Your Route
| Date | Destination | To | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 09/10/25 | Piraeus (Athens), Greece | 17:00 | ||
| Fri 10/10/25 | (at sea) | |||
| 1 | Sat 11/10/25 | Split, Croatia | 07:30 | 16:00 |
| 2 | Sun 12/10/25 | Marghera (Venice), Italy | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| 3 | Mon 13/10/25 | Brindisi, Italy | 16:30 | 22:00 |
| Tue 14/10/25 | (at sea) | |||
| 4 | Wed 15/10/25 | Mykonos, Greece | 09:00 | 20:00 |
| Thu 16/10/25 | Piraeus (Athens), Greece | 07:00 |
Arrival & Departure Options
The Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket can only be used in conjunction with an international flight to/from a German airport or to/from Salzburg and Basel (for flights to/from Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels and Vienna, this service is available on request for an additional charge). It applies to DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German stations on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC). Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years of age) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. The Rail&Fly can be used on the day before the outbound flight and on the day after the return flight.
You will receive a voucher code per person and route after the booking of the Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket. The voucher codes can be reedemed on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. Nevertheless, you are flexible in your use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). The journey must be completed by 10 AM on the following day. Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.
All advertised airfares are "from-prices" and will only be reconfirmed by MSC Cruises upon booking.
Additionally, the 2nd Class Rail&Fly ticket is included - for a comfortable journey between your place of residence in Germany and the German airport.
About MSC Armonia
The MSC Armonia, a Lirica-class vessel, is a modern ship with a casual atmosphere that was commissioned in 2004. The ship was last renovated in 2014 and extended with new balcony cabins, new public areas and a water park. With a length of 274.9 meters the ship can accommodate up to 2679 passengers (with double occupancy). The design of the interior is classic with some colorful accents.
About MSC Cruises
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.
MSC Armonia data
- Category: Lirica Class
- Built in: 2001
- Home port: Panama City
- Length: 274 metres
- Tonnage: 65,542 BRZ
- Speed: 20 knots
- Decks: 13
- Passengers: 2620
- Crew: 721
- Language: German, Italian, English, French, Spanish
- Currency: € or US-$ (depending on the destination)
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
MSC Armonia Staterooms
The staterooms are comfortably furnished and have a bathroom (shower and WC), minibar, safe, TV and hairdryer. The interior and ocenaview staterooms are about 13 sqm in size, but offer sufficient space and storage for your luggage. The 94 new balcony stateroom on decks 7-10 offer 15-16 sqm of space. The balcony staterooms are newly renovated and equipped with new carpets and upholstery as well as with new bathrooms. The spacious suites with balconies measure 27 sqm and also have a bathtub.
Atmosphere on Board
On board the MSC Armonia, it's like landing in a well-kept holiday hotel: good food, a wide range of sports, comfortable cabins 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.
MSC Armonia Restaurants, bars & lounges
The restaurant and buffet area was also greatly enlarged as part of the Renaissance programme. The tasty cuisine is mainly Italian in style. The culinary offering on board MSC Armonia includes numerous restaurants with something for everyone. Drinks are available for an extra charge or you can take advantage of a drinks package.
The following restaurants are already included in the price:
- La Brasserie (buffet restaurant): Here you can expect a variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet as well as delicacies from all regions of Italy.
- Il Girasole (buffet restaurant): Enjoy delicacies from the buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- La Pergola (main restaurant): Sample freshly prepared dishes in an elegant ambience.
- Marco Polo (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
There is a surcharge for the following speciality restaurants:
- Surf & Turf restaurant: Whether meat, fish or seafood - here you can enjoy all kinds of grilled specialities.
In the various lounges and bars (not included) enjoy a relaxing cappuccino at Caffè San Marco in the afternoon, savour delicious cocktails at Bar del Duomo or have an aperitif before dinner at The Red Bar. We also recommend The White Lion Pub, which is reminiscent of a typical English pub.
Entertainment, sports and relaxation
On board there are many ways to spend your holiday. Sufficient space has been created for entertainment and relaxation.
In addition to the pool area, programs such as the DOREMIX Family Disco with dance competitions offer fun for the whole family.
Furthermore, there are other entertainment options such as the casino for adults and the boutiques. In the theater you can watch breathtaking Broadway-style shows. In addition, various theme parties such as the White Party, Glow Party, Sunshine Party and Golden Party await you.
Sports enthusiasts will find an extensive gym with a beautiful view of the sea. In addition, there is also a power walking track in the fresh air.
