Eastern Mediterranean Cruise with MSC Orchestra
Your Route
| Date | Destination | To | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 02/12/26 | Istanbul, Turkey | 20:00 | ||
| Thu 03/12/26 | (at sea) | |||
| 1 | Fri 04/12/26 | Kerkyra (Corfu), Greece | 12:00 | 19:00 |
| 2 | Sat 05/12/26 | Bari, Italy | 07:00 | 19:00 |
| Sun 06/12/26 | (at sea) | |||
| 3 | Mon 07/12/26 | Piraeus (Athens), Greece | 07:00 | 17:00 |
| 4 | Tue 08/12/26 | Izmir, Turkey | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed 09/12/26 | Istanbul, Turkey | 09:00 |
Arrival & Departure Options
All advertised airfares are "from-prices" and will only be reconfirmed by MSC Cruises upon booking.
Additionally, the 2nd Class Rail&Fly ticket is included - for a comfortable journey between your place of residence in Germany and the German airport.
The Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket can only be used in conjunction with an international flight to/from a German airport or to/from Salzburg and Basel (for flights to/from Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels and Vienna, this service is available on request for an additional charge). It applies to DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German stations on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC). Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years of age) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. The Rail&Fly can be used on the day before the outbound flight and on the day after the return flight.
You will receive a voucher code per person and route after the booking of the Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket. The voucher codes can be reedemed on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. Nevertheless, you are flexible in your use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). The journey must be completed by 10 AM on the following day. Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.
About MSC Orchestra
The Orchestra was commissioned in May 2007 and belongs to the Musica-class of MSC cruises. With a length of 293.80 meters, it can accommodate 2,550 passengers (with double occupancy). The majestic ship offers a variety of entertainment, leisure activities and stylish relaxation areas on an area of 22,000 sqm. The public areas are colorful and tastefully decorated, the cabins are more classical with colorful accents. The exclusive décor combines elegance and innovation with traditional elements. Regular modernization ensures that you feel comfortable on board the MSC Orchestra.
About MSC Cruises
Welcome aboard MSC Cruises! The cruise line was founded in 1970 and is the cruise division of the container shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company. MSC Cruises is the world's largest privately family-owned cruise line (Aponte family) and has many years of expertise on the seven seas. The Aponte family has also established an independent charitable organisation, the MSC Foundation, which is also present on board and supports many humanitarian and environmental projects.
MSC Cruises offers its guests a Mediterranean and modern lifestyle at a good price-performance ratio. Guests of all ages feel at home on the sometimes colourful, sometimes understated ships. The ships are also well received on the German market and the number of German guests is growing steadily. A knowledge of English is recommended, although some services are also offered in German.
With the MSC Yacht Club, the ‘ship-within-a-ship concept’, MSC Cruises offers an exclusive area on selected ships with luxurious suites, its own restaurant with five-star service and other amenities.
MSC Orchestra data
- Category: Musica Class
- Built in: 2007
- Home port: Panama City
- Length: 293,80 metres
- Tonnage: 92.409 BRZ
- Speed: 23 knots
- Decks: 16
- Passengers: 3,223
- Crew: 987
- Language: German, Italian, English, French, Spanish
- Currency: € or US-$ (depending on the destination)
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
MSC Orchestra Staterooms
The staterooms are comfortably furnished and feature a bathroom with shower, TV, telephone, minibar and safe.
The interior staterooms are approx. 14 sqm, the exterior staterooms approx. 16 sqm, and the balcony staterooms offer guests approx. 15–18 sqm of space.
Until mid-March 2026, you will find the Aurea Suite with approximately 26 sqm on board, starting from 13th March 2027, the popular MSC Yacht Club will be available on MSC Orchestra. Look forward to the MSC Yacht Club interior staterooms, which measure approximately 20 sqm, as well as the larger MSC Yacht Club suites with balconies, which depending on the category offer approximately 24 to 47 sqm, plus a balcony measuring about 4 to 78 sqm.
Atmosphere on board the MSC Orchestra
On board the MSC Orchestra, it's like being in a well-kept holiday hotel on land: good food, a wide range of sports, comfortable staterooms and many entertainment options. Even though it is relaxed and casual, festive attire is recommended on two evenings during a week. On these evenings, however, you can also opt for the buffet restaurant.
MSC Orchestra Restaurants, bars & lounges
The cuisine on the MSC Orchestra is good and tasty and meets the standard of a good mid-range ship. On board you will find à la carte restaurants as well as buffet and speciality restaurants, which offer an international selection of culinary delights. Drinks are available at an extra charge or you can take advantage of a drinks package.
The following restaurants are included in the price:
- La Piazzetta & Four Seasons (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet await you.
- L'Ibiscus (main restaurant): Sample freshly prepared dishes in an elegant ambience.
- Villa Borghese (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
- MSC Yacht Club Restaurant (starting 13th March 2027): MSC Yacht Club guests can enjoy refined menus, experienced culinary staff, and sommelier service at this exclusive restaurant.
There is a surcharge for the following speciality restaurants:
- Shanghai: Sample oriental and Asian specialities.
- Kaito Sushi Bar (starting 13th March 2027): Taste Japanese specialities such as exquisite sushi or soup.
- Butcher's Cut (starting 13th March 2027): At this American-style steakhouse, you can look forward to first-class meat specialties, including beef from Meat by Linz and a large selection of juicy steaks with classic side dishes.
Enjoy fine wines or classic cocktails in one of the numerous bars and lounges (not included), for example in the La Cantinella wine bar or in the Savannah Bar, designed in Leopard style. Starting 13th March 2027, the Grill & Bar will additionally be available to MSC Yacht Club guests on the exclusive sun deck.
