Why cruise on this ship?
Combining spacious, elegant interiors with the variety for which our Musica Class is renowned, MSC Orchestra promises your dream cruise. Because life aboard can be just what you want it to be.
Reviews for MSC Orchestra
MSC Orchestra Customer Reviews
By Glen on 21/05/2022
We did cruise a lot. Been with many companies, .I have no complaints about this one.
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.








Restaurant
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.
Features
- Experience: Complimentary
- Food type: Continental








Restaurant
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.
Features
- Experience: Complimentary
- Food type: Continental






4 Seasons Italian À la Carte
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.
Features
- Experience: Cover
- Food type: Italian




Shanghai
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.
Features
- Experience: Cover
- Food type: Fusion




Self Service Café
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.
Features
- Experience: Complimentary
- Food type: Buffet

Ice Cream Bar
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.
Features
- Experience: Cover
- Food type: Ice_Cream
Entertaining
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.












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.
Features
- Theatre














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.
Features
- Nightclub












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.
Features
- Casino






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.
Features
- Bar








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.
Features
- Bar




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
Features
- Bar






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.
Features
- 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.
Features
- Smoking Lounge




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.
Features
- Library




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.
Features
- Art Gallery




Internet Café
Internet Cafe is located on deck 7.
Features
- Cafe








Card Room
The ship's card room is located on deck 7 and seats 28 guests.
Features
- Games Room








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.
The Duty Free Shop sells a range of tobaccos, liquors and snacks and is located on deck 6.
Features
- Shop




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.
Features
- Bar

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.
Features
- Casino

Calabranca Pool Area
Features
- Pool Deck

Photo Portrait
Features
- Photographers

Photo Shop
Features
- Shop
- Photographers

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.
Features
- Shop

Beer Festival
Features
- Activity

Sailaway Party
Features
- Activity

Master Chef
Features
- Activity

MSC Factor
Features
- Activity

White Party
Features
- Activity

Arcade
Features
- Arcade
Enrichment
Seek the extraordinary and make your cruise holiday an unforgettable adventure.
We offer an incredible choice of shore excursions to suit every taste: whether you prefer adventure, nature, culture or history, we’ve designed something for you and the whole family.
From Culture & History and our breathtaking Scenic Routes, to our Active & Adventure tours and the discovery of Natural Wonders, to Sea & Sun’s relax, our Something Special experiences and our Accessible Tours, you can enjoy the treasures of each destination in your preferred way.
We’ve also established the MSC Family Explorer Club, Excursions Explorer Package and MSC Bike Adventours, which are unique to our line and available on selected MSC Cruises' itineraries.

Bike Tours
One of the best ways to explore a city is from the seat of a bicycle. Hit the road on your next MSC Cruise on a MSC BIKE ADVENTOURS experience.
See, hear, smell and feel the destination like never before. You’re guaranteed to leave with a deeper connection.
Features
- Tour
- Bikes

Sustainable Shore Excursions: MSC Protectours
What are Protectours
We are committed to preserving a beautiful world for future generations to enjoy. By focusing on environmental sustainability, PROTECTOURS contribute to that vital goal. 70% of the tours involve activities with zero environmental impact – like walking, cycling, or kayaking – while others make a direct contribution to the environment, for example, tree planting or beach cleaning. So, you can enjoy original insights into the natural world while preserving its beauty and helping to ensure a greener future!
A world of amazing experiences
PROTECTOURS offer you unforgettable experiences in close contact with nature and communities in a variety of environments around the world. Local guides, with an expertise in wildlife or traditions, will help you save baby sea turtles in the Caribbean, clean the desert in Abu Dhabi, explore Iceland by horseback, or immerse yourself in Corfu’s beautiful countryside and the magical world of bees.
MSC Cruises and the environment
Our love and respect for the marine environment are reflected in our certified eco-ships, with their innovative systems for energy saving, waste treatment and recycling. Naturally, our commitment to the environments extends to our onshore activities too. PROTECTOURS is not only a way to offer our guests a variety of eco-friendly shore excursions, but also a means of encouraging our onshore partners to develop tours that pay ever more attention to environmental sustainability. Just one example is that no single-use plastic or other items are accepted on these tours.
Features
- Excursions
- Kayaks

MSC Family Explorer Club
MSC Family Explorer Club
Explore the destination together on a fun filled family adventure, inspired by history and designed to cover all the highlights.
Family friendly programming
Tours typically start later in the morning, are shorter in duration and are accompanied by expert guides and story tellers
Tours that the whole family can enjoy
Each experience is developed to keep both children entertained while also providing an enriching and educational experience for adults
Family-Friendly Prices 50% off
Children tickets are always half-price
Peace of Mind
When you choose an MSC Family Explorer Club you can relax in the knowledge that all our tours are operated by carefully selected partners who can easily make contact with your ship throughout the day.
Features
- Tour
- Excursions

Easy & Accessible Excursions
Explore each destination at your own pace
Our Easy & Accessible Tours make exploring comfortable for everyone!
These tours allow slow walkers, wheelchair, scooter users and any guests that like to leisurely explore, to visit the best each destination has to offer on easy tours created just for them. Through specifically selected itineraries and specially designed tours, guests will be able to enjoy step free routes at their own pace, experiencing the wonders of our destinations in total comfort. Special needs vehicles will be available to accommodate small groups, and tours itineraries will always include access to special needs restrooms.
Please note that vehicles and their wheelchair & scooter requirements (width, height, weight) vary from tour to tour so make sure to carefully check the specific requirements within each tour description.
Features
- Excursions
Health and fitness
Relaxing, feeling healthy and looking your best is all part of the MSC Cruises experience.
Treat yourself to a soothing sauna, a traditional Balinese massage or a high-tech beauty treatment during your cruise in our MSC Aurea Spa.
Book one of our Spa & Beauty Packages now and take advantage of our pre-boarding rates.






