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Welcome to Italy! No matter
where in the world you step on board MSC Orchestra, you will feel like you have
just entered a little piece MSC's home country when first set eyes on the three-deck
high atrium. It has a ceiling of twinkling lights, a backlit waterfall,
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On the
lowest level (Pianoforte Deck), you will find the
reception desk which is manned around the clock by
attractive Italian ladies. Popular on most hours of the
day is the L'Incontro Bar - actually two bar counters on
starboard and port sides where you'll find the Italians
sipping their cappuc-cino's in the morning and their
Campari's before dinner. One deck up, done in a most |
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attractive purple and burgundy color scheme is the shopping section, consisting
of a large boutique and jewelry shop, and a beautiful semi-circular shore
excursion desk. Curved grand staircases connect the three levels, making it the
true heart of MSC Orchestra. |
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These days, cruise ships all
seem to compete for the most lavish accommodation at sea. Garden Villas, vast
penthouse suites and seagoing apartments are all too common on most new ships.
Not so on MSC Orchestra. With a choice of twelve stateroom categories, the ship
basically offers only five different cabin sizes, ranging from comfortable
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65 % of
all staterooms are equipped with a private balcony, but you should be
aware that the cabins in the front and aft of the ship
have very small verandas. So if you plan to spend time out
on the porch, choose one of the amidships balcony rooms.
All cabins on board come equipped with comfortable beds, a
mini bar, hairdryer and flat screen TV. Done in green
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or burgundy tones, they are
classy but rather dark. The bathroom is compact but well designed, with great
water pressure. Too bad that MSC still uses sheets and blankets. Isn't it time
to switch to duvets? |
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Depending on your cabin
location, you will be assigned a table in either the Villa Borghese or L'Ibiscus
main restaurants. Located on decks 5 and 6 respectively, it is interesting to see
that the design team has come up with two completely different restaurants
occupying the exact same space on two decks. There is no doubt the corn yellow L'Ibiscus is the prettiest of the two, sporting a very
classy look with its
high-backed chairs and charming artwork. While offering similar menus and
service, the oversized murals make the Villa Borghese Restaurant look a little
garish. With its rather low ceilings, expect dinners to be lively and upbeat.
MSC carries many families, so in true Italian tradition dinner is the time to
get together and celebrate. Buon Appettito! |
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