Beethoven, Deck 5
Beethoven, Deck 5
Specification
- Built: 2001
- Refurbished: 2015
- Width: 32.00 m
- Length: 274.90 m
- Speed: 20 knots
- Passengers: 2679
- Decks: 13
- Cabins: 976
- Stabiliser: Yes
In December 2013, MSC Cruises announced a renovation project for four LIRICA class ships.
One of the world's largest shipbuilding companies, FINCANTIERI, took part in the program, which lasted for 2 years. The project took 2 years and started in 2015. As a result, on the liners MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Sinfonia and MSC Opera, new entertainment complex facilities, play areas for children for five age groups (including very young ones up to 3 years old), technological innovations, increased store areas and Spa center, almost 200 new cabins were built on each ship (193 cabins for passengers and 59 cabins for crew).
Absolutely all cabins are completely updated and decorated, they have new beds and LCD TVs. In many areas of the ship, new carpeting has been laid, walls and ceilings have been repainted and re-decorated, and furniture has been replaced.
In addition, each ship is equipped with a water spray park for children. Larger stores can already boast of new interiors, and the perfume department now has corners dedicated to the world's leading brands, including Dior, Lancome and Dolce & Gabbana.
Health and recreation:
- Spa complex Aurea Spa - massage, various spa treatments for face and body, thermal rooms, solarium, spa
- Beauty salon Jean Louis David - hairdressing, manicure, pedicure, hair and face treatments
- Fitness center with modern equipment and personal training
Pools, Jacuzzi:
- 2 adult pools
- 2 whirlpools
- 1 children's pool with water activities Doremi Spray Park
Sports and leisure:
- Sports court
- Mini golf
- Shuffleboard
- Golf simulator
Entertainment and shopping:
- San Carlo Theater - the main theater of the ship with great colorful shows on all cruises (reservations are required)
- Sanremo Casino - bingo, poker, blackjack, roulette, slot machines and other games
- Pasha Club Disco - disco with professional DJs and the latest music hits
- Sinfonia Lounge - show-lounge liner with its own bar, dance floor; it hosts concerts, dance parties, dance workshops, various games and other entertainment.
- Video Arcade - zone of multimedia and virtual games
- Card Room
- Photo Gallery
- Boutique Zone
- Library
- Art Gallery
The Internet:
- Internet center with computers on deck 5
- Wi-Fi is available in almost all areas of the liner.
On board all MSC liners, there are free children's miniclubs where you can leave your children (from 3 to 17 years old) under the supervision of tutors. There are special programs designed for three age groups:
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Baby Club - for children from 3 to 6 years;
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Junior Club - for children from 7 to 11 years;
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Club Young - for teenagers from 12 to 14 years
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Club Teens - for teenagers from 15 to 17 years.
For children there are special beverage packages and Special family excursions.
Entertainment: chess, checkers, modeling, paint, group games, sports tournaments, parties, concerts and much more.
Babysitting services on board are not available.
The program of events for everyday, is published in a special mini brochure, which is delivered to the cabin on the evening before the next day. Entertainment programs on the ship are varied depending on the route of the ship and seasonality: karaoke, dance classes with coaches, special lectures on various educational topics, sales of jewelry and goods, and much more.
The price of the cruise includes meals on board with a shift dinner system, i.e. Dinners are held in 2 shifts 19:00 and 21:00 respectively. Cabins of class Aurea offer free time for dinner. The buffet is open for 20 hours a day.
Restaurants:
- Il Galeone Restaurant - the largest liner restaurant with a wonderfully made menu, including original snacks, main dishes and desserts.
- Il Covo Restaurant - the main restaurant of the ship, which will literally amaze you with the widest choice of dishes
- La Terrazza Buffet - a buffet restaurant with pizzeria and grill bar, offering a large selection of salads, pizzas, omelets, pancakes, burgers, hot dogs and other dishes
- Cafe del Mare - a buffet restaurant with a huge selection of various dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner; In the menu you will always find also tender desserts, fruits and ice cream
Bars and cafes:
- Manhattan Bar - wine bar, which hosts concerts and various entertainment events
- Buddha Bar - a cozy piano bar with an intimate atmosphere, where you can spend time with a cocktail with friends to the sound of live music
- Cafe Le Baroque - Italian coffee house with great coffees and delicious desserts
- Shelagh’s House is a traditional Irish pub with the best beers and live music.
- Ambassador - cigar lounge with large comfortable chairs, the best cigars and elite cognacs
- Capri Bar - bar in the pool area
- Vitamin Bar - a bar in the pool area
- Gelateria Italiana - classic Italian ice cream parlor
- Top 13 Bar - bar at the solarium on the upper deck
Special meals: vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher meals are available upon prior request.
