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MSC Orchestra
First launched
2007
First launched
Passengers
2550
Passengers
Ports Visited
10
Ports visited
Cruises from $100 per day
$100
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of MSC Orchestra
92,409
Gross Tonnage

MSC Orchestra Cruises

3.9
(from 11 verified customers)

Launched in 2007, MSC Orchestra at 92,409 GT carries 2,550 passengers. She is one of MSC Cruise Line's "Musica" family of ships. The interior décor of wood and marble, soft furnishings and colour reflects high Italian quality. The vessel is roomy, with plenty of lounges and bars, and has excellent alternative restaurants offering Italian and Japanese fare.Combining spacious, elegant interiors with fine dining, varied entertainment programs and high-quality, resort-style amenities, MSC Orchestra promises you a dream cruise. With a choice of countless different ways to relax and enjoy yourself each day, life aboard can be just what you want it to be.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2007
Number of decks: 13
Tonnage: 92409
Cabins: 1075
Passengers: 2550
Number of crew: 987
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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

    • Dining on the MSC Orchestra
    • Dining on the MSC Orchestra
    • Dining on the MSC Orchestra
    • Dining on the MSC Orchestra
    • Dining on the MSC Orchestra

    The two main dining rooms, L’Ibiscus and Villa Borghese, are located aft with large ocean-view windows. There are two seatings for dinners. Guests in suites and deluxe grades are assigned seats in a quieter section of the restaurant. Dishes range from traditional and tasty Mediterranean fare, to the most refined international recipes. There is the "Always Available" menu, which includes spaghetti and grilled chicken, beefsteak or salmon.

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    The alternative specialty restaurant is Shanghai, a Chinese venue with real wok cooking and dim sum. The Four Seasons Restaurant is another alternative dining area with à la carte Italian cuisine.

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  • Bars

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    • Bar on the MSC Orchestra
    • Bar on the MSC Orchestra
    • Bar on the MSC Orchestra
    • Bar on the MSC Orchestra
    • Bar on the MSC Orchestra
    • Bar on the MSC Orchestra

    The bars and lounges on MSC Orchestra make every moment a special occasion, whether you’re dancing to live music in the Savannah Bar, tasting a selection of fine wines in La Cantinella Wine Bar or relaxing in the La Cubana Cigar Room.

  • Entertainment

    • Entertainment on the MSC Orchestra
    • Entertainment on the MSC Orchestra
    • Entertainment on the MSC Orchestra
    • Entertainment on the MSC Orchestra

    The state-of-the-art 1240 seat two-deck Covent Garden Theatre is the principal showlounge. Some productions may be short, just 30 minutes. The Shakers Lounge is the main centre for social dancing, and other dance floors are spread throughout other lounges. The young and lively go to the loud and futuristic R32 Disco. View big-screen movies on the large screen above the forward pool.

  • Activities

    • Activities on the MSC Orchestra
    • Activities on the MSC Orchestra
    • Activities on the MSC Orchestra
    • Activities on the MSC Orchestra
    • Activities on the MSC Orchestra

    Every moment you spend aboard MSC Orchestra is rich with possibility. They offer a varied program of activities, from arts & craft classes and dance lessons to sports tournaments. When evening comes, all kinds of fun awaits you in the ship’s theater, its casino, its disco and bars.

  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the MSC Orchestra
    • Fitness on the MSC Orchestra

    If relaxation is your goal, there’s ample deck space on MSC Orchestra to unwind in the sun. And why not pay a visit to the lavish onboard spa? It offers a choice of Turkish baths, saunas and a myriad of magical massages to soothe and pamper you. If you prefer to stay active even when you’re on holiday, you’ll enjoy the sports center, the panoramic gym, the 5 stunning pools or perhaps the jogging track that lets you keep in shape at your own pace, out in the fresh sea breeze.

  • Kids

    • Kids activities on the MSC Orchestra
    • Kids activities on the MSC Orchestra
    • Kids activities on the MSC Orchestra
    • Kids activities on the MSC Orchestra
    • Kids activities on the MSC Orchestra

    Kids can go wild to their heart’s content in the Jungle Adventure playroom, while teens get their own club too.

