MSC Orchestra

Musica Class

About This Ship

Combining spacious, elegant interiors with fine dining, varied entertainment programme and high-quality, resort-style amenities, MSC Orchestra promises you a dream cruise. With a choice of countless different ways to relax and enjoy yourself each day, life aboard can be just what you want it to be.

Combining spacious, elegant interiors with fine dining, varied entertainment programme and high-quality, resort-style amenities, MSC Orchestra promises you a dream cruise. With a choice of countless different ways to relax and enjoy yourself each day, life aboard can be just what you want it to be.

Ship Facts & Specifications

Launch Year:
2007

Gross Tonnage:
92,409

Length:
293.8 m

Passenger Capacity:
3,223

Crew Members:
940

Number of Decks:
13

Total Cabins:
1,275


Beam (Width)
32.2 m

Cruising Speed
22 knots

Wheelchair Accessible
17 cabins

Cruise Line Operator
MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises
Accommodation

Embrace the charm of life at sea aboard the MSC Orchestra

Enjoy spacious designer décor with premium amenities including Dorelan beds, a bathroom with a bathtub and/or shower, and all superior comforts.

Cabin Types

Make your cruise memorable enjoying an elegant suite with more living space, a large private balcony, and exclusive benefits.

  • Surface: 26 sqm + 4 sqm balcony
  • Deck: 15

    Features
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

Benefits

  • Access to thermal area (for adults only, upon reservation)
  • Welcome package (Prosecco + chocolate)
  • Dine any time you choose
  • Free access to the Top Exclusive Solarium
  • Discounted packages offer
  • 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board
  • Priority boarding & luggage drop off
Aurea Suites Exclusive Privileges
  • Priority tender and disembarkation
  • In-suite espresso machine amenities
  • Premium Relaxation amenities in each suite (including bathrobe, slippers, and bespoke MED Bath amenities)
  • Complimentary Ironing (2 items per suite)
  • Premium Minibar (first minibar items for free)



Relax and enjoy the sun and the sea breeze from the comfort of your private balcony.

  • Surface: 18 sqm + 5 sqm balcony
  • Deck: 9-11
Features
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

Benefits

  • Access to thermal area (for adults only, upon reservation)
  • Welcome package (Prosecco + chocolate)
  • Dine any time you choose
  • Free access to the Top Exclusive Solarium
  • Discounted packages offer
  • 10% discount on all spa treatments purchased on board
  • Priority boarding & luggage drop off
Aurea Suites Exclusive Privileges
  • Priority tender and disembarkation
  • In-suite espresso machine amenities
  • Premium Relaxation amenities in each suite (including bathrobe, slippers, and bespoke MED Bath amenities)
  • Complimentary Ironing (2 items per suite)
  • Premium Minibar (first minibar items for free)

Relax and enjoy the sun and the sea breeze from the comfort of your private balcony.

  • Surface: 18 sqm + 5 sqm balcony
  • Deck: 10-15

    Features
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

Relax and enjoy the sun and the sea breeze from the comfort of your private balcony.

  • Surface: 15 sqm + approx 5 sqm balcony
  • Deck: 10-15

Features

  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

Relax and enjoy the sun and the sea breeze from the comfort of your private balcony.

  • Surface: 15 sqm + approx 5 sqm balcony
  • Deck: 12

Features

  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

Relax and enjoy the sun and the sea breeze from the comfort of your private balcony.

  • Surface: 15 sqm + approx 5 sqm balcony
  • Deck: 12

Features

  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

Enjoy the view of the Ocean from your comfortable and elegant cabin.

  • Surface: 16 sqm
  • Deck: 8

Features

  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

Enjoy the view of the Ocean from your comfortable and elegant cabin.

  • Surface: 16 sqm
  • Deck: 8

Features

  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

Enjoy the view of the Ocean from your comfortable and elegant cabin.

  • Surface: 16 sqm
  • Deck: 8

Features

  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar 

The comfort and elegance you need to enjoy your cruise.

  • Surface: 14 sqm
  • Deck: 12-15

Features

  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The comfort and elegance you need to enjoy your cruise.

