Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
57Beats 45% of ships
Dining
57Beats 26% of ships
Entertainment
70Top 45% of ships
Activities & Thrills
59Beats 40% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
71Top 40% 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
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineMSC
Ship NameOrchestra
Maiden voyage7 November 2007
Physical
Year Built2007
Refurbished 2019
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderSTX Europe
Gross Tonnage 92,409 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 293.8 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 32.2 m
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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.
Ship Within a ShipMSC Yacht Club (launching March 2027)
Total decks 16
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks13
Speed 23 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,054
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.4
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,275
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins17
Passenger Capacity 3,223
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 28.672
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsVilla Borghese (main dining), L'Ibiscus (main dining), La Piazzetta (buffet), Shanghai (Chinese/Dim Sum, specialty), 4 Seasons (Mediterranean specialty)
Restaurants - Paid2
Restaurants - Included3
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access3
- Pools - Adults Only0
Outdoor Pools2
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs4
- Hot Tubs - General Access7
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges12
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
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
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 MealsNo
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes
Special AmenitiesMSC 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) $17.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 3EJF3
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9320099
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 372497000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Italy
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.