MSC Orchestra is a 3,223-guest MSC Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2007. This page lists 22 upcoming departures across 22 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 92,409 gross tons — #146 of 566 ships we track. 29 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 4 Nights Mediterranean Cruise (4 nights) — En route to Corfu Greece — last stop Catania Italy
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
MSC Orchestra is a 2007 Musica-class cruise ship operated by MSC Cruises. It combines a relatively intimate scale with capacity for 3,223 guests, 940 crew members and 1,233 staterooms. Passenger facilities include Mediterranean and international dining, buffet restaurants, multiple bars, a theater, casino, pool areas, sports facilities, spa amenities and dedicated children’s spaces. Accommodation ranges from interior and ocean-view staterooms to balcony cabins and suites.
The ship offers a broad mix of entertainment and recreation, including the Covent Garden Theatre, Palm Beach Casino, pool areas, basketball and tennis courts, and a jogging track. Its 22.9-knot maximum speed and 92,409-gross-ton size place it among MSC’s mid-sized modern ships.
Families have access to the Jungle Adventure playroom, a dedicated teen club, pool facilities and sports activities.
Wellness facilities include the MSC Aurea Spa, thermal-area amenities, whirlpools, a solarium and an MSC Gym powered by Technogym.
MSC lists 17 accessible staterooms for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility.
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View the official MSC Orchestra deck plans from MSC Cruises →
| Category | Type | Size | Balcony | Decks |
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| Deluxe Interior | Inside | 151-183 sq ft | — | 5-11 |
| Deluxe Ocean View | Oceanview | 183 sq ft | — | 5 |
| Deluxe Ocean View With Obstructed View | Oceanview | 172 sq ft | — | 8 |
| Deluxe Balcony With Partial View | Balcony | 161 sq ft | 54 sq ft | 12 |
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| Mediterranean | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $79 | $70 | $102 | $62 | 0 | $84 | $112 | $122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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MSC Orchestra is registered in Panama.
MSC Orchestra carries about 3,223 guests with roughly 940 crew.
MSC Orchestra entered service in 2007.
At 92,409 gross tons and 294 m long, MSC Orchestra is a mid-size ship — larger than 74% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Swimwear is not permitted in formal dining venues. For evening dining, shorts, flip-flops and tank tops are not permitted; gala evenings call for more elegant clothing.
The main dining rooms and buffet restaurants are included in the standard fare. Shanghai is a specialty restaurant with an additional charge.
MSC Cruises includes service charges and gratuities in the cruise fare and does not recommend additional tipping of individual staff members.
Wi-Fi is available onboard, but internet access requires a purchased Wi-Fi package unless it is included with a particular booking benefit.
The ship has staterooms for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility. Accessible cabin layouts may differ from standard cabins, including bed configuration.
MSC Orchestra has the Mini Club The Jungle Adventure, Juniors Club, Teens Club and a video arcade, with supervised age-appropriate activities available through MSC’s children’s programming.
