Signature highlights
The 2014 Renaissance programme added approximately 24 metres and new guest facilities, including expanded public areas, children’s spaces and upgraded entertainment venues.
MSC Armonia
MSC Armonia is a 2,620-guest MSC Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2001. This page lists 41 upcoming departures across 41 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families wanting dedicated children’s facilities and a spray park
✓ Travelers who prefer a compact ship with traditional main dining
✓ Passengers seeking balcony and suite accommodations on a smaller vessel
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MSC Armonia at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 63%
A mid-size ship at 65,542 gross tons — #204 of 566 ships we track. 25 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families wanting dedicated children’s facilities and a spray park
- Travelers who prefer a compact ship with traditional main dining
- Passengers seeking balcony and suite accommodations on a smaller vessel
- Guests interested in live theatre, lounges, casino and outdoor sports
- Adults wanting a designated top-deck solarium
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking extensive specialty-dining variety
- Guests wanting solo cabins or a large studio cabin selection
- Passengers needing many different balcony cabin categories
- Travelers looking for large-scale water rides or amusement attractions
- Guests who prefer every public venue concentrated on one deck
Live Position ● 36 minutes ago
Heading to: DubrovnikCurrently on: 7 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Dubrovnik Croatia — last stop Venice - Marghera Italy
Venice - Marghera Italy
→ Dubrovnik Croatia
→ Corfu Greece
→ Kotor Montenegro
→ Brindisi (Lecce) Italy
→ Split Croatia
→ Venice - Marghera Italy
9.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About MSC Armonia
MSC Armonia is a 65,542-gross-ton Lirica-class ship combining a relatively intimate layout with MSC’s Mediterranean dining and entertainment style. Following the 2014 Renaissance enlargement, it offers 976 cabins, multiple restaurants and lounges, a theatre, casino, pools, children’s areas, and the MSC Aurea Spa. Its scale and varied facilities make it suitable for passengers seeking a traditional, easy-to-navigate cruise ship rather than a resort-sized vessel.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- MSC Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France; enlarged at Fincantieri Palermo in 2014
- Registry / flag
- Panama (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- H8EW
- IMO number
- 9210141
- MMSI
- 357281000
- Previous names
- European Vision (2001–2004)
Onboard Experience
For families
Family facilities include children’s play areas developed with Chicco, LEGO and Namco, plus an open-air Spraypark and child-friendly pool areas.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include the MSC Aurea Spa, Balinese massage treatments, a gym with sea views, an outdoor power-walking track and pools with whirlpool baths.
Accessibility
MSC identifies five cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility and provides accessibility procedures for embarkation, accommodations and onboard services. Gluten-free provisions on Armonia are described as a limited selection of pre-packaged snacks.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 13
Top 13 Exclusive Solarium Sport Center ShuffleboardDeck 12
Starlight Disco Young Club Junior Club Power Walking Track Junior Suite AureaDeck 11
La Brasserie Buffet Restaurant Il Girasole Hamburger Paradise Il Girasole Pizza & Pasta Il Girasole Outside Cafeteria Il Lido Bar The Vitamin Bar The Italian Ice Cream Bar Gym MSC Aurea Spa Doremi Spray Park Le Piscine Baby Club Mini Club Massage Rooms Relaxation Room Thermal SuiteDeck 7
Medical Center Junior Interior Junior Ocean View Junior Ocean View with Obstructed ViewDeck 6
Teatro La Fenice Caffè San Marco The Red Bar Rum Bar Armonia Lounge & Library Surf & Turf La Pergola Shopping Area Photo Gallery Palm Beach Casino MSC Business Center Teen Club Video Games ArcadeDeck 5
Marco Polo Bar del Duomo The White Lion Pub Cigar Room Teatro La Fenice Shopping Area Cruise Consultant MSC Voyagers Club Reception Guest Service Internet Café Shore Excursion OfficeCabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior InteriorCodes IM1 and IM2; approximately 13 square metres; IM1 is on decks 7-8 and IM2 on decks 9-10. | Inside | 140 sq ft | — | 4 | 7-10 |
| Junior Ocean ViewCodes OM1 and OM2; approximately 13 square metres; OM1 is on decks 7-8 and OM2 on decks 9-10. | Oceanview | 140 sq ft | — | 4 | 7-10 |
| Junior Ocean View with Obstructed ViewCode OO; approximately 12-13 square metres; window view is obstructed. | Oceanview | 140 sq ft | — | 2 | 7 |
| Premium Ocean ViewCode OL1; approximately 22 square metres. | Oceanview | 237 sq ft | — | 4 | 9 |
Dining, bars & venues
16 included 5 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Marco Polo
Included
A main dining restaurant located toward the aft of deck 5.
