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Overview

MSC Lirica offers a classic cruising atmosphere with a welcoming, intimate feel. This mid-sized ship is designed to provide a comfortable and friendly onboard experience.

Guests can enjoy international dining, live entertainment, and relaxing days on deck. The ship also features a spa, fitness center, and dedicated kids’ programs, making it appealing to both families and couples.

With its approachable size and inviting design, MSC Lirica creates an easygoing environment that lets travelers focus on enjoying time together while exploring destinations around the world.

Quick Facts

Year Built

2003

Refurbished

2015

Wheelchair Accessible

Limited

Godmother

Sophia Loren

Passenger Capacity

1,984

Crew

742

Passenger to Crew Ratio

2.67

Deck Plans

Deck 13 - Mini Golf

Deck 12 - Rossini

Deck 11 - Vivaldi

Deck 10 - Bellini

Deck 09 - Albinoni

Deck 08 - Paganini

Deck 07 - Scarlatti

Deck 06 - Puccini

Deck 05 - Verdi

Staterooms

Junior Suite Aurea
Junior Suite Aurea

on

Deck 10

Module 23 sqm - Balcony 5 sqm - Decks 10

Junior Suite Aurea
Junior Suite Aurea

on

Deck 12

Module 23 sqm - Balcony 5 sqm - Decks 12

Junior Balcony
Junior Balcony

on

Deck 09Deck 10

Module 13 sqm - Balcony 3 sqm - Decks 9-10

Premium Ocean View
Premium Ocean View

on

Deck 09

Module 22 sqm - Decks 9

Junior Ocean View
Junior Ocean View

on

Deck 08Deck 07

Module 13 sqm - Decks 7-8

Junior Ocean View
Junior Ocean View

on

Deck 09Deck 10

Module 13 sqm - Decks 9-10

Junior Ocean View with obstructed view
Junior Ocean View with obstructed view

on

Deck 07

Obstructed view - Module 13 sqm - Decks 7

Interior Bella
Interior Bella

on

Deck 07

Junior Interior
Junior Interior

on

Deck 08Deck 07

Module 13 sqm - Decks 7-8

Junior Interior
Junior Interior

on

Deck 09Deck 10

Module 13 sqm - Decks 9-10

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4 nights Tropical Brazil

Buzios
Ilha Grande

Aboard

MSC Lirica

From

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1 Sailing

Mar 16, 2027

Cruise Details
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1 night Tropical Brazil

Aboard

MSC Lirica

From

Paranagua, Brazil

1 Sailing

Mar 13, 2027

Cruise Details
A scenic aerial shot of the tropical Morro de Sao Paulo beach in Brazil, showing the turquoise Atlantic Ocean, a long stretch of golden sand, and a village with red-roofed houses nestled against a lush green hill.
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1 night Tropical Brazil

Aboard

MSC Lirica

From

Santos (São Paulo), Brazil

1 Sailing

Dec 6, 2026

Cruise Details
Roman Amphitheatre of Tarragona by the sea.
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12 nights South America

Malaga
Tangier
Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Aboard

MSC Lirica

From

Tarragona, Spain

1 Sailing

Nov 20, 2026

Cruise Details
Rio de Janeiro panoramic with Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay.
Save 30% on Select Cruises*
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20 nights South America

Buzios
Salvador de Bahia
Maceio
Sao Vicente (Mindelo)
Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)
Tangier
Valletta
Split
+2 more

Aboard

MSC Lirica

From

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1 Sailing

Mar 21, 2027

Published prices from

$1,559

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A vibrant waterside view of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, featuring a hillside covered in colorful houses overlooking the calm blue waters of All Saints' Bay, where a person is rowing a small boat.
Save 30% on Select Cruises*
MSC Cruises logo

21 nights South America

Rio de Janeiro
Buzios
Salvador de Bahia
Maceio
Sao Vicente (Mindelo)
Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)
Tangier
Valletta
Split
+3 more

Aboard

MSC Lirica

From

Santos (São Paulo), Brazil

1 Sailing

Mar 20, 2027

Published prices from

$1,659

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
An aerial or high-angle view of Ilhéus, a coastal city in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The historic city center is visible, featuring a dense grid of buildings, with the prominent white structure of the São Sebastião Cathedral and the confluence of a river and the Atlantic Ocean. The image captures the contrast between the urban development and the surrounding tropical landscape.
Save 30% on Select Cruises*
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14 nights South America

Tangier
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Salvador de Bahia
Ilheus
Rio de Janeiro

Aboard

MSC Lirica

From

Malaga, Spain

1 Sailing

Nov 22, 2026

Published prices from

$929

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Rio de Janeiro panoramic with Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay.
Save 30% on Select Cruises*
MSC Cruises logo

17 nights South America

Malaga
Tangier
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Salvador de Bahia
Ilheus
Rio de Janeiro
Santos (São Paulo)
+1 more

Aboard

MSC Lirica

From

Tarragona, Spain

1 Sailing

Nov 20, 2026

Published prices from

$1,229

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A scenic aerial shot of the tropical Morro de Sao Paulo beach in Brazil, showing the turquoise Atlantic Ocean, a long stretch of golden sand, and a village with red-roofed houses nestled against a lush green hill.
Save 30% on Select Cruises*
MSC Cruises logo

21 nights South America

Rome (Civitavecchia)
Barcelona (Tarragona)
Malaga
Tangier
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Salvador de Bahia
Ilheus
Rio de Janeiro
+2 more

Aboard

MSC Lirica

From

Porto Marghera (for Venice), Italy

1 Sailing

Nov 15, 2026

Published prices from

$1,479

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A vibrant waterside view of Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, featuring a hillside covered in colorful houses overlooking the calm blue waters of All Saints' Bay, where a person is rowing a small boat.
Save 30% on Select Cruises*
MSC Cruises logo

17 nights South America

Rome (Civitavecchia)
Barcelona (Tarragona)
Malaga
Tangier
Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Aboard

MSC Lirica

From

Porto Marghera (for Venice), Italy

1 Sailing

Nov 15, 2026

Published prices from

$1,129

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
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