Prepare yourself for seven nights of stimulating travel across the sea when you book your cabin on the MSC Orchestra from Bari and back again.
During this Christmas and New Years cruise you will stop in usual cities such as Athens plus exotic cities such as Izmir. This is a typical route for the Orchestra, But this is the most popular month to sail it.
We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in this, so that you can compare sailings easily.
The Orchestra MSC, based in Europe and refurbished only five years ago in 2021, is a Musica class vessel that can carry comfortably over 2,500 guests.
The Orchestra MSC boasts a solarium, a spa, a jacuzzi, a gym, a ping pong table, and a casino.
This itinerary is made up of two days at sea and four port days. High points include visits to rare cities like Izmir.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 25 | Bari, Italy | ||
| Sun, Dec 26 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Dec 27 | Athens, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Dec 28 | Izmir, Turkey | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 29 | Istanbul, Turkey | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 30 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Dec 31 | Corfu, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Jan 1 | Bari, Italy | 9:00am |
The Orchestra sails this route two times this year as well as fifteen times next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Lirica. 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 5th of this year, The cost of this itinerary has ranged between $1,698 and $1,709 for a stateroom, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port charges. This graph shows the price over time for each type of cabin. Now this cruise is at its minimum price, so secure your cabin now before it rises.
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Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 23, 2026