The cruise company recommends to have three types of clothing during the trip:
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for recreation and sports (casual);
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clothes and shoes for excursions, depending on the season and route features (sport and casual);
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elegant clothes for evening visits to restaurants and evening events: shows, casinos, clubs, bars (smart casual "more strict" and formal "strict").
During the evening events, the cruise company does not welcome a beach clothes.
Cabin categories
323
Interior
Superbingo Family
B3
Interior
BALCONY AUREA
BBL
Interior
BINGO Balcony
BIN
Interior
BINGO Inside
BOU
Interior
BINGO Ocean View
I1
Interior
Inside Bella
ACCOMMODATION:
2, 3, and 4 bed accommodations in Bella and Fantastica; 2 and 3 beds in Wellness are possible;
basic sleeping places: two beds, put together or separately according to your desire;
extra beds: folding sofa, folding bed over the sofa.
EQUIPMENT:
bathroom with shower, wardrobe, interactive TV, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, a dedicated line for Internet connection (extra charge).
I2
Interior
Inside Fantastica
ACCOMMODATION:
2, 3, and 4 bed accommodations in Bella and Fantastica; 2 and 3 beds in Wellness are possible;
basic sleeping places: two beds, put together or separately according to your desire;
extra beds: folding sofa, folding bed over the sofa.
EQUIPMENT:
bathroom with shower, wardrobe, interactive TV, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, a dedicated line for Internet connection (extra charge).
IB Interior Bella
Interior
Interior Bella
- Surface approx. 13 sqm, deck 7-10
- Relaxing armchair
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
- TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
*Cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have only single beds.
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
The Bella experience doesn’t allow the choice of the cabin. It is not possible to choose cabin or deck. The cabin will be assigned afterwards by MSC (within 4 days before departure) according to Bella typology booked (Bella Inside, Bella Ocean View or Bella Balcony). The final cabin assigned will be of same typology. In case the same typology will not be available an higher category cabin will be assigned. For all Bella categories an obstruct view could be assigned and on World class ships a Balcony with Promenade View. For reservations with more than 2 passengers, if cabins with more than 2 beds (triple, quadruple, ….) are not available, MSC will assign 2 cabins same deck and same side.
IM1 Junior Interior deck 7-8
Interior
Junior Interior Fantastica Deck 7-8
- Surface 13 sqm, deck 7-8
- Relaxing armchair
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
- TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
*Cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have only single beds.
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
IM2 Junior Interior deck 9-10
Interior
Junior Interior Fantastica Deck 9-10
- Surface 13 sqm, deck 9-10
- Relaxing armchair
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
- TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
*Cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility have only single beds.
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
IW
Interior
INSIDE WELLNESS
ACCOMMODATION:
2, 3, and 4 bed accommodations in Bella and Fantastica; 2 and 3 beds in Wellness are possible;
basic sleeping places: two beds, put together or separately according to your desire;
extra beds: folding sofa, folding bed over the sofa.
EQUIPMENT:
bathroom with shower, wardrobe, interactive TV, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, a dedicated line for Internet connection (extra charge).
SBG
Interior
SUPERBINGO
SPL
Interior
cabin change
O1
Oceanview
Window WITH PARTIAL VIEW
ACCOMMODATION:
2, 3, and 4 bed accommodations in Bella and Fantastica; 2 and 3 beds in Wellness are possible;
basic sleeping places: two beds, put together or separately according to your desire;
extra beds: folding sofa, folding bed over the sofa.
EQUIPMENT:
bathroom with shower, wardrobe, interactive TV, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, a dedicated line for Internet connection (extra charge).
O2
Oceanview
Window Fantastica
ACCOMMODATION:
2, 3, and 4 bed accommodations in Bella and Fantastica; 2 and 3 beds in Wellness are possible;
basic sleeping places: two beds, put together or separately according to your desire;
extra beds: folding sofa, folding bed over the sofa.
EQUIPMENT:
bathroom with shower, wardrobe, interactive TV, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, a dedicated line for Internet connection (extra charge).
O3
Oceanview
OUTSIDE AUREA
ACCOMMODATION:
2, 3, and 4 bed accommodations in Bella and Fantastica; 2 and 3 beds in Wellness are possible;
basic sleeping places: two beds, put together or separately according to your desire;
extra beds: folding sofa, folding bed over the sofa.
EQUIPMENT:
bathroom with shower, wardrobe, interactive TV, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, a dedicated line for Internet connection (extra charge).
OB Ocean View Bella
Oceanview
Ocean View Bella
- Surface approx 12-22 sqm.
- Window with sea view
- Relaxing armchair
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
The Bella experience doesn’t allow the choice of the cabin. It is not possible to choose cabin or deck. The cabin will be assigned afterwards by MSC (within 4 days before departure) according to Bella typology booked (Bella Inside, Bella Ocean View or Bella Balcony). The final cabin assigned will be of same typology. In case the same typology will not be available an higher category cabin will be assigned. For all Bella categories an obstruct view could be assigned and on World class ships a Balcony with Promenade View. For reservations with more than 2 passengers, if cabins with more than 2 beds (triple, quadruple, ….) are not available, MSC will assign 2 cabins same deck and same side.
