MSC Lirica · CruiseFans

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Space & Comfort

45Beats 15% of ships

Dining

58Beats 29% of ships

Entertainment

68Beats 45% of ships

Activities & Thrills

54Beats 32% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

66Beats 41% of ships

Value / Cost

38Top 33% of ships

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What We Like

No standout strengths yet.

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 45/100

Fewer crew per guest — about 2.7 guests to each crew member

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineMSC

Ship NameLirica

Maiden voyage2003

Physical

Year Built2003

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2015

BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

65,591 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

274.9 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

28.8 m

Ship Within a ShipNo

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks11

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

21.7 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew752

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.7

Total Cabins988

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins5

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

2,548

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

25.742

Amenities

RestaurantsLa Bussola Restaurant (main dining, breakfast/lunch/dinner), L'Ippocampo Restaurant (dinner, 2 fixed seatings), Le Bistrot (self-serve buffet), La Pergola (al fresco buffet/pizzeria/grill) — all complimentary; Kaito Sushi Bar (specialty, extra charge)

Restaurants - Paid1

Restaurants - Included4

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools2

- Pools - General Access2

- Pools - Adults Only0

- Pools - Exclusive2

Outdoor Pools2

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolNo

Total Hot Tubs2

- Hot Tubs - General Access7

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges9

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreNo

Outdoor Movie ScreenNo

Onboard WeddingsNo

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtNo

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingNo

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterNo

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes

Special AmenitiesVirtual reality arcade, mini-golf, jogging/walking track, golf simulator, spray park, Solarium adult relaxation area, Spa & Fitness Complex (Thalassotherapy room, 2 saunas, steam room, beauty salon, gym)

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$17.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

15%

Tipping Expected?Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

HOPW

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9246102

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

356042000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Panama