CONTEMPORARY CRUISE SHIP CHRONICLES:
MSC MUSICA
by Peter Knego

All photos by and copyright Peter Knego 2006, unless otherwise noted.

MSC MUSICA "Preview" Tour, Page Three: Vivace (13) to Maestoso (7) Decks

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All photos by and copyright Peter Knego 2006, unless otherwise noted.

Aerobics with a view. The aerobics space (facing port) is located in the farthest forward portion of the fitness center on Vivace Deck.

A bank of up to the minute cardio machines, shown facing forward, adjoins the aerobics area.

A hydrotherapy room, shown facing aft, follows just aft of the cardio and weight rooms on the port side of the spa.

A beautiful juice bar (facing port) is located in the center of the spa, offering plenty of space to just relax and enjoy a bit of tranquility after a workout or therapy session.

There are men's and women's saunas. This is the men's, facing aft.

The entrance to the Aloha Beauty Farm, as seen facing forward, is on forward/starboard Vivace Deck.

The beauty salon is located on the aft/starboard side of the Spa, directly off the entrance.

Forward Vivace Deck houses the MSC MUSICA's expansive and elegant Aloha Beauty Farm Fitness Center and Spa.

The MSC MUSICA's wide stairtowers are decorated with brass and marble laminates. These are the next to aft stairs on Vivace Deck.

The Gli Archi Cafeteria has buffet stations along its inboard portion and magnificent views through its full length windows.

In the daytime, Il Giardino, shown facing port, is part of the Gli Archi cafeteria. At night, the space, whose decor is inspired by Hadrian's Palace, is its own separate a la carte dining room.

Aft of the spacious, open pool area on midships Vivace Deck, the Gli Archi Cafeteria and Il Giardino surround the funnel casing and continue all the way to the stern of MSC MUSICA.

Virtuoso Deck (12) is the next lower level. It begins with the wheelhouse and officers' accommodation, continuing with a full deck of cabins that include 56 category 8 (with balconies), 104 category 11 (with balconies), and 49 category 3 (insides -- two of which are handicap accessible)

Adagio Deck (11) is fronted by a narrow terrace that serves 76 category 7 (with balconies), 104 category 11 (with balconies), and 71 category 3 (insides -- two of which are handicap accessible)

Minuetto Deck (10) also has a narrow front terrace. 78 category 7 (with balconies), 104 category 10 (with balconies), and 60 category 2 (insides -- two of which are handicap accessible) follow.

I stayed in Cabin 9073, a category 10 on port Intermezzo Deck. This view is facing port. The cabin was plushly appointed and extremely comfortable. I particularly enjoyed the unobscured views through the full length windows and the clear balcony panes.

My balcony, facing aft. I did manage to try out the nice rattan furniture before my final breakfast on board.

My loo was not especially large, but was also not lacking for any necessary amenities.

Intermezzo Deck (9) has 70 category 6 (with balconies), 104 category 10 (with balconies), 8 category 9 (with balconies), and 39 category 2 (insides -- two of which are handicap accessible).

Forte Deck (8) starts at the ship's fo'c'sle with the crew's sunning deck. Inside, the accommodation includes 112 category 5 (outsides -- two of which are handicap accessible), 60 category 6 (with balconies), 8 category 9 (with balconies), and 32 category 1 (insides -- two of which are handicap accessible).

The forward portions of Maestoso Deck's promenades are lined with picture windows. This is the starboard side, facing forward.

The central portion of starboard Maestoso Deck's promenade, facing forward.

Port Maestoso Deck, facing forward.

Maestoso Deck (7) is entirely dedicated to public areas. Long finite promenades on either side are connected via a narrow passageway just aft of the docking machinery.

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