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MSC Lirica

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The MSC Lirica offers cozy comfort in a traditional, elegant setting. Her timeless design and ambiance features gleaming marble, plush fabrics and fine artwork. If you are looking for a more casual resort ambiance, decorated in an opulent yet relaxed style…

  • 1,560guests
  • 59,058gross tons
  • 37cruises now
  • $130fares from

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At a glance

MSC Lirica is a medium-size cruise ship operated by MSC Cruises, in service since 2003. It carries 1,560 guests and 700 crew (2.2 guests per crew member) at 59,058 gross tons. It is the 21st largest of 23 MSC Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural, dining, family friendly, spa & fitness and staterooms (6/10) and lowest for adventure & nature (4/10). It is rated 3.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 3.5 out of 5 by Berlitz and 3.5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 37 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $130 to $1,868. 27 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.

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Specs

Cruiseable
3.5 / 5
Berlitz
3.5 / 5
Cruise Critic
3.5 / 5
Guests
1,560
Crew
700
Gross tons
59,058
Decks
13
Length
251 ft
Beam
95 ft
Maiden voyage
2003
Launched
2003
Space ratio
2.2
Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew
2.2
Speed (mph)
24
IMO
9246102

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What MSC Lirica is best at

Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.

  1. Active 5.0
  2. Adventure and nature 4.0
  3. Cultural 6.0
  4. Dining 6.0
  5. Entertainment 5.5
  6. Family friendly 6.0
  7. Party 5.0
  8. Romantic 5.0
  9. Spa and fitness 6.0
  10. Staterooms 6.0

Our review

MSC Lirica: An expression of Italian elegance

The MSC Lirica offers cozy comfort in a traditional, elegant setting. Her timeless design and ambiance features gleaming marble, plush fabrics and fine artwork. If you are looking for a more casual resort ambiance, decorated in an opulent yet relaxed style, the MSC Lirica cruise ship is your ideal choice. Plus, the ship's modern array of amenities will ensure your every wish is catered for. MSC Cruises' fleet of upscale ships are known for their attention to detail and elegant furnishings, and Lirica fits right in. 

Who will like sailing on MSC Lirica

MSC Lirica is an ideal choice for families and first-time cruise passengers thanks to its smaller size and welcoming atmosphere. 

Where MSC Lirica sails 

MSC Lirica cruises the Mediterranean with stops in popular ports such as Santorini, Dubrovnik, Rome, Greece and Haifa, Israel. 

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Dining

MSC Lirica offers two main restaurants, La Bussola and L'Ippocampo, and an outdoor restaurant, La Pergola. Each one boasts a wide variety of dishes and high-quality foods, from choice Italian meats to fresh fruit. Even the bread is baked on board with the passion and knowledge of the boulangerie. Dishes range from traditional and tasty Mediterranean fare to more refined international recipes. For a quick lunch, choose Le Bistrot Cafeteria offering the utmost quality and variety in Italian and international cuisine.

Entertainment

Entertainment programs and facilities offered on board MSC Lirica will keep cruise passengers entertained for hours. Guests can visit the 713-seat Broadway Theatre, futuristic Blue Club Disco and Las Vegas Casino with more than 4,000 square feet of casino gaming and virtual reality games, and a video games room.

Bars & lounges

On MSC Lirica, guests can choose from eight bars, inspired by different themes. They feature an impressive wine and food selection, satisfying even the most sophisticated and demanding palates.

Live piano music sets the tone in the inviting Beverly Hills Bar.
Live piano music sets the tone in the inviting Beverly Hills Bar. Courtesy of MSC Cruises

Activities

Relax at the pool with a cool drink on your days of classic cruising at sea while the kids enjoy the complimentary youth club programs. Check e-mail in the Internet Cafe or the Wi-Fi areas of our ship. MSC Lirica has a very cosmopolitan itinerary, and this is reflected in two of her popular meeting places on board: the American-style Beverly Hills bar and the welcoming English-style Lord Nelson pub. Take advantage of the global cuisines served at each restaurant, or go for casual family fun at the pizzeria. Take time out at the Lirica Health Center, where you can indulge in beauty and spa treatments as you look out though floor-to-ceiling picture windows and ocean views.

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On board highlights

Dining

Where to eat on MSC Lirica

  • Le Bistrot Cafeteria
    Le Bistrot Cafeteria International · Breakfast & lunch
    No additional cost

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Inside and out

Dining 1

  • MSC Lirica's Le Bistrot Cafeteria offers easy dining for passengers, whether for a buffet breakfast or light lunch.
    MSC Lirica's Le Bistrot Cafeteria offers easy dining for passengers, whether for a buffet breakfast or light lunch.

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  • MSC cruise ships are family friendly, with pools and entertainment areas dedicated to children and teens.
    MSC cruise ships are family friendly, with pools and entertainment areas dedicated to children and teens.
  • MSC Lirica's Aurea Spa offers a serene environment and a full menu of services designed to help passengers relax and rejuvenate.
    MSC Lirica's Aurea Spa offers a serene environment and a full menu of services designed to help passengers relax and rejuvenate.
  • A wide range of shows staged in the Broadway Theatre keeps MSC Lirica's passengers well entertained.
    A wide range of shows staged in the Broadway Theatre keeps MSC Lirica's passengers well entertained.
  • Passengers aboard MSC Lirica can meet for a glass of wine or a cocktail in the Lirica Lounge before or after dinner.
    Passengers aboard MSC Lirica can meet for a glass of wine or a cocktail in the Lirica Lounge before or after dinner.
  • Of course, there's a place on board for MSC Lirica passengers to savor excellent coffee: the Coffee Corner.
    Of course, there's a place on board for MSC Lirica passengers to savor excellent coffee: the Coffee Corner.

Staterooms 1

  • Staterooms on MSC Lirica offer clean lines, eye-catching tones and graceful elegance.
    Staterooms on MSC Lirica offer clean lines, eye-catching tones and graceful elegance.

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  • A warm Mediterranean spirit defines life aboard MSC Lirica, wherever she sails.
    A warm Mediterranean spirit defines life aboard MSC Lirica, wherever she sails.
  • With its blue-green palette and wrap-around windows, MSC Lirica's Blue Club Disco is a captivating place to dance the night away.
    With its blue-green palette and wrap-around windows, MSC Lirica's Blue Club Disco is a captivating place to dance the night away.
  • Everything about MSC Lirica evokes luxury and a sense of grand style, including its reception area.
    Everything about MSC Lirica evokes luxury and a sense of grand style, including its reception area.
  • Live piano music sets the tone in the inviting Beverly Hills Bar.
    Live piano music sets the tone in the inviting Beverly Hills Bar.

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