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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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    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

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    • 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

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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).

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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
28 Dec 2024 Copacabana (Rio de Jainero) Rio de Janeiro $2383
05 Jan 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Buzios,Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro $1078
11 Jan 2025 Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay Rio de Janeiro $1453
19 Jan 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilheus,Salvador,Buzios,Rio de Janei Rio de Janeiro $1105
25 Jan 2025 Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay Rio de Janeiro $1503
02 Feb 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilheus,Salvador,Ilha Grande,Rio de Rio de Janeiro $875
08 Feb 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilha Grande,Ilheus,Salvador,Buzios, Rio de Janeiro $1016
15 Feb 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilheus,Salvador,Buzios,Rio de Janei Rio de Janeiro $875
21 Feb 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilhabela,Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro $602
24 Feb 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilhabela,Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro $598
27 Feb 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Ilhabela,Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro $622
02 Mar 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Salvador,Ilheus,Ilha Grande,Rio de Rio de Janeiro $1316
09 Mar 2025 Brazil, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco Rio de Janeiro $1694
09 Mar 2025 Brazil, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco, France, Italy Rio de Janeiro $1793
09 Mar 2025 Rio de Janeiro,Santos,Maceio,Mindelo,Santa Cruz de Rio de Janeiro $1936
10 Mar 2025 Brazil, Cape Verde, Spain, Morocco, France, Italy Santos (Sao Paulo) $2000
24 Mar 2025 Spain, France, Italy Barcelona $673
16 Apr 2025 Italy, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $435
16 Apr 2025 Italy, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1159
17 Apr 2025 Italy, Spain Genoa $1149
18 Apr 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1407
21 Apr 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1475
22 Apr 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1475
23 Apr 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1625
24 Apr 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1585
27 Apr 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1335
28 Apr 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1335
29 Apr 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1335
30 Apr 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1375
01 May 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1335
04 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1275
05 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1275
06 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1275
07 May 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1275
08 May 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1235
11 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1275
12 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1275
13 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1235
14 May 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1275
15 May 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1505
18 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1275
19 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1275
20 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1275
21 May 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1235
22 May 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1275
25 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1275
26 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1275
27 May 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1275
28 May 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1275
29 May 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1235
01 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1365
02 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1365
03 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1365
04 Jun 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1365
05 Jun 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1365
08 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1675
09 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1475
10 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1475
11 Jun 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1475
12 Jun 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1475
15 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1565
16 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1565
17 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1565
18 Jun 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1475
19 Jun 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1565
22 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1665
23 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1665
24 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1655
25 Jun 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1575
26 Jun 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1665
29 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1665
30 Jun 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1665
01 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1665
02 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1575
03 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1665
06 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1715
07 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1715
08 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1715
09 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1675
10 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1715
13 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1765
14 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1765
15 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1765
16 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1765
17 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1765
20 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1765
21 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1765
22 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1765
23 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1675
24 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1765
27 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1815
28 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1815
29 Jul 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1815
30 Jul 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1815
31 Jul 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1815
03 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Cagliari $1925
04 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Rome (Civitavecchia) $1925
05 Aug 2025 Italy, France, Spain Genoa $1885
06 Aug 2025 France, Spain, Italy Marseille $1925
07 Aug 2025 Spain, Italy, France Barcelona $1925

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