  • Inclusions

    • Activities - organised & individual
    • All main meals on-board
    • Butler & valet services (select cabins)
    • Captain's welcome cocktail party and Gala Evening
    • Coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
    • Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
    • Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
    • In-cabin continental breakfast for higher classes
    • Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs)
    • Service charge: Up to €0/USD12.50/AUD18 (12 & over) daily, child over 1 pay half. Ask about pre-payment.
    • Ship-shore-ship transfers
    • Traditional/set time & multi-venue dining
    • Under 12s sharing cabin w/ 2 adults: ask about free travel (pay port dues)
    • Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor

Customer cruise ship ratings

MSC Orchestra has an average of 3.9 Stars based on 11 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    3.9
  • Cabin
    4.3
  • Dining
    3.4
  • Entertainment
    3.5
  • Service
    3.8

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Highlights

  • Whatever your age and travel desires, you can be sure they’ll come true for you, your friends and family on a cruise like no other on MSC Orchestra.

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Cabins

Four out of five cabins have an outside view, and of these four out of five have a balcony. Cabins are stylish. For all cabins continental breakfast is complimentary from 7.30 to 10 am, while room service snacks can be bought at other times. In suites a basket of fruit is provided at embarkation, and replenished daily. Cabins come with a mini-bar, personal safe, ample closet, shower-only tub, terrycloth robes, flat-screen television, and excellent 24-hour room service.

Suites have in addition fresh flowers, daily tray of canapés, hangers, upgraded toiletries, bathroom with tub, and king-size bed (or two singles). Ninety-eight ‘Ocean View’ cabins on deck 8 have obstructed views, so be alert to this. Suites also have a large lounger area and walk-in closet, vanity desk with hair dryer. Some very popular staterooms are at the aft of the ship with views of the wake from balcony cabins. There are 18 suites with a private balcony, no single cabins, and 17 that are wheelchair-accessible. )

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  • Inside

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    Cabin Types

    IR2, IR1, IB

    Surface approx. 151 sq. ft., deck 12-15Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Oceanview

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    Cabin Types

    OR2, OR1, OO, OB

    Surface approx. 172 sq. ft., deck 8Window with sea viewRelaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar**Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Balcony

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    Cabin Types

    BA, BL2, BL1, BR2, BR1, BP, BB

    Surface approx. 194 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 54 sq. ft., deck 9-11Sitting area with sofaBathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request*)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Suite

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    Cabin Types

    SL1

    Surface approx. 280 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 43 sq. ft., deck 15Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request*)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Orchestra Deck Plans

Legend

  • Sofa bed
  • 3rd bed is a pullman bed
  • 3rd & 4th beds are pullman beds
  • Double sofa bed
  • Connecting staterooms
  • Cabin for guests with reduced mobility
  • Staterooms with metal balcony
  • Staterooms with partial metal/partial glass balconies
  • Ship configuration may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination

MSC Orchestra Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
08 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari Sold Out
09 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) Sold Out
10 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa Sold Out
10 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1257
11 Jun 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille Sold Out
12 Jun 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1555
15 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1825
16 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) Sold Out
17 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1625
18 Jun 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2275
19 Jun 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona Sold Out
22 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari Sold Out
23 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1935
24 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1875
25 Jun 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1965
26 Jun 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2405
29 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2075
30 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1345
01 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1915
02 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1915
03 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2015
06 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2005
07 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1995
08 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1865
09 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2165
10 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2285
13 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1975
14 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1995
15 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2255
16 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2345
17 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2395
20 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1865
21 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1955
22 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2365
23 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2515
24 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2655
27 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2255
28 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2545
29 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2445
30 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2975
31 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2445
03 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2405
04 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2315
05 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2225
06 Aug 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2385
07 Aug 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2355
10 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2955
11 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2975
12 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2145
13 Aug 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2445
14 Aug 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2605
17 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2925
18 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2825
19 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2075
20 Aug 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2365
21 Aug 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2125
24 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2275
25 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2245
26 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1985
27 Aug 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1915
28 Aug 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2195
31 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2505
01 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2535
02 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2155
03 Sep 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2205
04 Sep 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1975
07 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $3045
08 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2345
09 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2095
10 Sep 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2185
11 Sep 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2245
14 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2555
15 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2515
16 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2165
17 Sep 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2135
18 Sep 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2505
21 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2425
22 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2175
23 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2075
24 Sep 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2115
25 Sep 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2585
28 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2005
29 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2535
30 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2005
01 Oct 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1855
02 Oct 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1825
05 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2065
06 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1885
07 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1975
08 Oct 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2855
09 Oct 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2145
12 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2045
13 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2065
14 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa Sold Out
15 Oct 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1905
16 Oct 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1835
19 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1835
20 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1745
21 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1955
22 Oct 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1945

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