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MSC Lirica

MSC Lirica

MSC Lirica brings you a distinctive cruise experience centred on elegance, comfort and hospitality in the finest MSC Cruises tradition. Magnificent internal vistas from the foyer and unimpeded ocean views from the lounges’ floor-to-ceiling windows contribute to a sense of relaxed spaciousness, which is complemented by a variety of intimate lounges.

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MSC Lirica Ship Facts

  • Launch Year 2003
  • Upgrade Year -
  • Weight (ton) 65,591
  • Length (m) 275
  • Speed (kph) 21
  • Capacity 2,548
  • Crew 752

MSC Lirica ACCOMMODATION

  • All cabins
  • Interior
  • Oceanview
  • Balcony
  • Suite

Deluxe Suite Aurea

  • Surface 23 sqm, balcony 5 sqm, deck 10

  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Spacious Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
  • TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Balcony Balcony cabins feature a private outdoor space, typically furnished with seating, offering panoramic views of the ocean and destinations visited during your cruise.
  • Oceanview Oceanview cabins have a window or porthole, that provides a view of the surrounding ocean or scenery.

Junior Balcony

  • Surface 13 sqm, balcony 3 sqm, deck 9-10
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
  • TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Balcony Balcony cabins feature a private outdoor space, typically furnished with seating, offering panoramic views of the ocean and destinations visited during your cruise.
  • Oceanview Oceanview cabins have a window or porthole, that provides a view of the surrounding ocean or scenery.

Balcony Bella

The Bella experience is MSC’s entry-level cruising option, available to book for Interior, Oceanview and Balcony cabins.

With the Bella experience, MSC will assign your cabin within 4 days before departure. You cannot choose the cabin number or location and it can not be changed. Please note, the cabin you are assigned may have an obstructed view for oceanview and balcony cabins or a promenade view on some ships.

For bookings with three or four guests, you might be allocated two cabins on the same deck and side, subject to cabin availability.

Bella experience guests can dine at the buffet or one of the main dining rooms at no extra charge. You can submit a preference for early or late dining in the main dining room, but your request is not guaranteed. Your dining time is confirmed once onboard and can not be changed. The buffet is available for open dining.

Continental breakfast delivered to your cabin incurs an additional charge.

 

*Image is for example purposes and can vary depending on cabin assigned. 

  • Balcony Balcony cabins feature a private outdoor space, typically furnished with seating, offering panoramic views of the ocean and destinations visited during your cruise.
  • Oceanview Oceanview cabins have a window or porthole, that provides a view of the surrounding ocean or scenery.

Premium Ocean View

  • Surface 22 sqm, deck 9.
  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Oceanview Oceanview cabins have a window or porthole, that provides a view of the surrounding ocean or scenery.

Junior Ocean View

  • Surface 13 sqm, deck 7-8.
  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Oceanview Oceanview cabins have a window or porthole, that provides a view of the surrounding ocean or scenery.

Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View

  • Surface 13 sqm, deck 7
  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Oceanview Oceanview cabins have a window or porthole, that provides a view of the surrounding ocean or scenery.

Ocean View Bella

The Bella experience is MSC’s entry-level cruising option, available to book for Interior, Oceanview and Balcony cabins.

With the Bella experience, MSC will assign your cabin within 4 days before departure. You cannot choose the cabin number or location and it can not be changed. Please note, the cabin you are assigned may have an obstructed view for oceanview and balcony cabins or a promenade view on some ships.

For bookings with three or four guests, you might be allocated two cabins on the same deck and side, subject to cabin availability.

Bella experience guests can dine at the buffet or one of the main dining rooms at no extra charge. You can submit a preference for early or late dining in the main dining room, but your request is not guaranteed. Your dining time is confirmed once onboard and can not be changed. The buffet is available for open dining.

Continental breakfast delivered to your cabin incurs an additional charge.

 

*Image is for example purposes and can vary depending on cabin assigned. 

  • Oceanview Oceanview cabins have a window or porthole, that provides a view of the surrounding ocean or scenery.

Junior Interior

  • Surface 13 sqm, deck 7-8
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
  • Comfortable 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).

  • Interior Inside cabins are located within the interior of the ship, without any external windows.

