Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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 Orchestra
MSC Sinfonia
Gross Tonnage
MSC Orchestra
92,409 GT
MSC Sinfonia
65,591 GT
Length
MSC Orchestra
293 m
MSC Sinfonia
275 m
Beam
MSC Orchestra
32 m
MSC Sinfonia
29 m
Passengers
MSC Orchestra
2,550
MSC Sinfonia
2,150
Crew
MSC Orchestra
987
MSC Sinfonia
728
Decks
MSC Orchestra
—
MSC Sinfonia
—
Year Built
MSC Orchestra
2,007
MSC Sinfonia
2,002
Space Ratio
MSC Orchestra
36.2 GT/pax
MSC Sinfonia
30.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Orchestra
2.58 :1
MSC Sinfonia
2.95 :1
| Specification | MSC Orchestra | MSC Sinfonia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Musica Class | Lirica Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,007Winner | 2,002 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,409 GTWinner | 65,591 GT |
| Length | 293 mWinner | 275 m |
| Beam | 32 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,550Winner | 2,150 |
| Crew | 987Winner | 728 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.2 GT/paxWinner | 30.5 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.58:1Winner | 2.95:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Aker Yards | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9320062 | 9250452 |
MSC Orchestra is the significantly larger vessel at 92,409 GT — 41% more than MSC Sinfonia's 65,591 GT. MSC Orchestra offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.2 GT per passenger versus 30.5. Built in 2007, MSC Orchestra is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Orchestra |
| Capacity | MSC Orchestra |
| Modernity | MSC Orchestra |
| Service | MSC Orchestra |
| Spaciousness | MSC Orchestra |
Bottom line: MSC Orchestra wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
MSC Orchestra
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
MSC Sinfonia
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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29 m |
| Draft | 8 mWinner | 6.8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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