For wellness lovers, the MSC Armonia also has a lot to offer. The Aurea Spa invites you to relax with a sauna, whirlpool, massages and cosmetic treatments.
MSC Armonia children
There is plenty for children of all ages to discover, including the LEGO® play area and the Doremi Spray Park with lots of water attractions. In various family game shows, such as the LEGO® game show or the MSC BOOM show with modern technology, children can challenge their parents and win great prizes.
Childcare is also provided: babies and toddlers between the ages of six months and two years are looked after by certified staff in the Baby Club, which was created in cooperation with the leading children's brand Chicco®. In the MSC Mini Club, toddlers from three to six years play and the Junior Club takes care of children from seven to eleven years. MSC's experienced entertainers look after the children with various games and lots of 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. The Teens Club also offers special events such as an exclusive teens' edition of the Silent Disco.
Our summary
The European and especially Italian characterised atmosphere makes the MSC Armonia a lively and cheerful ship. But also a quiet place for relaxed hours can always be found on board. Cruise newcomers and families feel very comfortable on this ship. The price-performance ratio is good.
Tipps & Infos
Choose your MSC Cruises experience:
Bella Experience
- Guaranteed staterooms: MSC Cruises assigns the stateroom number to you
- Discounted drink package option available at the time of booking, not valid for cruises in South America/South Africa
- Continental breakfast in the stateroom, delivery at extra cost
- With Club membership: Possibility to collect MSC Voyagers Club points
- Rebooking of the booking at extra cost in accordance with the terms and conditions
Fantastica Experience
- Choice of your preferred stateroom number in a preferred location on the upper decks
- Upgrade to a higher stateroom category in case MSC Cruises changes the stateroom number due to operational changes
- Free choice of dinner time subject to availability
- Delivery of breakfast to the stateroom
- Deliveries in 24-hour stateroom service, ordered products at an extra charge
- Discounted drink package option available at the time of booking, not valid for cruises in South America/South Africa
- Special price for a restaurant package in the specialty restaurants when booking up to two days before embarkation, excluding MSC Armonia/Sinfonia and world cruises
- You can rebook your cruise (travel dates or itinerary) free of charge up to 30 days before departure. Good to know: The newly rebooked cruise must take place within 3 months of the original booked departure.
- With Club membership: Possibility to collect MSC Voyagers Club points
Aurea Experience
- All Fantastica Experience benefits
- Preferred check-in and luggage on embarkation day in MSC Cruises home ports
- Access to the thermal area in the MSC Aurea Spa for adults, reservation required
- Advantage prices for selected massages when booking up to two days before departure
- 10 % discount on all spa treatments when booking on board
- Access to the TOP sun deck
- My Choice Dining: Dining in a dedicated area in the main restaurant with flexible dining times
- Welcome package with prosecco & chocolate
- Bathrobe and slippers in each stateroom
- Selection of pillows
Aurea Suite Experience
- All Aurea Experience benefits
- Amenities for relaxation in the suite, e.g. individual MED articles in the bathroom
- Espresso machine in the suite
- High-quality minibar with first refill included
- Ironing service with 2 items of clothing per suite
- Preferential access to the tender boats in tender ports
- Invitation to an exclusive Aurea Suite event
Confirmation of stateroom numbers: Stateroom numbers are always confirmed by MSC Cruises under reserve, the cruise line reserves the right to change the stateroom after the booking.
MSC Voyages Club member numbers or vouchers: Please inform us about these within your reservation. The MSC Voyages Club member number has to be entered directly while booking in order to benefit from the club discount - if applicable for this cruise and rate - in order get it applied to the reservation.
Additional destination fees for cruise passengers: Some destinations charge a separate fee for cruise passengers to support local infrastructure and promote sustainable tourism, among other things. MSC Cruises passes on these additional costs and charges them to your onboard account. This is currently the case for:
- Iceland: Mandatory for all passengers, approx. 18 € per day/person for each 24-hour stay, debited from the on-board account after departure from the port
- Greece: For all shore leavers, depending on the port/season varying fees (approx. 1-20 € per person/port), debited from the on-board account the evening before the respective call and, in case of remaining in the port on board, refunded within 24 hours
Recommendation: Changes of the hygiene, test, vaccination or entry requirements may occur shortly prior departure. We recommend to check the current regulations for travelers and returnees in time prior departure.
Required travel documents by MSC Cruises: Every passenger has to have a valid passport whose validity is still given 6 months after the trip. For all cruises that only call ports in the EU including Norway and Iceland, German citizens only require identity card or children up to the age of 14 a children's passport or ePassport; these documents need a validity of 6 months after the trip.
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