Eastern Mediterranean Cruise with MSC Lirica
Your Route
| Date | Destination | To | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 21/10/28 | Marghera (Venice), Italy | 19:00 | ||
| Sun 22/10/28 | (at sea) | |||
| 1 | Mon 23/10/28 | Katakolon (Olympia), Greece | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 2 | Tue 24/10/28 | Heraklion (Crete), Greece | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 3 | Wed 25/10/28 | Rhodes, Greece | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 4 | Thu 26/10/28 | Limassol, Cyprus | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Fri 27/10/28 | Port Said, Egypt | 07:00 | 21:30 |
| 6 | Sat 28/10/28 | Alexandria, Egypt | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| Sun 29/10/28 | (at sea) | |||
| Mon 30/10/28 | (at sea) | |||
| 7 | Tue 31/10/28 | Split, Croatia | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| Wed 01/11/28 | Marghera (Venice), Italy | 08:00 |
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.
About MSC Lirica
The MSC Lirica is a comfortable casual vessel that entered service in 2003. The length is 251.25 meters, which makes the ship one of the smaller ships of the fleet and can accommodate up to 1984 passengers (with double occupancy). The common areas and cabins are classically decorated with colorful accents. The ship was renovated in 2015 as part of the "Renaissance Program" extended by 24 meters and expanded by nearly 200 additional cabins. In addition, the range of spa services has been expanded: The ships offer an enlarged MSC Aurea Spa with more massage suites, a newly designed spa area and tailor-made health and beauty treatments. In addition, an outdoor water park was created.
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 Lirica data
- Category: Lirica Class
- Built in: 2003
- Home port: Panama City
- Length: 275 metres
- Tonnage: 65,591 BRZ
- Speed: 20,1 knots
- Decks: 13
- Passengers: 2.648
- Crew: 752
- 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 Lirica staterooms
The staterooms on the MSC Lirica are modern and comfortably furnished and have a bathroom with shower and toilet, a minibar, a safe and a TV. The interior and ocenview staterooms are about 12-13 sqm in size. The balcony staterooms already have 17 sqm and the suites have 21-53 sqm, depending on the suite category. Some balcony staterooms and all suites have a bathtub.
Atmosphere on board the MSC Lirica
On board the MSC Lirica, it's like being in a well-kept holiday hotel on land: good food, a good 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, you can always opt for the buffet restaurant as well.
MSC Lirica Restaurants, bars & lounges
MSC Cruises is an Italian shipping company and so the cuisine is also Italian in character. The restaurant and buffet area has been greatly expanded as part of the Renaissance programme. The culinary offering on board MSC Lirica includes numerous restaurants with something for everyone. Drinks are available for an additional charge or you can take advantage of a drinks package.
The following restaurants are included in the price:
- Le Bistrot (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet await you here.
- La Pergola (buffet restaurant): Enjoy delicacies from the buffet in the outdoor area when the weather is nice.
- La Bussola (main restaurant): Sample freshly prepared dishes in an elegant ambience.
- L'Ippocampo (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
There is a surcharge for the following speciality restaurants:
- Kaito Sushi Bar: sample Japanese specialities such as exquisite sushi or soup.
In the various lounges and bars (not included) you can enjoy a relaxing cappuccino in The Coffee Corner in the afternoon or savour delicious cocktails in The Beverly Hills Bar. We also recommend the Lord Nelson Pub, which is reminiscent of a typical English pub.
MSC Lirica Entertainment, sports and wellness
On board there are many ways to spend your holiday. Sufficient space has been created for entertainment and relaxation.
The pool area and the DOREMIX Family Disco with dance competition soffer fun for the whole family. Apart from that, there are other entertainment options, for example, the Las Vegas Casino for adults or the boutiques. In the theatre you can watch breathtaking Broadway-style shows. In addition, various theme parties such as the White Party, Glow Party, Sunshine Party and Golden Party await you.
Sports enthusiasts will find an extensive gym with a beautiful view of the sea on the MSC Lirica. In addition, there is also a power walking track in the fresh air or a mini golf course.
For wellness lovers, the MSC Lirica also has a lot to offer. The Aurea Spa invites you to relax with sauna, whirlpool, massages and cosmetic treatments.
MSC Lirica children
There is plenty for children of all ages to discover on board, such as the LEGO® play area or the Doremi Spray Park with many water attractions. In various family game shows, such as the LEGO® game show or the MSC BOOM show with modern technology, children can challenge their parents and win great prizes.
Childcare is also provided: babies and toddlers aged 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. The Teens Club also offers special events such as an exclusive teens' edition of the Silent Disco.
Our Summary
The European and especially Italian characterised atmosphere makes the MSC Lirica a lively and cheerful ship. But also a quiet place for relaxed hours can always be found on board. Cruise newcomers and families feel very comfortable on this ship. The price-performance ratio is good.
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
MSC Yacht Club Experience
- Priority check-in and check-out for embarkation/disembarkation
- Priority departure and return on excursion days
- 24-hour butler and concierge service as well as room service
- Premium Extra all inclusive drinks package for drinks worth up to 14 € or 16 $ in all areas of the ship (except Venchi 1878, Jean-Philippe Maury, and the MSC Virtuosa Starship Club) and on MSC's private island Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve: Premium brand spirits, liqueurs and corks, wine and champagne by the glass, premium cocktails and all non-alcoholic beverages including beers and cocktails, draft and bottled beer, specialty coffees, tea, hot chocolate, fruit juices, smoothies, soft drinks, still/sparkling water; limited to 15 alcoholic beverages per person/day (24-hour count starting at 6:00 AM); 25 % discount on bottles of wine and champagne purchased on board
- Daily replenished minibar with a large selection of drinks (e.g. juices, lemonade, iced tea, bottled water, beer)
- Welcome package with prosecco & chocolate
- Bathrobe and slippers in each stateroom
- Selection of pillows
- On request: Luggage packing/unpacking service
- On request: Newspaper directly delivered to your stateroom
- Premium Browse internet package (surfing the internet, emails, sending/receiving pictures, chatting with messenger apps) with unlimited data volume for two devices per person
- Exclusive MSC Yacht Club gourmet restaurant with free choice of dining time
- Access to the MSC Aurea Spa thermal area for adults, reservation required
- Special price for selected massages when booking up to two days before departure
- 10 % discount on all spa treatments when booking on board
- Exclusive access to the Panoramic Top Sail Lounge with bar, afternoon tea service, small snacks and live entertainment in the evening
- Exclusive pool area with sun deck, whirlpools, loungers and grill & bar
- 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
- MSC for Me wristband for guests aged 12 years and older where available
- On request: Exclusive (optionally bookable) MSC Yacht Club excursions with small groups or tailormade shore excursions
- On request: Optional private shopping experiences
- 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
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 for La Romana, Dominican Republic: 10 $ per person entry fee (Tarjeta de Turista) for all passengers who are going ashore, 20 $ per person exit fee for all passengers boarding. Travelers arriving by plane pay the fees twice (1. First entry by plane: 10 $ per person, 2. First departure upon the ship’s departure: 20 $ per person, 3. Second entry by ship: 10 $ per person, 4. Second departure by plane: 20 $ per person). For passengers with flights booked through MSC Cruises, the fees for the first entry and second departure are included in the airfare.
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 European and especially Italian characterised atmosphere makes the MSC Lirica a lively and cheerful ship. But also a quiet place for relaxed hours can always be found on board. Cruise newcomers and families feel very comfortable on this ship. The price-performance ratio is good.
