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Exterior of MSC Armonia (MSC Cruises)
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Photo: Doclecter / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons (resized)

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The former European Vision, which entered service in 2001 for Festival Cruises. The line lists 65,542 GT, a length of 274.9 m, 976 staterooms and 721 crew, with up to 2,658 passengers. Before her refit she measured about 58,600 GT and 251 m, so the current figures reflect the lengthened hull. She has three complimentary gourmet restaurants and a buffet, the Aurea Spa, an outdoor Spraypark for children and play areas developed with Chicco, LEGO and Namco.

Adult-orientedLong-voyage friendly
65,542 GT
Gross tonnage
—
Guests
721
Crew
13
Decks
976
Cabins
274.9 m (902 ft)
Length
2001
Year built
9210141
IMO number

Current position (external site)View on VesselFinder (IMO 9210141)External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

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.

Public bath
Estimated

Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Japanese food
Not stated

Not stated in official sources

Unconfirmed

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Japanese language support
Estimated

Japanese-speaking staff and menus

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Payment in yen
Estimated

Payment in yen not accepted

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Smoking
Estimated

Smoking in designated areas only

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Dress code
Estimated

Formal nights

Line-wide details: On a 7-night cruise there are about 2 gala nights (elegant nights), usually scheduled on sea days.

Checked Oct 9, 2026
Power outlets
Not stated

Not stated in official sources

Unconfirmed

Line-wide details: Supplies both 110V and 220V.

Checked Oct 9, 2026

English text in preparation.

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

Japanese support rating (editorial)

1/5 — Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

What is included and what costs extra

Onboard costs (original currency)
  • Extra chargeDrinks (one beer)—
  • Extra chargeDrink packagePremium 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.
  • UnknownWi‑FiThere 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).
  • Extra chargeGratuities (automatic service charge)€12.00/person/day for standard cabins; Yacht Club: €16.00/person/day
  • UnknownLaundryThere are no self-service washing machines, only a paid valet service priced per item. It is not available on the last day.
  • Shore excursionsExtra; varies by port

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

Boarding, atmosphere, and links

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Ship character

Families
3
Adults
4
Luxury
2
First-time cruisers
3
Entertainment
3
Dining
3
Great for
  • • Those wanting an easygoing midsize ship
  • • Family cruises
  • • Travelers who want complimentary dining venues
Less suited to
  • • Travelers wanting a new large ship
  • • Travelers expecting the range of facilities of a larger ship
About this data
Ship detail verification: Ship details have not yet been checked against their sources

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “MSC Armonia” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Cabins by category

Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View

Size
12–13 m² (129–140 ft²)
Occupancy and beds
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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.

Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Practical information (line-wide)
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
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 NoMenus PartialAnnouncements No

Dining

Extra charge Specialty dining (prices in the onboard currency)
Surf & Turf$35 per person (set menu)

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