MSC Lirica
MSC Lirica is a classic Adriatic specialist — Lirica class, 2,679 guests, Eastern Mediterranean from Venice and Ancona
The lead ship of her class, MSC Lirica debuted in 2003 and was stretched in 2014. She deploys on 7-night Eastern Mediterranean itineraries from Venice-Marghera and Ancona, visiting the Adriatic and Aegean coasts.
## The Ship
MSC Lirica is the lead ship of the Lirica class and the oldest ship continuously sailing under the MSC Cruises flag. She entered service in March 2003 and underwent a major 25-metre lengthening at Fincantieri's Palermo shipyard in 2014, adding cabin inventory and public spaces.
## Deployment
MSC Lirica operates Eastern Mediterranean itineraries, rotating between Venice-Marghera and Ancona as her homeports. Typical 7-night rounds visit the Adriatic and Aegean — Dubrovnik, Kotor, Corfu, Syros, Piraeus, Santorini, and Mykonos appear regularly on her schedule.
## What to Expect
As an older mid-size ship Lirica offers a more intimate atmosphere than MSC's newer mega-ships. She suits travellers who value port-intensive itineraries and smaller port calls that larger ships cannot make.
## Ship Specifications
- **Gross tonnage:** 65,591 GT (post-stretch) - **Guests:** 2,679 (double occupancy) - **Length:** 275 m (902 ft) - **Class:** Lirica - **Delivered:** March 2003 - **Stretched:** 2014