Introduced in 2006, MSC Musica was the first of a four-ship class in the growing Italian cruise line’s fleet. She and her sisters (Orchestra, Magnifica, and Poesia) have a decidedly Italian flair, which suits their target European market. Musica, which has a double-occupancy passenger capacity of 2,550, currently sails itineraries in the Mediterranean, Baltic, Persian Gulf, and South America.
The Atrium: Musica's lively and inviting three-story atrium features sweeping curved walls, a multi-tiered waterfall, and a piano set on a transparent deck atop a pool of water.
Environmental Initiatives: Musica-class ships introduced an award-winning, Bureau Veritas-certified ecological program that conserves fuel, reduces waste, and promotes recycling in cooperation with most of the European ports it visits.
A Taste of Italy: Even the buffets feature quality Italian cold cuts and cheeses. As one would expect, the pasta dishes and Italian specialties, such as eggplant parmesan, are quite authentic.
Energetic Animators: The ship has a troupe of enthusiastic young "animators" who supervise onboard activities throughout the day, engaging guests and captivating kids.
La Madrina Loren: Musica and most of her fleetmates have the distinction of having been christened by legendary Italian actress Sophia Loren, who serves as madrina, or godmother.
Families and International Cruisers: Passengers tend to hail from all around the globe, so announcements and events are in five languages. There's also a significant focus on families, since kids sail for free on select sailings and for extremely low fares on others.
Service without a Smile: MSC's standard of service tends to lack the pretense and polish of more upscale, American-based lines — so don’t expect to be overly pampered.
