MSC Lirica Tips

Wait til you get to the location to book an excursion much cheaper.

If you are planning to take the "Night out in Mykonos" excursion you should know that there will be smoking inside the restaurant. If we had know this we would not have taken this excursion. Our night was ruined by the smoking. We couldn't even eat for all the smoke. Disgusting!

I have been on 15+ cruises and based on my experience, you can get more for your money elsewhere

Stay away from the buffet if you can. Same food EVERY day and lots of choke points that make you feel very crowded.

Bring magnets to have the daily itinerary available to all. I forgot mine this time, so used my packing tape that I had on liquids to post it on the wall -- and it worked!

Italians are noisy and pushy. Just be aware of that.

Fitness Center is really small and basic.

Make sure to register a credit card for on-board purchases and mandatory tipping charges while on board to avoid being denied disembarkation for balance due. Also, make sure your cell phone is in airplane mode to avoid $5..99 per minute charge for calls from on-board cell service!!