$486/person$122/night
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MSC Musica vs Pride of America
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. MSC Musica wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
MSC Musica
Pride of America
Size
92,409 GT
80,439 GT
Passengers
2,550
2,186
Year built
2006
2005
Crew ratio
2.6 guests per crew
2.4 guests per crew
Space ratio
36.2 GT per guest
36.8 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
293 m
280 m
From price
$368.35 pp
$1,045 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
MSC Musica is the larger vessel at 92,409 GT, 15% more than Pride of America's 80,439 GT. Pride of America edges ahead in service at 2.4 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest. MSC Musica accommodates 364 more guests (2,550 vs 2,186), making it the larger resort-at-sea. Pride of America trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Musica |
| Capacity | MSC Musica |
| Modernity | MSC Musica |
| Service | Pride of America |
| Spaciousness | Pride of America |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | MSC Musica |
| Fleet Power | MSC Musica |
Bottom line: MSC Musica leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose MSC Musica for overall superiority; pick Pride of America if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose MSC Musica if
- You want the newer ship (built 2006, 1 year newer)
- Size matters to you (92,409 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,550 guests)
- Lower fares per night (from $122 per person per night)
Choose Pride of America if
- More crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (36.8 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | MSC Musica | Pride of America |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $368.35 pp | $1,045 pp |
| Per night | $123 pp | $149 pp |
| Departing | Nov 23 | Oct 31 |
| Duration | 3 nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