Surf & Turf
Extra cost
A specialty restaurant focused on steak and seafood.
La Pergola
Included
A main dining restaurant located toward the aft of deck 6.
La Brasserie Buffet Restaurant
Included
The ship’s self-service buffet restaurant.
Il Girasole Hamburger Paradise
Included
An outdoor casual venue serving hamburgers.
Il Girasole Pizza & Pasta
Included
An outdoor casual venue serving pizza and pasta.
Il Girasole Outside Cafeteria
Included
An outdoor cafeteria area associated with Il Girasole.
Bars & lounges
Bar del Duomo
Varies
A cocktail and live-music bar in the central public area.
The White Lion Pub
Varies
An English-style pub with live music and televisions.
Cigar Room
Varies
A dedicated cigar and smoking lounge.
Caffè San Marco
Extra cost
A specialty coffee bar serving drinks and light accompaniments.
The Red Bar
Varies
A piano bar with live music.
Rum Bar
Varies
A named bar shown on the ship’s deck plan.
Palm Beach Casino Bar
Varies
The bar serving the casino area.
Armonia Lounge & Library
Included
A lounge and library used for seating and onboard activities.
Il Lido Bar
Varies
A poolside bar with drinks and separate refreshment counters.
The Vitamin Bar
Extra cost
A bar serving fresh juices and other health-focused drinks.
The Italian Ice Cream Bar
Extra cost
An ice-cream counter beside the pool area.
History & sister ships
- 2001Entered service, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France; enlarged at Fincantieri Palermo in 2014.
- 2014MSC Armonia was lengthened by approximately 25 metres and received additional cabins, a spray park, upgraded children’s areas and refreshed public spaces.
- 2019The ship underwent a refurbishment; detailed ship-specific changes were not confirmed in the available operator material.
Other Lirica class ships
Where MSC Armonia sails, month by month
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| Africa & Middle East | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mediterranean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | $95 | $173 | 0 | $104 | $93 | $77 | $126 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
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1 upcoming departure
From $1,109 · $101/night
Ports of CallMarseille (Provence) France, Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Alicante Spain +4 more
Next: Feb 8, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $1,109 · $101/night
Ports of CallBarcelona Spain, Marseille (Provence) France, Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy +4 more
Next: Feb 7, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $1,199 · $109/night
Ports of CallCivitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Alicante Spain, Malaga (Granada) Spain, Casablanca (Marrakech) Morocco +4 more
Next: Mar 3, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $1,039 · $94/night
Ports of CallCivitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Alicante Spain, Malaga (Granada) Spain, Casablanca (Marrakech) Morocco +4 more
Next: Jan 30, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $2,116 · $176/night
Ports of CallDurban South Africa, Port Louis Mauritius, La Possession Reunion, Portuguese Island (Inhaca Archipelago) Mozambique
Next: Dec 26, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $1,059 · $81/night
Ports of CallGenoa (Portofino) Italy, Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Katakolon (Olympia) Greece, Heraklion (Crete) Greece +5 more
Next: Dec 21, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 41 itineraries and their departure dates
- 10 Nights Western Europe Cruise 29 Jan 2028
- 11 Nights Southern Europe Cruise 8 Nov 2027
- 11 Nights Western Europe Cruise 29 Jan 2028
- 11 Nights Western Europe Cruise 8 Feb 2028
- 11 Nights Western Europe Cruise 7 Feb 2028
