7 Night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise aboard the MSC Orchestra

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Prepare for seven nights of leisurely cruising around the Mediterranean when you set sail with the MSC Orchestra from Athens and back again.

Visiting less common stops such as Bari, Kuşadası, and Istanbul makes this cruise notable. This route is a frequent one for the Orchestra.

The price is the total price, including all taxes and fees. Coming in at less than $120 per day, this deal is good.


The MSC Orchestra

Based in the Mediterranean and refurbished only five years ago in 2021, over 2,500 cruisers can travel comfortably on this Musica class cruise ship.

The Orchestra MSC is home to a jacuzzi, a ping pong table, a gym, a spa, a casino, and a solarium.

Ship class
Musica
Built
2007
Refurbished
2021
Guests
2,550
Crew
1,054
Length
965 ft
MSC Orchestra
Bars & cafésBarracuda Bar

Your Itinerary

This sailing spends four port days and two days at sea. High points include long stops in Istanbul and Bari in addition to visits to unusual stops like Kuşadası.

Map of this cruise's route
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Mon15March 15thMonday
4:30pm
Tue16March 16thTuesday
7:00am – 1:00pm
Wed17March 17thWednesday
9:00am – 8:00pm
9:00am – 8:00pm
Thu18March 18thThursday
At Sea
Fri19March 19thFriday
12:00pm – 7:00pm
12:00pm – 7:00pm
Sat20March 20thSaturday
7:00am – 7:00pm
7:00am – 7:00pm
Sun21March 21stSunday
At Sea
Mon22March 22ndMonday
7:00am
Day 3Istanbul
Day 5Corfu
Day 6Bari

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on December 1st of last year, The cost of this itinerary has fluctuated between $597 and $834 for a stateroom, including taxes and port fees.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Stay connected on board

A GigSky eSIM works on the ship and ashore in Europe, so your phone just works without the ship's Wi‑Fi package.

Unlimited data for your 8 days $128.99 $109.64

500 MB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps; messaging, email and maps apps stay unlimited.

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Alternate Sailings

The Orchestra sails this route fourteen times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The Lirica also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule.

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Data as of Oct 26, 2026

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