Settle in for five nights of breathtaking sailing through the sea when you step aboard the MSC Lirica from Athens to Bari.
Spending time in rare destinations like Izmir makes this sailing particularly interesting. This route is an unusual one for the Lirica, But this is the least expensive sailing.
This price is the total price, including entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. At under $85 per day, this represents an excellent deal.
Based in Europe and refurbished just five years ago in 2021, over 1,900 guests can cruise comfortably on the Lirica MSC, the namesake of MSC's Lirica class.
The Lirica MSC has a solarium, a jacuzzi, a casino, a ping pong table, a spa, and a gym.
This sailing spends three days in port and one day at sea. High points include a long stop in Istanbul in addition to visits to extremely rare cities like Izmir.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Mar 8 | Athens, Greece | 4:30pm | |
| Tue, Mar 9 | Izmir, Turkey | 7:00am | 2:30pm |
| Wed, Mar 10 | Istanbul, Turkey | 9:00am | 8:00pm |
| Thu, Mar 11 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Mar 12 | Corfu, Greece | 1:30pm | 8:00pm |
| Sat, Mar 13 | Bari, Italy | 8:00am |
The Lirica sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The Orchestra also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since it was first listed on February 20th of this year, The price of this cruise has fluctuated between $343 and $419 for a stateroom, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. This graph indicates the price over time for the various classes of cabin. At only 19% higher than the all time low of $343 now is a great time to reserve your cabin
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Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 23, 2026