7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Athens Roundtrip)
MSC Lirica
MSC Lirica
January 26, 2026
7 Night Eastern Mediterranean

MSC Lirica - 1/26/2026

The January 26, 2026 cruise on the MSC Lirica departs from Piraeus (Athens), Greece. On this 7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Athens Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Lirica sets sail on Monday, Jan 26th and returns on Monday, Feb 2nd.

Cruise Length
7
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Piraeus
Greece
Port Stops
5
Sea Days
2

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Lirica cruise ship departing January 26, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $577 ($83 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $562 ($81 per night), this represents a recent increase of 3%.

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

MSC Lirica - January 26, 2026 - 7 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jan 25thPiraeus (Athens), Greece
2Jan 27thIzmir, Turkey
3Jan 28thIstanbul, Turkey
4Jan 28thAt Sea
5Jan 30thCorfu, Greece
6Jan 31stBari, Italy
7Jan 31stAt Sea
8Feb 2ndPiraeus (Athens), Greece

The MSC Lirica sails on January 26, 2026 for a 7 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Athens Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Feb 2nd at 6:00 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
JAN 262026
Greece
D:3:30 PM

Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. In a single day, you can climb the hill of the Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and then find a welcoming taverna for some spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and with luck, energetic Greek dancing.

Day2
JAN 272026
A:6:00 AMD:1:30 PM

The largest Turkish seaport after Istanbul, its exports include cotton, tobacco, vegetables, manufactures, and carpets. The city suffered greatly from severe earthquakes in 1928 and 1939. It is a NATO command center for SE Europe. It is also the site of the Aegean Univ. and several museums, and was probably the birthplace of the poet Homer.

Day3
JAN 282026
A:8:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Once called Constantinople, the former capital of the Byzantine Empire is the only city in the world to straddle two continents: Europe and Asia. This is the Golden Horn, the door between East and West, and your first vision of its domes and minarets is unforgetable. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Sultan treasures in Topkapi Palace await - as does the Grand Bazaar, laden with carpets, beaten brass and spices from afar.

Day4
JAN 292026
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!

Day5
JAN 302026
A:12:30 PMD:7:00 PM

Though once ruled by Venetian doges, Turkish sultans and French invaders, today's Corfiot citizen is as Greek as they come. Marvel at the 17th-century icons in St. George's Church, the medieval Palace of Phrourio or the 19th-century Achilleion Palace. The greenest of the Greek Isles, Corfu also boasts thriving vineyards and olive orchards among its rugged mountains.

Day6
JAN 312026
A:7:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Located on the east coast of Italy, Bari features beautiful beaches on the Adriatic Sea. Walk through the town and see the gothic style of the twelfth century cathedral and the Basilica di San Nicolo. See a bit of Italy's past in the archaeological museum or walk the stone pathways of a Norman castle.

Day7
FEB 12026
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!

Day8
FEB 22026
Greece
A:6:00 AM

Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. In a single day, you can climb the hill of the Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and then find a welcoming taverna for some spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and with luck, energetic Greek dancing.