Western Mediterranean Gay Group Cruise 2024

12 nights from/to Lisbon (Cascais), Portugal

July 08 – 18, 2024
MSC Cruises Orchestra

Join us on Western Mediterranean gay group cruise as we sail roundtrip from exciting Lisbon, Portugal on the beautiful MSC Orchestra! We'll sail to several countries, including France, Spain, and Italy! Cruising the Mediterranean with MSC Cruises means coming within reach of the best in culture, tradition and monuments that have for centuries enriched its shores. This cruise is a fabulous itinerary, one you won't want to miss!

Spend your days marveling at breathtaking art, savoring delectable cuisine, and visiting historic landmarks on MSC gay group cruise to the Western Mediterranean. Our exciting itinerary throughout the region give you the opportunity to travel to some of the most stunning destinations in Portugal, Spain, Italy, and France.

Enjoy History, Culture, and Romance Around Every Bend. Whether you love art, history, natural wonders, fine cuisine, or all of the above, a Mediterranean cruise lets you experience something amazing at every stop. In Portugal, experience the spectacular medieval architecture in Lisbon and taste a variety of Port wines. From the sun-soaked playgrounds of the French Riviera to the iconic architecture of Spain, our Europe gay cruise vacation offers something special for every discerning world traveler.

Visit the Royal Alcázar Palace in Seville, and marvel at the intricate facade of this stunning 12th-century monument. While in Lisbon, stop by the famous Belém Tower or the gorgeous 16th-century Jeronimos Monastery, one of Portugal’s most iconic buildings.

Eat your way around the Western Mediterranean coast, savoring all of the delicacies this fabulous culinary destination is known for. Feast on paella in Cadiz, or share a plate of tapas while listening to flamenco music in Seville. Finish off a traditional Portuguese meal of salted cod with a glass of port wine.

MSC Orchestra - Every element combined to perfection

Combining spacious, elegant interiors with the variety for which MSC Cruises Musica Class is renowned, MSC Orchestra promises your dream cruise. Because life aboard can be just what you want it to be.

If relaxation is your goal, there’s ample deck space to unwind in the sun or in the superb Body and Mind Spa, with pampering Turkish baths, saunas and a myriad of magical massages.

Active types have a Sports Centre with Gym, 5 stunning pools and even a jogging track that lets you keep a constant pace, undisturbed out in the fresh sea breeze.

MSC Orchestra also takes you on an exciting culinary journey, ranging from the Shanghai Chinese Restaurant with authentic Dim Sum specialties to the Four Seasons gourmet Italian dining experience and La Piazzetta, where you can discover the finest pizza outside Naples.

The designer venues on this ecological ship make every moment a special occasion, whether dancing to the live music in the leopard-style Savannah Bar, tempting lady luck in the Palm Beach Casino or catching a spectacular show in the equally spectacular Covent Garden Theatre.

This ship also boasts a variety of bars and lounges, including: the Savannah Bar where you can hear live music; the poolside Barracuda Bar; cigar haven La Cubana Cigar Room; and La Cantinella Wine Bar for all your wine tasting needs.

Entertainment
Every moment you spend aboard MSC Orchestra is rich with possibility. The daytime hours offer a varied programme of activities, from arts & craft classes and dance lessons to sports tournaments. When evening comes, all kinds of fun awaits you in the ship’s theatre, its casino, its disco and bars.

Covent Garden
The state of the art Covent Garden Theatre spans decks 6 and 7, with seating for 1240 guests, is home to MSC Orchestra’s shows ranging from singers and jugglers to shadow puppeteers and acrobatic gymnastics.

The Shaker Lounge
The Shaker Lounge is located on deck 7 of the Orchestra and has its own bar and dance floor along with seating for 330 guests. It is a large cabaret style lounge with live shows and bands for guests' entertainment.

The Savannah Bar
The Savannah Bar is the ship's second show lounge served by its own bar and dance floor. It is situated on deck 6 with seating for 477 guests. Entertainment and activities range from bingo, seminars, Italian lessons and salsa dance classes to audience participation game shows, karaoke and international dance music.

L'Ibiscus
L’Ibiscus is the upper main dining room, open for dinner only with fixed formal seating at 6.15pm and 8.30pm (subject to change depending on the ships itinerary). It seats 714 guests and is located on deck 6 of the ship.

Villa Borghese
Villa Borghese is the ship's lower main dining room located on deck 5 and accommodating 720 guests. The restaurant opens for breakfast and lunch (both of which are open seating) and fixed seating dinner where guests are allocated fixed either early or late seating (either 6.15pm or 8.30pm approximately and subject to change depending upon whether the cruise is in America or Europe) at set tables each night for the duration of the cruise.

4 Seasons
4 Seasons is Orchestra’s à la carte restaurant situated aft of deck 13 offering panoramic sea views with seating for 250 guests. Open for dinner only and with reservations recommended, the Italian inspired menu provides guests with a wide range of pasta, seafood and steak dishes.

Shanghai (Asian, Chinese, Thai, Indian)
Shanghai on deck 7 is a small intimate speciality à la carte restaurant seating 68 guests and serving a range of dishes from Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese delicacies.

La Cantinella
La Cantinella is Orchestra’s Wine Tasting Bar with tapas and live music and can be found on deck 7 of the ship with seating for 120 guests. Each day special wine tastings are accompanied by different bites of food, such as fried polenta with cream cheese, bruschetta and other specialties as guests are guided through the wine selection by experienced sommeliers.

Zaffiro Bar
Zaffiro Bar on deck 6 outside the ship's upper level main dining room is a second pre-dinner cocktail lounge also accommodating up to 45 guests and with live music for entertainment.

Aurea SPA
The 1160 square meter MSC Aurea Spa can be found on deck 13 of the ship and opens from 8.00am to 8.00pm. Within the spa complex are three whirlpool baths, saunas, Turkish baths, a beauty parlour with hairdresser and beautician, solarium relaxation area, thalassotherapy baths, gym and bar and a number of treatment rooms. Treatments on offer range from massages with lava stones and facial treatments to Balinese massages, Aromatherapy and chromotheryapy.

Jacuzzi
MSC Orchestra has a total of 7 whirlpool baths on board. Each pool on deck 13 has two whirlpools whilst the thermal suite within the spa on deck 13 has a further three whirlpools (charges apply for the use of the thermal suite).