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7th November 2018 for 19 nights
MSC Orchestra

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Inside
£1,299pp
  • Stateroom Category I1 £1,299pp
  • Stateroom Category I2 £1,359pp
Outside
£1,489pp
  • Stateroom Category O1 £1,489pp
  • Stateroom Category O2 £1,539pp
Balcony
£1,679pp
  • Stateroom Category B1 £1,679pp
  • Stateroom Category B2 £1,769pp
  • Stateroom Category B3 £1,969pp
Suite
£2,269pp
  • Stateroom Category S3 £2,269pp

About this Cruise

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07/11/2018
Barcelona

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the economic engine of Spain. The city's impressive architecture and warm climate, draws in more tourists every year than anywhere else in the country.

08/11/2018 8:00 am
Valencia

For years Spain’s third largest city has been overshadowed by the tourist hotspots of Madrid, Barcelona and the nearby Costa Blanca beach resorts. Recently however, Valencia is beginning to stand out as one of the Mediterranean’s most sought after destinations, with its long, fascinating history, diverse culture and exciting nightlife.

09/11/2018 8:00 am
 
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10/11/2018 8:00 am
Cadiz
11/11/2018 9:00 am
Lisbon

Capital of Portugal, Lisbon is famous for its nightlife and is the host to a wide range of clubs and nighttime entertainment facilities. However, the city also boasts a wide range of museums to visit, as well as some great scenery to enjoy.

12/11/2018 9:00 am
 
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13/11/2018 8:00 am
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is the third largest Canary Island off the Northwest coast of Africa. It is an island with green mountainous areas contrasted with desert and filled with white sandy beaches interspersed along the coastline. There are also many archaeological sites to keep those looking for some culture interested.

14/11/2018 8:00 am
Santa Cruz de La Palma

Santa Cruz de la Palma is the capital city of the island La Palma, of the Canary Islands. The city is located along the shore of the island and is surrounded with green hills overlooking the beautiful city. With many museums and religious sights, Santa Cruz de la Palma is a city filled with island culture and is also home to the only vertical zoo in the Canary Islands, the Maroparque.

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20/11/2018 7:00 am
Recife
21/11/2018 11:00 am
Salvador de Bahia

Known for its pastel hued buildings, Salvador in Brazil is one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas. As the largest city in the state of Bahia, it offers beaches, historical churches and quaint markets with local produce.

22/11/2018 11:00 am
 
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23/11/2018 9:00 am
Rio de Janeiro

Located on the far western strip of Brazil’s Atlantic coastline, this vibrant city is nestled in between white sandy beaches and picturesque mountain peaks. Rio de Janeiro is a metropolis and a paradise, and so has much to offer visitors. See the grand Christ the Redeemer statue or visit the underdeveloped Favelas scattered and stacked-up around the city, be amazed and humbled.

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Buenos Aires

One of the largest cities in South America, Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina. With a spanish culture that was strongly influenced by Europe’s, it has a variety of activities and attractions to take part in. Visit the many museums, filled with the fine art of Argentina, dance throughout the night in the nightclubs, or watch a show at one of the theatres.

Suite

Features a balcony and a double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, spacious wardrobe, bathroom with bathtub, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.

Balcony Cabin

Features a double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.

Ocean View Cabin

Features a porthole and double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.

Inside Cabin

Features a double bed, which can be converted in to two singles. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet connection (for a fee) mini-bar, safe deposit box.

Accessible Balcony Cabin

Features two single beds. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.

Accessible Ocean View Cabin

Features a porthole and two single beds. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.

Accessible Inside Cabin

Features two single beds. Also includes: air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, wi-fi internet connection (for a fee), mini-bar, safe deposit box.

Launched
2007
Tonnage
92409
Length
293.8
Total Crew
1050
Occupancy
2550

Launched in 2007, she is best suited to families. There is the distinct aura of a resort hotel on the ship, with the ship offering a great variety of activities, staterooms, and dining options. Whilst onboard, guests may want to take advantage of some of her more distinctive and unique features, such as the LED Wall, or unwind in one of the many bars available.

