MSC Lirica is a 2,648-guest MSC Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2003. This page lists 40 upcoming departures across 40 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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A mid-size ship at 65,591 gross tons — #201 of 566 ships we track. 25 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 11-Night Mediterranean from Venice - Marghera Italy (11 nights) — Currently at Limassol Cyprus
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
MSC Lirica is the lead ship of MSC Cruises’ Lirica class and was the line’s first purpose-built new ship. Originally completed in 2003, she was lengthened and extensively renewed in 2015 through MSC’s Renaissance Programme. Her relatively compact size supports a traditional cruise experience with intimate lounges, a broad range of cabin categories, family facilities, multiple dining venues and entertainment spaces.
The ship combines panoramic lounges and ocean views with a pool area, Broadway Theatre, Las Vegas Casino, Blue Club Disco, shopping, a virtual-reality arcade and a children’s Spray Park. Its 2015 Renaissance renewal added new cabins, family areas, entertainment spaces and updated public areas.
Family amenities include a children’s Spray Park, dedicated children’s and teen areas, and play spaces developed with partners including Chicco, LEGO and Namco.
The ship features a panoramic gym with Technogym equipment, the MSC Aurea Spa, beauty treatments, massages and pool-deck relaxation areas.
MSC lists four accessible cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility. Accessible-stateroom availability and specific features should be confirmed for the selected sailing and cabin category.
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| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
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| Junior InteriorBooking codes IM1 and IM2; the operator publishes a combined interior total rather than separate counts by code. | Inside | — | 140 sq ft | — | 4 | 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Junior Ocean ViewBooking codes OM1 and OM2; the operator publishes a combined ocean-view total rather than separate counts by code. | Oceanview | — | 129-140 sq ft | — | 4 | 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Junior Ocean View with obstructed viewBooking code OO; windows have restricted views. | Oceanview | — | 129-140 sq ft | — | 2 | 7 |
| Premium Ocean ViewBooking code OL1. | Oceanview | — | 237 sq ft | — | 4 | 9 |
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| Mediterranean | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | $55 | $78 | $55 | 0 | $72 | $98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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MSC Lirica is registered in Panama.
MSC Lirica carries about 2,648 guests with roughly 721 crew.
MSC Lirica entered service in 2003 and was last refurbished in 2015.
At 65,591 gross tons and 275 m long, MSC Lirica is a mid-size ship — larger than 64% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
The main dining rooms, La Bussola Restaurant and L’Ippocampo Restaurant, plus the Le Bistrot Cafeteria and La Pergola Restaurant, are included in the standard fare. Kaito Sushi Bar and selected premium food and drinks cost extra.
Guests should wear appropriate casual clothing around the ship and closed-toe shoes where required. Some evenings may be designated formal or gala nights, while swimwear is intended for pool areas.
Service charges and beverage gratuities depend on the itinerary and booking terms. Bar purchases can have an automatically added gratuity, so guests should check the terms for their sailing.
Wi-Fi is available in public areas and most cabins, but internet access is sold through paid packages rather than being standard for all passengers.
Yes. The deck plan identifies cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility. Accessibility of individual public spaces and advance assistance requirements should be confirmed with MSC before booking.
The ship has a Baby Club and Mini Club play area, youth and junior clubs, a teens area and the Doremi Spray Park. Club activities are generally included, while some supervised baby-care services may carry a fee.
