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MSC Sinfonia: ship guide
Composer-themed Lirica Class ship: Greek Islands from Bari, then a Western Med winter.
Best for: Travelers who want a smaller, classic MSC ship for a Greek Islands week from Bari in summer 2026 or a winter Western Mediterranean cruise embarking in Rome, Barcelona, Genoa, Marseille or Valencia. Sails from Bari, Piraeus (Athens), Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa, Marseille, Valencia in 2026 and 2027.
About MSC Sinfonia
MSC Sinfonia pays homage to the great composers, with decks named Beethoven through Schubert and venues such as the Teatro San Carlo and the Sanremo Casino. It has sailed for MSC since 2005 and is a Lirica Class ship of 65,591 gross tons and 902 feet with 976 staterooms and 721 crew. In early 2015 it went through MSC’s Renaissance Programme at Fincantieri, gaining a 24-meter midsection with close to 200 new staterooms, the Doremi Spray Park, new kids areas and a 3,400 square foot music and dance space.
Interiors combine clean modern lines with natural wood, brass and marble. Dinner is in the Il Galeone or Il Covo restaurant, with the La Terrazza buffet and pizza counter for casual meals, and the bar lineup runs from the Manhattan Bar and Buddha Bar to Shelagh’s House Irish Pub, Cafe Le Baroque and the panoramic Pasha Club Disco. Daytime brings a pool complex, sports court, golf simulator, mini golf and the MSC Aurea Spa with Balinese massages. Balcony staterooms are limited.
In 2026 MSC Sinfonia sails seven-night Greek Islands cruises from Bari to Corfu, Argostoli, Katakolon, Piraeus and Santorini through late October. For winter 2026 to 2027 it moves to the Western Mediterranean with seven-night loops embarking in Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Genoa, Marseille and Valencia from November 2026 to April 2027, followed by longer spring and summer 2027 voyages from Civitavecchia to Spain, Portugal and the Lisbon coast. MSC lists it for South Africa from Durban and Cape Town in winter 2027 to 2028.
- Renaissance Programme stretch in 2015 added a 24-meter midsection, about 200 staterooms and the Doremi Spray Park
- Teatro San Carlo with City of Stars, Club Deco, Icons and Pulse
- Sanremo Casino, panoramic Pasha Club Disco and a 3,400 square foot music and dance space
- Buddha Bar, Manhattan Bar, Shelagh’s House Irish Pub and Cafe Le Baroque
- Golf simulator, mini golf, sports court and power walking track
- MSC Aurea Spa with Balinese massages and an MSC Gym powered by Technogym
- Seven-night Greek Islands cruises from Bari in summer 2026
- Seven-night Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Genoa, Marseille and Valencia in winter 2026 to 2027
Staterooms and suites
Junior Interior
Interior staterooms of about 140 sq ft with a double bed convertible to two singles and pullman beds for a third and fourth guest; the most common category and the value choice on a port-every-day Mediterranean week.
Junior Ocean View
About 140 sq ft with a window, also sold with an obstructed view; third and fourth beds available.
Premium Ocean View
Roomier ocean view staterooms of about 237 sq ft, the pick for families who want space without a balcony.
Junior Balcony
A limited number of balcony staterooms of about 140 sq ft plus a 32 sq ft private balcony; book early if a balcony matters to you.
Junior Suite Aurea
The top category at about 237 sq ft plus a 54 sq ft balcony with bathtub, sold with the Aurea experience that adds a drinks package, priority boarding, My Choice dining and spa benefits. MSC Sinfonia has no MSC Yacht Club.
MSC Sinfonia deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
13 - Schubert Deck
Top 13 Exclusive Solarium, Golf Simulator, Shuffle Board, Sport Center, Mini Golf.
- Top 13 Exclusive SolariumTop 13 Exclusive Solarium
- ShuffleboardShuffleboard
- Sport CenterSport Center.
- MinigolfMinigolf.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board MSC Sinfonia
Dining on MSC Sinfonia
Il Galeone RestaurantIncluded
Main restaurant serving multi-course Mediterranean and international dinners at a set seating.
Il Covo RestaurantIncluded
Second main restaurant with the same evening menu and open-seating breakfast and lunch on some days.
La Terrazza BuffetIncluded
Self-service buffet open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks, with a pizza counter alongside.
Cafe Le BaroqueSpecialty
Italian espresso bar with freshly baked pastries, charged per item or covered by drink packages.
Gelateria Italiana and The Vitamin BarSpecialty
Gelato by the scoop and fresh juices and smoothies on the pool deck.
Bars and loungesSpecialty
Manhattan Bar, Buddha Bar, Shelagh’s House Irish Pub, Capri Bar and Bar del Mare by the pools, the Sinfonia Lounge, the Ambassador Room, the Casino Bar and the Pasha Club Disco Bar.
Entertainment and activities
- Teatro San Carlo with production shows including City of Stars, Club Deco, Icons and Pulse
- Sanremo Casino and the panoramic Pasha Club Disco
- Pool complex with whirlpools and the Doremi Spray Park
- MSC Aurea Spa with Balinese massages and beauty treatments, plus the MSC Aurea Solarium
- MSC Gym powered by Technogym and an outdoor power walking track
- Golf simulator, mini golf, sports court and the arcade with virtual reality games
- Karaoke, silent disco, game shows and themed parties
Families and who it suits
Play areas created with Chicco, LEGO and Namco run from the Pinocchio Playroom to the Teens Area: the Baby Club for under-threes, the Mini Club for 3 to 6, the Junior Club for 7 to 11, the Young Club for 12 to 14 and the Teen Club for 15 to 17 are included in the fare, and the Doremi Spray Park is the family favorite on sea days.
Best for: Travelers who want a smaller, classic MSC ship for a Greek Islands week from Bari in summer 2026 or a winter Western Mediterranean cruise embarking in Rome, Barcelona, Genoa, Marseille or Valencia.
Sails from: Bari, Piraeus (Athens), Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome), Genoa, Marseille, Valencia · Regions: Greek Islands, Eastern Mediterranean, Western Mediterranean, Spain and Portugal, South Africa
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Facts checked against MSC Cruises USA: MSC Sinfonia, MSC Cruises USA: MSC Sinfonia staterooms and suites, MSC Cruises UK: MSC Sinfonia cruise search (2026-2028 departures), Fincantieri press release: MSC Cruises launches a two-year Renaissance Programme for its Lirica Class on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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