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MSC Opera cruise ship by MSC Cruises
MSC Opera cruise ship by MSC Cruises
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MSC Opera

Discover the elegance and comfort of MSC Opera. Enjoy stunning views, exquisite dining, and entertainment for all ages on your next cruise in 2026.

2004

Built Year

1,712

Passengers

9

Decks

59K

Tonnage

Cruises on MSC Opera

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MSC Opera cruise ship - 4-Night Caribbean from Durban, South Africa
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MSC Opera

4-Night Caribbean from Durban, South Africa

from Durban, South Africa
01/12/2026
4 nights
4.8 (465 reviews)
Caribbean
from

$824

per person
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MSC Opera cruise ship - 3-Night Caribbean from Durban, South Africa

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MSC Opera

3-Night Caribbean from Durban, South Africa

from Durban, South Africa
01/16/2026
3 nights
4.0 (183 reviews)
Caribbean
from

$650

per person
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The large, comfortable cruise ship MSC Opera, launched in 2004 in France, is the perfect place for a wonderful holiday. Elegant lines, exquisite Art Deco design, and modern equipment can satisfy the most discerning taste. In 2005, MSC Opera was recognized as the best ship in its class for its safety, elegance, and quality of service, receiving the prestigious Berlitz Guide award, which had previously been awarded to three other ships in the MSC fleet (MSC Sinfonia, MSC Lirica, and MSC Armonia).

In 2015, the ship underwent renovation, adding spacious new cabins with balconies to delight guests with stunning panoramic views, and expanding the restaurant and buffet to offer an even greater variety of culinary dishes.

The company MSC added a new 319 m2 area for music and dancing. With the help of prestigious partners such as Chicco, LEGO®, and Namco®, amazing new play areas for children of all ages were created, starting with the exciting Spray Park filled with fun water features. And to offer even more ways to relax, MSC Cruises expanded the luxurious MSC Aurea SPA, adding more space for massages.

A new shopping area called WALK THROUGH SHOPS is open on Deck 6. Teatro dell’Opera - a state-of-the-art interpretation of traditional theaters. Please note that attendance at the theater for evening performances is only possible with a reservation (not required for other ships). There are three quick and easy ways to make a reservation: connect to the free onboard Wi-Fi with your smartphone or tablet, use the touch screens on various decks of the ship, or ask the administrator. All this is just a taste of what a cruise on MSC Opera can offer. Onboard, there is a whole world of new experiences, day by day, moment by moment.

Because MSC Opera is the ship for you.

Ship Characteristics

ParameterValue

Tonnage59058 GT Length251 m Passengers1712 Decks9 Year Built2004 / 2015 Speed21 knots

Who We Recommend

For family and youth vacations, holidays with children, and lovers of active recreation.

Onboard Experiences

Discover the amenities and entertainment awaiting you aboard MSC Opera.

Cabin Categories

Choose from a variety of cabins - from cozy interiors to luxurious suites.

Dining

The cruise price includes onboard dining with a shift system for dinners, meaning dinners take place in 2 shifts at 19:00 and 21:00 respectively. In Aurea cabins, dinner time is flexible. The buffet is open for 20 hours a day. There are a total of 4 restaurants, 3 of which are main and included in the price: La Caravella Restaurant - the main restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

L’Approdo Restaurant - the main restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine

La Vele Restaurant - buffet restaurant

Alternative restaurant (reservations required for an additional fee):

Patio Restaurant - outdoor restaurant

8 bars:

Pub Sotto Vento - bar with live music

Piazza di Spagna - piano bar

La Cabala - piano bar

Cotton Club - bar featuring performances, shows, and live music

Caruso Lounge - karaoke bar with a dance floor

Lo Spinnaker - cocktail bar by the pool

Bar Aroma Caffè - coffee bar

Special dietary needs: you can request special dietary meals, provided that the request is made in advance (at the time of booking the cruise). Guests are offered gluten-free products: light snacks, cookies, croissants, biscuits, and pastries. Kosher menu is available upon request no later than 2 months before the cruise.

Entertainment

Rest and Relaxation: MSC Aurea Spa (saunas, Turkish baths, spa treatments, massage), solarium, beauty salon

Pool Area: 1 adult pool, 1 children's pool, 2 jacuzzis

Sports:

- fitness center (Pilates, yoga, aerobics, gym); - running track on deck; - tennis court; - mini-golf;

Evening Entertainment:

- theater Teatro dell’ Opera with 713 seats; - Monte Carlo casino (roulette, slot machines, blackjack); - board games room (Texas poker); - nightclub Byblos Disco; - duty-free shops (Duty Free); - photo gallery; - library and Internet café;

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About MSC Opera

Ship Specifications

Year Built
2004
Passenger Capacity
1,712
Number of Decks
9
Gross Tonnage
59,058 GT
Length
251 m

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