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MSC Orchestra
First launched
2007
First launched
Passengers
2550
Passengers
Ports Visited
11
Ports visited
Cruises from $126 per day
$126
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

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    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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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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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    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 sofaBathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request*)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safeAUREA Suite benefits:Priority tender and disembarkationIn-suite espresso machine amenitiesPremium Relaxation amenities in each suite (including bathrobe, slippers, and bespoke MED Bath amenities)Premium Minibar (first minibar items)Ironing service (2 items per suite)This update applies to all ships with departure dates starting from July 1st, 2025Please note the benefits are subject to change without prior notice.*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
21 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari Sold Out
22 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2595
22 Sep 2025 Italy, France Rome (Civitavecchia) Sold Out
23 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1775
24 Sep 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $3935
25 Sep 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona Sold Out
28 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari Sold Out
29 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1395
30 Sep 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1555
01 Oct 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1925
02 Oct 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2355
05 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari Sold Out
06 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) Sold Out
07 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1795
08 Oct 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2195
09 Oct 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1395
12 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1055
13 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1445
14 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2565
15 Oct 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1325
16 Oct 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1635
19 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1685
20 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1575
21 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1705
22 Oct 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1195
23 Oct 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1755
26 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari Sold Out
27 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1375
28 Oct 2025 Genoa,Marseille,Barcelona,Ibiza,Cagliari,Civitavecchia Genoa $1445
29 Oct 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1225
30 Oct 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1195
02 Nov 2025 Cagliari,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Barcelona,Ibiza,Cagliari Cagliari $1635
03 Nov 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1205
04 Nov 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1345
05 Nov 2025 Marseille,Barcelona,Ibiza,Cagliari,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille Marseille $1345
06 Nov 2025 Barcelona,Ibiza,Cagliari,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Livorno,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1699
06 Nov 2025 Barcelona,Ibiza,Cagliari,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Livorno,Valencia Barcelona $1051
09 Nov 2025 Cagliari,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Livorno Cagliari $551
10 Nov 2025 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Livorno,Valencia Rome (Civitavecchia) $579
10 Nov 2025 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Livorno,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1249
10 Nov 2025 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Livorno,Valencia,Barcelona Rome (Civitavecchia) $927
11 Nov 2025 Genoa,Marseille,Livorno,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $935
12 Nov 2025 Marseille,Livorno,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $669
13 Nov 2025 Livorno,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $937
15 Nov 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $965
16 Nov 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1045
16 Nov 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Barcelona Sold Out
17 Nov 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $975
18 Nov 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $935
19 Nov 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $915
20 Nov 2025 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1345
22 Nov 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1125
23 Nov 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1045
24 Nov 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $825
25 Nov 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $865
26 Nov 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $1125
27 Nov 2025 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1045
29 Nov 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $965
30 Nov 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $975
01 Dec 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $875
02 Dec 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $855
03 Dec 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $915
04 Dec 2025 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $875
06 Dec 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $915
07 Dec 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $875
08 Dec 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $765
09 Dec 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $855
10 Dec 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $785
11 Dec 2025 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $975
13 Dec 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $735
14 Dec 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1085
15 Dec 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $1125
16 Dec 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $915
17 Dec 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $715
18 Dec 2025 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $975
20 Dec 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1395
21 Dec 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1535
22 Dec 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $1515
23 Dec 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $1655
24 Dec 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $1655
25 Dec 2025 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1965
27 Dec 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $2015
28 Dec 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $2155
29 Dec 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $1965
30 Dec 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $1965
31 Dec 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $2015
01 Jan 2026 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1465
03 Jan 2026 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1295
04 Jan 2026 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1535
05 Jan 2026 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $915
06 Jan 2026 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $935
07 Jan 2026 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $925
08 Jan 2026 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1025
10 Jan 2026 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1075
11 Jan 2026 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $985
12 Jan 2026 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $965
13 Jan 2026 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $865
14 Jan 2026 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $855
15 Jan 2026 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $865
17 Jan 2026 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $985

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