MSC Musica deck plans

MSC Musica (2006-built, last refurbished in May 2024) is the first of the Musica-class MSC cruise ships, together with Magnifica, Orchestra, and Poesia.

The MSC Musica deck plan shows a total of 1,275 staterooms accommodating 2,550 passengers (maximum capacity 3,060), served by 1,014 crew. The vessel has 16 decks (13 accessible to passengers, 8 with cabins), 6 dining venues (restaurants and food bars), 16 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools, 7 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), and 21 elevators.

MSC Musica’s decks are named after musical terms/tempos.

MSC Musica refurbishment 2019 review

The ship’s drydock refurbishment in 2019 (October 19 through November 12) was conducted at Port Marseille’s Chantier Naval de Marseille Shipyard.

The USD 40-million drydock project included scheduled general maintenance and technology upgrades, including the installation of a new EGCSA (exhaust gas cleaning system / scrubbers).

All staterooms and public areas were renovated.

The vessel’s previous drydock was in November 2016.

"MSC for Me" Digital Innovation Program 2017-2018

All MSC cruise ships are being equipped with thousands of connectivity points, digital access points, Bluetooth iBeacons, and hundreds of interactive digital screens throughout the fleet. All staterooms are fitted with RFID (radio-frequency identification) and NFC (near-field communication) access technologies.

The program was first introduced on MSC Meraviglia, launched in June 2017. Meraviglia was equipped with 114 interactive screens, 244 information screens, 31 virtual screens, 81 video-wall monitors, 2,244 cabins with NFC door-access systems, 3,050 iBeacons, 700 WAPs (wireless access points), and 1,200 CCTV cameras.

Main features of MSC’s digitalization program include:

• Facial recognition technology and Samsung-designed smart/interactive bracelets.
• Digital Concierge app – allows real-time, 24-hour booking of onboard services, restaurants, and shore excursions, connecting guests to MSC’s support staff.
• Capture – a virtual reality tool enabling itinerary previews, creation of personal photo galleries, and online sharing.
• Organizer – a mobile cruise planning tool providing detailed information and enabling pre-cruise and onboard reservations (tours, theater seats, dining, etc.).
• Navigation – an interactive wayfinding map showing events, opening hours, and directions onboard, also enabling real-time child monitoring via bracelets.
• TailorMade – a digital advisor offering personalized recommendations based on guest preferences (entertainment, dining, gaming, recreation, etc.).
• Passengers may opt out of all IoT (“Internet of Things”) services at any time.