Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Msc-Musica

On October 5, 2025, at approximately 10 p.m., a noteworthy rescue operation unfolded when the CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo responded to an urgent call from the cruise liner 'MSC Musica'. The vessel was navigating 21 nautical miles southeast of Carboneras when a passenger required immediate medical attention. The situation prompted the deployment of the SAR helicopter Helimer 221, which successfully hoisted the patient from the ship and transported him to Almería airport. The patient arrived at the airport just past midnight, where further arrangements for hospital care were promptly made.

A frantic search operation was initiated for a crew member who inexplicably leaped overboard from the MSC Musica on June 10, 2024. The incident occurred shortly after the vessel departed from Civitavecchia, Italy, en route to Genoa as part of a week-long Western Mediterranean cruise. Local authorities collaborated on the search and rescue efforts, deploying a rescue helicopter and multiple patrol boats. Unfortunately, their extensive search yielded no results. The MSC Musica continued its journey, ultimately returning to Barcelona on June 13, completing its itinerary that included stops in Ibiza, Cagliari, Civitavecchia, Genoa, and Cannes.

In response to growing safety concerns, MSC Cruises has officially canceled its positioning trips aboard the 'MSC Euribia' from Kiel to Dubai. The decision comes as Houthi rebels escalate attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, particularly off the Yemeni coast, prompting MSC Cruises to prioritize the safety of its passengers. Following weeks of uncertainty where bookings were not available, the company has now taken preemptive action. The 2024 summer season is slated to conclude on October 19, 2024, in Kiel, where the last guests will disembark from the one-week fjord cruise and a six-day journey from Copenhagen. As the 'MSC Euribia' prepares for its winter itineraries in the Persian Gulf, the cruise line is now considering a repositioning voyage around Africa without guests to facilitate a safe transfer from Northern Europe. The inaugural cruise in the Orient is set to commence in Dubai on November 16, 2024, leading to the cancellation of all sailings for the 'MSC Euribia' between October 19 and November 15, which includes the Grand Voyage that was also available for shorter bookings. This timeframe should allow for the repositioning of the vessel from Kiel to Dubai without the need for guest participation. Moreover, with the revised schedule, new African cruise offerings remain uncertain given the short notice of the cancellations. Alongside the 'MSC Euribia', the 'MSC Musica' was also originally planned to traverse the Red Sea in autumn 2024 en route from the Mediterranean to South Africa. Currently, voyages scheduled between October 29 and November 22 cannot be booked, and alternative plans for the Genoa to Durban route remain undetermined, potentially leading to further travel changes along the West African coast.

On March 6, 2024, an 84-year-old passenger experienced a heart attack while aboard the MSC Música as it navigated the waters close to Punta del Este. The situation escalated after 7 p.m. when navy personnel reached out to the Maritime Rescue Association (ADES) for immediate help. Responding swiftly, the ADES 30' boat arrived at the vessel and conducted the medical evacuation of the patient, who had been stabilized, within just 45 minutes of the distress call. Upon reaching the port, the elderly passenger was promptly transferred to an ambulance and taken to a nearby healthcare facility for further treatment.