- 11 Nights Western Europe Cruise 3 Mar 2028
- 11 Nights Western Europe Cruise 30 Jan 2028
- 12 Nights Africa Cruise 26 Dec 2026
- 13 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 21 Dec 2027
- 13 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 22 Dec 2027
- 13 Nights Southern Europe Cruise 8 Nov 2027
- 14 Nights Southern Europe Cruise 8 Nov 2027
- 17 Nights Southern Europe Cruise 2 Nov 2027
- 19 Nights Southern Europe Cruise 2 Nov 2027
- 20 Nights Southern Europe Cruise 2 Nov 2027
- 26 Nights Africa Cruise 1 Apr 2027
- 26-Night Africa & Middle East: Venice - Marghera Italy to Durban South Africa 1 Nov 2026
- 29 Nights Africa Cruise 29 Mar 2027
- 3 Nights Africa Cruise 26 Mar 2027
- 3 Nights Africa Cruise 27 Nov 2026
- 3 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 27 Apr 2027
- 3 Nights Repositioning Cruise 29 Mar 2027
- 3 Nights Repositioning Cruise 8 Mar 2027
- 31 Nights Africa Cruise 1 Apr 2027
- 4 Nights Africa Cruise 8 Feb 2027
- 4 Nights Africa Cruise 23 Nov 2026
- 4 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 27 Apr 2027
- 5 Nights Africa Cruise 16 Mar 2027
- 5 Nights Africa Cruise 21 Dec 2026
- 5 Nights Africa Cruise 16 Mar 2027
- 5 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 27 Apr 2027
- 6 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 13 Mar 2028
- 7 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 30 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 29 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 28 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 8 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 7 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise 2 May 2027
- 7 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 30 Apr 2027
- 7 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 1 May 2027
- 9 Nights Western Europe Cruise 29 Jan 2028
All Upcoming Departures
MSC Armonia FAQ
What flag does MSC Armonia sail under?
MSC Armonia is registered in Panama.
How many passengers does MSC Armonia hold?
MSC Armonia carries about 2,620 guests with roughly 721 crew.
How old is MSC Armonia?
MSC Armonia entered service in 2001 and was last refurbished in 2014.
How big is MSC Armonia?
At 65,542 gross tons and 275 m long, MSC Armonia is a mid-size ship — larger than 63% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What dining is included on MSC Armonia?
Marco Polo, La Pergola, La Brasserie Buffet Restaurant and the Il Girasole casual venues are identified as included dining. Surf & Turf and specialty coffee or ice-cream offerings are charged separately.
Is Wi-Fi available on MSC Armonia?
Wi-Fi is available in public areas and cabins through paid internet packages. The ship uses satellite connectivity, so performance can vary from land-based broadband.
What is the dress code on MSC Armonia?
MSC Cruises uses casual daytime dress and designated evening dress guidance, including more formal attire on gala evenings. Specific nightly guidance is provided in the daily onboard program.
Are gratuities included on MSC Armonia?
Gratuities depend on the booking and itinerary terms. Bar purchases can also have an automatic gratuity, so passengers should check their booking conditions and onboard account.
Is MSC Armonia accessible for passengers with reduced mobility?
The ship has cabins marked for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility, and the operator advises requesting accessibility arrangements during booking. Wheelchairs are available in limited numbers for embarkation, disembarkation and emergencies, not routine onboard use.
What facilities are available for children and teenagers?
MSC Armonia has Baby Club, Mini Club, Junior Club, Young Club and Doremi Spray Park facilities. The ship also has a dedicated Starlight Disco area for entertainment and youth activities.