Your Route
| Date | Destination | To | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 25/12/25 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 18:00 | ||
| 1 | Fri 26/12/25 | * Armação dos Búzios, Brazil | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Sat 27/12/25 | (at sea) | |||
| 2 | Sun 28/12/25 | Itajai, Brazil | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 3 | Mon 29/12/25 | Santos, Brazil | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 4 | Tue 30/12/25 | * Ilhabela, Brazil | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Wed 31/12/25 | * Ilha Grande, Brazil | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 6 | Wed 31/12/25 | Copacabana, Brazil | 21:00 | |
| 6 | Thu 01/01/26 | Copacabana, Brazil | 03:00 | |
| Thu 01/01/26 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 08:00 |
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 Sinfonia
MSC Sinfonia was put into service in 2005 and has been refurbished in 2015. It is a modern European cruise ship accommodating up to 1,566 passengers. This ship is also suitable for younger and active guests, as well as for families. Cruises at the standard of a good hotel in combination with a laid-back atmosphere and a good value for money: That is what you find on board the MSC vessels.
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 Sinfonia data
- Category: Lirica Class
- Built in: 2002
- Renovation: 2015
- Home port: Panama City
- Length: 274,9 metres
- Tonnage: 65,542 BRZ
- Speed: 20.9 knots
- Decks: 13
- Passengers: 2,646
- Crew: 742
- 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 Sinfonia Staterooms
The staterooms are comfortably furnished and have a bathroom with shower, TV, telephone, minibar and safe. The interior and oceanview staterooms are approx. 13 sqm. The balcony staterooms already offer approx. 15 sqm and the suites convince with 27 sqm. The suites are equipped with a bathtub instead of a shower. On decks 7 to 10, 94 new balcony cabins have been installed, featuring glass railings with a perfect sea view and new furniture.
Atmosphere on board the MSC Sinfonia
On board the MSC Sinfonia, it's like being in a well-kept holiday hotel on land: good food, a wide range of sports, comfortable staterooms and many entertainment options. Even though it is relaxed and casual, festive attire is recommended on two evenings during a week. On these evenings, however, you can also opt for the buffet restaurant.
MSC Sinfonia Restaurants, bars & lounges
MSC Cruises is an Italian cruise line and so the cuisine is also Italian-influenced. The culinary offering on board MSC Sinfonia includes various 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 included in the price:
- La Terrazza Buffet (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet await you here.
- Il Covo (main restaurant): Sample freshly prepared dishes in an elegant ambience.
- Il Galeone (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
In the various lounges and bars (not included) you can enjoy a relaxing cappuccino in Café Le Baroque in the afternoon or savour delicious cocktails in the Manhattan Bar. We also recommend the Irish pub Shelagh's House.
MSC Sinfonia Entertainment, Sports and Wellness
There are many ways to spend your holiday on board. Sports enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation are well catered for in the large fitness and spa area with whirlpools, steam bath and much more.
The pool area and events such as dance competitions at the DOREMIX Family Disco offer fun for the whole family. In addition, there are other entertainment options such as the San Remo Casino for adults, theme parties, and boutiques. In the San Carlo theatre you can watch breathtaking shows. If you prefer to go dancing in the evening, the modern panorama discotheque Pasha Club is just right for you.
MSC Sinfonia children
There is plenty for children of all ages to discover on board, such as the LEGO® play area or the Doremi Spray Park with many water attractions.
Childcare is also provided: babies and toddlers aged 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.
Our summary
The European, Italian-influenced atmosphere makes the MSC Sinfonia a lively and cheerful ship. But there is always a quiet spot to be found.
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.
Ratings
Our Expert Rating
The European, Italian-influenced atmosphere makes the MSC Sinfonia a lively and cheerful ship. But there is always a quiet spot to be found.
