Where is MSC Orchestra today?
In Corfu Island, Kerkyra, Greece
In port 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time, on day 7 of a 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise from Bari (Nov 7 to 14).
Next: Bari, Italy, tomorrow arriving 7:00 AM.
Scheduled position from MSC Cruises' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sat Nov 14: 7 nights from $434
Upcoming MSC Orchestra cruises from $125 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise, Bari round trip
Nov 7 to 14, 2026 · Athens (Piraeus), Izmir, Istanbul and Corfu Island.
Where MSC Orchestra sails, month by month
MSC Orchestra sails from Bari from December 2026 to January 2027 and from March to November 2027, Athens (Piraeus) from December 2026 to January 2027 and from March to November 2027 and Istanbul from December 2026 to January 2027, from March to April 2027 and from October to November 2027 on 7-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Corfu Island (43 calls), Kefalonia Island (26) and Katakolon (26). It also has longer sailings of 8 nights in April 2027.
- Dec 2026Istanbul · 13 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Istanbul · 2 sailings3, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027No sailings listed
- Mar 2027Bari · 11 sailings2, 4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Athens (Piraeus) · 11 sailings3, 7, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Bari · 9 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Athens (Piraeus) · 9 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Bari · 9 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Athens (Piraeus) · 9 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Athens (Piraeus) · 8 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Bari · 11 sailings4, 6, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Athens (Piraeus) · 13 sailings7 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 Orchestra sailings with prices.
MSC Orchestra at a glance
MSC Orchestra is a MSC Cruises cruise ship in the Musica class. It entered service in 2007 (19 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2021. It carries 2,550 passengers and 987 crew, about 2.6 passengers per crew member. At 92,409 gross tons and 294 m (965 ft) long, it is a large ship with 13 decks and 1,275 cabins. It was built by Aker Yards, Chantiers de l'Atlantique and sails under the flag of Panama.
The MSC Orchestra is a contemporary cruise ship operated by MSC Cruises, carrying up to 2,550 passengers and 987 crew members across 13 decks. Built by Aker Yards and Chantiers de l'Atlantique, this vessel represents the mainstream cruise experience with a focus on accessibility and diverse onboard amenities.
The Orchestra is part of MSC's fleet of modern ships designed to accommodate families, couples, and solo travelers seeking a well-rounded vacation at sea. As a mid-sized contemporary ship, it balances enough space and facilities to keep guests entertained with the manageability that characterizes the mainstream cruise segment.
MSC Orchestra specs
- Class
- Musica
- Built
- 2007
- Refurbished
- 2021
- Gross Tonnage
- 92,409 GT
- Length
- 294 m
- Passengers
- 2,550
- Cabins
- 1,275
- Crew
- 987
- Decks
- 13
- Builder
- Aker Yards, Chantiers de l'Atlantique
- Flag
- Panama
- Age
- 19 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 36.2 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.6:1
- Sister Ships
- 2 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 20th 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
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
MSC Orchestra FAQ
Where is MSC Orchestra right now?
According to MSC Cruises' published itinerary, MSC Orchestra is scheduled to be in Corfu Island, Kerkyra, Greece today (Friday, November 13, 2026), from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, on day 7 of a 7-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise from Bari. It returns to Bari on November 14. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does MSC Orchestra sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MSC Orchestra sails from Bari, Italy from December 2026 to January 2027 and from March to November 2027, Athens (Piraeus), Greece from December 2026 to January 2027 and from March to November 2027 and Istanbul, Turkey from December 2026 to January 2027, from March to April 2027 and from October to November 2027 on 7-night cruises.
What ports does MSC Orchestra visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MSC Orchestra calls most often at Corfu Island, Kerkyra, Greece (43 calls), Kefalonia Island, Argostoli-Fiskardo, Greece (26), Katakolon, Greece (26), Santorini (Thira), Greece (21) and Izmir, Turkey (18), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 9 ports in all.
How many passengers does MSC Orchestra carry?
MSC Orchestra carries 2,550 passengers in 1,275 cabins. It has 987 crew, about 2.6 passengers per crew member.
When was MSC Orchestra built and how old is it?
MSC Orchestra entered service in 2007, so it is 19 years old. It was last refurbished in 2021.
How big is MSC Orchestra?
MSC Orchestra is 92,409 gross tons and 294 m (965 ft) long, with 13 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on MSC Orchestra?
MSC Orchestra has 987 crew.
What class of ship is MSC Orchestra?
MSC Orchestra belongs to the Musica class, which has 2 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates MSC Orchestra?
MSC Orchestra is operated by MSC Cruises.
Where was MSC Orchestra built?
MSC Orchestra was built by Aker Yards, Chantiers de l'Atlantique.
How much does a cruise on MSC Orchestra cost?
The cheapest upcoming MSC Orchestra cruise we track starts from $125. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
MSC Orchestra prices
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