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MSC Orchestra
First launched
2007
First launched
Passengers
2550
Passengers
Ports Visited
21
Ports visited
Cruises from $99 per day
$99
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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    • Entertainment on the MSC Orchestra
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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 activities on the MSC Orchestra
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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

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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

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    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

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    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

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    Surface approx. 194 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 54 sq. ft., deck 9-11Sitting 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).

  • Suite

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    Cabin Types

    SL1

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    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
25 Jan 2025 Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay Rio de Janeiro $1253
02 Feb 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilheus,Salvador,Ilha Grande,Rio de Rio de Janeiro $917
08 Feb 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilha Grande,Ilheus,Salvador,Buzios, Rio de Janeiro $1060
15 Feb 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilheus,Salvador,Buzios,Rio de Janei Rio de Janeiro $957
21 Feb 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilhabela,Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro $968
24 Feb 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilhabela,Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro $918
27 Feb 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilhabela,Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro $608
02 Mar 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Salvador,Ilheus,Ilha Grande,Rio de Rio de Janeiro $1410
09 Mar 2025 Brazil, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco Rio de Janeiro $2134
09 Mar 2025 Brazil, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco, France, Italy Rio de Janeiro $2133
09 Mar 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Santos,Maceio,Mindelo,Santa Cruz de Rio de Janeiro $2340
10 Mar 2025 Brazil, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco, France, Italy Santos (Sao Paulo) $3240
24 Mar 2025 Spain, France, Italy Barcelona $0
16 Apr 2025 Italy, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $515
16 Apr 2025 Italy, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1079
17 Apr 2025 Italy, Spain Genoa $1669
18 Apr 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1487
21 Apr 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1495
22 Apr 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1525
23 Apr 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2015
24 Apr 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1255
27 Apr 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1535
28 Apr 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1385
29 Apr 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1525
30 Apr 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1495
01 May 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1605
04 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1785
05 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1265
06 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1395
07 May 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1765
08 May 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1165
11 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1445
12 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1335
13 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1275
14 May 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1525
15 May 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1865
18 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1935
19 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1485
20 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1745
21 May 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1765
22 May 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1905
25 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1845
26 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1475
27 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1515
28 May 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1755
29 May 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1895
01 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1755
02 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1535
03 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1805
04 Jun 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1925
05 Jun 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1825
08 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2005
09 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1715
10 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $2255
11 Jun 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1885
12 Jun 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1985
15 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2235
16 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1975
17 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1725
18 Jun 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1825
19 Jun 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2015
22 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2155
23 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1825
24 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1785
25 Jun 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1735
26 Jun 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2135
29 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1825
30 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1615
01 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1935
02 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1785
03 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2305
06 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1875
07 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1875
08 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1875
09 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2035
10 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2345
13 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1925
14 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1925
15 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1885
16 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2165
17 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2005
20 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1765
21 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1865
22 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1885
23 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1965
24 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1925
27 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1975
28 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1965
29 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1975
30 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2105
31 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1975
03 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2085
04 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2135
05 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1885
06 Aug 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $2165
07 Aug 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $2285
10 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $2435
11 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $2655
12 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1925
13 Aug 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1925

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