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MSC Cruise Line
General Information
The
MSC Orchestra started sailing in 2007. Former names: none. The MSC Orchestra is registered
in Panama City, Panama. The MSC Orchestra has 1275 cabins.
You can expect between 2550 to 3060 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) MSC Orchestra has a space ratio of
30.2.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 36.2.
The MSC Orchestra has
1054 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are no self serve laundromats on this cruise ship.
Sister Ships
The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship
is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2006- MSC Musica
2007- MSC Orchestra
2008- MSC Poesia
2010- MSC Magnifica
Accessibility
There are 17 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
16 Decks
There are 16 on this ship. The highest deck number is 16. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 8.
65% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
The second ship in the Musica Class. Sister ships are MSC Musica, MSC Magnifica, and MSC Poesia.
There are 1275 staterooms on board, with the largest being the balcony suites. The decks are named after musical terms/tempos.
Dining options on board include:
Villa Borghese Restaurant - main dining room, breakfast/lunch/dinner
L’Ibiscus Restaurant - split into 2 sections with one having American-vegetarian cuisine and the
other offering Italian-Mediterranean cuisine.
La Piazzetta Restaurant - complimentary buffet
Onboard Pizzeria- pizza and calzones, ala carte
4 Seasons Restaurant- Mediterranean specialty restaurant with extra charge
Shanghai Restaurant- Japanese specialty with sushi bar
Nightly entertainment can be found at the Covent Garden Theatre which offers grand shows, concerts, and acrobatic performances. The Savannah Bar Lounge is also a smaller show lounge with a dance floor, full bar, game shows, and classes. There is also a casino, card room, outdoor LED movie screen, Disco and Nightclub, and live music offerings in most of the lounges and bars on board.
Children and teens will have plenty to do with their very own supervised programs as well as indoor/outdoor play rooms which offer games, outdoor splash pool, mini football, and a video games arcade. They are also welcome to join the adults at the combined sports court, mini-golf course, or the Cala Blanca and Acapulco pool areas.
For a little relaxation and self-care, adults can enjoy time in the Aurea Spa & Fitness Center which offers a beauty salon, steam room, sauna, Thalassotherapy hot tubs, private Solarium with 2 whirlpools, and Gym and aerobics space. For those that prefer to exercise outdoors, there is a jogging/walking track, tennis tables, and shuffleboard.
Other notable venues are the Mini Mall shops and boutiques, the library, and the art arcade.
MSC Orchestra Ship Stats
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 2007 |
| Years Old | 17 |
| Tons | 92,409 |
| Speed | 23.0 knots |
| Length | 964 feet |
| Beam | 105 feet |
| Total Cabins | 1,275 |
| Crew | 1,054 |
| Expected Passengers | 2,550 to 3,060 |
| Expected Space Ratio | 30 |
| Total decks | 16 |
| Decks with cabins | 8 |
MSC Orchestra Features
Activities
- 2 Outdoor Pools
- 4 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- No Bowling
- No Zipline
- No Waterslide
- No Water Park
- No Ropes Course
- Mini Golf
- Sports Court
- Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- Cigar Lounge
- No Chapel
- Video Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- No Outdoor Movie Screen
- No Teen Lounge
- Passenger Promenade Deck
- No Upper Deck Sea Viewing Lounge
- No Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
Live Cruise Ship Tracking - MSC Orchestra
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Smoking Policy
- Smoking is only allowed in cigar rooms, the casino, one designated lounge, and outdoors on one side of the sun deck
- Smoking is Prohibited in cabins, balconies, dining rooms, and theaters.