Inside Bella

The Bella experience is MSC’s entry-level cruising option, available to book for Interior, Oceanview and Balcony cabins.

With the Bella experience, MSC will assign your cabin within 4 days before departure. You cannot choose the cabin number or location and it can not be changed. Please note, the cabin you are assigned may have an obstructed view for oceanview and balcony cabins or a promenade view on some ships.

For bookings with three or four guests, you might be allocated two cabins on the same deck and side, subject to cabin availability.

Bella experience guests can dine at the buffet or one of the main dining rooms at no extra charge. You can submit a preference for early or late dining in the main dining room, but your request is not guaranteed. Your dining time is confirmed once onboard and can not be changed. The buffet is available for open dining.

Continental breakfast delivered to your cabin incurs an additional charge.

 

*Image is for example purposes and can vary depending on cabin assigned. 

  • Interior Inside cabins are located within the interior of the ship, without any external windows.

MSC Lirica ENDLESS DINING OPTIONS

MSC Lirica RESTAURANTS

Buffet Restaurant

Buffet Restaurant

buffet

complimentary

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A cafeteria style, self-service buffet.

Kaito Sushi Bar

Kaito Sushi Bar

sushi

specialty

Tradition and modernity go hand in hand in this stylish sushi restaurant. This charming venue offers deliciously authentic Asian cuisine prepared on the spot with only the freshest, highest quality ingredients.
L'Ippocampo

L'Ippocampo

varies

specialty

Located on Deck 6.

La Bussola

La Bussola

varies

specialty

Located on Deck 5.

La Pergola

La Pergola

american

specialty

Located on Deck 11.

La Pergola Pizza & Pasta

La Pergola Pizza & Pasta

italian

specialty

Located on Deck 11.

Le Bistrot

Le Bistrot

varies

specialty

Located on Deck 11.

Patio Pizzeria

Patio Pizzeria

casual

Alfresco restaurant, serving pizza and fast-food styled dishes.

The Italian Ice Cream Bar

The Italian Ice Cream Bar

gelato

complimentary

MSC Cruises is proud to bring the very best in artisanal gelato to our travellers. Venchi has been making superlative desserts since 1878 and owes much of its success to the use of 100% natural ingredients and exclusive recipes, from its intense extra dark chocolate to luscious gianduja and refreshing fruit sorbets.

Vitamin Bar

Vitamin Bar

healthy

complimentary

Bar with vitamin drinks made from fresh fruits and juice such as Orange Delight and Carrot Fantasy.

NON STOP Experiences

Experiences at a Glance

From exclusive evening entertainment to slow and rejuvenating spa days, you’ll discover unlimited things to do in your downtime while cruising! Here’s a quick glance at our favourite experiences onboard MSC Lirica

MSC Lirica Experiences

Arcade

Arcade

While away a few enjoyable hours of game play at the Arcade on board the ship. Pit your wits and skill against those of your friends in any number of typical arcade options, including video games, pinball and more. Great fun guaranteed.
Beer Festival

Beer Festival

Fun-packed festive celebrations with a Bavarian flair - decorations, costumes, games, music and of course beer. There’s even a Master of Beer competition and a 6-metre-tall inflatable beer mug.
Byblos Discoteca

Byblos Discoteca

Late-night bar and nightclub with a 450 square foot dance floor.

Master Chef

Master Chef

The world's best-loved food show awaits you on the MSC Cruises fleet! Experience the adrenaline-fuelled creativity of an extraordinary on-board cooking competition for adults and junior guests.
MSC Factor

MSC Factor

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a star in our on-board talent competition, The MSC Factor? Then come and showcase what you can do in the most exciting talent show at sea. Whatever your specific talent may be, don’t be shy – come and show the world what it’s been missing.
Palm Beach Casino

Palm Beach Casino

Our casinos are elegantly designed, featuring games for all types of players. You’ll be able to try your hand at Roulette or Blackjack, challenge yourself at one of our Poker tables, or choose among a variety of slot machines.

