MSC Musica
Sails from Santos, Brazil · Fly into GRU
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MSC Musica in Dubrovnik, 2008 · Photo: Bahnfrend, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About MSC Musica
MSC Musica is an MSC Cruises cruise ship of the Musica class, in service since 2006. She measures 92,409 gross tons and carries 2,550 guests with a crew of 987. She sails South America, Mediterranean itineraries. We rate her 3.3 out of 5.
MSC Musica is the lead ship of the four-strong Musica class, a 92,409-ton design built at Saint-Nazaire that entered service in 2006. She has 1,268 cabins for about 2,550 guests at double occupancy and roughly 987 crew. In summer 2026 she sailed Western Mediterranean cruises from Civitavecchia, and in September 2026 she entered dry dock in Malta for a refit that adds the MSC Yacht Club suite area, a redesigned MSC Aurea Spa and a new Technogym fitness center. She then heads to South America for the 2026-27 season, sailing mostly from Santos in Brazil.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 2,550
- Crew 987 · 1:2.6
- Entered service
- 2006
- Length
- 294 m
- Longer than 77% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 13
MSC Musica is bigger than 66% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 78%. At 36.2 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 64% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 3/5, fleet average 3.3
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 4/5, fleet average 4.3
- Service
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 2.7
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the MSC Cruises fleet average across 23 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Musica class
MSC Musica is one of 4 Musica class ships. MSC Magnifica (2010), MSC Poesia (2008) and MSC Orchestra (2007) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Musica this ship | 2006 | 3.3/5 | |||
| MSC Magnifica | 2010 | 3.3/5 | |||
| MSC Poesia | 2008 | 3.3/5 | |||
| MSC Orchestra | 2007 | 3.3/5 |
Deck plans & cabin locations
Official interactive deck artwork - checked October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
The operator viewer does not give a fixed sailing-date window. Confirm the configuration, category, connecting doors, accessibility, balcony outlook and refit status for the actual departure. Cabin cautions describe inferred spatial relationships, not verified noise reports. The operator page also describes announced Yacht Club upgrades; the viewer has no sailing-date selector. Confirm whether this artwork applies before or after the refit for your departure.
All decks
Official interactive deck artwork - checked October 2026 · bow to the right
Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.












Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Deck 10 between accommodation on Decks 9 and 11
Start with central Deck 10 accommodation
Compare a central cabin with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lift lobbies, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Confirm the exact room footprint and outlook before booking.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific operator artwork shows extensive accommodation on these decks. This is a layout-based shortlist, not measured sound data or a guarantee of quiet. Check the source plan.
Deck 12 below occupied public areas on Deck 13
Check Deck 12 beneath pools and dining
Align the exact room with pool, whirlpool, buffet, outdoor seating and other public footprints above. Ask about opening hours, early setup and furniture movement where the areas overlap.
Why we flag this
The selected ship diagrams place public pool and dining areas on Deck 13 over portions of Deck 12 accommodation. Some upper-deck sections contain suites or different venues, so this does not flag every cabin equally. Check the source plan.
Deck 8 over occupied Deck 7 areas
Check Deck 8 above public venues
Match the room with theatre, lounge, restaurant, bar and circulation footprints below. Check the nearest venue and hours rather than judging the room only by category.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific diagrams show major public spaces on Deck 7 beneath portions of Deck 8 accommodation. This is an adjacency caution, not a confirmed noise complaint. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Ship-specific artwork from the official MSC interactive deck viewer, including every published guest deck. PDF compiled by Cruise Frog, not separately issued by MSC. The operator page also describes announced Yacht Club upgrades; the viewer has no sailing-date selector. Confirm whether this artwork applies before or after the refit for your departure.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Photos

MSC Musica in Dubrovnik, 2008Photo: Bahnfrend, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- South AmericaCape Horn, Patagonia and the Amazon, in the southern summer
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
Home port: Santos, Brazil.
Flying in for your cruise?
MSC Musica sails from Santos, Brazil. The airport is São Paulo/Guarulhos International (GRU), with 21 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Espaço Banco Safra Lounge (former Star Alliance Lounge)GRU Terminal 34.8 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T3)GRU Terminal 34.8 ★
- Casa BBGRU Terminal 34.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates MSC Musica?
MSC Musica is operated by MSC Cruises and belongs to its Musica class.
What are MSC Musica's sister ships?
MSC Musica is one of 4 Musica class ships. MSC Magnifica (2010), MSC Poesia (2008) and MSC Orchestra (2007) are in service.
How big is MSC Musica?
MSC Musica measures 92,409 gross tons and 294 metres in length, with 13 decks.
How does MSC Musica compare in size with other cruise ships?
MSC Musica is bigger than 66% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 78%. At 36.2 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 64% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does MSC Musica feel?
MSC Musica has a passenger space ratio of 36.2: 92,409 gross tons for 2,550 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so MSC Musica feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does MSC Musica carry?
MSC Musica carries 2,550 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 987 (about 2.6 guests per crew member).
When did MSC Musica enter service?
MSC Musica entered service in 2006.
Where does MSC Musica sail?
MSC Musica sails South America and Mediterranean itineraries. Her home port is Santos, Brazil.
Which airport should I fly into for MSC Musica?
MSC Musica sails from Santos, Brazil. Fly into São Paulo/Guarulhos International (GRU), which has 21 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for MSC Musica?
MSC Cruises publishes the deck plans for MSC Musica; this page links to Official interactive deck plans.
How is MSC Musica rated?
Cruises Frog rates MSC Musica 3.3 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on entertainment (4/5) and lowest on service (3/5).
Which cabins are good choices on MSC Musica?
For the “Official interactive deck artwork - checked October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 10 between accommodation on Decks 9 and 11: Compare a central cabin with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lift lobbies, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Confirm the exact room footprint and outlook before booking. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on MSC Musica?
For the “Official interactive deck artwork - checked October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 12 below occupied public areas on Deck 13: Align the exact room with pool, whirlpool, buffet, outdoor seating and other public footprints above. Ask about opening hours, early setup and furniture movement where the areas overlap. Deck 8 over occupied Deck 7 areas: Match the room with theatre, lounge, restaurant, bar and circulation footprints below. Check the nearest venue and hours rather than judging the room only by category. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find MSC Musica deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Official interactive deck artwork - checked October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-21. The operator viewer does not give a fixed sailing-date window. Confirm the configuration, category, connecting doors, accessibility, balcony outlook and refit status for the actual departure. Cabin cautions describe inferred spatial relationships, not verified noise reports. The operator page also describes announced Yacht Club upgrades; the viewer has no sailing-date selector. Confirm whether this artwork applies before or after the refit for your departure.
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