About MSC Sinfonia

The MSC Sinfonia started sailing in 2002 . Former names: none. The MSC Sinfonia is registered in Panama City, Panama. The MSC Sinfonia has 975 cabins. 23 percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.

You can expect between 1950 to 2340 passengers on a typical sailing. This means that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) MSC Sinfonia has a space ratio of 28 . (A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good as 33.6.

The MSC Sinfonia has 721 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board. There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.

There are 13 decks on this ship. The highest deck number is 13. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 5.

The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2001 - MSC Armonia
2002 - MSC Sinfonia
2003 - MSC Lirica
2004 - MSC Opera

There are 4 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.


The ship last drydock was in Mar 2022.

Most modern cruise ships need to be dry docked for inspection, maintenance and class surveys every five years and once they reach 15 years of age they need to be dry docked at least twice within a five-year period. Dry docks typically last up to 14 days at a cost of up to $2 million per day and involve regular maintenance including hull cleaning, exterior painting of the structure, inspection of pipes, restoration of exterior deck flooring, and installation of enhanced HVAC filter systems

Sister ships are MSC Armonia, Opera, and Lirica. There are 975 staterooms total, and the decks are named after famous composers. Maiden voyage was on April 25th, 2002.

A 25-meter midsection containing new passenger and crew cabins and public areas was inserted March 1, 2015.

Every dining option on board is complimentary. There are two main dining rooms, II Galeone is open for all 3 meals, and the II Covo offers only dinner. There are also two buffet restaurants, La Terrazza Restaurant, and Caffe Del Mare.

One of the most unique features of this ship is the Virtual Gold Simulator, where you can practice your golf swing while cruising. Some other fun activities include a combined sports court, shuffleboard, mini-golf course, walking track, and fitness center with classes. Children and teens can enjoy the video games arcade, as well as their own age-appropriate teens club and kids clubs.

For fun in the sun, this ship has a main pool area with 2 saltwater pools and 2 whirlpools, as well as the adults-only solarium that is a sundeck with lounging area.

Nightly entertainment can be found at the Teatro San Carlo Theater, which offers two shows per night for cruisers of all ages. Adults can also enjoy the Manhattan Lounge & Bar, the Sinfonia Lounge & Bar, the Casino, and the Pasha Club Disco & Nightclub.

Shopping is abundant with a duty-free shop, Boutique, Jewelry shop, and shopping alley called 5th Avenue.

Enjoy some relaxation at the Spa which has a Thalassotherapy Room, treatment rooms, 2 saunas, steam room, relaxation room, and beauty salon.