April 2, 2027
14-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Rio de Janeiro
From
$1,509
Price / day
$108
MSC Musica|MSC Armonia
MSC Musica vs MSC Armonia
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
MSC Musica
Built in 2006
7 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
MSC Armonia
$94 / day
$39 less per day
More Spacious Ship
MSC Musica
28.7 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
MSC Musica vs MSC Armonia: Quick Comparison
MSC Musica is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2006, it is 7 years newer than MSC Armonia, which entered service in 1999. MSC Musica is approximately 41% larger by gross tonnage at 92,409 GT. MSC Musica also carries 603 more passengers. MSC Musica has upcoming sailings in South America. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, MSC Armonia has the lower average starting price per day. 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 Musica | MSC Armonia |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006Newer | 1999 |
| Gross Tonnage | 92,409 GT | 65,542 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,223 | 2,620 |
| Space per Passenger | 28.7 GT | 25 GT |
| Length | 293 m | 274 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 1,233 | 976 |
Key Differences: MSC Musica vs MSC Armonia
Age
MSC Musica was built in 2006, making it 7 years newer than MSC Armonia, which was built in 1999.
Size
At 92,409 GT, MSC Musica is approximately 41% larger by gross tonnage than MSC Armonia at 65,542 GT.
Passenger capacity
MSC Musica carries up to 3,223 passengers compared with 2,620 aboard MSC Armonia, a difference of 603 passengers.
Passenger space
MSC Musica offers more space per passenger: 28.7 GT per guest, compared with 25 aboard MSC Armonia. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for MSC Musica (South America) and MSC Armonia currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, MSC Armonia has the lower average starting price per day at $94 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
MSC Musica
MSC Grand Voyages
- Departure Port
- Rio de Janeiro
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 14
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Apr 2, 2027Rio de Janeiro
- Day 2 · Apr 3, 2027At Sea
- Day 3 · Apr 4, 2027At Sea
- Day 4 · Apr 5, 2027Maceio
- Day 5 · Apr 6, 2027At Sea
- Day 6 · Apr 7, 2027At Sea
- Day 7 · Apr 8, 2027At Sea
- Day 8 · Apr 9, 2027At Sea
- Day 9 · Apr 10, 2027At Sea
- Day 10 · Apr 11, 2027At Sea
- Day 11 · Apr 12, 2027Las Palmas
- Day 12 · Apr 13, 2027At Sea
- Day 13 · Apr 14, 2027At Sea
- Day 14 · Apr 15, 2027Tarragona
- Day 15 · Apr 16, 2027Marseille
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
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 Musica
December 20, 2027
7-Night South America Cruise
Departing from Santos
From
$1,099
Price / day
$157
MSC Armonia
March 29, 2027
29-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Cape Town
From
$2,739
Price / day
$94
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MSC Musica
Average
$133 / day
VS
MSC Armonia
Average
$94 / day
MSC Armonia has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$94/day vs $133/day
About $39 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose MSC Musica 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.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in South America.
- Departing from Rio de Janeiro and Santos works for your plans.
Choose MSC Armonia if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- Departing from Cape Town works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than MSC Musica.
MSC Musica vs MSC Armonia: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MSC Musica
Built in 2006
7 years newer
Bigger
MSC Musica
92,409 GT
41% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
MSC Armonia
$94 / day
About $39 less per day
- MSC Musica is 7 years newer.
- MSC Musica is 41% larger by gross tonnage.
- MSC Musica carries 603 more passengers.
- MSC Musica offers more space per passenger (28.7 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MSC Musica or MSC Armonia?
MSC Musica is newer. It was built in 2006, while MSC Armonia was built in 1999, making MSC Musica 7 years newer.
Which is bigger, MSC Musica or MSC Armonia?
MSC Musica is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 92,409 GT compared with MSC Armonia at 65,542 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
MSC Musica has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,223, compared with 2,620 for MSC Armonia.
Which ship is more spacious, MSC Musica or MSC Armonia?
MSC Musica has the higher passenger space ratio at 28.7 GT per passenger, versus 25 for MSC Armonia. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, MSC Musica or MSC Armonia?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, MSC Armonia has the lower average starting price per day at $94 per day versus $133 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does MSC Musica sail?
The upcoming MSC Musica sailings currently listed cover South America, departing from Rio de Janeiro and Santos.
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