MSC Cruises / Lirica Class
MSC Lirica offers a more compact cruise experience with traditional dining, relaxing sea views and an approachable ship layout.
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Class
In service
Gross tonnage
Guests at 2 per cabin
Illustrated cabin styles
THE SHIP AT A GLANCE
MSC Lirica offers a more compact cruise experience with traditional dining, relaxing sea views and an approachable ship layout.
A smaller ship makes it easy to navigate between venues.
Enjoy familiar dining, shows and leisure facilities.
Review the available interior and ocean-facing options.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
Explore what makes MSC Lirica distinctive beyond its accommodation.
A welcoming smaller-ship setting.
Places to enjoy warm-weather sailing.
Intimate bars, restaurants and evening entertainment.
Browse the onboard shops between meals, entertainment and time on deck.
TASTE OF THE VOYAGE
Discover some of the ship’s dining places; charges, included meals and opening hours depend on fare and sailing.
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An open-air dining area on Deck 11, alongside Le Bistrot buffet.
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Enjoy a sit-down meal at L’Ippocampo, one of MSC Lirica’s dining rooms.
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Enjoy sushi and Asian dishes at this restaurant aboard MSC Lirica.
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A casual dining venue.
Choose dishes from the buffet for a relaxed meal aboard MSC Lirica.
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La Bussola offers a seated dining setting for meals aboard MSC Lirica.
Speciality dining may carry an extra charge. Check reservations and dining-package inclusions for your sailing.
AFTER-DINNER ATMOSPHERE
Make time for a quiet drink, a social venue or a night-time performance.
An inviting bar and lounge.
Listen to live jazz while enjoying a drink in this onboard bar.
Enjoy cocktails, live music and space to dance in this lively bar.
Stop for espresso, iced coffee or hot chocolate, with pastries alongside.
Catch sports on television with a beer in this traditional pub setting.
Catch sports on television with a beer in this traditional pub setting.
Choose a fruit juice or smoothie for a refreshing onboard drink.
UNWIND OR DIVE IN
Enjoy water, sun and spa options in settings that suit your travel style.
Swimming and sunshine.
Wellness and massage services.
The ship’s spa offers beauty treatments alongside its wider wellness services.
Haircare services include cuts, conditioning treatments and colouring.
Relax with a massage treatment at MSC Lirica’s dedicated onboard spa.
Staying active at sea.
MAKE EVERY DAY DIFFERENT
The onboard programme changes by departure; these are some distinctive venues and activities.
Evening performances.
Classic cruise casino entertainment.
Family-oriented play and activities.
Poolside relaxation and socialising.
WHO THIS SHIP SUITS
Compare the intimate, traditional MSC cruising experience with newer mega-ship features before selecting your voyage.
A smaller ship can make it easier to move between favourite venues.
Formal main dining and casual buffet options.
Theatres, social spaces and lounges help fill sea days.
Look at exact deck, view and occupancy when choosing a room.
Compare the ship’s onboard spaces and cabin categories with your travel plans.
BEYOND THE AMENITIES
Review the correct dated plan for the exact departure. Equipment, names and deck access can change.
Consider distances to lifts, theatre, pool deck and restaurants. Some cabins may be near busier public areas.
Accessible cabin numbers and features must be checked for the selected sailing; images are not proof of suitability.
Speciality dining, spa services, excursions and some attractions can carry separate charges.
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE
Explore 4 illustrated cabin styles and compare the named categories, deck positions and room arrangements below. Confirm the exact layout and availability for your departure.
Compare the named categories and available photographs below.
Compare the named categories and available photographs below.
Compare the named categories and available photographs below.
Compare the named categories and available photographs below.
CABIN COLLECTION
Compare the interior categories, deck positions and room arrangements listed for this ship.
Representative cabin photograph
Category IM1, IM2. IM1: decks 7-8; IM2: decks 9-10 in the referenced deck plan.
A IM2 photograph is used as a representative illustration for IM1; layouts may differ. The photograph illustrates this cabin style; layout, furnishings and view may differ between numbered cabins.
CABIN COLLECTION
Compare ocean-view categories carefully, including any explicitly obstructed or partial views.
Representative cabin photograph
Category OM1, OM2, OO. OM1: decks 7-8; OM2: decks 9-10 in the referenced deck plan.
A OM2 photograph is used as a representative illustration for OM1; layouts may differ. The photograph illustrates this cabin style; layout, furnishings and view may differ between numbered cabins. Suite names and layouts vary by deck-plan edition; check the plan for your departure.
Photographs identify their own cabin categories. Compare the category codes and deck positions, then confirm the exact layout and availability for your sailing.
| Cabin style | Category | Decks in referenced plan |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Ocean View | OL1 | OL1: 9 |
CABIN COLLECTION
Compare the named balcony categories, view descriptions and location on the dated deck plan.
Representative cabin photograph
Category BM1. BM1: decks 9-10 in the referenced deck plan.
The photograph illustrates this cabin style; layout, furnishings and view may differ between numbered cabins.
CABIN COLLECTION
Compare the named suites and Aurea categories; check the exact layout and inclusions for your departure.
Representative cabin photograph
Category SR1, SR2. SR1: decks 10; SR2: decks 12 in the referenced deck plan.
A SR2 photograph is used as a representative illustration for SR1; layouts may differ. The photograph illustrates this cabin style; layout, furnishings and view may differ between numbered cabins.
CABIN COLLECTION
Check the symbols and notes on this ship’s dated deck plan before choosing an accessible or connecting room.
Ask CruiseCan to confirm the exact cabin’s facilities, doorway access and suitability for your requirements.
Check the deck-plan connection symbols and request the exact pair of cabins for your sailing.
HELPFUL DECISIONS
Compare the exact deck, accessibility, view and layout for this ship.
Use the official dated deck plan for the cabin and sailing.
Check a balcony or window view before choosing a cabin category.
Request an eligible connecting cabin arrangement for your sailing.
Review the correct dated plan for the exact departure. Equipment, names and deck access can change.
Use the official PDF to check cabin locations, deck access and the facilities listed for your departure.
Search available departures with CruiseCan, compare indicative fares and cabin choices, and submit an agency booking request. Final availability and price are confirmed before booking.
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Independent CruiseCan editorial ship guide. Photos are representative; venue availability, cabins, deck arrangements and ship programmes can vary by departure. This is not a booking confirmation.