Sailaway Party

Sailaway Party

A start-of-the-cruise event celebrating the ship's departure, led by the Entertainment Team and Dancers in a spectacular Costume Parade.
Swimming Pools

Swimming Pools

If a bit of poolside therapy sounds like your idea of heaven, look no further than one of our numerous swimming pools to get your fill of sun and relaxation, while our pool attendants can cater to your every need.
Teatro Dell'Opera

Teatro Dell'Opera

You’d normally have to travel to New York to see top-end shows, but thanks to our Broadway-style theatres you can enjoy superlative entertainment with an international line-up of artists without having to leave the ship. Take your pick from a fabulous programme, there’s sure to be a show you love.

The Card Room

The Card Room

The ship's card room is located on deck 7 and seats 28 guests.

White Party

White Party

It’s all white for a night with dazzling décor and costumes to suit the theme, plus a special performance starring our theatre cast.

RELAX AND UNWIND

A Drink for Every Mood

Watch the world go by with a drink in hand. The wide selection of bars and lounges on board MSC Lirica ensures that there’s always a perfect drink for every frame of mind…

MSC Lirica BAR & LOUNGES

L'Atmosphere Piano Bar

L'Atmosphere Piano Bar

Located on Deck 6.

La Canzone del Mare Bar

La Canzone del Mare Bar

Located on Deck 11.

Le Cabaret

Le Cabaret

Located on Deck 6.

Lord Nelson Pub

Lord Nelson Pub

The Lord Nelson Pub can be found on Deck 5.

Pergola Outside Cafeteria

Pergola Outside Cafeteria

Located on Deck 11.

The Beverly Hills Bar

The Beverly Hills Bar

Located on Deck 5.

The Coffee Corner

The Coffee Corner

Located on Deck 6.

Vitamin Bar

Vitamin Bar

Located on Deck 11.

MSC Lirica DECK PLANS

Deck 13 - Sun Deck

Deck 13 - Sun Deck

  • Sun Deck
  • Mini Golf
  • Top 13 Exclusive Solarium

Deck 12 - Rossini

Deck 12 - Rossini

  • Power Walking Track
  • Shuffleboard
  • Young & Teen Club
  • Karaoke 
  • The Blue Club Disco
  • Junior Club
  • Deluxe Suite Aurea
  • Lift

Deck 11- Vivaldi

Deck 11- Vivaldi

  • Relaxation Room
  • Gym
  • MSC Aurea Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Baby Club
  • Mini Club
  • Beauty Parlour
  • The Vitamin Bar
  • The Italian Ice Cream Bar
  • La Canzone del Mare Bar
  • Pool Bar
  • Le Piscine
  • Whirlpool Bath
  • Doremi Spray Park
  • La Pergola Outside Cafeteria
  • La Pergola Hamburger Paradise
  • La Pergola Pizza & Pasta
  • Le Bistrot Buffet
  • Lift

Deck 10 - Bellini

Deck 10 - Bellini

  • Deluxe Suite Aurea
  • Junior Balcony 
  • Junior Interior 
  • Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View Cabin
  • Lift

Deck 9 - Albinoni

Deck 9 - Albinoni

  • Premium Ocean View 
  • Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View Cabin
  • Junior Balcony 
  • Junior Interior 
  • Lift

Deck 8 - Paganini

Deck 8 - Paganini

  • Junior Interior 
  • Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View 
  • Lift

Deck 7 - Scarlatti

Deck 7 - Scarlatti

  • Medical Center
  • Junior Ocean View 
  • Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View 
  • Junior Interior 
  • Lift

Deck 6 - Puccini

Deck 6 - Puccini

  • The Broadway Theatre
  • The Coffee Corner
  • Le Cabaret
  • Casino Vip Lounge
  • Las Vegas Casino
  • Shopping Arcade
  • L'Atmosphere Piano Bar
  • Kaito Sushi Bar
  • Photo Shop
  • Photo Gallery
  • Video Games Arcade
  • L'Ippocampo Restaurant
  • Lift

Deck 5 - Verdi

Deck 5 - Verdi
  • La Bussola Restaurant
  • The Beverly Hills Bar
  • Shopping Arcade
  • Voyagers Club Info Point
  • Shore Excursion Office
  • Card Room, Library & Internet Cafe
  • Lord Nelson Pub
  • The Broadway Theatre
  • Lift

HEALTH & FITNESS

MSC Lirica is well equipped to ensure her passengers stay active whilst travelling. From a fully-equipped gym with panoramic sea views, to an outdoor jogging∘ track, to the MSC Aurea Spa.