  • Surface: 14 sqm
  • Deck: 12-15

Features

  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar



Dining

Enjoy Our Finest Cruise Dining

MSC Orchestra will take you on an exciting culinary journey, ranging from the Shanghai Chinese Restaurant with its authentic Dim Sum specialties to the Four Seasons gourmet Italian dining experience and La Piazzetta, for the finest pizza outside Naples. 

Dining Venues
Villa Borghese Restaurant

Cuisine: continental

Type: complimentary

Located on Deck 6, serving a wide variety of dishes, prepared by hand with the freshest ingredients, there's a great variety of choice to be had in the restaurants. One of two main dining rooms onboard, guests will find everything from freshly baked bread, to Italian and Mediterranean styled food here.

L'Ibiscus Restaurant

Cuisine: continental

Type: complimentary

Located on deck 5, serving a wide variety of dishes, prepared by hand with the freshest ingredients, there's a great variety of choice to be had in the restaurants . One of two main dining rooms onboard, guests will find everything from freshly baked bread, to Italian and Mediterranean styled food here.

4 Seasons Buffet Restaurant

Cuisine: buffet

Type: cover

4 Seasons is Orchestra’s à la carte restaurant situated on deck 13 offering panoramic sea views with seating for 250 guests.

Open for dinner only and with reservations recommended, the Italian inspired menu provides guests with a wide range of pasta, seafood and steak dishes.

Shanghai

Cuisine: fusion

Type: cover

Our Asian restaurant offers authentic Japanese, Chinese and Thai dishes in an informal atmosphere. A tempting range of oriental cuisine including nigiri, sashimi, maki, temaki, dim sum, dumplings, rolls, wonton, noodles, shrimps and chicken satay, Pad Thai and much more.

Self Service Café

Cuisine: buffet

Type: complimentary

Situated on deck 6 is the ship's buffet cafeteria and is open from 7.00am in the morning until 10.00am for buffet breakfast. Food on offer at breakfast includes a selection of pastries, muffins, breads, scrambled and hard boiled eggs, sausages, baked beans, bacon, cold meats and cheeses, fresh fruit, cereal and yogurts. Drinks available include fruit juice (available at breakfast time only) along with a 24 hour tea, coffee and water station.

The lunch time buffet begins at 11.30am, and remains open until 4.30pm. Stations include a salad bar, pasta dishes, grill serving hotdogs and burgers, fries and a variety of hot dishes including fish and meat dishes. Fresh fruit and desserts including ice cream are also available. At 4.15pm a self service afternoon tea is available comprising of sandwiches, cakes and pastries.

From 7.00pm, similar items are available to those on offer at lunch time.

Late night snacks are also served in a variety of locations throughout the ship.

Ice Cream Bar

Cuisine: ice_cream

Type: cover

Situated on deck 13, The gelato comes in a wide variety of around 16 different flavours from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pineapple and coffee to pistachio, kiwi and lemon. 

Entertainment

A World Of Onboard Fun Awaits

Every moment you spend aboard MSC Orchestra is rich with possibility. The daytime hours offer a varied programme of activities, from arts & craft classes and dance lessons to sports tournaments. When evening comes, all kinds of fun awaits you in the ship’s theatre, its casino, its disco and bars.

Entertainment Venues
Covent Garden Theatre

State of the art theatre, and the main show lounge onboard, with seating for 1,240 people, it is home to MSC Orchestra’s shows ranging from singers and jugglers to shadow puppeteers and acrobatic gymnastics. It is split over two levels of seating on Deck 6 & 7.

R32 Disco

With a live DJ and open from 11.00pm until late, the ship's disco located on deck 14 and served by its own bar. It has seating for 172 guests.

Palm Beach Casino

The ship's 630 square meter casino, situated on deck 7 accommodating 222 guests. It is served by its own bar and features games from roulette and blackjack to poker and slot machines. The Casino is open to over 18’s only.

L'Incontro Piano Bar

The 142 seat Piano Bar on deck 5 is the ship's reception bar, featuring live piano music and accompanying orchestra. 

La Cantinella Lounge & Wine Bar

The Lounge and Wine Tasting Bar with tapas and live music and can be found on deck 7 of the ship with seating for 135 guests.

