--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 6024054a-168c-44f2-aa3f-2bc14f39081b slug: msc-lirica-12-night-ancona-crete-venice-2026-10-23 voyage_code: None cruise_line: MSC Cruises ship: MSC Lirica departure_date: return_date: nights: 12 embarkation_port: Ancona disembarkation_port: Venice(Marghera), Italy starting_price_usd: 2272.06 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-04T20:57:17Z --- # Mediterranean from Ancona > MSC Cruises · MSC Lirica · Oct 23 – Nov 4   (12 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | MSC Cruises | | **Ship** | MSC Lirica | | **Duration** | 12 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Ancona | | **Disembarkation Port** | Venice(Marghera), Italy | | **Starting Price** | 2,272 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Ancona **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:30 PM Ancona, capital of Italy’s picturesque Marche region, is a bustling city overlooking the glittering Adriatic Sea. This MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination is packed with historical landmarks such as the Roman ruins, Cathedral of Saint Ciriaco, and the Trajan Arch — a Turkish marble icon dating back to 114 A.D. Further inland, the walled city of Urbino stands as a jewel of the Italian Renaissance. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Italy’s best-preserved medieval centres, offering... ### Day 2: Venice(Marghera), Italy **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Venice, a romantic MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is an artisan masterpiece. The city is built on 118 small islands, separated by canals, in a shallow lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. This UNESCO World Heritage Site overflows with beauty – from the gondola-lined canals and ancient marble palaces to historical architectural feats like St. Mark’s Basilica and the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. Visiting Venice is like being in a fabled land, a scintillating mix of culture, history, and water. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Katakolon **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM On the Peloponnese shores stands the little seaside town of Katakolon, Greece, an MSC Mediterranean cruises destination. Situated on a headland overlooking the blue Ionian Sea, this charming location boasts a lighthouse, the Agios Nicolaos Church, and musical instruments museum. A short ride away lies the ancient site of Olympia, the extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site. 3000 years ago, it hosted Greece’s first Olympic Games in its Panhellenic religious sanctuary. ### Day 5: Heraklion, Crete, Greece **Arrives:** 11:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Crete's capital Heraklion, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is an energetic city with a prolific history. Admire majestic Mount Yioúhtas as you dock in the harbour and ancient Koules Fortress on the port’s western pier. Discover the mythical Palace of Knossos or visit historical monasteries and churches. Crete is a fascinating slice of Greek island life just waiting to be explored! ### Day 6: Rhodes **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Rhodes, a Greek Dodecanese island and MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is celebrated for its beautiful beaches, archaeological ruins, and magnificent museums. Its historical Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest medieval city in the European continent! ### Day 7: Limassol **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Sitting on the stunning Cypriot coastline, Limassol makes for a fascinating MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination. The city is celebrated for its medieval castle, waterfront sculpture park, and vast array of museums. Beyond Limassol lies the fascinating town of Paphos and a host of natural and archaeological wonders including Millomeri Waterfalls and Apollo’s Sanctuary. ### Day 8: Port Said **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Port Said is an Egyptian city at the northern end of the Suez Canal, on the Mediterranean Sea. A concrete lighthouse dates from the canal’s opening in 1869. On the waterfront is the former department store Simon Arzt. Now disused, the art deco building offers a glimpse into the past, to when Port Said was a cosmopolitan trading hub. ### Day 9: Alexandria **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Discover the ancient history of this cultural, intellectual, political and economic metropolis famous for its temperate winters, white sand beaches and magnifi cent scenery. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: Split, Croatia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM With its seafront cafés and ancient alleyways, shouting stallholders and travellers on the move, bustling, exuberant Split is one of Croatia’s and the Mediterranean’s most compelling cities, it’s easy to see this feeling when you step aground from your MSC cruise. It has a unique historical heritage too, having grown out of the palace built here by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 295AD. The palace remains Split’s central ingredient, having been gradually transformed into a warren of ... ### Day 13: Venice(Marghera), Italy **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Venice, a romantic MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is an artisan masterpiece. The city is built on 118 small islands, separated by canals, in a shallow lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. This UNESCO World Heritage Site overflows with beauty – from the gondola-lined canals and ancient marble palaces to historical architectural feats like St. Mark’s Basilica and the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. Visiting Venice is like being in a fabled land, a scintillating mix of culture, history, and water. