Western Mediterranean Cruise with MSC Musica

Welcome aboard MSC Cruises! The cruise line was founded in 1970 and is the cruise division of the container shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company. MSC Cruises is the world's largest privately family-owned cruise line (Aponte family) and has many years of expertise on the seven seas. The Aponte family has also established an independent charitable organisation, the MSC Foundation, which is also present on board and supports many humanitarian and environmental projects.

MSC Cruises offers its guests a Mediterranean and modern lifestyle at a good price-performance ratio. Guests of all ages feel at home on the sometimes colourful, sometimes understated ships. The ships are also well received on the German market and the number of German guests is growing steadily. A knowledge of English is recommended, although some services are also offered in German.

With the MSC Yacht Club, the ‘ship-within-a-ship concept’, MSC Cruises offers an exclusive area on selected ships with luxurious suites, its own restaurant with five-star service and other amenities.

• Category: Musica Class
• Built in: 2006
• Renovation: 2016
• Home port: Panama City
• Length: 293,80 metres
• Tonnage: 65,542 BRZ
• Speed: 23 knots
• Decks: 16
• Passengers: 3,223
• Crew: 987
• Language: German, Italian, English, French, Spanish
• Currency: € or US-$ (depending on the destination)
• Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)

The staterooms are modernly furnished and comfortably equipped with bathroom with shower, TV, telephone, minibar and safe. The interior staterooms measure approx. 14 sqm, while the oceanview staterooms offer approx. 17-18 sqm and the balcony staterooms approx. 15-18 sqm. The suites inspire with 26 sqm and have a bathroom with bathtub.

On board the MSC Musica, it's like landing in a modern and well-kept holiday hotel: good food, a wide range of sports, comfortable staterooms and many entertainment options. Even at this relaxed and casual atmosphere, festive attire is recommended two nights a week in the main restaurants. Guests who like it even more casual can visit the buffet restaurant at this evenings where no dress code is expected.

The cuisine on the MSC Musica is good and tasty and meets the standard of a good mid-range ship. On board you will find à la carte restaurants as well as buffet and speciality restaurants, which offer an international selection of culinary delights. Drinks are available at an extra charge or you can take advantage of a drinks package.

The following restaurants are included in the price:

• Gli Archi & Il Giardino (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet await you.
• L'Oleandro (main restaurant): Taste freshly prepared dishes in an elegant ambience.
• Belle Époque (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.

There is a surcharge for the following speciality restaurants:

• Kaito Sushi Bar: Taste Japanese specialities such as exquisite sushi or soup.

Enjoy fine wines or classic cocktails in one of the numerous bars and lounges (not included), for example in the Blue Velvet Bar or The Golden Bar.

The MSC Musica offers an extensive entertainment programme for every taste. Families with children are also well catered for on board. The Aurea Spa is particularly popular with adult guests; here you will find relaxation and tranquillity and can leave everyday life behind you.

For the athletically active, there is also a modern fitness centre, a power-walking track and a mini-golf course.

Try your luck at the Sanremo casino or experience breathtaking Broadway-style shows at the "La Scala" theatre.

Childcare is also provided for your children: babies and toddlers between six months and two years are looked after by certified staff in the Baby Club, which was created in collaboration with the leading children's brand Chicco®. Toddlers aged three to six play in the MSC Mini Club and the Junior Club looks after children aged seven to eleven. MSC's experienced entertainers look after the children with various games and many sporting activities. During the day, 12 to 14-year-olds in the Young Club and 15 to 17-year-olds in the Teens Club can enjoy clubs equipped with the latest consoles, games and VR technology, a teen disco and a dinner organised exclusively for teenagers.

The MSC Musica is a beautiful ship for those who want variety, entertainment and a colorful on-board life. Even families feel very well. The price-performance ratio is good. Cruise newcomers and families feel very comfortable on this ship.