MSC Orchestra
MSC

MSC Orchestra

61
SCORE
Pools & Relaxation 71Entertainment 70Activities & Thrills 59Space & Comfort 57Dining 57Value / Cost 38
Line
MSC
Built
2007
Guests
3,223
Tonnage
92,409 tons
Length
293.8 m
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What We Like
No standout strengths yet.
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
MSC
Ship Name
Orchestra
Maiden voyage
7 November 2007

Physical

Year Built
2007
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2019
Builder
STX Europe
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
92,409 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
293.8 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
32.2 m
Ship Within a Ship
MSC Yacht Club (launching March 2027)
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
16
Passenger Decks
13
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
23 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,054
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.414
Total Cabins
1,275
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
17
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,223487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
28.6722128

Amenities

Restaurants
Villa Borghese (main dining), L'Ibiscus (main dining), La Piazzetta (buffet), Shanghai (Chinese/Dim Sum, specialty), 4 Seasons (Mediterranean specialty)
Restaurants - Paid
2
Restaurants - Included
3
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
3
- Pools - General Access
3
- Pools - Adults Only
0
Outdoor Pools
2
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
4
- Hot Tubs - General Access
7
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
2
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
12
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
No
Onboard Weddings
No
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
No
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
No
Kosher Meals
No
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Yes
Special Amenities
MSC Aurea Spa (Turkish baths, Balinese massages), Top 16 Exclusive Solarium, casino, theater, jogging track, mini-golf, tennis court, kids/teens clubs, duty-free shopping

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$17.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
15%
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
3EJF3
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9320099
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
372497000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Italy
60.9
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Pools & Relaxation 71
Entertainment 70
Activities & Thrills 59
Space & Comfort 57
Dining 57
Value / Cost 38