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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 Poesia
MSC Sinfonia
Gross Tonnage
MSC Poesia
92,627 GT
MSC Sinfonia
65,591 GT
Length
MSC Poesia
293 m
MSC Sinfonia
275 m
Beam
MSC Poesia
32 m
MSC Sinfonia
29 m
Passengers
MSC Poesia
2,550
MSC Sinfonia
2,150
Crew
MSC Poesia
987
MSC Sinfonia
728
Decks
MSC Poesia
—
MSC Sinfonia
—
Year Built
MSC Poesia
2,008
MSC Sinfonia
2,002
Space Ratio
MSC Poesia
36.3 GT/pax
MSC Sinfonia
30.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
MSC Poesia
2.58 :1
MSC Sinfonia
2.95 :1
| Specification | MSC Poesia | MSC Sinfonia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Class | Musica Class | Lirica Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,008Winner | 2,002 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 92,627 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 | 36.3 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 | 9320086 | 9250452 |
MSC Poesia is the significantly larger vessel at 92,627 GT — 41% more than MSC Sinfonia's 65,591 GT. MSC Poesia offers more personal space with a space ratio of 36.3 GT per passenger versus 30.5. Built in 2008, MSC Poesia is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Poesia |
| Capacity | MSC Poesia |
| Modernity | MSC Poesia |
| Service | MSC Poesia |
| Spaciousness | MSC Poesia |
Bottom line: MSC Poesia wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
MSC Poesia
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 | 7.7 mWinner | 6.8 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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