Each day special wine tastings are accompanied by different bites of food, such as fried polenta with cream cheese, bruschetta and other specialties as guests are guided through the wine selection by experienced sommeliers.

Coffee Bar

The Coffee Bar is an additional charge bar, situated on deck 6 seating 220 guests and with complimentary snacks ranging from pastries to cookies and potato chips served with all drinks purchased.

Coffee packages are available and drinks on offer range from chilled liquor based coffees such as Espresso Martini, American Style Coffee, Cappuccino and Hot Chocolate.

Entertainment on offer here ranges from live music to trivia quizzes, art and craft demonstrations and cookery demonstration

The Purple Bar & Zaffiro Bar

The Ships cocktail bars are the ideal location for guests to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail with live musical entertainment.

They are located on deck 6 with seating for up to 45 guests in each bar.

La Cubana Cigar Lounge

The ship's smoking room and whiskey bar is situated on deck 7 and seats 32 guests.

The Cigar Lounge offers elegant surroundings with leather settees and armchairs for guests to relax on and enjoy a cigar accompanied by a drink selected from the range of fine spirits on offer.

Library

The ship's small library and reading room are located on deck 7, with seats for 15 guests. It has a small selection of books in a variety of languages for guests to borrow. It also contains a number of board games for guests' use.

Art Arcade

The Art Arcade can be found on deck 7 of the ship. Guests can view a range of artwork from fine prints, lithographs, water colours and oils which can be purchased during the ship's champagne art auctions.

Internet Café

Internet Cafe is located on deck 7.

Card Room

The ship's card room is located on deck 7 and seats 28 guests.

Shops & Boutiques

There are a variety of shops and boutique onboard. From the MSC Logo shop that sells MSC clothes, souvenirs and toys, Le Parfum selling a range of cosmetics and perfumes including Dior and Marc Jacobs.

La Boutique

On deck 6 sells men's, women's and children's fashion with brands including Polo, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste and Armani, with sunglasses, watches and fashion jewellery.

Duty Free

Discover everything the Duty Free shop has to offer, all at tax and duty-free prices*.

You can choose between top-flight international tobacco products, technology products, fine wines, chocolate, make up and travel essentials.

Our expert staff can provide you with all the help you need to make the perfect choice.

MSC Logo Shop

Infuse your cruise with gifts that spark magical memories of your voyage across the waves! Navigate the MSC Logo Shop for everything from gadgets to books and novelty gifts! You’ll also find MSC’s very own DOREMI Mascot right here in the MSC Shop.

Accessories Shop

Top Italian brands such as Armani, Coccinelle, Furla and Fusaro feature alongside international names like Radley London, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. Here you are sure to find serious sartorial inspiration for bags and accessories!

Fashion Boutique

Browse the latest collections for men, women and children, plus an array of accessories for all tastes. Enjoy the expert guidance of our staff, here to help you find something for the special people in your life, whatever their age and taste!

Savannah Bar

The Savannah Bar is the ship's second show lounge served by its own bar and dance floor.

It is situated on deck 6 with seating for 477 guests.

Entertainment and activities range from bingo, seminars, Italian lessons and salsa dance classes to audience participation game shows, karaoke and international dance music.

Shaker Lounge

The Shaker Lounge is located on deck 7 of the Orchestra and has its own bar and dance floor along with seating for 330 guests.

It is a large cabaret style lounge with live shows and bands for guests' entertainment.

Swimming Pools

If a bit of poolside therapy sounds like your idea of heaven, look no further than one of our numerous swimming pools to get your fill of sun and relaxation, while our pool attendants can cater to your every need.

Photo Portrait

A dedicated Studio Photographer will provide you with a unique photo opportunity to capture the special moments of your cruise. During a private consultation you will be presented with the best locations around the ship so you can choose where your photoshoot will take place. Every photo will be taken with top of the line equipment by our highly-skilled, studio photographer using creative lighting techniques. Pictures will be re-touched and edited, and printed on premium photo paper. After your session choose from our different packages and take home lasting memories.

