The former European Stars, a Lirica-class ship delivered in April 2002. In 2015 she spent about ten weeks in dock having 24 m added to her hull, taking her from 251 m to 274.9 m and from about 58,600 to 65,542 GT. The line lists up to 2,658 passengers, 980 staterooms and 721 crew. Her decks are named after composers, and bars include Shelagh's House Irish Pub and Buddha Bar. She is mainly deployed in the Mediterranean, with South Africa and grand voyages in winter.
Current position (external site)View on VesselFinder (IMO 9210153)External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Atlas.
For travelers from Japan
A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.
Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite
Not stated in official sources
Unconfirmed
Japanese-speaking staff and menus
Payment in yen not accepted
Smoking in designated areas only
Formal nights
Not stated in official sources
Unconfirmed
English text in preparation.
Official: confirmed by the cruise line or another official source / Secondary source: confirmed by other sources / Estimated: inferred by Cruise Atlas / Not stated: no information found in official sources
What is included and what costs extra
- Extra chargeDrinks (one beer)—
- Extra chargeDrink packagePremium Extra (the top tier, including alcohol) is about $65 to $95 per day, the non-alcoholic plan is about $35, and the plan for minors is about $25. All include the service charge, and there is a limit on the number of drinks served per day.
- UnknownWi‑FiThere is a basic Browse plan and a Browse & Stream plan for watching video, at about $160 to $220 for 7 days (roughly $23 to $31 per day).
- Extra chargeGratuities (automatic service charge)€12.00/person/day for standard cabins; Yacht Club: €16.00/person/day
- UnknownLaundryThere are no self-service washing machines, only a paid valet service priced per item. It is not available on the last day.
- Shore excursionsExtra; varies by port
Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.
Boarding, atmosphere, and links
Ship character
- • Mediterranean-focused cruises
- • Winter voyages to South Africa and grand voyages
- • Those wanting an easygoing midsize ship
- • Travelers wanting a new large ship
- • Travelers expecting the range of facilities of a larger ship
Sources
- Officialmsccruises.com
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Officialmsccruises.com (2)
Source: Wikipedia “MSC Sinfonia” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cabins by category
| Cabins | Size | Occupancy and beds | Features | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Junior Interior | 13 m² (140 ft²) | — | Balcony: NoWindow: NoConcierge: UnknownConnecting: UnknownSolo: UnknownAccessible: Unknown | View official site |
Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View | 13 m² (140 ft²) | — | Balcony: NoWindow: YesConcierge: UnknownConnecting: UnknownSolo: UnknownAccessible: Unknown | View official site |
Junior Ocean View | 13 m² (140 ft²) | — | Balcony: NoWindow: YesConcierge: UnknownConnecting: UnknownSolo: UnknownAccessible: Unknown | View official site |
Premium Ocean View | 22 m² (237 ft²) | — | Balcony: NoWindow: YesConcierge: UnknownConnecting: UnknownSolo: UnknownAccessible: Unknown | View official site |
Junior Balcony | 13 m² (140 ft²) | — | Balcony: YesWindow: YesConcierge: UnknownConnecting: UnknownSolo: UnknownAccessible: Unknown | View official site |
Junior Suite Aurea | 22 m² (237 ft²) | — | Balcony: YesWindow: YesConcierge: UnknownConnecting: UnknownSolo: UnknownAccessible: Unknown | View official site |
Approximate figures from official and reliable sources. Cabins vary by ship, category, and sailing.Links generally lead to official pages; some have not been verified.
Families, adults-only areas, and practical information
- Onboard currency
- EUR / USD
- Gratuities
- A daily hotel service charge is added automatically to your onboard account. The amount generally cannot be changed, but if you are dissatisfied with the service you can speak to Guest Relations. Prepayment is also available.
- Payment
- Cashless onboard
- Voltage
- Supplies both 110V and 220V.
- Formal nights
- On a 7-night cruise there are about 2 gala nights (elegant nights), usually scheduled on sea days.
- Medical facilities
- Every ship has a medical center with resident doctors, and emergency care is also available outside opening hours. Consultations and treatment are charged.
- Bringing items onboard
- Bringing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on board is not allowed in principle. Alcohol purchased at ports of call is held at boarding and returned on disembarkation, which is strict even compared with other lines.
- Mobile and connectivity
- Mobile phone calls, SMS and data can also be used at sea, but maritime roaming charges tend to be expensive, and using a Wi-Fi package is recommended.
- Japanese support
- Staff NoMenus PartialAnnouncements No
Dining
No information available yet.
No information available yet.