Deck 16 - Sport
Deck 16 - Sport
Deck 15 - Xilofono
Deck 15 - Xilofono
Deck 14 - Chitarra
Deck 14 - Chitarra
Deck 13 - Mandolino
Deck 13 - Mandolino
Deck 12 - Clarinetto
Deck 12 - Clarinetto
Deck 11 - Flauto
Deck 11 - Flauto
Deck 10 - Lira
Deck 10 - Lira
Deck 9 - Viola
Deck 9 - Viola
Deck 8 - Arpa
Deck 8 - Arpa
Deck 7 - Saxofono
Deck 7 - Saxofono
Deck 6 - Violino
Deck 6 - Violino
Deck 5 - Pianoforte
Deck 5 - Pianoforte

There are a variety of restaurants available onboard, including two main dining rooms, a self-service buffet, and a number of casual snack or lunch options. Two traditional sittings, flexible and casual dining options are all available.

Restaurant

Experience: complimentary

Food: continental

Located on Deck 6, serving a wide variety of dishes, prepared by hand with the freshest ingredients, there’s a great variety of choice to be had in the restaurants. One of two main dining rooms onboard, guests will find everything from freshly baked bread, to Italian and Mediterranean styled food here.

Restaurant

Experience: complimentary

Food: continental

Located on deck 5, serving a wide variety of dishes, prepared by hand with the freshest ingredients, there’s a great variety of choice to be had in the restaurants . One of two main dining rooms onboard, guests will find everything from freshly baked bread, to Italian and Mediterranean styled food here.

4 Seasons Italian À la Carte

Experience: cover

Food: italian

4 Seasons is Orchestra’s à la carte restaurant situated on deck 13 offering panoramic sea views with seating for 250 guests.

Open for dinner only and with reservations recommended, the Italian inspired menu provides guests with a wide range of pasta, seafood and steak dishes.

Shangai

Experience: cover

Food: fusion

You might not have expected to find a superb chinese restaurant on a Med’, Baltic or fjords cruise but that’s exactly what the Shanhai is: a top quality chinese restaurant, servering everything from spicy Szechuan cuisine to the sweeter Cantonese fare of Southern China. If you prefer a hearty snack, then the mid-morning Dim Sum is simply sensational and as good as you’ll find in any Chinatown from San Francisco to Soho. 

Self Service Café

Experience: complimentary

Food: buffet

Situated on deck 6 is the ship’s buffet cafeteria and is open from 7.00am in the morning until 10.00am for buffet breakfast. Food on offer at breakfast includes a selection of pastries, muffins, breads, scrambled and hard boiled eggs, sausages, baked beans, bacon, cold meats and cheeses, fresh fruit, cereal and yogurts. Drinks available include fruit juice (available at breakfast time only) along with a 24 hour tea, coffee and water station.

The lunch time buffet begins at 11.30am, and remains open until 4.30pm. Stations include a salad bar, pasta dishes, grill serving hotdogs and burgers, fries and a variety of hot dishes including fish and meat dishes. Fresh fruit and desserts including ice cream are also available. At 4.15pm a self service afternoon tea is available comprising of sandwiches, cakes and pastries.

From 7.00pm, similar items are available to those on offer at lunch time.

Late night snacks are also served in a variety of locations throughout the ship.

Ice Cream Bar

Experience: cover

Food: ice_cream

Situated on deck 13, The gelato comes in a wide variety of around 16 different flavours from vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pineapple and coffee to pistachio, kiwi and lemon. 

Covent Garden Theatre

State of the art theatre, and the main show lounge onboard, with seating for 1,240 people, it is home to MSC Orchestra’s shows ranging from singers and jugglers to shadow puppeteers and acrobatic gymnastics. It is split over two levels of seating on Deck 6 & 7.

