# MSC Sinfonia

- Kind: ship
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-10-09
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/msc-sinfonia

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

- Cruise line: MSC Cruises
- Size: Mid-size
- Market segment: Unknown
- Ship: MSC Sinfonia
- Class: Lirica class
- Year built: refurbished 2015
- Region: Unknown

The former European Stars, a Lirica-class ship delivered in April 2002. In 2015 she spent about ten weeks in dock having 24 m added to her hull, taking her from 251 m to 274.9 m and from about 58,600 to 65,542 GT. The line lists up to 2,658 passengers, 980 staterooms and 721 crew. Her decks are named after composers, and bars include Shelagh's House Irish Pub and Buddha Bar. She is mainly deployed in the Mediterranean, with South Africa and grand voyages in winter.

- Adult-oriented
- Long-voyage friendly

Checked: 2026-10-09

[See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/msc-sinfonia/scale)

## Specifications

Checked: 2026-10-09

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gross tonnage | 65,542 GT |
| Passenger capacity | 2,087 |
| Crew | 721 |
| Decks | Unknown |
| Cabins | 980 |
| Length | 274.9 m (902 ft) |
| Year built | 2002 |
| IMO number | 9210153 |

## Ship character

Checked: 2026-10-09

| Item | Score (0–5) |
| --- | --- |
| Families | 3 |
| Adults | 4 |
| Luxury | 2 |
| First-time cruisers | 3 |
| Entertainment | 3 |
| Dining | 3 |
| Japanese-language support | 1 |

### Great for

Mediterranean-focused cruises
Winter voyages to South Africa and grand voyages
Those wanting an easygoing midsize ship

### Less suited to

Travelers wanting a new large ship
Travelers expecting the range of facilities of a larger ship

## Japanese language support and practical onboard information

A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.

| Item | Value | Label | Description | Scope | Sources | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public bath | Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Japanese food | Not stated in official sources | Not stated | Unconfirmed | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Japanese language support | Japanese-speaking staff and menus | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Payment in yen | Payment in yen not accepted | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Smoking | Smoking in designated areas only | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Dress code | Formal nights | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Power outlets | Not stated in official sources | Not stated | Unconfirmed | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |

Official: confirmed by the cruise line or another official source / Secondary source: confirmed by other sources / Estimated: inferred by Cruise Pitta / Not stated: no information found in official sources

English text in preparation.

## At a glance

Checked: 2026-10-09

- Japanese support rating (editorial): 1/5

Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

## Cabins by category

Checked: 2026-10-09

| Cabins | Description | Cabin count / recommended decks | Size | Capacity / beds | Features | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Junior Interior | Unknown | Unknown | 13 m² (140 ft²) (Estimated) | Unknown | Balcony: No, Window: No, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.msccruises.com/int/our-cruises/ships/msc-sinfonia) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View | Unknown | Unknown | 13 m² (140 ft²) (Estimated) | Unknown | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.msccruises.com/int/our-cruises/ships/msc-sinfonia) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Junior Ocean View | Unknown | Unknown | 13 m² (140 ft²) (Estimated) | Unknown | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.msccruises.com/int/our-cruises/ships/msc-sinfonia) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Premium Ocean View | Unknown | Unknown | 22 m² (237 ft²) (Estimated) | Unknown | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.msccruises.com/int/our-cruises/ships/msc-sinfonia) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Junior Balcony | Unknown | Unknown | 13 m² (140 ft²) (Estimated) | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.msccruises.com/int/our-cruises/ships/msc-sinfonia) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Junior Suite Aurea | Unknown | Unknown | 22 m² (237 ft²) (Estimated) | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.msccruises.com/int/our-cruises/ships/msc-sinfonia) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |

Approximate figures from official and reliable sources. Cabins vary by ship, category, and sailing.

Links generally lead to official pages; some have not been verified.

## Dining

Checked: 2026-10-09

- Onboard currency: EUR / USD

### Included in the fare (no extra charge)

#### Il Covo Restaurant

- Category: Included

#### Il Galeone Restaurant

- Category: Included

#### La Terrazza Buffet

- Category: Included

## Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Checked: 2026-10-09

### Practical information (line-wide)

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Onboard currency | EUR / USD |
| Gratuities | A daily hotel service charge is added automatically to your onboard account. The amount generally cannot be changed, but if you are dissatisfied with the service you can speak to Guest Relations. Prepayment is also available. |
| Payment | Cashless onboard |
| Voltage | Supplies both 110V and 220V. |
| Formal nights | On a 7-night cruise there are about 2 gala nights (elegant nights), usually scheduled on sea days. |
| Medical facilities | Every ship has a medical center with resident doctors, and emergency care is also available outside opening hours. Consultations and treatment are charged. |
| Bringing items onboard | Bringing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on board is not allowed in principle. Alcohol purchased at ports of call is held at boarding and returned on disembarkation, which is strict even compared with other lines. |
| Mobile and connectivity | Mobile phone calls, SMS and data can also be used at sea, but maritime roaming charges tend to be expensive, and using a Wi-Fi package is recommended. |