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $2,272 | | Ocean View | $2,492 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **INTERIOR BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: IB) Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available **JUNIOR INTERIOR FANTASTICA** (Code: IM1) Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available Junior Interior ( Module 13 sqm - Decks 7-8 ) **JUNIOR INTERIOR FANTASTICA** (Code: IM2) Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ### Outside Cabins **JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW WITH OBSTRUCTED VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: OO) Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV , telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available Junior Ocean View with obstructed view ( Obstructed view - Module 13 sqm - Decks 7 ) **JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: OM2) Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV , telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available **OCEAN VIEW BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: OB) Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available **JUNIOR OCEAN VIEW FANTASTICA** (Code: OM1) Window with sea view Relaxing armchair Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV , telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available Junior Ocean View ( Module 13 sqm - Decks 7-8 ) ### Balcony Cabins **BALCONY BELLA GUARANTEED** (Code: BB) Balcony Sitting area with sofa Comfortable double or single beds (on request) Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar Bathroom with shower or bathtub , vanity area with hairdryer **JUNIOR BALCONY FANTASTICA** (Code: BM1) Balcony Sitting area with sofa Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available ### Suite Cabins **DELUXE SUITE AUREA** (Code: SR1) Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with bathtub, vanity and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available **JUNIOR SUITE AUREA** (Code: SR2) Balcony Sitting area with sofa Spacious closet Bathroom with bathtub, vanity and hairdryer TV, telephone, safe and minibar Wi-Fi access available Deluxe Suite Aurea ( Module 23 sqm - Balcony 5 sqm - Decks 12 ) ## Ship Information ### MSC Lirica There is a relaxed atmosphere on board aided by the elegant interiors and unimpeded ocean views from the lounges’ floor-to-ceiling windows. There are plenty of lounges and bars to enjoy a pre-dinner or pre-theatre drink including the swish Beverly Hills Bar and traditional English-style Lord Nelson Pub and the Broadway Theatre plays host to jaw-dropping entertainment 6 nights a week. Spacious new cabins with balconies offering superb panoramic views and we have enlarged the restaurant and buffet areasto serve up an even greater variety of culinary treats. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 2,548 | | Crew | 752 | | Gross Tonnage | 65,591.0 | | Length | 898.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 992 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Food and Drink - **Meat Carvery**: Come to the Carvery for deliciously tender, juicy and flavourful roast meat specialities that will please your palate any day of the week. Enjoy the t... - **Happy Dinners**: Let your children eat then play. As soon as they finish dinner we will be happy to take them to the kids’ clubs, leaving you free to enjoy your meal i... - **Pasta Station**: Check out the Pasta Station for authentic Italian pasta just like mama used to make. Discover a new selection of delicious flavour combinations every ... - **One Dining Experience**: Book now this dining package and discover a unique culinary experience! Food: Steakhouse, Asian, Vietnamese, Seafood, Signature Cuisine - **Daily Special Corner**: Get set to be wowed by the creativity of our talented chefs at the Daily Special Corner. Wrap your taste buds around a different speciality every day ... ### Fitness - **Tennis court**: Anyone for tennis? Play to your heart’s content at the outdoor or indoor tennis court of our on-board Sport Center. Tennis is ideal for getting some h... - **Volleyball**: Fast-paced, energetic and a ton of fun to play, volleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports and one you can enjoy at the outdoor volleyb... - **Five-a-side Football**: Fancy a game of footy? Your wish can be granted at the outdoor five-a-side football pitch at the Sport Center. Team up with some friends or family and... - **Power Walking Track**: Enjoying time off on your cruise doesn’t need to mean letting your fitness routine slide, so gear up and rendezvous with the power walking and jogging... - **Minigolf**: You’ll need to combine hand-to-eye coordination with a deft, light touch to get around our entertaining open-air minigolf course on board the ship. Ge... ### Recreational - **Fashion Boutique**: Browse the latest collections for men, women and children, plus an array of accessories for all tastes. Enjoy the expert guidance of our staff, here t... - **Family Dining**: Enjoy a culinary voyage of discovery with your children on an MSC Cruise: an array of international dishes and ethnic specialties will delight the who... - **MSC Logo Shop**: Infuse your cruise with gifts that spark magical memories of your voyage across the waves! Navigate the MSC Logo Shop for everything from gadgets to b... - **Kids Clubs and Family Activities**: Discover our Entertainment options on board: there's always so much to do that you kids will never get bored! An MSC cruise is an experience for the w... - **Web Series**: Experience the cruise adventure before you even step on board! Dive into the captivating web series Cabin 12006, available on MSC Cruises' official Yo... ### Entertainment - **Theme Parties**: We organise various daytime and evening Theme Parties on board. You may wish to bring bright fun clothes for the Sunshine Party and something white fo... - **Sailaway Party**: A start-of-the-cruise event celebrating the ship's departure, led by the Entertainment Team and Dancers in a spectacular Costume Parade. - **MasterChef**: The world's best-loved food show awaits you on the MSC Cruises fleet! Experience the adrenaline-fuelled creativity