MSC Lirica
MSC Cruise Line
MSC Lirica is one of MSC's 23 active ships and first entered service in 2003 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 65,591 gross tons, 902 feet in length, and 9 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 2,679 guests and approximately 700 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $250 million and is flagged in Panama.
MSC Lirica
Ship Stats
Year Built
2003
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
65,591 GT
Length
902 ft
Capacity
2,679
Crew
700
Cost
$250 million
Decks
9
Lirica Class
Lirica Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within MSC. The first ship introduced in this class was MSC Armonia (2001), followed by MSC Sinfonia (2002), MSC Lirica (2003), and MSC Opera (2004).
MSC Lirica Ship Age
MSC Lirica entered service in 2003. Across MSC's active fleet, the average build year is 2013 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 21 of 23 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- MSC Lirica
Current ship
MSC Lirica Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
Following its major "Renaissance" lengthening in 2015, the Lirica received a minor cosmetic update in 2021. Its most recent activity in 2024 focused on technical class inspections and the full rollout of Starlink internet to ensure high-speed connectivity for guests sailing Mediterranean itineraries.
MSC Lirica Ship Size
Length and tonnage across MSC's fleet
MSC Lirica measures 902 feet (275 m) (vs MSC fleet average of 1,030 ft) and has gross tonnage of 65,591 GT (vs fleet average of 136,380 GT). It ranks 22 of 23 by length and 20 of 23 by tonnage in MSC's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
MSC Lirica vs MSC fleet averages
MSC Lirica carries 2,679 passengers (vs MSC average of 4,391) and has 700 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,276). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.83:1 compared with MSC's overall 3.44:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
2,679
passengers
Crew Members
700
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.83 : 1
MSC Avg
3.44 : 1
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC Lirica quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the MSC Lirica Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.
You will find the MSC Lirica buffet on Deck 11 of the ship.
Following its major "Renaissance" lengthening in 2015, the Lirica received a minor cosmetic update in 2021. Its most recent activity in 2024 focused on technical class inspections and the full rollout of Starlink internet to ensure high-speed connectivity for guests sailing Mediterranean itineraries.
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 13 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.