Cruise Ship Profiles
Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.
Weather Update
Aletta weakens to Tropical Depression - no threat to land.
Our Home Port is Venice, Florida, a city located on the southwest coast of Florida in Sarasota County.
MSC Lirica News
Itinerary
The MSC Lirica sails Abu Dhabi and Emirates, Northern Europe and Grand Cruises. Visit the MSC/USA website for a complete schedule.
Updated Dec 2011
Deck Plan
Sun Deck
Deck games
Rossini Deck
Passenger staterooms, The Blue Club, Virtual Reality Games
Vivaldi Deck
Lirica Health Center, MSC Kids Club, Ice Cream Bar, La Canzone del Mar Pool and Bar, Le Piscine Pool, La Pergola Restaurant, Le Bistro Cafeteria
Bellini Deck
Passenger staterooms
Albinoni Deck
Passenger staterooms
Paganini Deck
Passenger staterooms
Scarlatti Deck
The Lirica Lounge, Medical Center, passenger staterooms
Puccini Deck
The Broadway Theater, The Coffee Corner, card room & library, La Cabaret, Las Vegas Casino, L'Atmosphere, Cyber Cafe, photo shop, L'lppocampo Restaurant
Verdi Deck
Lord Nelson Pub, Reception desk, Tour office, duty free shops, The Beverly Hills Bar, La Bussola Restaurant
MSC Lirica
Timeless Italian design and ambiance features gleaming marble, plush fabrics and fine artwork, comparable to the best hotels in Italy. Relax by the pool with a cool drink on your days of classic cruising at sea while the kids enjoy the complimentary youth club programs. Check e-mail in the Internet Café or the Wi-Fi areas of the ship. When evening falls, enjoy authentic Italian cuisine with a seven-course dinner in the elegant main restaurant. Or go for casual family fun at the pizzeria.
Specifications
Ship Class: Mistral
Launched: 2003
Refurbished:
GRT: 59,000
Length: 824 ft.
Draft: 22 ft.
Speed: 21 Knots
Passengers: 1,560
Accommodations
Air conditioning, telephone - Availability of Internet connection on your own lap top (not included in price), bathroom with shower, mini bar, and safe. Wi-Fi service available in select rooms. All staterooms have satellite TV, mini-bar, safe, radio and 24-hour room service. Additional Suite amenities include a spacious wardrobe, bathroom with bathtub, and internet availability.
Stateroom sizes
| Inside | 140 | Sq. ft. |
| Outside | 140 | Sq. Ft. |
| Balcony | 302 | Sq. ft. w/veranda |
Dining Venues
MSC Lirica offers 2 main restaurants and an outdoor restaurant. Dishes range from traditional and tasty Mediterranean fare, to the most refined international recipes.
Main Dining Rooms
La Bussola Restaurant located on Verdi deck. Llppocampo Restaurant located on Puccini deck.
Le Bistrot Cafeteria
For a quick lunch offering Italian and international cuisine.
La Pergola Restaurant
Outdoor buffet located on Vivaldi deck.
Notable Rooms
Broadway Theater
Main show lounge
Lirica Lounge
Cabaret-style venue located on Scarlatti deck.
Blue Club
Late-night dance club.
Las Vegas Casino
Slots, cards, games and more.
Le Cabaret Bar
Piano lounge with music and dancing
L'Atmosphere
Intimate cocktail lounge.
Beverly Hills Bar
Elegant lounge and great meeting place.
Lord Nelson Pub
English-style pub with views from the portholes.
The Coffee Corner
Coffee bar.
Cyber-Cafe
Internet room.
Outdoor Features
Main Pool Area
La Canzone del Mar Pool Bar, Le Piscine Pools, and 2 whirlpools located on Vivaldi deck.
Sports Area
Mini-gol, shuffleboard and Solarium locatedf on Sun deck - jogging track on Rossini deck.
Kid's Stuff
Children's Club
MSC offers dedicated indoor areas for the kids including a video game room. All entertainment activities, both for younger guests and adults are conducted in all languages to cater to the needs of every guest. As ships vary in size and facilities, kid’s activities are not restricted to the Mini Clubs.
MSC's kid’s club leaders organize lots of great activities, shows, and games such as treasure hunts, a mini-Olympics, painting courses, dancing, arts, and crafts. Each ship has a cheerful, spacious and safe playroom. Knowing your children are with our expert cruise staff, you can relax and enjoy the pool or unwind with an aromatic massage.
When parents are on excursions ashore, the Mini Club and Juniors Club will remain open for children 3-12 years of age. If parents are ashore or involved in other activities, the kids club leaders will also take youngsters to the buffet or the ship’s restaurant for children’s meals (from a dedicated Children’s Menu).
Children's Menu
Italian favorites like pasta and pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs and delicious pastries and desserts. The My Teen Card makes it convenient for kids 12 -17 to make pre-paid purchases while onboard.
