

ABOARD
MSC Lirica
Refurbished 2015
1,984 passengers
Built 2003

Departing
Visiting
Ancona, Italy
8 Ports of Call
Sailing Oct 23, 2026
Your 12-night Africa Cruise at a Glance
Sailings aboard MSC Lirica depart from Ancona, Italy with 8 stops in ports-of-call including Porto Marghera (for Venice), Cairo (Alexandria), and Split. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on the next sailing October 23, 2026.
Departure Port
Ancona, Italy
A historic Adriatic port, Ancona blends seaside charm with Roman ruins and rolling hills. Before you depart Ancona, Italy, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Africa cruise.
Destination
Africa
Stops on your Africa voyage will include Rhodes on day 5 and Cairo (Alexandria) on day 8. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.
Cruise Ship
MSC Lirica
MSC Lirica, built in 2003 and refurbished in 2015, carries 1,984 passengers with a crew of 742.
Cruise Line
MSC Cruises
Enjoy Italian luxury and eco-conscious vacationing with MSC Cruises. We can help you maximize deals on Africa cruises aboard MSC Lirica or 23 of MSC’s other ships.








