MSC Lirica is the ship that offers you warm comforts in a traditional yet elegant setting. If you are looking for a more casual resort ambience, amidst deep restful colours, MSC Lirica would be your choice. Our warm Mediterranean hospitality will put you right at ease.

Quality architectural materials and an old-school style defines the ship. MSC Lirica's has a very cosmopolitan itinerary, which is reflected in two of her popular meeting places onboard: The Beverley Hills bar and the Lord Nelson pub. Besides the wonderful cuisines served at each restaurant, you can take time to relax at the Lirica Health Centre, which offers beauty and spa treatments, and has floor-to-ceiling windows with magnificent views of the sea. The more sporty will relish a good workout at our gym.

2008 autumn sees MSC Lirica calling in the Mediterranean, including Marseille, Valencia, Tangier, Malaga and Rome from Genoa on 8 day cruises. There is also a 4 day mini cruise to Rome and Sardinia from Italy.

Then on 15 November MSC Lirica makes its way to Florida over 19 days, calling at Tenerife, Madeira, and then to sunny, beautiful Caribbean destinations like Barbados, Antigua, St. Thomas and Puerto Rico.

Spring 2009 will see MSC Lirica in the Caribbean. Some great 11 day itineraries are on offer, such as those calling at St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Tortola and Antigua; Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia; and Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, St. Lucia and Cayo Levantado.

On 23 April 2009, take a 17 day ocean voyage from Florida back to Dover, England. She calls at Puerto Rico, Martinique, Madeira, Portugal and France.

Then great news. MSC Lirica sails on Dover round trip cruises to North Europe all of summer 2009, as MSC Lirica alternates between three breathtaking itineraries: Baltic capital cities including Sweden, Estonia and 2 days in St. Petersburg; the Norwegian Fjords which includes Bremerhaven (Germany) and Amsterdam; and the most unusual North Cape - which includes Tromso and Honningsvag where you may catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, and go on our excursion to see polar ice caps. MSC Cruises also offers a combined cruise for those interested in exploring all of North Europe. On 30 August, MSC Lirica does a 9 day cruise from Dover to Italy that includes Palma, and then stays in the Mediterranean over autumn calling at Rome, Spain, Morocco and France on 8 day cruises.

For unusual itineraries amidst old-style glamour, choose MSC Lirica for your next cruise!