MSC Lirica 2023.

Welcome to my travel journal, where I share my unforgettable Mediterranean cruise aboard the MSC Lirica in February 2023. Join me as I recount my adventures, from the charming streets of Genoa to the vibrant markets of Tangier and the historic sites of Casablanca. Each entry is filled with personal anecdotes, stunning photos, and detailed descriptions of the places I visited. Whether you're a fellow traveller or simply looking for some travel inspiration, I hope my experiences aboard the MSC Lirica will captivate and inspire you.

Alan Morris at a bus stop in Los Alcazares.

Today, I travelled from Los Alcazares to Alicante for an overnight stay.

Details: Written by: Alan Morris; Category: MSC Lirica 2023.; Created: 24 February 2023; Last Updated: 15 April 2025; Hits: 1504

Read more: Los Alcazares to Alicante.

Alan Morris, MSC Lirica at port in Alicante.

Today, I joined the MSC Lirica for my cruise.

Details: Written by: Alan Morris; Category: MSC Lirica 2023.; Created: 25 February 2023; Last Updated: 15 April 2025; Hits: 1377

Read more: Depart Alicante.

Alan Morris on MSC Lirica.

Today, the MSC Lirica sailed the Mediterranean towards Genoa in Italy.

Details: Written by: Alan Morris; Category: MSC Lirica 2023.; Created: 26 February 2023; Last Updated: 15 April 2025; Hits: 1366

Read more: MSC Lirica, sea day.

Alan Morris in Genoa, Italy.

Today, the ship arrived in Genoa, Italy, and I took an escorted tour of the city.

Details: Written by: Alan Morris; Category: MSC Lirica 2023.; Created: 27 February 2023; Last Updated: 15 April 2025; Hits: 1331

Read more: Genoa, Italy.

Mediterranean sea, leaving Marseille.

I spent today onboard the ship, resting and trying to catch up on my sleep.

Details: Written by: Alan Morris; Category: MSC Lirica 2023.; Created: 28 February 2023; Last Updated: 15 April 2025; Hits: 1286

Read more: Marseille, France.

Port of Barcelona.

Today, the MSC Lirica docked at Barcelona.

Details: Written by: Alan Morris; Category: MSC Lirica 2023.; Created: 01 March 2023; Last Updated: 15 April 2025; Hits: 1300

Read more: Barcelona, Spain.

Alan Morris sailing into the sunset.

Today was another day spent at sea while the ship travelled towards Morocco.

Details: Written by: Alan Morris; Category: MSC Lirica 2023.; Created: 02 March 2023; Last Updated: 15 April 2025; Hits: 1293

Read more: MSC Lirica, sea day 2.

Alan Morris at a cafe in Tangier, Morocco.

Today, the ship docked in Tangier, and I went on an escorted tour.

Details: Written by: Alan Morris; Category: MSC Lirica 2023.; Created: 03 March 2023; Last Updated: 15 April 2025; Hits: 1292

Read more: Tangier, Morocco.

Alan Morris, King Hussein II Mosque, Casablanca.

Today, the ship docked in Casablanca, and I took a city tour.

Details: Written by: Alan Morris; Category: MSC Lirica 2023.; Created: 04 March 2023; Last Updated: 15 April 2025; Hits: 1380

Read more: Casablanca, Morocco.

Alan Morris on the MSC Lirica in Ceuta.

Today, the ship arrived in Ceuta, an autonomous Spanish city in North Africa.

Details: Written by: Alan Morris; Category: MSC Lirica 2023.; Created: 05 March 2023; Last Updated: 15 April 2025; Hits: 1323

Read more: Ceuta, Spain.

Alan Morris above the town of Malaga.

Today, we arrived in Malaga, Spain. It was a place I had never been to and was not what I expected.

Details: Written by: Alan Morris; Category: MSC Lirica 2023.; Created: 06 March 2023; Last Updated: 15 April 2025; Hits: 1136

Read more: Malaga, Spain.

Alan Morris stood by the mushroom sculptures in Alicante.

Today, the ship arrived back at Alicante, and I returned to Los Alcazares.

Details: Written by: Alan Morris; Category: MSC Lirica 2023.; Created: 07 March 2023; Last Updated: 15 April 2025; Hits: 1267

Read more: Alicante and home.