R32 Disco

With a live DJ and open from 11.00pm until late, the ship's disco located on deck 14 and served by its own bar. It has seating for 172 guests.

Palm Beach Casino

The ship's 630 square meter casino, situated on deck 7 accommodating 222 guests. It is served by its own bar and features games from roulette and blackjack to poker and slot machines. The Casino is open to over 18’s only.

L'Incontro Piano Bar

The 142 seat Piano Bar on deck 5 is the ship's reception bar, featuring live piano music and accompanying orchestra. 

La Cantinella Lounge & Wine Bar

The Lounge and Wine Tasting Bar with tapas and live music and can be found on deck 7 of the ship with seating for 135 guests.

Each day special wine tastings are accompanied by different bites of food, such as fried polenta with cream cheese, bruschetta and other specialties as guests are guided through the wine selection by experienced sommeliers.

Coffee Bar

The Coffee Bar is an additional charge bar, situated on deck 6 seating 220 guests and with complimentary snacks ranging from pastries to cookies and potato chips served with all drinks purchased.

Coffee packages are available and drinks on offer range from chilled liquor based coffees such as Espresso Martini, American Style Coffee, Cappuccino and Hot Chocolate.

Entertainment on offer here ranges from live music to trivia quizzes, art and craft demonstrations and cookery demonstration

The Purple Bar & Zaffiro Bar

The Ships cocktail bars are the ideal location for guests to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail with live musical entertainment.

They are located on deck 6 with seating for up to 45 guests in each bar.

La Cubana Cigar Lounge

The ship's smoking room and whiskey bar is situated on deck 7 and seats 32 guests.

The Cigar Lounge offers elegant surroundings with leather settees and armchairs for guests to relax on and enjoy a cigar accompanied by a drink selected from the range of fine spirits on offer.

Library

The ship's small library and reading room are located on deck 7, with seats for 15 guests. It has a small selection of books in a variety of languages for guests to borrow. It also contains a number of board games for guests' use.

Art Gallery

The Art Gallery can be found on deck 7 of the ship. Guests can view a range of artwork from fine prints, lithographs, water colours and oils which can be purchased during the ship's champagne art auctions.

Cyber café

The Cyber Cafe located on deck 7 is the ship's computer room with 17 workstations and a printer (Charges apply).

Costs are around €3.33 Euros for 10 minutes in the Cyber Cafe or if guests want to spend more time on the internet a number of packages are available as follows (subject to change)

  • €10 for 60 minutes
  • €15 100 minutes
  • €50 for 8 hours
  • €120 for 24 hours

Card Room

The ship's card room is located on deck 7 and seats 28 guests.

Photo Gallery

The ship's Photo Gallery on deck 7, displays photos and videos of guests taken by the ship's official photographers which guests can purchase if they wish to. Guests can also have portraits taken with a selection of backdrops or locations throughout the ship.

Shops & Boutiques

There are a variety of shops and boutique onboard. From the MSC Logo shop that sells MSC clothes, souvenirs and toys, Le Parfum selling a range of cosmetics and perfumes including Dior and Marc Jacobs.

La Boutique, on deck 6 sells men's, women's and children's fashion with brands including Polo, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste and Armani, with sunglasses, watches and fashion jewellery.

The Duty Free Shop sells a range of tobaccos, liquors and snacks and is located on deck 6.

Savannah Bar

The Savannah Bar is the ship's second show lounge served by its own bar and dance floor.

It is situated on deck 6 with seating for 477 guests.

Entertainment and activities range from bingo, seminars, Italian lessons and salsa dance classes to audience participation game shows, karaoke and international dance music.

Shaker Lounge

The Shaker Lounge is located on deck 7 of the Orchestra and has its own bar and dance floor along with seating for 330 guests.

It is a large cabaret style lounge with live shows and bands for guests' entertainment.