Photo Shop

Smile! Our professional team of photographers constantly roam the ship, capturing wonderful memories every day. Be sure to stroll through the Photo Gallery daily, so you don’t miss one of their great shots of you and your loved ones enjoying your cruise.

Arcade

While away a few enjoyable hours of game play at the Arcade on board the ship. Pit your wits and skill against those of your friends in any number of typical arcade options, including video games, pinball and more. Great fun guaranteed.

Photo Gallery

Don’t forget to explore the All-Inclusive Digital Photo Package, which includes digital files of all the photos taken by our professional photographers on board. Digital photos are available for download only during your cruise. Keep in mind, once you disembark, downloading your photos won't be possible.

Reception - Guest Services

The Reception - Guest Services can be located on deck 5.

MSC Events

MSC Factor

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a star in our on-board talent competition, The MSC Factor? Then come and showcase what you can do in the most exciting talent show at sea. Whatever your specific talent may be, don’t be shy – come and show the world what it’s been missing.

Beer Festival

Fun-packed festive celebrations with a Bavarian flair - decorations, costumes, games, music and of course beer. There’s even a Master of Beer competition and a 6-metre-tall inflatable beer mug.

Sailaway Party

A start-of-the-cruise event celebrating the ship's departure, led by the Entertainment Team and Dancers in a spectacular Costume Parade.

Masterchef

The world's best-loved food show awaits you on the MSC Cruises fleet! Experience the adrenaline-fuelled creativity of an extraordinary on-board cooking competition for adults and junior guests.

Theme Parties

We organise various daytime and evening Theme Parties on board. You may wish to bring bright fun clothes for the Sunshine Party and something white for the White Party.

Enrichment & Activities

Can a day trip last a lifetime? With our incredible range of shore excursions, they can. Whether you prefer adventure, nature, culture, or history, you can create lifelong memories for yourself and the whole family. Discover the rich backgrounds of your destinations with a Culture & History excursion, experience breathtaking views on a Scenic Route, get an adrenaline hit with an Active & Adventure tour, relax in the beauty of Natural Wonders, kick back in a Sea & Sun’s Relax, enjoy a Something Special experience.

We’ve also created the Excursions Explorer Package, MSC Bike Adventours, and MSC PROTECTOURS –a series of environmentally conscious excursions – all of which are attentively selected (available on specific MSC Cruises itineraries).

Don’t miss the opportunity to unveil hidden gems with exclusive MSC Yacht Club Excursions. As an esteemed MSC Yacht Club guest, you'll have the opportunity to explore hidden wonders through our curated excursions. These unforgettable experiences, guided by local experts, transcend the bounds of ordinary travel, offering a unique and authentic window into each destination.

Health & Fitness

An MSC Cruise is not just a chance to travel and explore – it’s also a chance to relax, feel healthy, and look your best. Unwind with a soothing sauna, relax with a traditional Balinese massage, or treat yourself to a high-tech beauty treatment during your cruise in our MSC Aurea Spa.

Book one of our Spa & Beauty Packages now to take advantage of our pre-boarding rates.

Spa & Relaxation

If relaxation is your goal, there’s ample deck space on MSC Orchestra to unwind in the sun. And why not pay a visit to the lavish onboard spa? It offers a choice of Turkish baths, saunas and a myriad of magical massages to soothe and pamper you.

If you prefer to stay active even when you’re on holiday, you’ll enjoy the sports centre, the panoramic gym, the 5 stunning pools or perhaps the jogging track that lets you keep in shape at your own pace, out in the fresh sea breeze.

SPA & BEAUTY

Feeling healthy and looking your best is a part of the MSC Cruises experience. Try something new, like high-tech beauty treatments, a soothing sauna or enjoy a Balinese massage. Book now one of our spa packages and take advantage of our pre-boarding rates.

PLEASE NOTE:

In order to grant the best experience to our guests, all Thermal Area experiences are available by appointment only.

Access to the MSC Aurea Spa is only permitted for guests over the age of 18. Click here to discover the details.

Pregnant guests are not allowed to use any heat treatments within the Thermal Area.

