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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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    • 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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    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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    • Entertainment on the MSC Orchestra
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    • 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

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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 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.

  • In addition to all the features of ‘Bella’ and ‘Fantastica’, the ‘Aurea’ Experience offers a series of relaxing benefits for body and soul.

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 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
19 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari Sold Out
20 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $955
21 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1955
22 Oct 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille Sold Out
23 Oct 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1825
26 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1835
27 Oct 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2215
28 Oct 2025 Genoa,Marseille,Barcelona,Ibiza,Cagliari,Civitavecchia Genoa $2175
29 Oct 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1585
30 Oct 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1195
02 Nov 2025 Cagliari,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Barcelona,Ibiza,Cagliari Cagliari $1865
03 Nov 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1215
04 Nov 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2645
04 Nov 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $937
05 Nov 2025 Marseille,Barcelona,Ibiza,Cagliari,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille Marseille $3155
06 Nov 2025 Barcelona,Ibiza,Cagliari,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Livorno,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1349
06 Nov 2025 Barcelona,Ibiza,Cagliari,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Livorno,Valencia Barcelona $1391
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) $929
10 Nov 2025 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Livorno,Valencia,Barcelona Rome (Civitavecchia) $697
11 Nov 2025 Genoa,Marseille,Livorno,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $1025
12 Nov 2025 Marseille,Livorno,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $819
13 Nov 2025 Livorno,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $1237
15 Nov 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1325
16 Nov 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1055
16 Nov 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Barcelona $551
17 Nov 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $1025
18 Nov 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $975
19 Nov 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $1685
20 Nov 2025 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1365
22 Nov 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1245
23 Nov 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1365
24 Nov 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $845
25 Nov 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $995
26 Nov 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $1045
27 Nov 2025 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1105
29 Nov 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1315
30 Nov 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1155
01 Dec 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $995
02 Dec 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $1005
03 Dec 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $865
04 Dec 2025 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1075
06 Dec 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $955
07 Dec 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1095
08 Dec 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $915
09 Dec 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $1025
10 Dec 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $855
11 Dec 2025 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $975
13 Dec 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1055
14 Dec 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1155
15 Dec 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $815
16 Dec 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $905
17 Dec 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $1005
18 Dec 2025 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $885
20 Dec 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1655
21 Dec 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1665
22 Dec 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $1695
23 Dec 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $1625
24 Dec 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $1515
25 Dec 2025 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1465
27 Dec 2025 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1945
28 Dec 2025 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1855
29 Dec 2025 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $1885
30 Dec 2025 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $1845
31 Dec 2025 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $1815
01 Jan 2026 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1355
03 Jan 2026 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1145
04 Jan 2026 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1005
05 Jan 2026 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $1005
06 Jan 2026 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $1025
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 $1145
11 Jan 2026 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1125
12 Jan 2026 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $1015
13 Jan 2026 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $1265
14 Jan 2026 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $995
15 Jan 2026 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1165
17 Jan 2026 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1075
18 Jan 2026 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1055
19 Jan 2026 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $1115
20 Jan 2026 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $985
21 Jan 2026 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $945
26 Jan 2026 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $1105
27 Jan 2026 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $985
28 Jan 2026 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $945
29 Jan 2026 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1025
31 Jan 2026 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1145
01 Feb 2026 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1025
02 Feb 2026 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $1005
03 Feb 2026 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $955
04 Feb 2026 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $1015
05 Feb 2026 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1085
07 Feb 2026 Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia Valencia $1365
08 Feb 2026 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona Barcelona $1215
09 Feb 2026 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille Marseille $1105
10 Feb 2026 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Genoa $945
11 Feb 2026 Livorno,Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno Livorno $1035
12 Feb 2026 Civitavecchia,Valencia,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Rome (Civitavecchia) $1035

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