Cruising with MSC
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why msc cruises?
European charm, Italian style. The MSC fleet’s godmother, screen legend Sophia Loren, is the embodiment of who MSC Cruises is – beautiful, passionate, Italian. From the genuine warmth of Italian officers, to the Italian-inspired decor and the Mediterranean flavors of the signature La Cucina Italiana cuisine, passengers enjoy a truly European experience.
- MSC Cruises has the youngest, most modern fleet in the world, having grown from three classic vessels in 2003, to a global cruise line with ten magnificent, new contemporary ships by 2010.
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fellow passengers
Cruising on MSC Cruises you will explore Europe the European way. The majority of your fellow cruisers will be Europeans who enjoy fine cuisine and outstanding service.
MSC Lirica - Cruise Ship Review - Passenger Reviews
Ship InformationMSC Lirica belongs to MSC Cruises' Contemporary Class of cruise ships. This MSC Cruises ship features wonderful Italian dining in the main restaurants, a multitude of colorful bars and lounges, and a warm Italian atmosphere.
Ship Facts
Year Built 2004 ♦ Ship's Class: Contemporary Class ♦ Country of Registry Panama ♦ Tonnage 59,000 ♦ Length 824 ft - 251 m ♦ Cruising Speed 21 knots ♦ Passenger Capacity (double occupancy) 1,560 ♦ Passenger Capacity (incl. upper beds) 2,069 ♦ Passenger Decks 9 ♦ Officers and Crew 700 ♦ Officer's Nationality Italian ♦ Crew and Hotel Staff Nationality International
Cabins
Total 780 ♦ Suites with Balcony 132 ♦ Oceanview with Balcony 0 (none) ♦ Oceanview without Balcony 372 ♦ Inside 276 ♦ Accessible Cabins (all categories) 4 ♦ MSC Cruises' cabins include luxury bedding, complimentary continental breakfast, minibar, satellite TV programming, and 24 hour room service.
Cabin Amenities
TV with music channels ♦ In-Cabin Movies ♦ In-Cabin Internet Access ♦ Private Safe ♦ Minibar ♦ Hair Dryer
Dining
Traditional 1st and 2nd Sitting Assigned Table Seating in the La Bussola and L'Ippocampo restaurants ♦
Dining on MSC Cruises is special - a seven course menu, including a different regional Italian specialty every night ♦
Formal Nights ♦
Specialty Restaurants: none ♦
Specialty Coffee Bar ♦
24 Hour Room Service Available
Public Rooms
Bars and Lounges ♦
Library ♦
Internet Center
Entertainment
Showlounge ♦
Casino ♦
Disco/Nightclub ♦
Card Room/Game Room ♦
Video Games Arcade
Sports and Activities
Resort Style Pool ♦
Sports Court ♦
Fitness Center ♦
Jogging Track ♦
Mini Golf
Spa and Wellness
Full Service Spa ♦
MedSpa Services ♦
Sauna or Steam Room ♦
Beauty Salon ♦
Yoga ♦
Pilates ♦
Fitness Assessment ♦
Health and Nutrition Evaluation
Children and Teens
Family Cabins ♦
Children's Room ♦
Children's Pool ♦
Organized Age Specific Activities ♦
Youth Staff ♦
Teen Center ♦
Teen Programs ♦
Teen Staff ♦
Group Babysitting Services
Other Facilities and Services
Duty Free Shops and Boutiques ♦
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service ♦
Business Center Services ♦
Medical Center