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IMO: 9320099

MSC Orchestra

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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MSC Orchestra — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Musica-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
92,409
Length (FT / M)
964 / 293.8
Beam (FT / M)
106 / 32.2
Decks (Passenger / Total)
13 / 16
Shipyard
Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry
Panama
Godparent(s)
Sophia Loren
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$480,000,000
Class Sisters: MSC MagnificaMSC MusicaMSC Poesia

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2007
Major Refurbishments
2018
Significant Changes
  • 2018: Exhaust-gas cleaning system (EGCS/scrubber) retrofit installed.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9320099
MMSI
372497000
Call Sign
3EJF3
Classification Society
Bureau Veritas
Hull / Yard Number
R32
Maiden Voyage
May 2007
Maximum Draft
7.88 m (25.9 ft)
Maximum Beam
32.2 m (105.6 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,550
Maximum Capacity
3,223
Total Crew
987
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.58:1
Space Ratio
36.24

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
2
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
7
Bars & Lounges
10
Complimentary Dining Venues
3
Specialty Dining Venues
1
À la Carte Dining
1
Elevators
13

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Marine gas oil / heavy fuel oil with exhaust-gas scrubbers (EGCS retrofit 2018)
Installed Power
58 MW (77,779 hp)
Propulsion Power
35 MW (46,936 hp)
Maximum Speed
23 Knots
Engine Configuration
5x Wärtsilä 16V38B diesel-generator sets; diesel-electric; 2x Converteam 17.5 MW propulsion motors

Logistics

Cruising Speed
18 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 5
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-15
Midship
Decks 5-16
Aft
Decks 5-14
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino designated smoking area
    casino
    Location: Deck 7
    Smoking permitted only in the designated section of the Palm Beach Casino.
  • Cigar lounge
    indoor
    Location: Deck 7
    Cigar smoking permitted in the La Cubana cigar room.
  • Designated open-deck smoking area
    outdoor
    Location: Open decks (designated sections)
    Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor areas.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,275
ADA Compliant: 17
Suites
18
Balcony
809
Oceanview
173
Inside
275
The Apex Suite
Premium Suite Aurea
270 SQ FT

The ship's current largest accommodation: a Premium Suite Aurea of about 270 sq ft (25 m2) on the forward part of Deck 15 (Xilofono) with a small balcony, sitting area and Aurea spa privileges. (A larger MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite is scheduled to arrive with the March 2027 refit.)

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Premium Suite Aurea18
Balcony
  • Balcony (Deluxe/Premium/Aurea/Junior/Partial)809
Oceanview
  • Ocean View (Deluxe/Junior/Wellness)173
Inside
  • Interior (Deluxe/Junior/Wellness/Guarantee)275

Cabin details & Prodigy Picks on the ship overview →

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club

Adults & Wellness

  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

R32 Disco named after the shipyard hull number
unique
Covent Garden Theatre
largest
The Savannah Bar
unique
Acapulco Pool
top-deck attraction
Cala Blanca Pool
top-deck attraction
Children's Outdoor Pool
top-deck attraction
Minigolf
top-deck attraction
Sport Center
top-deck attraction
Top 16 Exclusive Solarium
top-deck attraction
Power walking track
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • MSC Aurea Spa with thermal area (Sauna, Steam Room, Whirlpool)
  • R32 Disco
  • Palm Beach Casino
  • MSC for Me digital guest platform

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Villa Borghese Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 5
    Complimentary lower main dining room.
  • L'Ibiscus Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 6
    Complimentary upper main dining room.
  • La Piazzetta & Four Seasons Buffet
    buffet
    Location: Deck 13
    Complimentary self-service buffet.
Specialty Dining
  • Shanghai
    asian
    Location: Deck 7
    Oriental (Asian) specialty restaurant.
À la Carte Dining
  • Onboard Pizzeria
    pizzeria
    Location: Deck 13
    Pizzeria within the La Piazzetta buffet.
Bars & Nightlife
  • L'Incontro Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Reception and coffee bar.
  • The Savannah Bar
    lounge
    Location: Deck 6
    Leopard-styled bar with live music and dance floor.
  • The Purple Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Pre-dinner bar.
  • Zaffiro Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 6
    Pre-dinner bar.
  • La Cantinella Wine Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Wine bar.
  • The Shaker Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    Cocktail lounge with shows and music.
  • Palm Beach Casino Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7
    Bar within the Palm Beach Casino.
  • Barracuda Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 13
    Outdoor pool bar.
  • MSC Aurea Spa Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 13
    Wellness cocktail bar in the MSC Aurea Spa.
  • R32 Disco
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 14
    Discotheque and nightclub, named after the ship's hull number.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Acapulco Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 13
    Main outdoor pool.
  • Cala Blanca Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 13
    Second outdoor pool.
  • Children's Outdoor Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 14
    Children's pool and games area.
Active Recreation
  • Sport Center
    sports_court
    Location: Deck 16
    Multi-sport court (tennis, basketball, volleyball).
  • Minigolf
    mini_golf
    Location: Deck 15
    Minigolf course.
  • Shuffleboard
    deck_game
    Location: Deck 14
    Shuffleboard courts.
  • Virtual Games Arcade
    arcade
    Location: Deck 14
    Video games arcade.
Entertainment Venues
  • Covent Garden Theatre
    theater
    Location: Deck 6
    Two-deck main theatre (about 1,249 seats).
  • R32 Disco
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 14
    Discotheque and nightclub.
  • The Savannah Bar (live music)
    show_lounge
    Location: Deck 6
    Live-music and dance venue.
Casino
  • Palm Beach Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 7
    Casino gaming floor.
Spa & Fitness
  • MSC Aurea Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 13
    Spa with treatment rooms and thermal area.
  • MSC Gym powered by Technogym
    fitness_center
    Location: Deck 13
    Fitness centre.
  • Thermal Area
    thermal_suite
    Location: Deck 13
    Sauna, steam room and whirlpool.
Youth & Teen
  • Kids Clubs (Jungle Adventure)
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 14
    Baby, mini (Jungle Adventure) and junior kids clubs.
  • Young & Teen Club
    teen_club
    Location: Deck 14
    Dedicated young and teen club.
Retail & Shopping
  • Madison Avenue Boutiques
    boutique
    Location: Deck 6
    Duty-free boutiques and fashion shops.
  • MSC Logo Shop & Mini Mall
    boutique
    Location: Deck 6
    MSC-branded shop and duty-free mini mall.
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Reception Atrium (L'Incontro)
    atrium
    Location: Deck 5
    Reception and guest-services atrium.
  • Library
    library
    Location: Deck 7
    Library and reading room.
  • Top 16 Exclusive Solarium
    solarium
    Location: Deck 16
    Adults solarium with whirlpool.

Culinary Intel & dining strategy on the ship overview →

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-01