MSC Cruise Line

Originally established under the name Flotta Lauro, this cruise was taken over by the Mediterranean Shipping Company, one of the largest shipping operators in the world, in 1990. Today, Mediterranean Shipping Cruises operates three cruise ships, but the company also has one more 60,000 gt newbuild in order for delivery in 2004, respectively. MSC caters to a primarily European clientele, but more and more U.S. passengers who prefer a more traditional European cruise experience with fellow passengers from many different countries have chosen the cruise line in recent years.

• A Moxley
  
    Sinfonia  Western Mediterranean

  First, I'll begin with the positives about our cruise on the MSC Sinfonia.  The ship was immaculate, if not a particularly attractive ship in the classic sense.  The cabin was well... read more

  3 users found this review helpful.
• Tracy
  
    Opera  Eastern Caribbean

  Our cruise on the MSC Opera from 1/28/06 to 2/4/06 was a truly wonderful experience. We researched MSC prior to our trip due to the unfamiliarity of the ship line. We read both positive and... read more

  5 users found this review helpful.
• V Gell
  
    Opera  Transatlantic

  I can honestly say that this cruise was the biggest mistake we have ever made! A beautiful ship granted and the cleanliness was exceptional but the whole experience was ruined by the ... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• Tom Burke
  
    Sinfonia  Western Mediterranean

  Overview This was our first cruise, and we chose MSC for a combination of the itinerary, the price, and the newness of the ship. We weren't disappointed. The ship is about 3... read more

  4 users found this review helpful.
• Craig Kunitz
  
    Lirica  Deep Western Caribbean

  Wow, what a great trip. Everything was wonderful. Very comparable to HAL, Celebrity, RCCL & Princess. Cabin stewards among the best. I can remember every single dinner. What... read more

  4 users found this review helpful.
• Patrick Newell
  
    Lirica  Western Caribbean/Panama Canal

  Day One: Embarkation – Boarded ship at approximately 2 PM. At the embarkation picture area we requested that our picture be taken with our friends. We were told “No” even... read more

  6 users found this review helpful.
• Richard
  
    Lirica  Eastern Mediterranean

  Our cruise started in Venice. We managed to find a discount airline that flew from Stuttgart Germany to Venice for only 40 Euros/person Return, including all taxes (Hapag-Lloyd... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• Christine Yapo
  
    Lirica  Eastern Mediterranean

  We had a very nice trip and experienced and excellent service. The food was good and even excellent at some occasions. Since we traveled during summer holidays many families and... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• David Wright
  
    Lirica  Western Caribbean

  I love cruising, and as my wife has limited mobility, it is the one holiday we collectively enjoy. We were more or less convinced into taking our MSC cruise by a travel agent who promised... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• Allan Row
  
    Lirica  Deep Western Caribbean

  My wife and I joined MSC Lirica in Port Everglades on January 13th 2005 and were very impressed with the ship. The ship is beautiful and our suite on deck 10 was superb with a bathroom... read more

• George Morris
  
    Lirica  Southern Caribbean

  It ain't Carnival but it ain't Holland America either. This is a wonderful ship with a wonderful staff but it isn't quite tuned to what American cruisers are used to. Think of it as a... read more

  6 users found this review helpful.
• David A Landry
  
    Lirica  Southern Caribbean

  “We are very proud of the record of excellence that the MSC Lirica and MSC Opera have established in their inaugural Caribbean seasons,” says Richard E. Sasso, president and CEO of MSC... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• Cynthia Gawronski
  
    Lirica  Eastern Caribbean

  I went on my first cruise with MSC. This was the worst experience ever. My husband and I went on a vacation without our daughter and had no expectations since it was our first cruise and just... read more

• Melinda Kazmer
  
    Lirica  Eastern Caribbean

  What a great time we had on this beautiful two year old ship! MSC was a different experience for us and we loved it! I warn you now that this review will be long since everything I had read prior... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• Al
  
    Lirica  Panama Canal

  • The ship was very nice and very clean • The staff was pretty good, sometimes excellent, our waiter (Agung), helper (Budy) and supervisor (Ivan) were excellent. • The animation team... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• Joan Dann
  
    Lirica  Panama Canal / Western Caribbean

  We sailed the MSC Lirica (Mediterranean Shipping Cruises) for their 11 night Deep Caribbean on March 31st and absolutely loved it ! (My husband Dennis and I....our two teenagers---one boy 16, one... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• Jeff
  
    Lirica  Eastern/Southern Caribbean

  Embarkation Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale Access road construction is complete at the FLL airport easing traffic congestion. The new construction helps immensely. We routinely fly in,... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• Donna Sherf
  
    Lirica  Eastern/Southern Caribbean

  MSC had an offer almost to good to be true! An 11-night cruise on the Lirica over the holidays. Adults, regular price and 3rd or 4th person in cabin "Free"! However, 3rd and 4th were responsible... read more

• George Poncy
  
    Lirica  NOT FOUND

  We chose the Lirica based on three criteria: ports of call, particularly the Panama Canal, price, and our available dates. The Western Caribbean itinerary out of Ft Lauderdale consisted of stops... read more

  3 users found this review helpful.
• Lou
  
    Lirica  Caribbean and West Indies

  I am writing this review mostly for people that have not cruised on the MSC Lirica or with MSC cruise line to supply insight from seasoned cruisers. Over the past 22 years my wife Margaret and I... read more

  2 users found this review helpful.
• Dave and Mary
  
    Opera  Transatlantic - Genoa to Ft. Lauderdale

  ABOUT US: We are 55 and 60 years old, and have traveled extensively. We took the Westbound Transatlantic crossing of the Opera in 2004, starting in Genoa, Italy and ending in Ft.... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• Gordon Klang
  
    Opera  Eastern Caribbean

  This is a review of the 11 night holiday cruise on the MSC Opera. It started on December 28 and ended on January 8, 2005. The review is going to be a long stream of consciousness review.... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.
• Linda Jensen
  
    Opera  Western Caribbean

  My husband and I recently returned from a cruise on the MSC Opera. We had never heard of this particular cruise line and therefore, didn't know what to expect. MY GOSH!!!! It was so nice -... read more

• Dennis Brandt
  
    Opera  Western Caribbean

  We had a great time on the Opera. Three of us had an inside room, which was perfect for us, since we were never there anyway. It was big enough for us three and had everything we needed.... read more

• Gary Thompson
  
    Opera  Eastern Caribbean

  My love affair with cruising started with my first cruise in the mid-80’s and continues to this day. Our experience, prior to the cruise on the MSC Opera, was limited to the Norwegian... read more

  1 users found this review helpful.