IMO: 9246102
MSC Lirica
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Lirica-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 65,591
- Length (FT / M)
- 902 / 274.9
- Beam (FT / M)
- 94 / 28.8
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 9 / 13
- Shipyard
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
- Registry
- Panama
- Godparent(s)
- Sophia Loren
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $250,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2003
Major Refurbishments
2015
2021
2023
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9246102
- MMSI
- 356042000
- Call Sign
- HOPW
- Classification Society
- Bureau Veritas
- Hull / Yard Number
- K32
- Maiden Voyage
- March 2003
- Maximum Draft
- 6.6 m (21.7 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 28.8 m (94.5 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 1,984
- Maximum Capacity
- 2,648
- Total Crew
- 721
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.75:1
- Space Ratio
- 33.06
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 2
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 2
- Bars & Lounges
- 8
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 4
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 1
- À la Carte Dining
- 2
- Elevators
- 9*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Low-sulphur marine diesel
- Azipod Units
- 2
- Installed Power
- 31.68 MW (42,484 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 20 MW (26,820 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 21.7 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 4x Wartsila 12V38
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 21 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 7
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-12
Aft
Decks 5-12
Designated Smoking Zones
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Las Vegas Casino designated smoking areacasinoLocation: Deck 6Smoking permitted in the designated section of the casino.
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The Cigar RoomindoorLocation: Deck 7Cigar smoking permitted in the dedicated room.
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Designated open-deck smoking areaoutdoorLocation: Pool deck (designated section)Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor open-deck areas.
Cabin Summary
Total: 988
ADA Compliant: 4
- Suites
- 130
- Balcony
- 94
- Oceanview
- 409
- Inside
- 355
The Apex Suite
Deluxe Suite Aurea
250 SQ FT
The ship's top accommodation: a Deluxe Suite Aurea of about 250 sq ft with a roughly 55 sq ft private balcony and Aurea-experience perks including thermal-area access and priority services. Two larger family suites (without balcony) are also offered. The Lirica-class has no MSC Yacht Club enclave.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Deluxe Suite Aurea130
Balcony
- Junior Balcony (Bella/Fantastica/Aurea)94
Oceanview
- Ocean View (Bella/Fantastica)407
- Ocean View Family Stateroom2
Inside
- Interior (Bella/Fantastica)355
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
Adults & Wellness
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Library
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
MSC Cruises' first newbuild
fleet first
Two outdoor swimming pools
top-deck attraction
Kids' Spray Park
top-deck attraction
Minigolf
top-deck attraction
Top Exclusive Solarium
top-deck attraction
Open-air walking track
top-deck attraction
Pool bar
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MSC Aurea Spa with Balinese massage
- Lord Nelson English-style pub
- Kaito Sushi Bar (Asian specialty)
- Open-air kids' Spray Park
- Top-deck minigolf
- Top Exclusive adults-only solarium
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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La Bussola Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 5Main dining room.
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L'Ippocampo Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6Main dining room.
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La PergolabuffetLocation: Deck 11Lido buffet, open for all meals and late-night snacks.
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Le BistrotbuffetLocation: Deck 11Casual bistro/buffet venue.
Specialty Dining
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Kaito Sushi BarrestaurantLocation: Deck 5Japanese sushi specialty restaurant.
À la Carte Dining
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The Coffee CornercafeLocation: Deck 5Coffee and pastry bar.
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Gelateria ItalianacafeLocation: Deck 6Italian gelato bar.
Bars & Nightlife
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The Beverly Hills BarbarLocation: Deck 5Cocktail bar.
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Lord Nelson PubbarLocation: Deck 5English-style pub.
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L'Atmosphere Piano Barpiano_barLocation: Deck 6Atrium piano bar.
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Le CabaretloungeLocation: Deck 6Cabaret lounge bar.
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Casino VIP LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 6VIP lounge by the casino.
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Las Vegas Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 6Bar within the casino.
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La Canzone del Mare / Pool Barpool_barLocation: Deck 11Poolside bar at Le Piscine.
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The Blue Club DisconightclubLocation: Deck 12Disco and nightclub.
Pools & Aquatics
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Le Piscine Pool (port)poolLocation: Deck 11One of the twin outdoor pools.
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Le Piscine Pool (starboard)poolLocation: Deck 11One of the twin outdoor pools.
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Spray Parksplash_padLocation: Deck 12Open-air kids' water spray park.
Active Recreation
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Minigolfsports_courtLocation: Deck 13Top-deck minigolf.
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Power Walking Trackjogging_trackLocation: Deck 12Open-air walking/jogging track.
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Sport Courtsports_courtLocation: Deck 13Multi-sport court.
Entertainment Venues
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Broadway TheatretheaterLocation: Decks 5-6Broadway-style main theatre.
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Games ArcadearcadeLocation: Deck 7Virtual-reality games arcade.
Casino
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Las Vegas CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 6Casino with slots and table games.
Spa & Fitness
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MSC Aurea SpaspaLocation: Deck 11Spa with Balinese massage and treatment rooms.
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Thermal Areathermal_suiteLocation: Deck 11Thermal area with sauna and steam.
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MSC GymgymLocation: Deck 12Panoramic fitness centre powered by Technogym.
Youth & Teen
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Kids Clubkids_clubLocation: Deck 12Children's club (Chicco / LEGO / Namco play areas).
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Teens Clubteen_clubLocation: Deck 12Teen club.
Retail & Shopping
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Shopping AreashopLocation: Deck 6Duty-free boutiques and shopping area.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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LibrarylibraryLocation: Deck 7Library within the Armonia Lounge.
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The Cigar Roomcigar_loungeLocation: Deck 7Dedicated cigar room.
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Top Exclusive Solariumsun_deckLocation: Deck 13Adults-only premium sun deck.
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AtriumatriumLocation: Decks 5-7Central atrium.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-06-29