Where is MSC Lirica today?
At sea, heading to Split
On day 10 of an 11-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise (Nov 4 to 15).
Between Cairo (Alexandria) and Split. Position estimated from scheduled times.
Next: Split, Croatia, tomorrow 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM · then port not listed, Sun Nov 15, arriving 8:00 AM.
Scheduled position from MSC Cruises' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sat Nov 14: 11 nights from $1,019
Upcoming MSC Lirica cruises from $130 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
11-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise
Nov 4 to 15, 2026 · 7 ports of call.
Where MSC Lirica sails, month by month
MSC Lirica sails from Venice in December 2026 and from March to November 2027, Ancona from April to October 2027 and Bari from January to March 2027 on 7- and 11-night Eastern Mediterranean cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Mykonos (56 calls), Kotor (29) and Syros Island (28). It also has longer sailings of 12 and 13 nights in December 2026 and March 2027.
- Dec 2026Venice · 7 sailings10, 11, 12 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Bari · 13 sailings2, 4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Athens (Piraeus) · 12 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Bari · 8 sailings2 to 13 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Venice · 8 sailings4, 6, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Venice · 9 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Venice · 8 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Venice · 10 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Venice · 8 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Venice · 8 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Venice · 7 sailings7, 11 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Venice · 16 sailings4 to 11 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). MSC Cruises may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's MSC Lirica sailings with prices.
MSC Lirica at a glance
MSC Lirica is a MSC Cruises cruise ship in the Lirica class. It entered service in 2003 (23 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2021. It carries 1,984 passengers and 700 crew, about 2.8 passengers per crew member. At 65,591 gross tons and 275 m (902 ft) long, it is a mid-size ship with 13 decks and 992 cabins. It was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France and sails under the flag of Panama.
The MSC Lirica entered service in 2003 as part of MSC Cruises' contemporary fleet. Built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in St. Nazaire, France, this 13-deck vessel carries 1,984 passengers and a crew of 700, making it a mid-sized ship suited for varied itineraries.
As a mainstream cruise ship, the Lirica provides accessible cruising with a balance of onboard amenities and reasonable capacity. The ship's design reflects early 2000s cruise ship standards, offering passengers a comfortable vacation experience across its multiple decks.
With nearly two decades of service, the Lirica remains an active part of the MSC Cruises lineup for travelers seeking traditional cruise vacations.
MSC Lirica specs
- Class
- Lirica
- Built
- 2003
- Refurbished
- 2021
- Gross Tonnage
- 65,591 GT
- Length
- 275 m
- Passengers
- 1,984
- Cabins
- 992
- Crew
- 700
- Decks
- 13
- Builder
- Chantiers de l'Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France
- Flag
- Panama
- Age
- 23 years old
- Size
- Mid-size
- Space Ratio
- 33.1 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.8:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 22nd largest of 25
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Mediterranean (Eastern)
- Next Sailing
- Nov 14, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
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🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
MSC Lirica FAQ
Where is MSC Lirica right now?
According to MSC Cruises' published itinerary, MSC Lirica is at sea today (Friday, November 13, 2026), between Cairo (Alexandria), Egypt and Split, Croatia, on day 10 of an 11-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise. Tomorrow it calls at Split, Croatia. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does MSC Lirica sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MSC Lirica sails from Venice, Italy in December 2026 and from March to November 2027, Ancona, Italy from April to October 2027 and Bari, Italy from January to March 2027 on 7- and 11-night Eastern Mediterranean cruises.
What ports does MSC Lirica visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MSC Lirica calls most often at Mykonos, Greece (56 calls), Kotor, Montenegro (29) and Syros Island, Ermoupoli, Greece (28), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 27 ports in all.
How many passengers does MSC Lirica carry?
MSC Lirica carries 1,984 passengers in 992 cabins. It has 700 crew, about 2.8 passengers per crew member.
When was MSC Lirica built and how old is it?
MSC Lirica entered service in 2003, so it is 23 years old. It was last refurbished in 2021.
How big is MSC Lirica?
MSC Lirica is 65,591 gross tons and 275 m (902 ft) long, with 13 decks. That makes it a mid-size ship.
How many crew work on MSC Lirica?
MSC Lirica has 700 crew.
What class of ship is MSC Lirica?
MSC Lirica belongs to the Lirica class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates MSC Lirica?
MSC Lirica is operated by MSC Cruises.
Where was MSC Lirica built?
MSC Lirica was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, St. Nazaire, France.
How much does a cruise on MSC Lirica cost?
The cheapest upcoming MSC Lirica cruise we track starts from $130. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
MSC Lirica prices
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