Explore The MSC Lirica
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The MSC Lirica was built in 2003 and is among MSC's 23 ships in its fleet. The Lirica is included in the cruise line's Lirica Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Lirica vs all of the other MSC ships.
MSC Lirica Size
How big is the MSC Lirica? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the MSC Lirica. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
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MSC Lirica Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the MSC Lirica can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
MSC Lirica Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the MSC Lirica is 2,679 guests. The average capacity for the 23 active ships in MSC’s fleet is 4,391 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all MSC ships has a minimum of 2,550 guests and a maximum of 6,850 passengers.
MSC Lirica Crew Members: Staff on the MSC Lirica include 700 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 3.8 to 1. The average MSC ship includes 1,276 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.4 to 1.
MSC Lirica Passenger and Crew Capacity
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MSC Lirica Length
How long is the MSC Lirica? From end to end, the Lirica length equals 902 feet (275 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 23 active vessels in MSC’s fleet, measuring 1,027 feet (313 meters).
The smallest MSC ship (in terms of length) measures 902 feet (275 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,112 feet (339 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the MSC Lirica vs all other active MSC Cruise Line ships.
MSC Lirica Length
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MSC Lirica Built Date
When was the MSC Lirica Built? The MSC Lirica was built in 2003 and joined the cruise line’s Lirica Class.
MSC includes 23 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2001 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average MSC ship is 11 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
When was the last MSC Lirica Dry Dock? The Lirica experienced dry dock improvements in 2018.
Renovations include the following: The MSC Lirica experienced a refurbishment in October, 2015. The dry dock included drastic changes to the ship's structure and size. Roughly 5k gross tons and 100 feet of length were added to the vessel. This included the addition of 193 new cabins for passengers and 59 new staterooms for crew members. The drydock upgrades also included changes to common areas of the ship. A new AquaPark was built along with new shops (like Dior) and boutiques improvements The MSC Divina also experienced a refurbishment in 2018. The dry dock was part of a fleet-wide effort by MSC to implement the "MSC for Me" upgrade. This includes the implementation of thousands of digital beacons throughout the ship, as well as hundreds of cameras and screens added for guests convenience and safety. The new system features the ability for facial recognition as well as "near field communication" with physical devices with guests possession. The vast array of hardware assets are complimented by MSC's suite of new software products. These allow guests the ability to schedule and book activities, navigate the ship, access cabins, communicate with others, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC Lirica Info
The MSC Lirica experienced a refurbishment in October, 2015. The dry dock included drastic changes to the ship's structure and size. Roughly 5k gross tons and 100 feet of length were added to the vessel. This included the addition of 193 new cabins for passengers and 59 new staterooms for crew members. The drydock upgrades also included changes to common areas of the ship. A new AquaPark was built along with new shops (like Dior) and boutiques improvements The MSC Divina also experienced a refurbishment in 2018. The dry dock was part of a fleet-wide effort by MSC to implement the "MSC for Me" upgrade. This includes the implementation of thousands of digital beacons throughout the ship, as well as hundreds of cameras and screens added for guests convenience and safety. The new system features the ability for facial recognition as well as "near field communication" with physical devices with guests possession. The vast array of hardware assets are complimented by MSC's suite of new software products. These allow guests the ability to schedule and book activities, navigate the ship, access cabins, communicate with others, and more.
The ship belongs to the MSC class of ships known as the Lirica class.
The MSC Lirica has a total of 9 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 13.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MSC Lirica. The ship's capacity is 2,679. When comparing the occupancy to the average MSC passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,494 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live MSC ships.
The MSC Lirica was built in 2003. MSC includes 23 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2001 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average MSC ship is 11 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
Each of MSC's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MSC Lirica is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the MSC Lirica length equals 902 feet (275 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 23 active vessels in MSC fleet, measuring 1,030 feet (314 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.