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MSC Lirica
MSC Lirica is a MSC Cruises cruise ship of the Lirica class, in service since 2003. She measures 65,591 gross tons and carries 1,984 guests with a crew of 700. She sails Mediterranean itineraries.
About MSC Lirica
MSC Lirica was the first ship MSC Cruises ordered new, entering service in 2003 as the lead ship of the Lirica class. She was lengthened in November 2015 under the line's Renaissance Programme, growing to about 65,600 gross tons and close to 2,000 guests at double occupancy. Over the years she has sailed in East Asia, the United Arab Emirates and the Eastern Mediterranean, where she was based at Piraeus in 2022. From April 2026 she sails seven-night cruises from Venice-Marghera and Ancona to Montenegro, Mykonos and Syros, followed by Mediterranean cruises of 7 to 12 nights in winter 2026-27, including Egypt, Cyprus and Croatia.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Where she sails
Home port: Venice, Italy.
Flying in for your cruise?
MSC Lirica sails from Venice, Italy. The airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), with 2 lounges to wait in before you board.
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Which cruise line operates MSC Lirica?
MSC Lirica is operated by MSC Cruises and belongs to its Lirica class.
How big is MSC Lirica?
MSC Lirica measures 65,591 gross tons and 275 metres in length, with 13 decks.
How crowded does MSC Lirica feel?
MSC Lirica has a passenger space ratio of 33.1: 65,591 gross tons for 1,984 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so MSC Lirica feels busy for her size.
How many passengers does MSC Lirica carry?
MSC Lirica carries 1,984 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 700 (about 2.8 guests per crew member).
When did MSC Lirica enter service?
MSC Lirica entered service in 2003 and was last refurbished in 2015.
Where does MSC Lirica sail?
MSC Lirica sails Mediterranean itineraries. Her home port is Venice, Italy.
Which airport should I fly into for MSC Lirica?
MSC Lirica sails from Venice, Italy. Fly into Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), which has 2 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
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