 | 4,363Winner |
| Crew | 987 | 1,313Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.2 GT/paxWinner | 31.6 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.58:1Winner | 3.32:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Aker Yards | Aker Yards |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9304399 | 9359791 |
MSC Splendida is the significantly larger vessel at 137,936 GT — 49% more than MSC Musica's 92,409 GT. MSC Musica offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.2 GT per passenger versus 31.6. Built in 2009, MSC Splendida is 3 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Splendida |
| Capacity | MSC Splendida |
| Modernity | MSC Splendida |
| Service | MSC Musica |
| Spaciousness | MSC Musica |
Bottom line: MSC Splendida wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
MSC Musica
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
MSC Splendida
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 4,363-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,363 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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| Draft | 7.8 m | 8.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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