OL1 Premium Ocean view deck 9
Oceanview
Premium Ocean View Fantastica Deck 9
- Surface 22 sqm, deck 9
- Window with sea view
- Relaxing armchair
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
OM1 Junior Ocean view deck 7-8
Oceanview
Junior Ocean View Fantastica Deck 7-8
- Surface 13 sqm, deck 7-8
- Window with sea view
- Relaxing armchair
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
OM2 Junior Ocean view deck 9-10
Oceanview
Junior Ocean View Fantastica Deck 9-10
- Surface 13 sqm, deck 9-10
- Window with sea view
- Relaxing armchair
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
OO Junior Ocean view with Obstructed view deck 7
Oceanview
Junior Ocean view with Obstructed view Fantastica deck 7
- Surface 13 sqm, deck 7.
- Window with sea view
- Relaxing armchair
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
OW
Oceanview
Window WELLNESS
ACCOMMODATION:
2, 3, and 4 bed accommodations in Bella and Fantastica; 2 and 3 beds in Wellness are possible;
basic sleeping places: two beds, put together or separately according to your desire;
extra beds: folding sofa, folding bed over the sofa.
EQUIPMENT:
bathroom with shower, wardrobe, interactive TV, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, a dedicated line for Internet connection (extra charge).
B2
Balcony
Balcony Fantastica
ACCOMMODATION:
2, 3, and 4 bed accommodations in Bella and Fantastica; 2 and 3 beds in Wellness are possible;
basic sleeping places: two beds, put together or separately according to your desire;
extra beds: folding sofa, folding bed over the sofa.
EQUIPMENT:
bathroom with shower, wardrobe, interactive TV, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, a dedicated line for Internet connection (extra charge).
BB Balcony Bella
Balcony
Balcony Bella
- Surface approx 13 sqm, balcony approx 3-4 sqm, deck 9-10
- Sitting area with sofa
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
The Bella experience doesn’t allow the choice of the cabin. It is not possible to choose cabin or deck. The cabin will be assigned afterwards by MSC (within 4 days before departure) according to Bella typology booked (Bella Inside, Bella Ocean View or Bella Balcony). The final cabin assigned will be of same typology. In case the same typology will not be available an higher category cabin will be assigned. For all Bella categories an obstruct view could be assigned and on World class ships a Balcony with Promenade View. For reservations with more than 2 passengers, if cabins with more than 2 beds (triple, quadruple, ….) are not available, MSC will assign 2 cabins same deck and same side.
BM1 Junior Balcony deck 9-10
Balcony
Junior Balcony Fantastica deck 9-10
- Surface 13 sqm, balcony 3 sqm, deck 9-10
- Sitting area with sofa
- Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
BW
Balcony
Balcony WELLNESS
ACCOMMODATION:
2, 3, and 4 bed accommodations in Bella and Fantastica; 2 and 3 beds in Wellness are possible;
basic sleeping places: two beds, put together or separately according to your desire;
extra beds: folding sofa, folding bed over the sofa.
EQUIPMENT:
bathroom with shower, wardrobe, interactive TV, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, a dedicated line for Internet connection (extra charge).
S2
Balcony
Suite Fantastica
S3
Suite
Suite Aurea
ACCOMMODATION:
2, 3, and 4 bed accommodations in Bella and Fantastica; 2 and 3 beds in Wellness are possible;
basic sleeping places: two beds, put together or separately according to your desire;
extra beds: folding sofa, folding bed over the sofa.
EQUIPMENT:
bathroom with shower, wardrobe, interactive TV, hairdryer, mini-bar, safe, air conditioning, a dedicated line for Internet connection (extra charge).
SR1 Deluxe Suite Aurea deck 10
Suite
Deluxe Suite Aurea deck 10
- Surface 22 sqm, balcony 5 sqm, deck 10
- Sitting area with sofa
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
SR2 Deluxe Suite Aurea deck 12
Suite
Deluxe Suite Aurea deck 12
- Surface 22 sqm, balcony 5 sqm, deck 12
- Sitting area with sofa
- Spacious Wardrobe
- Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
- Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
- TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar
The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).
Decks
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Mozart, Deck 6
Mozart, Deck 6
Brahms, Deck 7
Brahms, Deck 7
Bach, Deck 8
Bach, Deck 8
Tchaikovski, Deck 9
Tchaikovski, Deck 9
Sibelius, Deck 10
Sibelius, Deck 10
Debussy, Deck 11
Debussy, Deck 11
Bizet, Deck 12
Bizet, Deck 12
Schubert, Deck 13
Schubert, Deck 13
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