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MSC Lirica
Last refurbished
2015
Last refurbished
Passengers
1976
Passengers
Ports Visited
33
Ports visited
Cruises from $97 per day
$97
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of MSC Lirica
65,591
Gross Tonnage

MSC Lirica Cruises

3.7
(from 10 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
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    • 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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    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
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    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 3.7 Stars based on 10 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    3.7
  • Cabin
    4.4
  • Dining
    3.8
  • Entertainment
    3.4
  • Service
    4.3

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

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    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

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    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
03 Apr 2025 Marseille,Palma de Mallorca,Valencia,Civitavecchia Marseille $1141
03 Apr 2025 Marseille,Palma de Mallorca,Valencia Marseille Sold Out
03 Apr 2025 Marseille,Palma de Mallorca,Valencia,Civitavecchia,Corfu,Dubrovnik,Split,Venice-Marghera Marseille $1311
04 Apr 2025 Palma de Mallorca,Valencia,Civitavecchia,Corfu,Dubrovnik,Split,Venice-Marghera Palma de Mallorca Sold Out
07 Apr 2025 Civitavecchia,Corfu,Dubrovnik,Split,Venice-Marghera Rome (Civitavecchia) Sold Out
12 Apr 2025 Venice-Marghera,Kotor,Mykonos,Mykonos,Santorini,Ancona Venice Sold Out
12 Apr 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1675
18 Apr 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona Sold Out
19 Apr 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1475
25 Apr 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1625
26 Apr 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $2305
02 May 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1355
03 May 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1035
09 May 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1355
10 May 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1315
16 May 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1635
17 May 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1505
23 May 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1455
24 May 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1245
30 May 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1405
31 May 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1145
06 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1805
07 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1555
13 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1665
14 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1835
20 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1605
21 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1545
27 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1675
28 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1215
04 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1795
05 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1385
11 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1805
12 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1385
18 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1805
19 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1385
25 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1815
26 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1765
01 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $2055
02 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1925
08 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $2165
09 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1945
15 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $2295
16 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1925
22 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $2235
23 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1775
29 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1935
30 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1745
05 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1855
06 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1765
12 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1825
13 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1625
19 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1725
20 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1635
26 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1925
27 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1605
03 Oct 2025 Italy, Greece Ancona $1915
04 Oct 2025 Italy, Greece Venice $1405
04 Oct 2025 Venice-Marghera,Kotor,Mykonos,Mykonos,Heraklion,Ancona,Venice-Marghera,Zadar,Dubrovnik,Rijeka,Ancona Venice Sold Out
07 Nov 2025 Venice-Marghera,Corfu,Siracusa,Palermo,Valencia,Santa Cruz de Tenerife,Recife Venice Sold Out
07 Nov 2025 Venice-Marghera,Corfu,Siracusa,Palermo,Valencia,Santa Cruz de Tenerife,Recife,Buzios,Rio de Janeiro Venice $2469
07 Nov 2025 Venice-Marghera,Corfu,Siracusa,Palermo,Valencia,Santa Cruz de Tenerife,Recife,Buzios,Rio de Venice $2627
07 Nov 2025 Venice-Marghera,Corfu,Siracusa,Palermo Venice $579
07 Nov 2025 Venice-Marghera,Corfu,Siracusa,Palermo,Valencia Venice $925
12 Nov 2025 Palermo,Valencia,Santa Cruz de Tenerife,Recife,Buzios,Rio de Janeiro,Santos Palermo $1987
28 Nov 2025 Santos,Buzios,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $518
01 Dec 2025 Santos,Buzios,Ilha Grande,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $701
05 Dec 2025 Santos,Buzios,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $548
12 Dec 2025 Santos,Buzios,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $518
15 Dec 2025 Santos (Sao Paolo), Itajai (Balneario Camboriu), Santos (Sao Paolo) Santos (Sao Paulo) $1240
18 Dec 2025 Itajai (Balneario Camboriu), Santos (Sao Paolo) Rio de Janeiro $1250
28 Dec 2025 Itajai (Balneario Camboriu), Santos (Sao Paolo), Copacabana (Rio de Jainero), Itajai (Balneario Itajai $2170
29 Dec 2025 Santos (Sao Paolo), Copacabana (Rio de Jainero), Itajai (Balneario Camboriu), Santos (Sao Paolo) Santos (Sao Paulo) $2170
01 Jan 2026 Rio de Janeiro,Buzios,Itajai,Santos,Ilhabela,Ilha Grande,Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro $1980
04 Jan 2026 Itajai,Santos,Ilhabela,Ilha Grande,Rio de Janeiro,Buzios,Itajai Itajai $1290
05 Jan 2026 Santos (Sao Paolo), Itajai (Balneario Camboriu), Santos (Sao Paolo) Santos (Sao Paulo) $1300
08 Jan 2026 Rio de Janeiro,Buzios,Itajai,Santos,Ilhabela,Ilha Grande,Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro $1290
11 Jan 2026 Itajai,Santos,Ilhabela,Ilha Grande,Rio de Janeiro,Buzios,Itajai Itajai $1290
12 Jan 2026 Santos (Sao Paolo), Itajai (Balneario Camboriu), Santos (Sao Paolo) Santos (Sao Paulo) $1290
15 Jan 2026 Rio de Janeiro,Buzios,Itajai,Santos,Ilhabela,Ilha Grande,Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro $1290
18 Jan 2026 Itajai,Santos,Ilhabela,Ilha Grande,Rio de Janeiro,Buzios,Itajai Itajai $1290
19 Jan 2026 Santos (Sao Paolo), Itajai (Balneario Camboriu), Santos (Sao Paolo) Santos (Sao Paulo) $1290
26 Jan 2026 Santos,Buzios,Ilha Grande,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $821
30 Jan 2026 Santos,Buzios,Ilha Grande,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $821
03 Feb 2026 Santos,Buzios,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $608
06 Feb 2026 Santos,Ilha Grande,Buzios,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $821
10 Feb 2026 Santos,Buzios,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $608
13 Feb 2026 Santos,Buzios,Salvador,Ilha Grande,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $1470
20 Feb 2026 Santos,Buzios,Ilha Grande,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $821
24 Feb 2026 Santos,Buzios,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $608
27 Feb 2026 Santos,Buzios,Ilha Grande,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $831
03 Mar 2026 Santos,Buzios,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $608
06 Mar 2026 Santos,Buzios,Ilha Grande,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $821
10 Mar 2026 Santos,Buzios,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $608
13 Mar 2026 Santos,Buzios,Ilha Grande,Santos Santos (Sao Paulo) $821
03 Apr 2026 Ancona,Venice-Marghera,Kotor,Mykonos,Mykonos,Santorini,Ancona Ancona $1785
03 Apr 2026 Ancona,Venice-Marghera,Kotor,Mykonos,Santorini,Ancona,Venice-Marghera Ancona $1763
04 Apr 2026 Venice-Marghera,Kotor,Mykonos,Santorini,Ancona,Venice-Marghera Venice $1785
10 Apr 2026 Ancona,Venice-Marghera,Kotor,Mykonos,Mykonos,Santorini,Ancona Ancona $1785
11 Apr 2026 Venice-Marghera,Kotor,Mykonos,Santorini,Ancona,Venice-Marghera Venice $1785
17 Apr 2026 Ancona,Venice-Marghera,Kotor,Mykonos,Mykonos,Santorini,Ancona Ancona $1815

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