- Japanese support: Staff: No / Menus: Partial / Announcements: No

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/2026/04/msc-cruises-raises-daily-gratuity-rate-as-americans-blast-tipping-culture)
- [msccruisesusa.com](https://www.msccruisesusa.com/manage-booking/before-you-go/service-charges)
- [cruisediscover.com](https://cruisediscover.com/what-plugs-are-used-on-msc-cruise-ships/)
- [msccruisefan.com](https://msccruisefan.com/msc-cruise-drink-packages/can-you-bring-your-own-drinks-on-msc-cruises-the-real-rules-and-a-few-surprises/)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/msc/msc-cruises-wifi-and-internet-onboard)
- [msccruises.com](https://www.msccruises.com/int/manage-booking/before-you-go/laundry)
- [msccruisesusa.com](https://www.msccruisesusa.com/manage-booking/before-you-go/web-check-in-faqs)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/msc-cruises-formal-nights/)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/do-msc-cruises-include-meals/)

## What is included and what costs extra

Checked: 2026-10-09

### Onboard costs (original currency)

- Onboard currency: EUR / USD

| Item | Category | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drinks (one beer) | Extra charge | Unknown |
| Drink package | Extra charge | Premium Extra (the top tier, including alcohol) is about $65 to $95 per day, the non-alcoholic plan is about $35, and the plan for minors is about $25. All include the service charge, and there is a limit on the number of drinks served per day. (Estimated) |
| Wi‑Fi | Unknown | There is a basic Browse plan and a Browse & Stream plan for watching video, at about $160 to $220 for 7 days (roughly $23 to $31 per day). (Estimated) |
| Gratuities (automatic service charge) | Extra charge | €12.00/person/day for standard cabins; Yacht Club: €16.00/person/day (Estimated) |
| Laundry | Unknown | There are no self-service washing machines, only a paid valet service priced per item. It is not available on the last day. (Estimated) |
| Shore excursions | Unknown | Extra; varies by port (Estimated) |

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/2026/04/msc-cruises-raises-daily-gratuity-rate-as-americans-blast-tipping-culture)
- [msccruisesusa.com](https://www.msccruisesusa.com/manage-booking/before-you-go/service-charges)
- [cruisediscover.com](https://cruisediscover.com/what-plugs-are-used-on-msc-cruise-ships/)
- [msccruisefan.com](https://msccruisefan.com/msc-cruise-drink-packages/can-you-bring-your-own-drinks-on-msc-cruises-the-real-rules-and-a-few-surprises/)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/msc/msc-cruises-wifi-and-internet-onboard)
- [msccruises.com](https://www.msccruises.com/int/manage-booking/before-you-go/laundry)
- [msccruisesusa.com](https://www.msccruisesusa.com/manage-booking/before-you-go/web-check-in-faqs)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/msc-cruises-formal-nights/)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/do-msc-cruises-include-meals/)

## Boarding, atmosphere, and links

Checked: 2026-10-09

[deckPlanUrl](https://www.msccruises.com/int/our-cruises/ships/msc-sinfonia) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09

## Links

### Official

- [Official ship page](https://www.msccruises.com/int/our-cruises/ships/msc-sinfonia)
- [msccruises.com](https://www.msccruises.com/int/our-cruises/ships/msc-sinfonia/cabins-suites)

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSC_Sinfonia)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/2026/04/msc-cruises-raises-daily-gratuity-rate-as-americans-blast-tipping-culture)
- [msccruisesusa.com](https://www.msccruisesusa.com/manage-booking/before-you-go/service-charges)
- [cruisediscover.com](https://cruisediscover.com/what-plugs-are-used-on-msc-cruise-ships/)
- [msccruisefan.com](https://msccruisefan.com/msc-cruise-drink-packages/can-you-bring-your-own-drinks-on-msc-cruises-the-real-rules-and-a-few-surprises/)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/msc/msc-cruises-wifi-and-internet-onboard)
- [msccruises.com](https://www.msccruises.com/int/manage-booking/before-you-go/laundry)
- [msccruisesusa.com](https://www.msccruisesusa.com/manage-booking/before-you-go/web-check-in-faqs)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/msc-cruises-formal-nights/)
- [emmacruises.com](https://emmacruises.com/do-msc-cruises-include-meals/)
- [View on VesselFinder (IMO 9210153)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9210153)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/msc-sinfonia/scale)

## Current position (external site)

[View on VesselFinder (IMO 9210153)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9210153)

External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

Checked: none (unverified)

## About this data

- Ship detail verification: Source unverified

Checked: 2026-10-09

[Official ship page](https://www.msccruises.com/int/our-cruises/ships/msc-sinfonia)

Photo: HenSti / CC BY-SA 4.0 / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MSC_Sinfonia_Kiel.JPG

## Sources

- official: msccruises.com — https://www.msccruises.com/int/our-cruises/ships/msc-sinfonia
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSC_Sinfonia
- official: msccruises.com — https://www.msccruises.com/int/our-cruises/ships/msc-sinfonia/cabins-suites

Source: Wikipedia “[MSC Sinfonia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MSC_Sinfonia)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))