The Aurea Spa offers a range of treatments, including massages, facials, aromatherapy, as well as the only Balinese Spa at sea.

MSC Lirica USEFUL INFORMATION

Disabled Facilities

Cabin Facilities

Accessible cabins, fitted out especially for guests with disabilities and/or reduced mobility, are available on every ship in the fleet. Guests requiring an accessible cabin can request it at the time of booking.

The accessible cabins are larger and offer more space for movement than regular cabins, and come with extra facilities and equipment to meet special needs.

Reduced Mobility

All decks, public areas and tenders are designed to be as accessible as possible for guests with reduced mobility. There might be ports or tender services you may not access with a mobility device as we cannot lift it. In addition, there are varying numbers of specially fitted-out cabins available on each ship in the fleet. For safety reasons, guests requiring assistance may be requested to travel with a carer, depending on the specific route.

Wheelchairs are available on board our ships, for the use of guests during embarkation and disembarkation only, or in case of emergency. Guests that require constant use of a wheelchair or any other form of support must bring their own equipment with them. It is the responsibility of the guest to check with the relevant producers/suppliers that this equipment is safe to take on board and use on a cruise ship, and to organise both its delivery to the departure terminal in good time for embarkation, and its collection at the end of the cruise.

For detailed information on the ports of call and excursions suitable for passengers who experience mobility problems, read the relevant pages in this section, and once on board check the accuracy of the information provided.

Hearing Impairments

For safety reasons, guests with hearing disabilities must travel with a carer. Passengers with partial hearing disabilities can travel alone, only if they request the installation of a TDD System kit in their cabin. This kit, available in limited numbers on all ships, includes light and vibrating devices, a text phone and an analogue alarm clock.

Furthermore, wireless amplifiers and indicator lights are available in the theatre and other rooms. Indicator lights are also available in the lifts.

Children with Special Needs

Children with special needs have normal access to all on-board services and facilities. Although the entertainment staff do not offer a childcare service, they are trained to provide a wide range of entertainment aimed specifically at children.

All children, including those with special needs, are assigned to a certain entertainment area depending on their age. If necessary, children or young people with special needs can be placed with a lower age group (with the agreement of their parents), or they can take part in specific activities, together with their parents if required.

Pregnancy

The medical facilities and equipment on board may not be technically adequate to deal with a birth or pregnancy complications. Therefore, for safety reasons, we cannot admit women on board who will have reached or exceeded their twenty-fourth week of pregnancy by the end of the cruise. Regardless of the stage of pregnancy, a doctor should be consulted before setting off on a cruise to evaluate whether the guest is fit to travel.

Special Dietary Requirements

Guests with food intolerances and/or allergies are asked to inform MSC Cruises of their requirements through the Special Needs Form, and, once on board, to confirm their needs at the Reception – Guest Service and/or with the Maître d’Hôtel. If informed in advance, on-board staff will be happy to assist guests in choosing dishes that do not contain foods or ingredients that could cause an allergic reaction.

MSC Cruises has obtained a certification from Bureau Veritas to provide gluten-free menus worldwide (food code: < 20 ppm*) in the main restaurants of MSC Seaside, MSC Seaview, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Preziosa, MSC Divina, MSC Splendida, MSC Fantasia, MSC Magnifica, MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra and MSC Musica. All gluten-free recipes are prepared by skilled personnel in dedicated kitchens on board, using products stored in special areas in accordance with the "Cruises Project" of the Associazione Italiana Celiachia (Italian Coeliac Association) with which MSC works closely for the above ships, cruising in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe. On MSC Armonia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Opera and MSC Lirica guests can find only pre-packaged gluten-free snacks such as, biscuits, croissants, sponge cakes and muffins.

Once MSC Grandiosa and MSC Bellissima are launched, we will complete the certification process with Bureau Veritas that will allow us to offer gluten-free menus on these ships as well. The process is expected to be completed within 1 month after the launch of the ships, so please check availability of gluten-free menus at time of booking.

For any other requirements not expressly mentioned in this section, please get in touch with your travel agent.