MSC Aurea Spa
Features
- Spa

Minigolf
You’ll need to combine hand-to-eye coordination with a deft, light touch to get around our entertaining open-air Minigolf course on board the ship. Get together with your friends and family to see who has what it takes to be crowned the Minigolf King or Queen.
Features
- Golf

Sport Centre
A 474 square metre multi-purpose sports court is located on deck 16 for games such as basketball, tennis, football and volleyball with complimentary equipment hire from the pool area on deck 13.
Features
- Sports Court

Shuffleboard
Shuffleboard is available on decks 14 and 15 of the ship with equipment available from the poolside bar on deck 13.
Features
- Sports Court

Medi Spa Center
Features
- Spa
- Wellness

Thermal Area
Features
- Whirlpool/Jacuzzi

Beauty Salon
Features
- Salon

Hair Salon
Features
- Salon

Gym by TechnoGym®
Features
- Gym

Power Walking Track
Features
- Jogging or Walking Track

Basketball
Features
- Sports Court

Tennis Court
Features
- Sports Court

Volleyball
Features
- Sports Court

Five-a-side Football
Features
- Sports Court
Kids and teens
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!
Accommodation
The elegant accommodation on MSC Orchestra includes interior and ocean-view cabins as well as balcony cabins and suites for even greater comfort.

Suite
- Surface approx 26 sqm, balcony approx 4 sqm, deck 15
- Sitting area with sofa
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
The image is representative only
Features
- King or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk








Balcony
- Surface approx 15-18 sqm, balcony approx 4-5 sqm, deck 8-15
- 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
- Choose the cabin type that best suits you: Balcony Aurea (best ship positions, surface approx 18 sqm, deck 9-11) Premium Balcony (surface approx 18 sqm, deck 8-12) Deluxe Balcony (surface approx 15 sqm, deck 8-15) Deluxe Balcony With Partial View (surface approx 18 sqm, deck 12)
*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
The image is representative only
Features
- King or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk

Ocean View
- Surface approx. 16-17 sqm
- 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
- Choose the cabin type that best suits you: Deluxe Ocean View (surface approx 16 sqm, deck 5-8) Deluxe Ocean View with obstructed view (surface approx 16 sqm, deck 8)
**Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
The image is representative only
Features
- King or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk




Interior
- Surface approx 14-17 sqm, deck 5-15
- 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
**Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds
Size, layout and furniture may vary from that shown (within the same cabin category)
The image is representative only
Features
- King or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
Deck plans

Deck 16 - Sport
- Top 16 Exclusive Solarium
- Sports Centre

Deck 15 - Xilofono
- Mini Golf
- Shuffleboard
- Premium Suite Aurea
- Premium Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Interior Cabin (1x Accessible)

Deck 14 - Chitarra
- R32 Disco
- Junior Club
- Teen Club
- Virtual Games
- Shuffleboard
- Children Indoor Playroom
- Children Outdoor Pool & Games
- Power Walking Track
- Lift
- Premium Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Interior Cabin (2x Accessible)

Deck 13 - Mandolino
- Lift
- La Piazzetta Buffet
- Acapulco Pool Area
- Whirlpool Bath
- El Sombrero Pool Bar
- Cala Blanca Pool Area
- Barracuda Bar
- MSC Aurea Spa

Deck 12 - Clarinetto
- Lift
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin
- Premium Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Interior Cabin (2x Accessible)
- Deluxe Balcony with Partial View Cabin

Deck 11 - Flauto
- Lift
- Balcony Aurea Cabin
- Premium Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Interior Cabin (2x Accessible)

Deck 10 - Lira
Lift
- Balcony Aurea Cabin
- Premium Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Interior Cabin (2x Accessible)

Deck 9 - Viola
Lift
- Balcony Aurea Cabin
- Premium Balcony Cabin (2x Accessible)
- Deluxe Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Interior Cabin

Deck 8 - Arpa
- Lift
- Deluxe Ocean View Cabin (2x Accessible)
- Premium Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Interior Cabin
- Junior Ocean View with Obstructed View

Deck 7 - Saxofono
- Convent Garden Theatre
- Lift
- Palm Beach Casino
- Card Room
- Art Arcade
- Library
- Shanghai
- Cigar Room
- Internet Cafe
- La Cantinellla Wine Bar
- Photo Gallery
- Photo Shop
- The Shaker Lounge

Deck 6 - Violino
- Convent Garden Theatre
- Lift
- 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

Deck 5 - Pianoforte
- Villa Borghese Ristorante
- L'Inconto Bar
- Reception Guest Services
- Lift
- Medical Center
- Deluxe Ocean View Cabin
- Deluxe Interior Cabin

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