of an extraordinary on-board cookin... - **Swimming Pools**: If a bit of poolside therapy sounds like your idea of heaven, look no further than one of our numerous swimming pools to get your fill of sun and rela... - **Broadway Theatre**: You’d normally have to travel to New York to see top-end shows, but thanks to our Broadway-style theatres you can enjoy superlative entertainment with... ### Relaxation - **MSC Aurea Spa**: MSC Aurea Spa boasts an exotic interior of natural stone, precious woods and rich mosaics, and is equipped with specific and massage treatment suites.... - **Thermal Area**: Start your wellness journey in our on board thermal area and achieve a lasting feeling of absolute well-being that will stay with you well beyond your... - **Hair Salon**: Refresh your look with a new hairstyle! There are different packages which include a personalised shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single ... - **Beauty Salon**: You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialised staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of you... - **Barber Shop**: Inside the MSC Aurea Spa there’s a dedicated Barber Shop to keep you looking at your best during your time on board! Leave the salon styled and ready ... ### Other - **Accessories**: Top Italian brands such as Armani, Coccinelle, Furla and Fusaro feature alongside international names like Radley London, Calvin Klein, Lacoste, Tommy... - **Duty Free**: Discover everything the Duty Free shop has to offer, all at tax and duty-free prices*. You can choose between top-flight international tobacco product... - **Jewellery**: A wonderland of all that sparkles; showcasing designs in gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones and watches. You’ll love the wide choice of ... ## Ports of Call ### Ancona *Coordinates: 43.6159, 13.5188* Ancona, capital of Italy’s picturesque Marche region, is a bustling city overlooking the glittering Adriatic Sea. This MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination is packed with historical landmarks such as the Roman ruins, Cathedral of Saint Ciriaco, and the Trajan Arch — a Turkish marble icon dating back to 114 A.D. Further inland, the walled city of Urbino stands as a jewel of the Italian Renais... ### Venice(Marghera), Italy Venice, a romantic MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is an artisan masterpiece. The city is built on 118 small islands, separated by canals, in a shallow lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. This UNESCO World Heritage Site overflows with beauty – from the gondola-lined canals and ancient marble palaces to historical architectural feats like St. Mark’s Basilica and the Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.... ### Katakolon *Coordinates: 37.6522, 21.3166* On the Peloponnese shores stands the little seaside town of Katakolon, Greece, an MSC Mediterranean cruises destination. Situated on a headland overlooking the blue Ionian Sea, this charming location boasts a lighthouse, the Agios Nicolaos Church, and musical instruments museum. A short ride away lies the ancient site of Olympia, the extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site. 3000 years ago, it hos... ### Heraklion, Crete, Greece *Coordinates: 35.2831, 25.1296* Crete's capital Heraklion, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is an energetic city with a prolific history. Admire majestic Mount Yioúhtas as you dock in the harbour and ancient Koules Fortress on the port’s western pier. Discover the mythical Palace of Knossos or visit historical monasteries and churches. Crete is a fascinating slice of Greek island life just waiting to be explored! ### Rhodes *Coordinates: 36.1632, 27.9718* Rhodes, a Greek Dodecanese island and MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination, is celebrated for its beautiful beaches, archaeological ruins, and magnificent museums. Its historical Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest medieval city in the European continent! ### Limassol *Coordinates: 34.7071, 33.0226* Sitting on the stunning Cypriot coastline, Limassol makes for a fascinating MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination. The city is celebrated for its medieval castle, waterfront sculpture park, and vast array of museums. Beyond Limassol lies the fascinating town of Paphos and a host of natural and archaeological wonders including Millomeri Waterfalls and Apollo’s Sanctuary. ### Port Said *Coordinates: 31.2603, 32.2965* Port Said is an Egyptian city at the northern end of the Suez Canal, on the Mediterranean Sea. A concrete lighthouse dates from the canal’s opening in 1869. On the waterfront is the former department store Simon Arzt. Now disused, the art deco building offers a glimpse into the past, to when Port Said was a cosmopolitan trading hub. ### Alexandria *Coordinates: 31.2135, 29.9443* Discover the ancient history of this cultural, intellectual, political and economic metropolis famous for its temperate winters, white sand beaches and magnifi cent scenery. ### Split, Croatia *Coordinates: 43.5069, 16.4424* With its seafront cafés and ancient alleyways, shouting stallholders and travellers on the move, bustling, exuberant Split is one of Croatia’s and the Mediterranean’s most compelling cities, it’s easy to see this feeling when you step aground from your MSC cruise. It has a unique historical heritage too, having grown out of the palace built here by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 295AD. ... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/msc-lirica-12-night-ancona-crete-venice-2026-10-23 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/msc-lirica-12-night-ancona-crete-venice-2026-10-23 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/msc-lirica-12-night-ancona-crete-venice-2026-10-23.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/msc-lirica-12-night-ancona-crete-venice-2026-10-23/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-lirica/other/59518.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 20:57:17 UTC