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The MSC Orchestra Conducts Fantastic Getaways
If you feel a bit tired from exploring the world, the MSC Aurea Spa will pamper you with Balinese massage, saunas, Turkish baths, and a host of soothing spa treatments. Need to burn off some energy? The MSC Orchestra Sports Center offers a jogging track and a full, state-of-the-art gym. Choose from five fantastic pools for a refreshing swim and then relax in one of the whirlpools.
Kids and teens on the MSC Orchestra have their own fun via the Jungle Adventure playroom and Teen’s Club. The spectacular Covent Garden Theater offers vibrant, Broadway-esque performances, and Palm Beach Casino will have you feeling like a real player.
The MSC Orchestra sports several stunning restaurants for when it’s time to dine: great pizza at La Piazzetta; gourmet Italian at the Four Seasons; bold Chinese flavors of Shanghai; L'Hibiscus Ristorante; and Villa Borghese Ristorante. This ship also boasts a variety of bars and lounges, including: the Savannah Bar where you can hear live music; the poolside Barracuda Bar; cigar haven La Cubana Cigar Room; and La Cantinella Wine Bar for all your wine tasting needs.
Entertainment & Attractions

- Covent Garden
- The Shaker Lounge (Show Lounge)
- The Savannah Bar (Show Lounge)
- Palm Beach (Casino)
- Cards Room
- Photo Gallery (Shop)

Covent Garden
The state of the art Covent Garden Theatre spans decks 6 and 7, with seating for 1240 guests, is home to MSC Orchestra’s shows ranging from singers and jugglers to shadow puppeteers and acrobatic gymnastics.

The Shaker Lounge (Show 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.

The Savannah Bar (Show Lounge)
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.

Palm Beach (Casino)
Palm Beach is the ship's 630 square meter casino, situated on deck 7 and 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.

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

Photo Gallery (Shop)
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.
Dining Options

- L'Ibiscus
- Villa Borghese
- 4 Seasons
- Shanghai (Asian, Chinese, Thai, Indian)
- La Cantinella
- La Cubana (Smoking Lounge)
- Zaffiro Bar

L'Ibiscus
L’Ibiscus is the upper main dining room, open for dinner only with fixed formal seating at 6.15pm and 8.30pm (subject to change depending on the ships itinerary). It seats 714 guests and is located on deck 6 of the ship.

Villa Borghese
Villa Borghese is the ship's lower main dining room located on deck 5 and accommodating 720 guests. The restaurant opens for breakfast and lunch (both of which are open seating) and fixed seating dinner where guests are allocated fixed either early or late seating (either 6.15pm or 8.30pm approximately and subject to change depending upon whether the cruise is in America or Europe) at set tables each night for the duration of the cruise.

4 Seasons
4 Seasons is Orchestra’s à la carte restaurant situated aft of 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.

Shanghai (Asian, Chinese, Thai, Indian)
Shanghai on deck 7 is a small intimate speciality à la carte restaurant seating 68 guests and serving a range of dishes from Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese delicacies.

La Cantinella
La Cantinella is Orchestra’s Wine Tasting Bar with tapas and live music and can be found on deck 7 of the ship with seating for 120 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.

La Cubana (Smoking Lounge)
La Cubana is the ship's smoking room and whiskey bar situated on deck 7 and seating 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.

Zaffiro Bar
Zaffiro Bar on deck 6 outside the ship's upper level main dining room is a second pre-dinner cocktail lounge also accommodating up to 45 guests and with live music for entertainment.
Other Features

- The Amber Bar
- Aurea SPA (Gym, Jacuzzi, Beauty Salon, Sauna, Steam Room, Garden/Relaxation Area)
- Jacuzzi
- Turkish Baths (Steam Room)
- Cala Blanca Pool
- Acapulco Pool

The Amber Bar
The Amber Bar is the ship's additional charge coffee bar on deck 6 seating 220 guests and with complimentary snacks ranging from pastries to cookies and potato chips served with all drinks purchased.

Aurea SPA (Gym, Jacuzzi, Beauty Salon, Sauna, Steam Room, Garden/Relaxation Area)
The 1160 square meter MSC Aurea Spa can be found on deck 13 of the ship and opens from 8.00am to 8.00pm. Within the spa complex are three whirlpool baths, saunas, Turkish baths, a beauty parlour with hairdresser and beautician, solarium relaxation area, thalassotherapy baths, gym and bar and a number of treatment rooms. Treatments on offer range from massages with lava stones and facial treatments to Balinese massages, Aromatherapy and chromotheryapy.

Jacuzzi
MSC Orchestra has a total of 7 whirlpool baths on board. Each pool on deck 13 has two whirlpools whilst the thermal suite within the spa on deck 13 has a further three whirlpools (charges apply for the use of the thermal suite dependent upon the cruise itinerary).

Turkish Baths (Steam Room)
The ship's two different scented Turkish baths, located within the Spa on deck 13, form part of the thermal suite and open from around 8.00am to 9pm. For some cruise destinations, the thermal suite is complimentary whilst for others there is a charge.

Cala Blanca Pool
Cala Blanca is the larger of the ship's two outdoor saltwater pools and is served by the Barracude Bar.

Acapulco Pool
The Acapulco Pool on deck 13 is one the ship's two saltwater outdoor swimming pools. The smaller of the two pools, it is served by the El Sombrero Bar and Gelato station and two whirlpools, and showers to rinse off in. The pool reaches a depth of 1.7m (5’7”).
Review Snapshot
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Pros
- 98 Great Staff/Service
- 93 Great Food
- 91 Great Entertainment
- 95 Lots Of Activities
Cons
- 98 Great Staff/Service
- 93 Great Food
- 91 Great Entertainment
- 95 Lots Of Activities
Best Suited For
- 90 Leisure Travel
- 74 Traveling With Friends
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Our cruising experience was wonderful. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed the itinerary. The unlimited drink package that was thrown in was a huge plus. Great value great vacation.