MSC Lirica
MSC Cruises · MSC Lirica · Mediterranean
Typically 11 nights · Common departure: Venice
Representative itinerary — dates and stops shown are illustrative, not one specific booked sailing.
11-night Mediterranean round trip from Venice aboard MSC Lirica, calling at Katakolon, Heraklion, Rhodes and Limassol, plus 3 more, with 3 days at sea.
Why choose this cruise
Best for
Longer Trip · Balanced Pace
Why it fits
- ✓ 7 port calls and 3 days at sea across 11 nights
- ✓ Round trip from Venice
- ✓ Calls at both Katakolon and Split
Experience tags
Sailing itinerary
For the departure on 2027-03-15. Observed 2026-10-02. The cruise line may change this itinerary.
Day 1 — Venice
Day 2 — At sea
Sea day
Day 3 — Katakolon
Day 4 — Heraklion
Day 5 — Rhodes
Day 6 — Limassol
Day 7 — Port Said
Day 8 — Alexandria
Day 9 — At sea
Sea day
Day 10 — At sea
Sea day
Day 11 — Split
Day 12 — Venice
Food & Dining
Food Strength
Mixed Reviews
Food experiences vary widely between travelers.
Reviews are highly mixed; Italian and specialty dining stand out.
Specialty Dining
Good
Why It Stands Out
- • Italian-style dining is the most consistently praised area, even where overall reviews disagree
Best For Food
Italian dishes
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader MSC Cruises patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
Ship Experience
Entertainment
- Broadway Theatre
- Las Vegas Casino
- Blue Club Disco
- Virtual Reality Games Arcade
Family facilities
- Pirate-themed kids' playroom
- Teens Club
- Chicco and LEGO play areas
Spa & wellness
- MSC Aurea Spa
- MSC Gym powered by Technogym
Ports & Experiences
The main experiences this itinerary is built around.
What's Included
This sailing doesn't have its own inclusions list yet — showing typical cruise inclusions. Confirm details at booking.
Included
- ✓ Accommodation
- ✓ Main dining room
- ✓ Buffet
- ✓ Standard entertainment
Usually extra
- + Alcoholic drinks
- + Specialty dining
- + Shore excursions
- + Wi-Fi
- + Gratuities
Reviews & Traveler Perspective
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What’s included
Recent fare benchmark
US$1,531 pp
Median of 1 comparable sailing
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