April 2, 2027
14-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Rio de Janeiro
From
$1,509
Price / day
$108
MSC Musica|MSC Opera
MSC Musica vs MSC Opera
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
MSC Musica
Built in 2006
2 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
MSC Opera
$45 / day
$88 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
MSC Musica vs MSC Opera: Quick Comparison
MSC Musica is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2006, it is 2 years newer than MSC Opera, which entered service in 2004. MSC Musica is approximately 41% larger by gross tonnage at 92,409 GT. MSC Musica has upcoming sailings in South America. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, MSC Opera 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 Opera |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2006Newer | 2004 |
| Gross Tonnage | 92,409 GT | 65,591 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 3,223 | — |
| Space per Passenger | 28.7 GT | — |
| Length | 293 m | 251.25 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | 1,233 | — |
Key Differences: MSC Musica vs MSC Opera
Age
MSC Musica was built in 2006, making it 2 years newer than MSC Opera, which was built in 2004.
Size
At 92,409 GT, MSC Musica is approximately 41% larger by gross tonnage than MSC Opera at 65,591 GT.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for MSC Musica (South America) and MSC Opera currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, MSC Opera has the lower average starting price per day at $45 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 Opera
MSC Grand Voyages
- Departure Port
- Civitavecchia
- Region
- Cruise
- Nights
- 18
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Oct 29, 2026Civitavecchia
- Day 2 · Oct 30, 2026Genoa
- Day 3 · Oct 31, 2026Livorno
- Day 4 · Nov 1, 2026Marseille
- Day 5 · Nov 2, 2026Barcelona
- Day 6 · Nov 3, 2026At Sea
- Day 7 · Nov 4, 2026Tangier
- Day 8 · Nov 5, 2026At Sea
- Day 9 · Nov 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 10 · Nov 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 11 · Nov 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 12 · Nov 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 13 · Nov 10, 2026At Sea
- Day 14 · Nov 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 15 · Nov 12, 2026St. John's
- Day 16 · Nov 13, 2026Philipsburg
- Day 17 · Nov 14, 2026Basseterre
- Day 18 · Nov 15, 2026At Sea
- Day 19 · Nov 16, 2026La Romana
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 Opera
October 29, 2026
18-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Civitavecchia
From
$670
Price / day
$37
October 30, 2026
17-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Genoa
From
$885
Price / day
$52
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
MSC Musica
Average
$133 / day
VS
MSC Opera
Average
$45 / day
MSC Opera has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$45/day vs $133/day
About $88 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 want to sail in South America.
- Departing from Rio de Janeiro and Santos works for your plans.
Choose MSC Opera if…
- Departing from Civitavecchia and Genoa 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 Opera: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
MSC Musica
Built in 2006
2 years newer
Bigger
MSC Musica
92,409 GT
41% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
MSC Opera
$45 / day
About $88 less per day
- MSC Musica is 2 years newer.
- MSC Musica is 41% larger by gross tonnage.
- Passenger capacity is not available for both ships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, MSC Musica or MSC Opera?
MSC Musica is newer. It was built in 2006, while MSC Opera was built in 2004, making MSC Musica 2 years newer.
Which is bigger, MSC Musica or MSC Opera?
MSC Musica is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 92,409 GT compared with MSC Opera at 65,591 GT.
Which ship is cheaper, MSC Musica or MSC Opera?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, MSC Opera has the lower average starting price per day at $45 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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