Musica Class · In service 2007
MSC Orchestra
A Musica ship in service since 2007, sailing the Mediterranean, adding MSC Yacht Club in March 2027.
MSC Orchestra in numbers
- Guests
- 3,223
- Cabins
- 1,233
- Crew
- 940
- Gross tonnage
- 92,409
- Length
- 293m
- Beam
- 32m
- Height
- 59m
- Top speed
- 22knots
Meet the ship
About the ship
MSC Orchestra, in service since 2007, combines spacious, elegant interiors with fine dining and a varied entertainment programme for a dream cruise.
From March 2027 it will add MSC Yacht Club, along with a redesigned MSC Aurea Spa, a fully refurbished MSC Gym with Technogym® and two new speciality restaurants. It carries 3,223 guests in 1,233 cabins.
Itineraries
Sails the Mediterranean until summer 2028, among crystal-clear waters and historic coastal cities. For dates, ports and prices, see “View cruises on this ship”.
Why choose it
Highlights
Refurbished spa and the Top 15 sun deck
Refurbished gym and jogging track
Jungle Adventure room and youth club
Free time by the pool
Fun on board
Entertainment and facilities
By day, dance and craft classes and sports competitions; by night, the theatre and the casino.
Shows and nightlife
- Covent Garden Theatre
- Palm Beach Casino
Pools and relaxation
- Calabranca Pool
- Exclusive Solarium
Gym
- MSC Gym Powered by Technogym®
Dining
Restaurants
The La Piazzetta and Four Seasons buffets, the main restaurants L’Ibiscus and Villa Borghese and, from March 2027, Kaito Sushi Bar and Butcher’s Cut.
Kaito Sushi Bar
Sushi bar, from March 2027
Butcher’s Cut
American steakhouse, from March 2027
L’Ibiscus
Main restaurant
Villa Borghese
Main restaurant
La Piazzetta
Buffet
Four Seasons
Buffet
Time for a drink
Bars and lounges
Bars and lounges all over the ship: dance to live music at the Savannah Bar or enjoy fine wines at La Cantinella Wine Bar.
The Savannah Bar
Leopard-print décor and live music
La Cantinella Wine Bar
Wine bar
Barracuda Bar
L’Incontro Bar
The Amber Bar
The Purple Bar
The Shaker Lounge
MSC Yacht Club
MSC Yacht Club
The MSC Yacht Club, available from March 2027: 63 exquisitely designed suites, a 24-hour butler and concierge, the private Top Sail Lounge and an exclusive restaurant, plus a private terrace with a grill, bar and hot tub with uninterrupted sea views.
Where to stay
Cabins and suites
Photos and floor plans from MSC Cruises, for guidance only: size, layout and furniture may vary within the same category.
Same class
Sister ships
The Musica Class has balcony cabins almost throughout, and its ships can pass through the Panama Canal on their way to the South Pacific. By mid-2027 all four will be refurbished, with MSC Yacht Club, a renewed spa and a Technogym gym. The class is MSC Musica (2006), MSC Orchestra (2007), MSC Poesia (2008) and MSC Magnifica (2010).
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
When did MSC Orchestra enter service?
It entered service in 2007, belongs to the Musica Class and will add MSC Yacht Club in March 2027.
How big is the ship?
It has a gross tonnage of 92,409, is 293 metres long and 32 metres wide, and has room for 3,223 guests, 1,233 cabins and 940 crew members.
What are the cabins like?
The Musica Class has balcony cabins almost throughout; check cabin types, sizes and prices when you choose a cabin under “View cruises on this ship”.
Is food on board extra?
The main restaurants and buffets are included; speciality restaurants such as the steakhouse or sushi bar are usually paid separately or with a dining package, as set out on board.
Fancy sailing on MSC Orchestra?
Check this ship’s departure dates and up-to-date prices, or talk to our advisors to choose your itinerary and cabin.
Information compiled from details published by MSC Cruises (November 2026). Facilities, restaurants and itineraries may change at the cruise line’s discretion.