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MSC Lirica
Last refurbished
2015
Last refurbished
Passengers
1976
Passengers
Ports Visited
24
Ports visited
Cruises from $129 per day
$129
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of MSC Lirica
65,591
Gross Tonnage

MSC Lirica Cruises

3.5
(from 11 verified customers)

MSC Lirica has been in service since 2003. In November 2015 she was refitted and extended by 24m, at 65,591 GT, with 194 cabins added – to carry 1984 passengers. Her Italian décor avoids the neon glitter of some cruise lines, and accentuates marble, wood, brass, and soft furnishings.The ship offers good value for the cruise fares charged, and a truly Italian-style cruise experience in stylish surroundings. Children have three play areas and their favourite, an ice-cream parlour.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2003
Number of decks: 10
Tonnage: 65591
Cabins: 988
Passengers: 1976
Number of crew: 721
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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

    • Dining on the MSC Lirica
    • Dining on the MSC Lirica
    • Dining on the MSC Lirica
    • Dining on the MSC Lirica

    The principal dining room is La Bussola Restaurant, with open seating for breakfast and lunch, and two seatings for dinner. The smaller L’Ippocampo Restaurant shares the same menu. La Pergola is more formal and stylish offering Italian cuisine. While assigned to suite passengers, other guests may make a reservation. Le Bistrot Cafeteria is a casual, self-serve, 24-hour buffet. There are also a grill and pizzeria.

  • Bars

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    • Bar on the MSC Lirica
    • Bar on the MSC Lirica
    • Bar on the MSC Lirica

    There’s no tea or coffee for lunch and dinner in the dining rooms, only in the buffet. You may have to ask for milk. For coffee and pastries head for The Coffee Corner. There are eight themed bars that include the Beverly Hills Bar, Vivaldi Piano Lounge, and Lord Nelson’s Pub.

  • Entertainment

    • Entertainment on the MSC Lirica
    • Entertainment on the MSC Lirica
    • Entertainment on the MSC Lirica
    • Entertainment on the MSC Lirica

    The two-deck Broadway Theatre presents productions shows, cabaret, plays and other theatrical presentations. Some productions may be short, just 30 minutes. The ship has a number of bands and small ensembles to provide music for dancing and background.

  • Activities

    • Activities on the MSC Lirica
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    • Activities on the MSC Lirica
    • Activities on the MSC Lirica
    • Activities on the MSC Lirica

    The world-class entertainment options onboard will delight all ages, from the high-tech Broadway Theater, the dazzling Las Vegas Casino and the futuristic Blue Club Disco to the virtual reality games arcade and pirate-themed kids’ playroom.

  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the MSC Lirica
    • Fitness on the MSC Lirica
    • Fitness on the MSC Lirica
    • Fitness on the MSC Lirica
    • Fitness on the MSC Lirica
    • Fitness on the MSC Lirica

    The panoramic gym with its wide choice of sports facilities and the MSC Aurea Spa with its heavenly beauty treatments and massages are just two of the cutting-edge environments on board that will help you enjoy your leisure time to the full.

  • Kids

    • Kids activities on the MSC Lirica
    • Kids activities on the MSC Lirica
    • Kids activities on the MSC Lirica
    • Kids activities on the MSC Lirica
    • Kids activities on the MSC Lirica

    Children have three play areas and their favourite, an ice-cream parlour. Teens have their own area on the top deck.

  • 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 Lirica has an average of 3.5 Stars based on 11 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    3.5
  • Cabin
    4.4
  • Dining
    3.5
  • Entertainment
    3.2
  • Service
    4.2

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Highlights

  • Experiencing something new to savor every moment aboard, it will come as no surprise to hear travelers grow lyrical that MSC Lirica cruise ship is the heart of their voyage, no less than the incredible destinations she takes them to discover.

  • There are new spacious cabins with balconies to delight the guests with superb panoramic views. Also the enlarged restaurant and buffet areas to serve up an even greater variety of culinary treats.

  • Choose from staterooms in the most desired locations (including Super Family staterooms where available) located on the upper decks, with rapid access to elevators and lounges.

Cabins

Two-thirds of the cabins have an outside view, and of these just one-quarter have a private balcony. Interior and Ocean View cabins are small at 12.9 sq.m. All cabins have interactive television, air-conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, mini-bar/fridge, safe, wardrobe, bathroom with shower, and cotton towels. Two single beds can be converted to a double bed. Outside cabins have a large rectangular viewing window.

The 132 suites with private balcony come with a large double bed, a sitting area with sofa, a substantial walk-in wardrobe, bathrobes, a well-stocked mini-bar, and an expanded bathroom with tub. The suites are well laid out and nicely furnished. Many ‘Ocean View’ cabins on deck 7 have obstructed views, so be alert to this. For all cabins continental breakfast is complimentary from 7.30 to 10 am, while room service snacks can be bought at other times, but there is a per-item charge for other orders. For suites, a basket of fruit is provided at embarkation, and replenished daily. There are four cabins for the disabled, and no single cabins.)

