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MSC Lirica%lt;br%gt;12 Night Iberian Peninsula Cruise%lt;br%gt;Hamburg to Genoa

MSC Lirica
12 Night Iberian Peninsula Cruise
Hamburg to Genoa

Ship: MSC Lirica
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Departures:  16 October 2012
Duration: 12 Nights
Ports: Hamburg, Le Havre, Rouen, La Coruna, Lisbon, Cascais, Casablanca, Marrakech, Cadiz, Seville, Valencia, Toulon, Genoa
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Hamburg
Airport gateway (Departure) : Genoa

Itinerary

Day Name Arr Dep
1st Hamburg, Germany   21:00
2nd At sea    
3rd Le Havre/Rouen,  France 08:00 20:00
4th At sea    
5th La Coruna/Santiago de Compostela,  Spain 08:00 14:00
6th Lisbon/Cascais,  Portugal 13:00  
7th Lisbon/Cascais,  Portugal   02:00
8th Casablanca/Marrakesh,  Morocco 07:00 21:00
9th Cadiz/Seville,  Spain 10:30 19:30
10th At sea    
11th Valencia, Spain 07:00 14:00
12th Toulon, France 12:30 19:00
13th Genoa, Italy 09:00  

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Hamburg

Hamburg is a busy harbour city situated along the Elbe River in North Germany, most of its unique 19th and 20th century architecture has been restored after a few major fires and damage inflicted from the World War. The skyline features an extraordinary backdrop of church spires, architectural landmarks and towers, and the whole of the city serves as a gateway to the neighboring capital of Berlin.

Country - Germany
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Unter den Linden Strasse, Brandenburg Gate

Le Havre

Le Havre is the gateway to northern France. From this port, the great northern cities of France: Paris, Etretat, Fecamp and the Normandy region are all within easy driving distance - across a beautiful countryside.

Country - France
Distance from port to City (Paris) - 200kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Paris, Versailles, Giverny

La Coruna



Country -  Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest

Lisbon

With over twenty centuries of history, this beautiful city boasts tile covered building façades and narrow Medieval streets, most of which still remain today. The port's strategic location brought about Portugal's great wave of exploration during the 15th century. Trade routes from the east brought rich and varied spices, textiles and foreign influences.

Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
St Jorge Castle, Praca do Comercio, Gulbenkian Museum

Casablanca

Casablanca is a modern city with beaches bordering the Atlantic and broad, tree-lined avenues. The city is also your gateway to Morocco's interior and the exotic "Imperial Cities" of Rabat and Marrakech. Stroll through the narrow streets of the old medina and visit the spice market. Admire the stunning and enormous Hassan II Mosque built beside the sea. Or journey inland to Rabat and Meknes, two fascinating old cities of kasbahs, souks and Moroccan tradition.

Country - Morroco
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Moroccan Dirham (MAD)

Places of Interest
Medina, Hassan II Mosque, Rabat

Cadiz

From Cadiz you can taste the sherries of Jerez and visit an Andalusian equestrian school, or drive through cork plantations to see the marvelous city of Seville with its Alcazar Royal Palace. Cadiz itself boasts a 13th-century cathedral and ancient castle walls.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Andalusian Equestrian School, Seville, Cadiz Castle

Seville

Spain's gateway to the Atlantic, Cadiz welcomes you to 3,000 years of history and to the nearby city of Seville, famed for its bullfights, flamenco and flower-filled patios. Columbus crossed the ocean blue from Andalusia, forever tying the Americas to Seville

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 140kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Royal Alcazar, Cathedral of Seville

Toulon

With shady squares, colorful awnings, charming shops and a myriad of bicycles leaned up against the trees, Toulon is a little bit of Paris in Provence. Of course, there is one significant difference: Toulon has at its edge an ocean, and all the sights and cooling breezes that accompany a place by the sea

Country - France
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Tour de I'horloge, Cours Lafayette, Place Puget

Genoa

Discover the history and beautiful architecture of this ancient seaport in the lovely pink stone Palazzo Tursi where letters of Christopher Colombus and Paganini's famed Guarnieri violin are on display. Visit the magnificant Palazzo Bianco and stroll past old master paintings, or explore the gemlike villages of the Cinque Terre and Portofino

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Old Harbour, Milan, Portofino

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Cruise line info

MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises is a division of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), a privately owned company with a longstanding history on the seas headed by captain Gianluigi Aponte, entered the cruise industry in 1988 and MSC Cruises was officially born. MSC Cruises combines a deep heritage at sea with an enthusiastic, young, motivated management team to present a company philosophy of Innovation = Tradition.

MSC Cruises uniquely blends maritime traditions, culture and famous Mediterranean cuisine to deliver the ultimate cruise experience while displaying a real commitment to the finest hospitality afloat. In essence, MSC Cruises has made true Italian service the heart of its business and its key point of differentiation in the cruise industry

 

Ship info

MSC Lirica

On board the magnificent MSC Lirica you'll find our longstanding dedication to hospitality while enjoying the ultimate in guest amenities. Built at one of the most prestigious shipyards worldwide with an emphasis on Italian design. With an atmosphere and service comparable to the best of Italian hotels, the MSC Lirica features the highest quality materials and luxurious amenities available to fully immerse our guests in an elegant environment that is clearly Italian style. Wi-Fi services are now available in select public rooms.

Dining

  • La Bussola Restaurant
  • L'lpocampo Restaurant
  • La Pergola Restaurant
  • Le Bistrot Cafeteria
  • Coffee Corner
Entertainment

  • Beverly Hills Bar
  • Lord Nelson Pub
  • Las Vegas Casino
  • L'Atmosphere
  • The Broadway Theatre
  • The Lirica Lounge
  • The Blue Club
Onboard Activities

  • Pool
  • Cybercafe
  • Steam and Sauna Room
  • Lirica Health Centre
  • Children's Room
  • Beauty parlour
  • Card Room
  • Library
  • Le Piscine Pool Area
  • Virtual Reality Games

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  59,058 tonnes
Star Rating
  4 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Resort
Entered Service   Mar 2003
Registry   Italy
Former Name   N/A
Length   253.25 metres
Beam   28.8 metres
Draft   6.85 metres
Propulsion/Propellers   diesel (31,680kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   21
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  1,560
Crew   701
Nationality of Officers   Italian
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   780
Total Inside cabins   276
Total Outside cabins   504
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   132
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   4
Passenger Decks   10
Cabin Electricity
  110v/220v
Elevators   9
Self-Service Laundry
  No
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   Euro

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