MSC Melody Ship Info
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MSC Cruise Line
General Information
The
MSC Melody started sailing in 1982. Former names: none. The MSC Melody is registered
in . The MSC Melody has 549 cabins.
You can expect between 1098 to 1318 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) MSC Melody has a space ratio of
26.7.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 32.
The MSC Melody has
535 crew members on board. There are 2 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.
Sister Ships
None
Accessibility
There are 0 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
8 Decks
There are 8 on this ship. The highest deck number is 8. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 6.
0% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
MELODY was built in 1982 for Home Lines for service out of New York. Following the demise of Hole Lines in 1989, she was transferred to Holland America Line and later Premier Cruises where she became STARSHIP ATLANTIC. In 1996 she was sold for $70,000,000 to MSC for operation in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
MSC Melody Ship Stats
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 1982 |
| Years Old | 42 |
| Tons | 35,143 |
| Speed | 21.0 knots |
| Length | 671 feet |
| Beam | 90 feet |
| Total Cabins | 549 |
| Crew | 535 |
| Expected Passengers | 1,084 to 1,318 |
| Expected Space Ratio | 27 |
| Total decks | 8 |
| Decks with cabins | 6 |
MSC Melody Features
Smoking Policy
- Smoking is only allowed in cigar rooms, the casino, one designated lounge, and outdoors on one side of the sun deck
- Smoking is Prohibited in cabins, balconies, dining rooms, and theaters.
