MSC Opera offers guests a fantastic cruise holiday. Great facilities, friendly staff and comprehensive itineraries make MSC Opera the ideal cruise host. When creating a cruise ship, MSC Cruises like to inject their experience of navigation and life onboard into the very fibres of the vessel. This is no more demonstrated than with the MSC Opera, an elegant ship offering every conceivable comfort and a wealth of options. Entering service in 2004 and weighing 58,600 tonnes, MSC Opera draws on inspiration from the Art Deco movement with interiors decorated with geometrical shapes and delicate colour schemes. Throughout her 10 intimate decks, MSC Opera has a capacity of 1,712 passengers arranged between 856 cabins, serenely transporting them on South Africa, Mediterranean and Baltic & fjord cruises.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 2004
- Tonnage 65,591
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 5
- Decks 9
- Lifts 9
- Pools 2
- Restaurants 4
- Formal nights Yes
- Kids clubs Yes
- Maximum capacity 2,679
- Crew 728
- Refurbished 2024
What's onboard
Dining
Dine surrounded by stunning decor, be served by the most professional of staff and experience the most delightful menus as you take your seat in one of MSC Opera's restaurants. There are many styles of cuisine available onboard MSC Opera meaning you can choose from fine dining in L’Approdo Restaurant, enjoy fabulous food in La Caravella restaurant or grab some tasty fast food at La Pergola. There are also many other eateries around the ship that are sure to satisfy those hungry taste buds:
- La Caravella Restaurant
- L'Approdo Restaurant, reservations required
- Il Patio (Outdoor Restaurant)
- Le Vele Cafeteria
- La Pergola fast food
- Aroma café
Entertainment
As day turns to night onboard MSC Opera, the dress code becomes more formal and passengers prepare themselves for the evening’s entertainment ahead of them. Spectacular performances and thrilling shows captivate audiences in the tiered Dell' Opera Theatre, while other professional and multilingual shows can also be found in the vibrant Caruso Show Lounge. Choose to dance the night away onboard MSC Opera in the buzzing nightclub Byblos Disco or engage with your fellow passengers in one of the stunning bars or lounges, the choice is yours!
Venues:
- Byblos Disco
- Teatro dell Opera
- Casino
- Opera Lounge
- Sotto Vento Pub
- La Cabala Lounge
- Piazza Di Spagna
- Cyber Cafe
- Cotton Club
- Pool bar
Family
With MSC Cruises children enjoy fun and exciting days with a full schedule of supervised children's activities and an entertaining recreation centre. The onboard Mini Club is a meeting place for all children to play and make new friends. From sports competitions to treasure hunts, your little ones will enjoy tons of opportunities to have fun with their new found cohorts whilst you drift away looking out onto beautiful scenery.
Things to do
Spa and fitness
There are plenty of exciting things to do during the day onboard MSC Opera and guests are invited to make the most of all the facilities. For active passengers, sporting facilities include mini-golf, a jogging track, swimming pools and a well-equipped gymnasium. After taking advantage of these facilities, why not wind down with a luxurious hot stone massage or a purifying sauna experience? These health treatments will leave you feeling fresh, rejuvenated and raring to go.
- Gym & Beauty salon
- 2 Swimming Pools
- 2 Whirlpools
- Mini Golf
- Jogging area
Recreation
In addition to all of this choice offered by MSC Opera, there is also a virtual reality centre, internet café, shopping gallery and library room. With a wide choice and stunning service provided by the friendly staff, MSC Opera offers her passengers a relaxing, Italian-style cruise experience.
- Shopping Gallery
- Children's and Teen club
- Library/Card room
- Internet Cafe
Useful Information
You don’t need to worry about missing out when you’re cruising on MSC Opera; this cruise ship now has Starlink, a new internet service that offers you faster internet speeds, lower latency when streaming, and better Wi-Fi connectivity in both cabins and public spaces. Available through two packages, the Browse Internet Cruise Package and the Browse & Stream Cruise Package, you can choose the right package for you!
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for MSC Opera
Ship is in a poor condition throughout. Carpets split in cabin, skirting board being held in place with tape. Buffet food very poor , no real choice, Staff were good. Main resturant service was good and food ok. Msc did not police thier dinning room rules on shorts and t shirts etc. Daily ship itinerary very poor As for thier no mineral water even when on the premium drinks package . They make thier own and it is horrible. No alternative. Would not recomend msc again
The cabin was well equipped, and the bed very comfortable. The shower cubicle was very cramped, and the bathroom in general could do with refurbishment. The buffet restaurant was extremely busy and very difficult to find a clean empty table. I did not like the plastic tableware, but the quality of the food was generally very good. We preferred the waiter service restaurants, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. These were less busy and very well organised. They also had a good menu selection, the portions were fine for us but possibly on the small side for male dinners. Staff on the whole were very helpful and friendly. Our steward, Ryan, kept the cabin spotless, and our evening waiter, Arc Carolino, was polite, efficient and nothing was too much trouble. They both did a fantastic job. Evening entertainment was good, in the theatre and across the various bars. We did not do any of the organised trips, but did use the port shuttles, these were well organised but a little pricey.
Food not up to previous cruise standards no speciality restaurants, WiFi package is per device can’t switch between devices, unhappy when purchasing trips through MSC then charged additional fee for shuttle bus to start trip,
Great ship, staff were very helpful, good choice of food too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabins
What are the main types of cabins on MSC Opera?
Choose from Interior, Ocean View, Balcony staterooms, and the ultra-premium MSC Yacht Club suites.
Families and Kids
Is MSC Opera family-friendly?
Yes, it is exceptionally family-friendly. The ship features dedicated kids' clubs, youth staff, and family-focused entertainment.
Does MSC Opera have waterslides?
No, MSC Opera doesn't have waterslides but it does have the Doremi Spray Park on its top deck.
Food and drink
What are the main dining options on MSC Opera?
Enjoy complimentary, multi-course meals in the elegant Main Dining Room, or visit the casual buffet for relaxed, flexible dining.
What speciality dining is there on MSC Opera?
Specialty venues often include Butcher's Cut steakhouse, Kaito Teppanyaki, and Hola! Tacos. Cover charges apply.
Itineraries
Which ports does MSC Opera usually sail out of?
Departures vary by season, commonly sailing from major hubs like Miami, Port Canaveral, Barcelona, Rome, or Southampton.
Ship Features
What are the top highlights onboard MSC Opera?
Its stunning Swarovski crystal staircases, Mediterranean atmosphere, the exclusive MSC Yacht Club and dedicated zones for families including the LEGO play area and the Doremi Spray Park.