MSC Aurea Spa

The Luxurious MSC Aurea Spa is an exotic paradise with superb sea views. It is a sanctuary of tranquility where a team of expert masseuses and beauty therapists will take care of your well being. 

Choose from a wide range of treatments and facilities which include:

  • 20 different types of massage, 19 body treatments, 19 facials, aromatherapy treatments, manicure and pedicure spa.
  • A spa doctor and team of specialist masseuses, manicurists, pedicurists, hair stylists, personal trainers and yoga instructors.
  • Thermal area, sauna, and steam bath.
  • Exclusive beauty treatments in partnership with renowned international beauty brands.
  • Further exclusive facilities, including a beauty centre with hair salon and bar

Minigolf

A small five hole mini golf course is located by the ship's funnel on deck 15.

Sport Centre

A 474 square metre multi-purpose sports court is located on deck 16 for games such as basketball, tennis, football and volleyball with complimentary equipment hire from the pool area on deck 13.

Shuffleboard

Shuffleboard is available on decks 14 and 15 of the ship with equipment available from the poolside bar on deck 13.

The Pools

There are two outdoor salt water pools onboard- one ranging from 1.70 metres to 1.90metres deep, it is the smaller of the two pools at 1300 square metres; the other is the larger of the ship's two outdoor pools at 1600 square metres.

They are served by the outdoor Bar (which also sells additional charge Gelato ice cream) and flanked by two whirlpools.

The smaller pool is located by the ship's outdoor stage area where a range of activities take place from ice carving and cookery demonstrations to complimentary aerobic classes.

Kid's Clubs

Comes in five different age groups, with dedicated services and entertainment activities for each, open from 9am to 11pm.

  • Baby Club is for those under 3 years.
  • Mini Club is for those 3-6 years old.
  • Juniors Club is for 7-11 year olds.
  • Young Clubis for 12-14 years old.
  • Teens Club caters for 15-17 year olds.

Virtual Reality Games

An onboard arcade, with a variety of video games and digital options. Open to all children onboard.

Disabled Facilities

Guests with special needs should inform MSC Cruises of their needs, ideally, at the time of booking, or at the very latest, no more than seven days before departure.
Accessible Cabins are available, and should be requested at the time of booking.
All decks, public areas and tenders have been designed to be as accessible as possible for guests with reduced mobility.
Wheelchairs are available onboard to assist with embarkation or disembarkation only in the case of an emergency.
In the interest of safety, guests with hearing impairments must travel with a carer. Passengers with partial hearing disabilities can travel alone, as long as they request the installation of a TDD System kit in their cabin. This kit is available across the whole fleet, but only in limited numbers.
Trained, certified and healthy guide dogs are allowed onboard, assuming that they possess all documentation for entering any and all foreign countries visited during the course of the voyage.

Pregnancy

The medical facilities and equipment onboard may not be adequate enough to deal with a birth or any pregnancy complications. Therefore, for safety reasons, MSC are unable to admit any women onboard who have reached or exceeded their 24th week of pregnancy by the end of the cruise.

Dietary Requirements

Any guests with food intolerances and/or allergies are asked to inform MSC Cruises of their requirements through the Special Needs form (available online). Once onboard, guests must confirm their needs at the Reception, and with the Maitre d'Hôtel.

Dress Code

Casual wear is advised is advised for life onboard and shore excursions. For informal evenings, summery dresses for women and a lightweight jacket for men are recommended. For Gala evenings and Parties, slightly more formal dress is advised. For any formal evenings, cocktail dresses for ladies, and a lightweight suit or dinner jacket for the gentlemen onboard.
MSC Cruises advise bringing a jumper or shawl in your luggage to be prepared for changes in temperature in-between the air conditioned interior of the ship and the deck areas.
For visits to religious sites, appropriate clothing is recommended. This means covering knees, shoulders, and no low-cut tops.

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