*MSC gluten free menus are suitable for gluten intolerance, but not in case of gluten allergy.

Dress Code

Casual wear is advised is advised for life onboard and shore excursions. For informal evenings, summery dresses for women and a lightweight jacket for men are recommended. For Gala evenings and Parties, slightly more formal dress is advised. For any formal evenings, cocktail dresses for ladies, and a lightweight suit or dinner jacket for the gentlemen onboard.

MSC Cruises advise bringing a jumper or shawl in your luggage to be prepared for changes in temperature in-between the air conditioned interior of the ship and the deck areas.

For visits to religious sites, appropriate clothing is recommended. This means covering knees, shoulders, and no low-cut tops.

Medical Facilities

All MSC cruise ships have a well-equipped Medical Centre, supervised by a ship’s doctor and other medical personnel. The Medical Centre is open at the times advertised in the ship’s Daily Programme. Emergency services are available round the clock by calling the Medical Emergency number. Excluding emergencies, medical services carry a fee and prices are available on board. Guests who incur medical expenses during their cruise can ask their insurance company for reimbursement once ashore.

Dialysis

Guests undergoing peritoneal dialysis treatment can travel as normal, bringing with them all medicines and equipment that may be required during the cruise. The relevant medical treatment is available through the on-board medical facilities.

Equipment and machinery for haemodialysis treatment will only be carried on board by specialized independent companies on certain routes. For further information on this service, please contact your travel agent.

Smoking Policy

In line with global standards, smoking areas on board are fewer than non-smoking areas and are indicated by signage and ashtrays.

Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is not permitted in cabins, on cabin balconies and anywhere not expressly indicated by signage and ashtrays.

The Company reserves the right to levy a fee should passengers be found smoking in non-designated areas of the vessel. Repeatedly smoking in non-smoking areas can ultimately lead to disembarkation.

We remind you that throwing cigarette butts or anything else overboard at sea is strictly prohibited as it may seriously put in danger safety at sea.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available on board all of our ships.

Service Animals

Suitably trained and certified guide dogs are allowed on board all ships, assuming that they are in a good state of health and possess all necessary documents for entering the foreign countries visited during the cruise.

The guest will be informed in advance about the accommodation made for the animal, the facilities available (if required) and the embarking and disembarking procedure.

The guest is personally responsible (with the aid of the carer if applicable) for the custody, feeding and general care of the animal during the whole stay on board.

Onboard Language

The company uses six main languages for its communications: English, Italian, German, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. The order in which these languages appear is determined exclusively by the number of guests in each language group as a proportion of our total guests. The cabin information booklet and other printed material used on board are available in different versions for each of the six languages listed above. The order of the languages used in our menus changes depending on the area of the world in which each ship is located.

Charting a Sustainable Future

For us sustainability means protecting the environment, supporting the people who work with us and choose to travel with us, as well as the communities and places that we visit and do business with.

Our sustainability programme is organised around four key pillars: Planet, People, Place and Procurement. This translates into a drive to continuously improve our fleet’s environmental performance; caring for all employees and promoting diversity and inclusion; working to ensure that our impact on the coastal communities that we reach remains positive; and responsibly sourcing the products and services that we purchase.

Sustainability it also means putting the safety of our crew and guests at the center of everything. In 2020, due to the extraordinary circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic we had to halt all our operations and repatriate thousands of guests and crew home in a matter of days. Furthermore we had to secure our business, adapt our operations and prepare for a safe return of guests thanks to an industry-leading Health & Safety protocol.

Laundry Services

Everyone loves the feel of freshly-laundered clothes and the convenience of a same-day laundry service.

Extend the relaxation after a wonderful long holiday by returning home with your shirts and trousers washed, dried and ready to put away

Take advantage of our laundry packages any time, even the last day of your cruise. That's why we offer several Laundry Service Packages to choose from.

For a modest single charge, you and every traveller in your cabin can use the service whenever you like for up to 20 items per cabin per cruise.

Simply leave your items for collection before 9am on any day except the last day of your cruise, and they’ll be returned freshly laundered by 5pm on the very same day.

Now isn’t that a clean sight better? Take advantage of our pre-boarding rates now!

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