MSC Lirica Ship Info
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MSC Cruise Line
General Information
The
MSC Lirica started sailing in 2003. Former names: none. The MSC Lirica is registered
in Panama City, Panama. The MSC Lirica has 988 cabins.
You can expect between 1976 to 2371 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) MSC Lirica has a space ratio of
27.7.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 33.2.
The MSC Lirica has
721 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.
Sister Ships
The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship
is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2001- MSC Armonia
2002- MSC Sinfonia
2003- MSC Lirica
2004- MSC Opera
Accessibility
There are 4 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
13 Decks
There are 13 on this ship. The highest deck number is 13. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 5.
23% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
Built in 2003. A 25-meter midsection containing new passenger and crew cabins and public areas was inserted in November 2015.
There are 992 staterooms total, with the largest being the Balcony Suites. On a 7 day cruise there are usually 2 formal nights, otherwise dress code is casual.
All dining options on board are complimentary:
La Bussola Restaurant- breakfast, lunch, and dinner
L’Ippocampo Restaurant- dinner only, 2 fixed seatings
Le Bistrot Restaurant- self serve buffet
La Pergola Restaurant- al fresco buffet, pizzeria, grill
Nightly entertainment options on board can be found at the Broadway Theater, which offers grand productions and shows nightly, as well as the La Caberet Lounge & Bar which has a dance floor and hosts trivia quizzes. There is also a casino, piano bar, disco & nightclub (Blue), and plenty of shopping options and boutiques.
Children and teens of all ages will have plenty to do with their very only age-appropriate clubs and lounges which offer supervised activities throughout the day. They can also enjoy fun in the sun at the spray park, mini-golf course, and Lirica’s Le Piscine Pool Area. There is a Virtual Reality Video Games Arcade as well.
Adults-only can enjoy time at the Solarium (relaxation area), or at the Spa & Fitness Complex which has a Thalassotherapy room, treatment rooms, 2 saunas, steam room, beauty salon, gym, and fitness classes. Outside there is a jogging/walking track, shuffleboard, and a golf simulator.
MSC Lirica Ship Stats
Item | Detail |
---|---|
Year Built | 2003 |
Years Old | 21 |
Tons | 65,591 |
Speed | 21.7 knots |
Length | 824 feet |
Beam | 95 feet |
Total Cabins | 988 |
Crew | 721 |
Expected Passengers | 1,976 to 2,371 |
Expected Space Ratio | 28 |
Total decks | 13 |
Decks with cabins | 5 |
MSC Lirica Features
Activities
- 2 Outdoor Pools
- 2 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- No Bowling
- No Zipline
- No Waterslide
- No Water Park
- No Ropes Course
- Mini Golf
- No Sports Court
- Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- No Cigar Lounge
- No Chapel
- Video Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- No Outdoor Movie Screen
- No Teen Lounge
- Passenger Promenade Deck
- No Upper Deck Sea Viewing Lounge
- No Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
Live Cruise Ship Tracking - MSC Lirica
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Smoking Policy
- Smoking is only allowed in cigar rooms, the casino, one designated lounge, and outdoors on one side of the sun deck
- Smoking is Prohibited in cabins, balconies, dining rooms, and theaters.