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  • Inside

    Inside on the MSC Lirica Inside on the MSC Lirica

    Cabin Types

    IM2, IM1, IB

    Surface approx. 140 sq. ft., deck 9-10Relaxing armchairBathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request*)TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar* Cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have single beds only.The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Oceanview

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    Cabin Types

    OL1, OM2, OM1, OO, OB

    Surface approx. 237 sq. ft., deck 9.Window with sea viewRelaxing armchairComfortable double or single beds (on request)Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerTV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibarThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Balcony

    Balcony on the MSC Lirica Balcony on the MSC Lirica

    Cabin Types

    BM1, BB

    Surface approx. 140 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 32 sq. ft., deck 9-10Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibarThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Suite

    Suite on the MSC Lirica Suite on the MSC Lirica

    Cabin Types

    SR2, SR1

    Surface approx. 248 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 54 sq. ft., deck 12Sitting area with sofaSpacious WardrobeBathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)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.The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Lirica 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
  • Obstructed views
  • 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 Lirica Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
07 Mar 2026 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari Sold Out
09 Mar 2026 Greece, Turkey, Italy Athens $2225
10 Mar 2026 Turkey, Greece, Italy Izmir Sold Out
11 Mar 2026 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul Sold Out
14 Mar 2026 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $1515
16 Mar 2026 Greece, Turkey, Italy Athens $1055
17 Mar 2026 Turkey, Greece, Italy Izmir Sold Out
18 Mar 2026 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul Sold Out
21 Mar 2026 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $1685
23 Mar 2026 Greece, Turkey, Italy Athens Sold Out
24 Mar 2026 Turkey, Greece, Italy Izmir Sold Out
25 Mar 2026 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul Sold Out
28 Mar 2026 Italy, Greece Bari $925
10 Apr 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1045
11 Apr 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1315
17 Apr 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $975
18 Apr 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1205
24 Apr 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1095
25 Apr 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1175
01 May 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1115
02 May 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1045
08 May 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1035
09 May 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1075
15 May 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1105
16 May 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1195
22 May 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1125
23 May 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1305
29 May 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1295
30 May 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1305
05 Jun 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1465
06 Jun 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1385
12 Jun 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1345
13 Jun 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1325
19 Jun 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1515
20 Jun 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1375
26 Jun 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1245
27 Jun 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1425
03 Jul 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1465
04 Jul 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1445
10 Jul 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1465
11 Jul 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1385
17 Jul 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1535
18 Jul 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1415
24 Jul 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1575
25 Jul 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1495
31 Jul 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1665
01 Aug 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1675
07 Aug 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1905
08 Aug 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1785
14 Aug 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $2225
15 Aug 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1775
21 Aug 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1735
22 Aug 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1465
28 Aug 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1425
29 Aug 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1375
04 Sep 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1535
05 Sep 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1595
11 Sep 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1435
12 Sep 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1475
18 Sep 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1455
19 Sep 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1535
25 Sep 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1325
26 Sep 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1295
02 Oct 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1285
03 Oct 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1435
09 Oct 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1175
10 Oct 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1115
16 Oct 2026 Italy, Greece Ancona $1155
17 Oct 2026 Italy, Greece Venice $1185
23 Oct 2026 Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Croatia Ancona $3025
24 Oct 2026 Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Croatia Venice $2797
04 Nov 2026 Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Croatia Venice $2667
04 Nov 2026 Venice-Marghera,Katakolon,Heraklion,Rhodes,Limassol,Port Said,Alexandria,Split Venice $2539
14 Nov 2026 Split,Venice-Marghera,Katakolon,Heraklion,Rhodes,Limassol,Port Said,Alexandria,Split Split $2127
15 Nov 2026 Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Croatia Venice $2127
25 Nov 2026 Split,Venice-Marghera,Katakolon,Heraklion,Rhodes,Limassol,Port Said,Alexandria,Split Split $1747
26 Nov 2026 Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Croatia Venice $1607
06 Dec 2026 Split,Venice-Marghera,Katakolon,Heraklion,Port Said,Alexandria,Split Split $1429
07 Dec 2026 Italy, Greece, Egypt, Croatia Venice $1429
16 Dec 2026 Split,Venice-Marghera,Katakolon,Heraklion,Rhodes,Limassol,Port Said,Alexandria,Split Split $2607
17 Dec 2026 Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Croatia Venice $2467
27 Dec 2026 Split,Venice-Marghera,Katakolon,Heraklion,Rhodes,Limassol,Port Said,Alexandria,Split Split $3787
28 Dec 2026 Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Croatia Venice $3825
28 Dec 2026 Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Croatia Venice $3787
07 Jan 2027 Split,Venice-Marghera,Bari Split $335
09 Jan 2027 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $905
09 Jan 2027 Bari,Piraeus,Izmir,Istanbul Bari $621
09 Jan 2027 Bari,Piraeus Bari $415
11 Jan 2027 Piraeus,Izmir,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Piraeus Athens $995
13 Jan 2027 Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Piraeus,Izmir,Istanbul Istanbul $905
16 Jan 2027 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $905
18 Jan 2027 Piraeus,Izmir,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Piraeus Athens $905
20 Jan 2027 Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Piraeus,Izmir,Istanbul Istanbul $905
23 Jan 2027 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $905
25 Jan 2027 Piraeus,Izmir,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Piraeus Athens $905
27 Jan 2027 Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Piraeus,Izmir,Istanbul Istanbul $1005
30 Jan 2027 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $1005
01 Feb 2027 Piraeus,Izmir,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Piraeus Athens $1005
03 Feb 2027 Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Piraeus,Izmir,Istanbul Istanbul $1005
06 Feb 2027 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $1005

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