MSC Cruises · Musica Class
MSC Orchestra: ship guide
Year-round Mediterranean ship adding an MSC Yacht Club and new spa in March 2027.
Best for: Couples and families who want Greece and Turkey from Bari or the Western Mediterranean from Genoa and Marseille on a classic mid-size ship, with the new Yacht Club for those who want a suite enclave from March 2027. Sails from Bari, Piraeus (Athens), Istanbul, Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Valencia in 2026 and 2027.
About MSC Orchestra
MSC Orchestra is the second of MSC’s four Musica Class ships, delivered in 2007. At 92,409 gross tons with 2,550 guests at double occupancy and a crew of about 940, it is a mid-size ship with mostly balcony cabins, the Covent Garden Theatre, the Palm Beach Casino, the leopard-print Savannah Bar, La Cantinella wine bar, La Cubana cigar lounge and the Top 15 Exclusive Solarium for Aurea guests.
In early 2027 the ship goes into drydock as the last Musica Class ship to receive the MSC Yacht Club, debuting March 13, 2027 in the Eastern Mediterranean. The 63-suite enclave includes keycard access, 24-hour butler service, the Top Sail Lounge, a private restaurant, pool and sun deck. The refit also adds Butcher’s Cut steakhouse and the Kaito Sushi Bar, a reimagined MSC Aurea Spa with thermal area and a fully refurbished MSC Gym Powered by Technogym.
MSC Orchestra sails the Mediterranean year-round. Winter 2026 to 2027 brings seven-night Western Mediterranean cruises from Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona and Valencia along with Eastern Mediterranean departures from Bari, Piraeus and Istanbul. From March 2027 the refurbished ship is based in Bari for seven-night cruises to Greece and Turkey calling at Athens, Izmir, Istanbul and Corfu, with Greek Isles sailings through summer 2027. It suits couples and families who want Italy, Greece and Turkey on a classic mid-size ship.
- MSC Yacht Club with 63 suites, Top Sail Lounge, private restaurant, pool and sun deck, debuting March 13, 2027
- Butcher’s Cut steakhouse and Kaito Sushi Bar joining the Shanghai Asian restaurant in 2027
- Reimagined MSC Aurea Spa with thermal area and whirlpools, plus a fully refurbished Technogym fitness center
- Top 15 Exclusive Solarium with panoramic ocean views for Aurea guests
- Covent Garden Theatre with Blinding Lights, Icons, Club Deco and Pulse
- The Savannah Bar with live bands, karaoke and dance classes, La Cantinella wine bar and La Cubana cigar lounge
- Mini golf, tennis and basketball court, jogging track and R32 Disco Bar
- Jungle Adventure playroom and a separate teens club
Staterooms and suites
Interior
Deluxe Interior staterooms of 151 sq ft on decks 12 to 15, the only interior category on this balcony-heavy ship and the value pick for seven-night Greek Isles cruises.
Ocean View
Deluxe Ocean View cabins of 172 sq ft on deck 8, including obstructed-view cabins behind the lifeboats at a lower fare level.
Balcony
Deluxe Balconies are 161 sq ft and Premium Balconies 194 sq ft, each with a 54 sq ft balcony on decks 10 to 15; Deluxe Balcony Aurea cabins on decks 9 to 11 add thermal spa access and the Top 15 solarium.
Suites (Aurea)
Premium Suites Aurea of 280 sq ft with a 43 sq ft balcony on deck 15, with priority boarding, spa access and flexible dining.
MSC Yacht Club (from March 2027)
63 suites being created in the early 2027 refit, mostly by combining existing staterooms, in categories from the Deluxe Suite to the two-room Grand Suite and the Royal Suite; all include 24-hour butler and concierge service, keycard-only access, the Top Sail Lounge, a private restaurant, pool and sun deck, premium drinks, Wi-Fi and thermal spa access.
MSC Orchestra deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
16 - Sports Deck
The Solarium, Sport Center.
- Sport CenterA voyage with MSC Cruises brings you the leisure time and the facilities to maintain and build your fitness thanks to a wide choice of Sports Facilities and a state-of-the-art Sports Center with fabulous sea views.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board MSC Orchestra
Dining on MSC Orchestra
L’Ibiscus and Villa BorgheseIncluded
The two main dining rooms with assigned seating, a fresh multi-course menu nightly and table service.
La Piazzetta BuffetIncluded
The buffet restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks with international stations.
Four SeasonsIncluded
Casual poolside dining by day that doubles as an informal evening venue.
MSC Yacht Club RestaurantIncluded
The private restaurant for Yacht Club guests from March 2027, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with premium drinks included.
ShanghaiSpecialty
Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes from edamame and kimchi to hand rolls, teriyaki and matcha flan.
Butcher’s CutSpecialty
MSC’s signature American steakhouse with aged, hand-cut steaks and seafood, arriving with the 2027 refit.
Kaito Sushi BarSpecialty
Sushi, sashimi, tempura and teriyaki prepared to order, arriving with the 2027 refit.
El Sombrero Bar and L’IncontroSpecialty
Gelato by the pool and espresso at the coffee bar, pay per item.
Entertainment and activities
- Covent Garden Theatre with a different production every night
- Palm Beach Casino and The Savannah Bar with live bands, karaoke and dance classes
- Barracuda Bar pool deck with whirlpools and the Top 15 Exclusive Solarium
- Mini golf, tennis and basketball court and a power walking track
- La Cantinella wine bar, La Cubana cigar lounge and The Shaker Lounge live music
- R32 Disco Bar with a big dance floor
- MSC Aurea Spa thermal area and Technogym fitness center
- Arcade and themed parties on deck
Families and who it suits
MSC runs complimentary clubs from six months to 17 years: the Baby Club with Chicco for under-threes, the LEGO-equipped Mini Club (3 to 6) and Juniors Club (7 to 11), the Young Club (12 to 14) and the Teens Club (15 to 17), with the Jungle Adventure playroom, a teens-only club, mini golf and LEGO Family Game Show nights.
Best for: Couples and families who want Greece and Turkey from Bari or the Western Mediterranean from Genoa and Marseille on a classic mid-size ship, with the new Yacht Club for those who want a suite enclave from March 2027.
Sails from: Bari, Piraeus (Athens), Istanbul, Genoa, Marseille, Barcelona, Valencia · Regions: Eastern Mediterranean and Greek Isles, Turkey, Western Mediterranean
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Facts checked against MSC Cruises: MSC Orchestra, MSC Cruises: MSC Orchestra staterooms and suites, Cruise Industry News: A look at the MSC Yacht Club refit schedule for the Musica Class on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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