MSC Lirica

Longest voyage — 13 nights visiting 9 ports on MSC Lirica.

By the numbers

65,591 GT

Tonnage

2,548

Guests

2003

Built

Decks

992

Cabins

898ft

Length · 274 m

More specifications

752

Crew

4 star

Rating

About MSC Lirica

There is a relaxed atmosphere on board aided by the elegant interiors and unimpeded ocean views from the lounges’ floor-to-ceiling windows. There are plenty of lounges and bars to enjoy a pre-dinner or pre-theatre drink including the swish Beverly Hills Bar and traditional English-style Lord Nelson Pub and the Broadway Theatre plays host to jaw-dropping entertainment 6 nights a week. Spacious new cabins with balconies offering superb panoramic views and we have enlarged the restaurant and buffet areasto serve up an even greater variety of culinary treats.

Where MSC Lirica sails

Ports MSC Lirica visits

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From pp	Destination	Departs	Nights
from $833 $119 / night	Mediterranean	Jun 26, 2026	7
from $1,291 $184 / night	Mediterranean	Jun 27, 2026	7
from $838 $119 / night	Europe	Jul 3, 2026	7
from $665 $95 / night	Adriatic	Jul 4, 2026	7
from $941 $134 / night	Europe	Jul 10, 2026	7
from $844 $120 / night	Mediterranean	Jul 11, 2026	7
from $861 $123 / night	Mediterranean	Jul 17, 2026	7
from $926 $132 / night	Adriatic	Jul 18, 2026	7
from $899 $128 / night	Mediterranean	Jul 24, 2026	7
from $878 $125 / night	Adriatic	Jul 25, 2026	7
from $874 $124 / night	Europe	Jul 31, 2026	7
from $1,056 $150 / night	Adriatic	Aug 1, 2026	7
from $1,215 $173 / night	Europe	Aug 7, 2026	7
from $1,142 $163 / night	Europe	Aug 8, 2026	7
from $1,308 $186 / night	Europe	Aug 14, 2026	7
from $1,110 $158 / night	Adriatic	Aug 15, 2026	7
from $1,108 $158 / night	Europe	Aug 21, 2026	7
from $842 $120 / night	Europe	Aug 22, 2026	7
from $878 $125 / night	Europe	Aug 28, 2026	7
from $790 $112 / night	Adriatic	Aug 29, 2026	7

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Frequently asked questions

What is MSC Lirica?

MSC Lirica is the lead ship of the Lirica class and the first newbuild cruise ship to enter service for MSC Cruises, delivered in 2003. She underwent a significant lengthening in November 2015 under MSC's Renaissance Program, increasing her gross tonnage to 65,591 and her maximum passenger capacity to 2,648. She operates Mediterranean itineraries from Piraeus.

Where does MSC Lirica sail?

After her 2003 debut on Mediterranean routes, MSC Lirica expanded to Asian operations from March 2016 visiting China, Japan, and Korea. In 2018-2019 she operated winter cruises in the United Arab Emirates. Following the pandemic and fire repairs, she resumed commercial service in April 2022 with 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruises based at Piraeus, Greece.

What is the history of MSC Lirica?

MSC Lirica launched in August 2002 and was christened on 1 March 2003, entering service as MSC Cruises' first purpose-built newbuild. She is the first of four Lirica-class ships, with MSC Opera as her identical sister. In November 2015 she was jumboised—lengthened from 251.25 m to 274.9 m—increasing capacity and adding new amenities. On 12 March 2021, while laid up at Corfu during the COVID-19 pandemic, a fire broke out in an empty fiberglass lifeboat amidships, causing hull damage but no interior damage and no injuries. The affected section was subsequently repaired and she returned to service in April 2022.

Which cruise line operates MSC Lirica?

MSC Lirica is operated by Msc Cruises.

When was MSC Lirica built?

MSC Lirica was built in 2002.