Settle in for four nights of leisurely cruising across the sea when you embark on the MSC Orchestra from Bari to Istanbul.
With this cruise you'll call on usual destinations like Athens in addition to once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Izmir. This route is an unusual one for the Orchestra, But this is the most popular month of the year to sail it.
We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in the price, so there are no surprises at checkout. Offered at under $115 a day, this value is very good.
Based in Bari and refurbished less than five years ago in 2021, more than 2,500 guests can sail comfortably on this Musica class ship.
The Orchestra MSC delights guests with a casino, a spa, a gym, a solarium, a jacuzzi, and a ping pong table.
This sailing includes two days in port and one sea day. Highlights include visits to exotic cities like Izmir.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 31 | Bari, Italy | 7:00pm | |
| Sun, Nov 1 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Nov 2 | Athens, Greece | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Izmir, Turkey | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Istanbul, Turkey | 9:00am |
The Orchestra sails this route once this year as well as once next year. The Lirica 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.
The accompanying graph indicates the price over time for each class of cabin. Since it was first listed on December 14th of last year, The price of a stateroom on this sailing has varied between $300 and $501 including $0 in taxes and port charges.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026