MSC Orchestra
2550 Passengers (3223 with upper beds)
About MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises offers its guests mediterranean and modern lifestyle at a good price-performance ratio. On the sometimes colorful, sometimes discreetly designed ships, guests of all ages feel comfortable. In the summer months, many families are on board, especially at Mediterranean cruises, many Italian families spread Italian cheerfulness. In the off-season, it is a little quieter, then many older guests come on board, to experience a cheap cruise. The ships also arrive well in the German market and the number of German guests is growing steadily. The ships of the MSC fleet take with double occupancy between 1500 and 5700 passengers on board. English skills are recommended, but you also get some German service on board. The cruise line is also committed to environmental protection and has set itself the goal of emission-free ship operation. Therefore, the ships are equipped with the latest technology, such as LNG propulsion. In addition, all newbuilds since 2017 have been equipped with a shore power connection, and further MSC Cruises ships will also be upgraded with this technology in the future.
About MSC Orchestra
The Orchestra was commissioned in May 2007 and belongs to the Musica-class of MSC cruises. With a length of 293.80 meters, it can accommodate 2,550 passengers (with double occupancy). The majestic ship offers a variety of entertainment, leisure activities and stylish relaxation areas on an area of 22,000 sqm. The public areas are colorful and tastefully decorated, the cabins are more classical with colorful accents. The exclusive décor combines elegance and innovation with traditional elements. Regular modernization ensures that you feel comfortable on board the MSC Orchestra.
MSC Orchestra data
- Category: Musica class
- Built in: 2007
- Home port: Panama City
- Length: 293,80 metres
- Tonnage: 92.409 BRZ
- Speed: 23 knots
- Decks: 16
- Passengers: 3,223
- Crew: 987
- Language: German, Italian, English, French, Spanish
- Currency: €
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
MSC Orchestra Staterooms
The staterooms are comfortably furnished and have bathroom with shower, TV, telephone, minibar and safe. The interior staterooms have 14-17 sqm, the oceanview staterooms approx. 16-17 sqm. The balcony staterooms offer their guests 15-18 sqm and the suites convince with 26 sqm. The suites have a bath instead of a shower.
Atmosphere on board the MSC Orchestra
On board the MSC Orchestra, it's like being in a well-kept holiday hotel on land: good food, a wide range of sports, comfortable staterooms and many entertainment options. Even though it is relaxed and casual, festive attire is recommended on two evenings during a week. On these evenings, however, you can also opt for the buffet restaurant.
MSC Orchestra Restaurants, bars & lounges
The cuisine on the MSC Orchestra is good and tasty and meets the standard of a good mid-range ship. On board you will find à la carte restaurants as well as buffet and speciality restaurants, which offer an international selection of culinary delights. Drinks are available at an extra charge or you can take advantage of a drinks package.
The following restaurants are included in the price:
- La Piazzetta & Four Seasons (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet await you.
- L'Ibiscus (main restaurant): Sample freshly prepared dishes in an elegant ambience.
- Villa Borghese (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
There is a surcharge for the following speciality restaurants:
- Shanghai: Sample oriental and Asian specialities.
Enjoy fine wines or classic cocktails in one of the numerous bars and lounges (not included), for example in the La Cantinella wine bar or in the Savannah Bar, designed in Leopard style.
MSC Orchestra Entertainment, sports and wellness
There are many ways to spend your holiday on board. Those seeking relaxation are in good hands in the large spa area with whirlpools, steam bath and much more. For those who enjoy sports, there is also a modern fitness centre, a power-walking track and a mini-golf course.
The large Covent Garden Theatre invites you to enjoy great shows and programmes or try your luck at the Palm Beach Casino.
The large pool area also offers fun for the whole family.
MSC Orchestra children
Childcare is also provided for your children: babies and toddlers between the ages of one and three play in the Baby Club, which was created in collaboration with the leading children's brand Chicco®. The MSC Mini Club looks after the youngest children aged three to six and the Junior Club takes care of children aged seven to eleven. MSC's experienced entertainers look after the children with various games and lots of sporting activities. During the day, 12 to 14-year-olds in the Young Club and 15 to 17-year-olds in the Teens Club can enjoy clubs equipped with the latest consoles, games and VR technology, a teen disco and a dinner organized exclusively for teenagers.
Our Summary
The MSC Orchestra is a ship for those who want variety, entertainment and a colorful life on board. Even families feel very well. The price-performance ratio is good. We also recommend this ship to cruise liners who want to go on a big trip for the first time.
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Cruise in one sentence
Remarks Cabin
- Lovely size, mirrors and toilet size The shower could be slightly bigger
- Small and not enough storage
- large enough for a couple
- Ship speaker not working, had to listen to information on the corridor. With 2 single beds no space to reach thesecond half of the cabin, balcony included. Otherwise quite clean.
- Catered for kids
- It was very clean and comfortable
- Sufficent space and nice balcony.
- Old, water pressure shower too low
Ship overall
- good
- Elevators out of order, very crowded, waiting time 10+ minutes.
- Rough weather prevented us from disembarking in Pomene
- It was beautiful ship and we hope to go on it again.
- Cuisine was at best poor. Food was lacking flavor and was barely warm at all restaurants. The easy package liquor is not drinkable and very poor quality. Entertainment was ok but repetitive. Acrobats and Salsa dancers best part of performances....