MSC Orchestra Entertainment, sports and wellness
There are many ways to spend your holiday on board. Those seeking relaxation are in good hands in the large spa area with whirlpools, steam bath and much more. For those who enjoy sports, there is also a modern fitness centre, a power-walking track and a mini-golf course.
The large Covent Garden Theater invites you to enjoy fantastic shows and programs, various themed parties such as the White Party or Golden Party take place, and you can try your luck at the Palm Beach Casino.
The large pool area and events such as dance competitions at the DOREMIX Family Disco also offer fun for the whole family.
MSC Orchestra children
Childcare is also provided for your children: babies and toddlers between six months and two years are looked after by certified staff in the Baby Club, which was created in collaboration with the leading children's brand Chicco®. Toddlers aged three to six play in the MSC Mini Club and the Junior Club looks after children aged seven to eleven. MSC's experienced entertainers look after the children with various games and many sporting activities. During the day, 12 to 14-year-olds in the Young Club and 15 to 17-year-olds in the Teens Club can enjoy clubs equipped with the latest consoles, games and VR technology, a teen disco and a dinner organised exclusively for teenagers.
Our Summary
The MSC Orchestra is a ship for those who want variety, entertainment and a colorful life on board. Even families feel very well. The price-performance ratio is good. We also recommend this ship to cruise liners who want to go on a big trip for the first time.
Tipps & Infos
Choose your MSC Cruises experience:
Bella Experience
- Guaranteed staterooms: MSC Cruises assigns the stateroom number to you
- Discounted drink package option available at the time of booking, not valid for cruises in South America/South Africa
- Continental breakfast in the stateroom, delivery at extra cost
- With Club membership: Possibility to collect MSC Voyagers Club points
- Rebooking of the booking at extra cost in accordance with the terms and conditions
Fantastica Experience
- Choice of your preferred stateroom number in a preferred location on the upper decks
- Upgrade to a higher stateroom category in case MSC Cruises changes the stateroom number due to operational changes
- Free choice of dinner time subject to availability
- Delivery of breakfast to the stateroom
- Deliveries in 24-hour stateroom service, ordered products at an extra charge
- Discounted drink package option available at the time of booking, not valid for cruises in South America/South Africa
- Special price for a restaurant package in the specialty restaurants when booking up to two days before embarkation, excluding MSC Armonia/Sinfonia and world cruises
- You can rebook your cruise (travel dates or itinerary) free of charge up to 30 days before departure. Good to know: The newly rebooked cruise must take place within 3 months of the original booked departure.
- With Club membership: Possibility to collect MSC Voyagers Club points
Aurea Experience
- All Fantastica Experience benefits
- Preferred check-in and luggage on embarkation day in MSC Cruises home ports
- Access to the thermal area in the MSC Aurea Spa for adults, reservation required
- Advantage prices for selected massages when booking up to two days before departure
- 10 % discount on all spa treatments when booking on board
- Access to the TOP sun deck
- My Choice Dining: Dining in a dedicated area in the main restaurant with flexible dining times
- Welcome package with prosecco & chocolate
- Bathrobe and slippers in each stateroom
- Selection of pillows
Aurea Suite Experience
- All Aurea Experience benefits
- Amenities for relaxation in the suite, e.g. individual MED articles in the bathroom
- Espresso machine in the suite
- High-quality minibar with first refill included
- Ironing service with 2 items of clothing per suite
- Preferential access to the tender boats in tender ports
- Invitation to an exclusive Aurea Suite event
Important information regarding the embarkation in Istanbul: Once passport control has been completed and embarkation is finished, all guests are no longer permitted to leave the cruise ship (including Turkish citizens, regardless of their place of residence). Exploring Istanbul on the day of embarkation is still possible, but must take place before passport control and check-in; luggage can be dropped off beforehand.
Confirmation of stateroom numbers: Stateroom numbers are always confirmed by MSC Cruises under reserve, the cruise line reserves the right to change the stateroom after the booking.
MSC Voyages Club member numbers or vouchers: Please inform us about these within your reservation. The MSC Voyages Club member number has to be entered directly while booking in order to benefit from the club discount - if applicable for this cruise and rate - in order get it applied to the reservation.
Additional charges for cruise passengers: Some ports of call levy a separate charge for cruise passengers to support local infrastructure and promote sustainable tourism, amongst other things. MSC Cruises passes on these additional costs and charges them to your on-board account on the night following the port call. This currently applies to:
- Iceland destination fee: Mandatory for all passengers, approx. 11 € per day/person
- Greece destination fee: For all shore-goers; fee varies depending on port of call and season (approx. 1-20 € per person/port)
- Entry/exit fee La Romana/Dominican Republic: 10 $ per guest entry fee (Tarjeta de Turista) for all shore-goers, 20 $ per guest exit fee for all passengers boarding the ship (excluding passengers with an MSC flight to/from La Romana in conjunction with the cruise = transit)
Recommendation: Changes of the hygiene, test, vaccination or entry requirements may occur shortly prior departure. We recommend to check the current regulations for travelers and returnees in time prior departure.
Required travel documents by MSC Cruises: Every passenger has to have a valid passport whose validity is still given 6 months after the trip. For all cruises that only call ports in the EU including Norway and Iceland, German citizens only require identity card or children up to the age of 14 a children's passport or ePassport; these documents need a validity of 6 months after the trip.
Ratings
Our Expert Rating
The MSC Orchestra is a ship for those who want variety, entertainment and a colorful life on board. Even families feel very well. The price-performance ratio is good. We also recommend this ship to cruise liners who want to go on a big trip for the first time.