SPORT & FITNESS

A voyage with MSC Cruises brings you the leisure time and the facilities to maintain and build your fitness thanks to a wide choice of Sports Facilities and a state-of-the art Sports Centre with fabulous sea views. You can admire the panorama, burn off calories and keep in shape. Whether you prefer to train alone, love a workout in company or live to compete, you’ll find just what you need.

PLEASE NOTE:

Click here to discover the treatments and services available according to our Spa and Gym Minors Policy.

Kids & Teens Clubs

MSC family cruises are designed for parents and children to enjoy fun times together and quality time separately. That's why we’re proud to have built a renowned reputation as a company that knows how to create the best cruises for kids.

Today we continue to deliver on that reputation by paying extra attention to the needs of children, tweens, teens and their parents: so book your cruise and immerse in a World of Discovery!

Unique Features

Your cruise experience is at the centre of everything we do. To help make your holiday with us truly memorable, we give you the chance to tailor your experience to your needs and desires. For example, you can either leave the choice of cabin to us and benefit from the best rates available, or choose your own ideal cabin and location, while enjoying extra flexibility and additional benefits to make your cruise even more special.

  • Bella Experience
  • Fantastica Experience
  • Aurea Experience

Deck Plans

  • Top 16 Exclusive Solarium
  • Sports Centre

  • Mini Golf
  • Shuffleboard
  • Premium Suite Aurea
  • Premium Balcony (1x Accessible)
  • Deluxe Interior
  • Lift

  • R32 Disco
  • Junior Club
  • Teen Club
  • Virtual Games
  • Shuffleboard
  • Children Indoor Playroom
  • Children Outdoor Pool & Games
  • Power Walking Track
  • Lift
  • Premium Balcony
  • Deluxe Interior (2x Accessible)

  • Lift
  • La Piazzetta Buffet
  • Acapulco Pool Area
  • Whirlpool Bath
  • El Sombrero Pool Bar
  • Cala Blanca Pool Area
  • Barracuda Bar
  • MSC Aurea Spa

  • Lift
  • Deluxe Balcony
  • Premium Balcony
  • Deluxe Interior (2x Accessible)
  • Deluxe Balcony with Partial View

  • Lift
  • Deluxe Balcony Aurea
  • Premium Balcony
  • Deluxe Balcony
  • Deluxe Interior (2x Accessible)

  • Lift
  • Deluxe Balcony Aurea
  • Premium Balcony
  • Deluxe Balcony
  • Deluxe Interior (2x Accessible)

  • Lift
  • Deluxe Balcony Aurea
  • Premium Balcony (2x Accessible)
  • Deluxe Balcony
  • Deluxe Interior

  • Lift
  • Deluxe Ocean View (2x Accessible)
  • Premium Balcony
  • Deluxe Interior
  • Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View

  • Convent Garden Theatre
  • Palm Beach Casino
  • Card Room
  • Art Arcade
  • Library
  • Shanghai
  • La Cubana Cigar Room
  • Internet Cafe
  • La Cantinellla Wine Bar
  • Photo Gallery
  • Photo Shop
  • The Shaker Lounge
  • Lift

  • Convent Garden Theatre
  • The Savannah Bar
  • Orchestra Sala Riunioni
  • MSC Logo Shop
  • The Amber Bar
  • Accessories Shop
  • The Mini Mall
  • Cipria Cosmetic Shop
  • Madison Avenue Boutique
  • MSC Travel Agency
  • Lo Zaffira Jewellery
  • The Purple Bar
  • Zaffiro Bar
  • L'lbiscus Ristorante
  • Lift

  • Villa Borghese Ristorante
  • L'Inconto Bar
  • Reception - Guest Services
  • Medical Center
  • Deluxe Ocean View
  • Deluxe Interior
  • Lift

  • Tender Access
  • Lift

Quick Info
  • Ship Type:
    Ocean
  • Size:
    Large
  • Style:
    Resort
  • IMO Number:
    9320099

Onboard Facilities
  • Family Friendly: Kids_Allowed
  • Children's Facilities: Available
  • Smoking Policy: Some
Gratuities

SERVICE CHARGES / GRATUITIES
Service Charge / Gratuities are included in the cruise fare.

Tips
MSC Cruises does not recommend tipping individual members of staff.

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