March 29, 2027
29-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Cape Town
From
$2,739
Price / day
$94
MSC Armonia|MSC Lirica
MSC Armonia vs MSC Lirica
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
MSC Lirica
Built in 2003
4 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
More Spacious Ship
MSC Armonia
25 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
MSC Armonia vs MSC Lirica: Quick Comparison
MSC Lirica is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2003, it is 4 years newer than MSC Armonia, which entered service in 1999. MSC Lirica is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage at 65,591 GT. MSC Lirica also carries 28 more passengers. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | MSC Armonia | MSC Lirica |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1999 | 2003Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 65,542 GT | 65,591 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 2,620 | 2,648 |
| Space per Passenger | 25 GT | 24.8 GT |
| Length | 274 m | 274.9 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 976 | 988 |
Key Differences: MSC Armonia vs MSC Lirica
Age
MSC Lirica was built in 2003, making it 4 years newer than MSC Armonia, which was built in 1999.
Size
At 65,591 GT, MSC Lirica is approximately 0% larger by gross tonnage than MSC Armonia at 65,542 GT.
Passenger capacity
MSC Lirica carries up to 2,648 passengers compared with 2,620 aboard MSC Armonia, a difference of 28 passengers.
Passenger space
MSC Armonia offers more space per passenger: 25 GT per guest, compared with 24.8 aboard MSC Lirica. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Compare Ports of Call
MSC Armonia
MSC Grand Voyages
- Departure Port
- Cape Town
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 29
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Mar 29, 2027Cape Town
- Day 2 · Mar 30, 2027At Sea
- Day 3 · Mar 31, 2027At Sea
- Day 4 · Apr 1, 2027Durban
- Day 5 · Apr 2, 2027At Sea
- Day 6 · Apr 3, 2027At Sea
- Day 7 · Apr 4, 2027At Sea
- Day 8 · Apr 5, 2027La Possession
- Day 9 · Apr 6, 2027Port Louis
- Day 10 · Apr 7, 2027At Sea
- Day 11 · Apr 8, 2027Antsiranana
- Day 12 · Apr 9, 2027Nosy Be
- Day 13 · Apr 10, 2027At Sea
- Day 14 · Apr 11, 2027Port Victoria
- Day 15 · Apr 12, 2027At Sea
- Day 16 · Apr 13, 2027At Sea
- Day 17 · Apr 14, 2027At Sea
- Day 18 · Apr 15, 2027At Sea
- Day 19 · Apr 16, 2027At Sea
- Day 20 · Apr 17, 2027At Sea
- Day 21 · Apr 18, 2027At Sea
- Day 22 · Apr 19, 2027Aqaba
- Day 23 · Apr 20, 2027Sharm el-Sheikh
- Day 24 · Apr 21, 2027Suez Canal South
- Day 25 · Apr 22, 2027Suez Canal North
- Day 26 · Apr 23, 2027Rhodes
- Day 27 · Apr 24, 2027Heraklion
- Day 28 · Apr 25, 2027At Sea
- Day 29 · Apr 26, 2027Split
- Day 30 · Apr 27, 2027Venice
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
MSC Armonia
MSC Lirica
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MSC Armonia
Average
$94 / day
VS
MSC Lirica
Average
$0 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose MSC Armonia if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- Departing from Cape Town works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MSC Lirica.
Choose MSC Lirica if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
MSC Armonia vs MSC Lirica: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MSC Lirica
Built in 2003
4 years newer
Bigger
MSC Lirica
65,591 GT
0% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Both ships are the same
- MSC Lirica is 4 years newer.
- MSC Lirica is 0% larger by gross tonnage.
- MSC Lirica carries 28 more passengers.
- MSC Armonia offers more space per passenger (25 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MSC Armonia or MSC Lirica?
MSC Lirica is newer. It was built in 2003, while MSC Armonia was built in 1999, making MSC Lirica 4 years newer.
Which is bigger, MSC Armonia or MSC Lirica?
MSC Lirica is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 65,591 GT compared with MSC Armonia at 65,542 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
MSC Lirica has a passenger capacity of approximately 2,648, compared with 2,620 for MSC Armonia.
Which ship is more spacious, MSC Armonia or MSC Lirica?
MSC Armonia has the higher passenger space ratio at 25 GT per passenger, versus 24.8 for MSC Lirica. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
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