7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Bari Roundtrip)
MSC Lirica
MSC Lirica
December 13, 2025
7 Night Eastern Mediterranean

MSC Lirica - 12/13/2025

The December 13, 2025 cruise on the MSC Lirica departs from Bari, Italy. On this 7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Bari Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Lirica sets sail on Saturday, Dec 13th and returns on Saturday, Dec 20th.

Cruise Length
7
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Bari
Italy
Port Stops
5
Sea Days
2

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Lirica cruise ship departing December 13, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $516 ($74 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $567 ($82 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 9%.

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

MSC Lirica - December 13, 2025 - 7 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 12thBari, Italy
2Dec 13thAt Sea
3Dec 15thPiraeus (Athens), Greece
4Dec 16thIzmir, Turkey
5Dec 17thIstanbul, Turkey
6Dec 17thAt Sea
7Dec 19thCorfu, Greece
8Dec 20thBari, Italy

The MSC Lirica sails on December 13, 2025 for a 7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Bari Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Bari, Italy at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Bari, Italy on Dec 20th at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the MSC Lirica will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

MSC Lirica Size Infographic

MSC Lirica

66 k
tonnage
902 ft
length
2003
year built
987
cabins
2,679
passengers
700
crew

MSC LIRICA SIZE

The Lirica has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 65,591 gross tons. The ship measures 902 feet (275 meters) in length. MSC Lirica is included in MSC’s Lirica Class. At full capacity, the MSC Lirica holds 3,379 passengers. That includes 2,679 cruise vacationers and 700 staff members. The Lirica total number of staterooms is 987.

MSC Lirica Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:65,591 GT
  • Length:902 ft (275 m)
  • Beam:105 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:22 ft (7 m)
  • Max Speed:24 mph (21 kn)
  • Year Built:2003
  • Years Served:2003 - Present
  • Capacity:2,679
  • Crew Members:700
  • Total on Board:3,379
  • Total Staterooms:987
  • Flagged Country:Panama
  • Ship Cost:250 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see MSC Lirica age and stats vs all MSC ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

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Cruise Ports

Day1
DEC 132025
D:6:00 PM

Bari, Italy, offers docking at Bari Port. Travelers explore Basilica of San Nicola and Bari Vecchia. Excursions visit Alberobello’s trulli houses. Local markets sell orecchiette. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes tiella, an Apulian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Bari’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Bari an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Apulia region. (126 words)

Day2
DEC 142025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
DEC 152025
Greece
A:6:00 AMD:3:30 PM

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day4
DEC 162025
A:6:00 AMD:1:30 PM

Izmir, Turkey, has docking at Izmir Port. Travelers explore Ephesus’ ancient ruins, a UNESCO site. Excursions visit the House of Virgin Mary. Local markets sell Turkish delight. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather. Photography captures Roman columns and Aegean shores. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like evil eye charms, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover ancient history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Izmir’s historic richness offers a vibrant Turkish stop, blending archaeology with coastal charm.

Day5
DEC 172025
A:8:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub. (126 words)

Day6
DEC 182025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
DEC 192025
A:12:30 PMD:7:00 PM

Corfu, Greece, offers docking at Corfu Port. Travelers explore Old Fortress and Achilleion Palace. Excursions include Paleokastritsa’s beaches. Local markets sell kumquat liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pastitsada, a Corfiot favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ionian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Corfu’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic beaches, making Corfu an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Ionian Islands. (126 words)

Day8
DEC 202025
A:7:00 AM

Bari, Italy, offers docking at Bari Port. Travelers explore Basilica of San Nicola and Bari Vecchia. Excursions visit Alberobello’s trulli houses. Local markets sell orecchiette. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes tiella, an Apulian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Bari’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Bari an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Apulia region. (126 words)