Junior Interior
- Size
- 13 m² (140 ft²)
- Occupancy and beds
- —
MSC Sinfonia
Photo credits
Photo: HenSti / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons (resized)
Lirica class · refurbished 2015
Itineraries on this ship: 0
No itineraries currently listed
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-orientedLong-voyage friendly
65,542 GT
Gross tonnage
2,087
Guests
721
Crew
—
Decks
980
Cabins
274.9 m (902 ft)
Length
2002
Year built
9210153
IMO number
Current position (external site)View on VesselFinder (IMO 9210153)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
EstimatedSimilar facilities, such as a thermal suite
Checked Oct 9, 2026
Japanese food
Not statedNot stated in official sources
Unconfirmed
Checked Oct 9, 2026
Japanese language support
EstimatedJapanese-speaking staff and menus
Checked Oct 9, 2026
Payment in yen
EstimatedPayment in yen not accepted
Checked Oct 9, 2026
Smoking
EstimatedSmoking in designated areas only
Checked Oct 9, 2026
Dress code
EstimatedFormal 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 statedNot 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
- • 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
About this data
Ship detail verification: Ship details have not yet been checked against their sources
Sources
msccruises.com 2 reference pages
- Officialmsccruises.com
- Officialmsccruises.com (2)
en.wikipedia.org 1 reference pages
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
Source: Wikipedia “MSC Sinfonia” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cabins by category
Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View
- Size
- 13 m² (140 ft²)
- Occupancy and beds
- —
Window: Yes
Junior Ocean View
- Size
- 13 m² (140 ft²)
- Occupancy and beds
- —
Window: Yes
Premium Ocean View
- Size
- 22 m² (237 ft²)
- Occupancy and beds
- —
Window: Yes
Junior Balcony
- Size
- 13 m² (140 ft²)
- Occupancy and beds
- —
Balcony: YesWindow: Yes
Junior Suite Aurea
- Size
- 22 m² (237 ft²)
- Occupancy and beds
- —
Balcony: YesWindow: Yes
| Cabins | Size | Occupancy and beds | Features | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Junior Interior | 13 m² (140 ft²) | — | View official site | |
Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View | 13 m² (140 ft²) | — | Window: Yes | View official site |
Junior Ocean View | 13 m² (140 ft²) | — | Window: Yes | View official site |
Premium Ocean View | 22 m² (237 ft²) | — | Window: Yes | View official site |
Junior Balcony | 13 m² (140 ft²) | — | Balcony: YesWindow: Yes | View official site |
Junior Suite Aurea | 22 m² (237 ft²) | — | Balcony: YesWindow: Yes | View official site |
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
Included Included in the fare (no extra charge)
Il Covo Restaurant
Il Galeone Restaurant
La Terrazza Buffet
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