MSC Orchestra
MSC Cruise Line
MSC Orchestra is one of MSC's 23 active ships and first entered service in 2007 with its most recent renovation in 2024. In terms of size, it comes in at 92,409 gross tons, 964 feet in length, and 13 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,200 guests and approximately 987 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $480 million and is flagged in Panama.
MSC Orchestra
Ship Stats
Year Built
2007
Last Renovated
2024
Tonnage
92,409 GT
Length
964 ft
Capacity
3,200
Crew
987
Cost
$480 million
Decks
13
Musica Class
Musica Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within MSC. The first ship introduced in this class was MSC Musica (2006), followed by MSC Orchestra (2007), MSC Poesia (2008), and MSC Magnifica (2010).
MSC Orchestra Ship Age
MSC Orchestra entered service in 2007. 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 18 of 23 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- MSC Orchestra
Current ship
MSC Orchestra Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2024.
Renovation details
Following a technical stay in 2024, the Orchestra received updates to its digital infrastructure, including the installation of Starlink. The interior spaces, particularly the Shanghai Chinese Restaurant and the Savannah Bar, were refreshed with new decorative elements and updated furniture.
MSC Orchestra Ship Size
Length and tonnage across MSC's fleet
MSC Orchestra measures 964 feet (294 m) (vs MSC fleet average of 1,030 ft) and has gross tonnage of 92,409 GT (vs fleet average of 136,380 GT). It ranks 17 of 23 by length and 19 of 23 by tonnage in MSC's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
MSC Orchestra vs MSC fleet averages
MSC Orchestra carries 3,200 passengers (vs MSC average of 4,391) and has 987 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,276). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.24:1 compared with MSC's overall 3.44:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,200
passengers
Crew Members
987
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.24 : 1
MSC Avg
3.44 : 1
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC Orchestra quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the MSC Orchestra Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the MSC Orchestra buffet on Deck 13 of the ship.
Following a technical stay in 2024, the Orchestra received updates to its digital infrastructure, including the installation of Starlink. The interior spaces, particularly the Shanghai Chinese Restaurant and the Savannah Bar, were refreshed with new decorative elements and updated furniture.
The ship belongs to the MSC class of ships known as the Musica class.
The MSC Orchestra has a total of 12 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 16.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MSC Orchestra. The ship's capacity is 3,200. 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 Orchestra was built in 2007. 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 Orchestra 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 Orchestra length equals 964 feet (294 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.