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MSC Opera

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55 upcoming departures  ·  55 itineraries

MSC Opera is a 2,658-guest MSC Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2004. This page lists 55 upcoming departures across 55 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

55 itineraries · from $179 ● Where is it now?
Class Lirica class
Built / Refurb 2004 / 2015
Gross Tonnage 65,591
Guests 2,658
Crew 728
Length 274.9 m
Beam 28.8 m
Decks 13
Cabins 1,070
Max speed 20.3 kn
Flag Panama
Guests per crew 3.7
Space ratio 25

MSC Opera at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 64%

A mid-size ship at 65,591 gross tons — #201 of 565 ships we track. 25 tons of ship per guest.

Live Position ● 28 minutes ago

Heading to: Valletta
0.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About MSC Opera

MSC Opera is a Lirica-class cruise ship built in 2004 and lengthened and renewed in 2015 under MSC Cruises’ Renaissance Programme. Its relatively compact design supports access to smaller ports than many newer megaships, while the onboard experience includes traditional theaters and lounges, multiple restaurants, family facilities, pools, fitness areas and the MSC Aurea Spa. Accommodation includes interior, ocean-view and balcony cabins, plus Aurea suites and accessible cabins.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
MSC Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry / flag
Panama (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
H3FV
IMO number
9250464
MMSI
357627000
Draft
6.8 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features the Teatro dell’Opera theater, Med Pearl Casino, Byblos Discoteca, Virtual Arcade, shopping areas and a double pool complex with whirlpools. Its 2015 renewal added space, cabins and updated public areas.

Dining

Dining includes La Caravella and L’Approdo restaurants, Le Vele buffet, Il Patio Bar and Italian-style pizza, alongside Mediterranean and international specialties.

Entertainment

Entertainment venues include Teatro dell’Opera, Med Pearl Casino, Byblos Discoteca, La Cabala Piano Bar, Sottovento Pub, Piazza di Spagna and a virtual arcade.

Staterooms & suites

Cabin categories include interior, ocean-view, balcony and Junior Suite Aurea accommodations. Balcony cabins, suites and selected ocean-view categories provide additional space or outdoor access.

For families

Family facilities include a LEGO play area, Chicco partnership amenities, children’s play spaces, teenage clubs and virtual-reality gaming.

Pools, spa & wellness

Wellness facilities include the MSC Aurea Spa, gym, power-walking track, minigolf, sauna, Turkish bath, pools and whirlpools.

Accessibility

MSC lists five cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility. Accessible cabins have specific layouts and single-bed configurations.

History & sister ships

Other Lirica class ships

MSC Armonia MSC Cruises · 2001 MSC Sinfonia MSC Cruises · 2002 MSC Lirica MSC Cruises · 2003

Where MSC Opera sails, month by month

Oct
26		 Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27
Caribbean 5 11 8 9 2 4 6 0 1 0 0 0
Mediterranean 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
From / night $39 $45 $78 $88 $96 $93 $70 0 $98 0 0 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in October 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

La Romana53× Catalina Island43× Philipsburg39× Fort-de-France37× Bridgetown36× Basseterre33× St. John’s32× Virgin Gorda31× Road Town Tortola30× Pointe-à-Pitre20× Samana12× Barcelona10×

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Itineraries & Sailings

14 Nights

14 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $1,708 · $122/night
Ports of Call
Fort de France Martinique, St. John's Antigua and Barbuda, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands, La Romana Dominican Republic +5 more
Next: Jan 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $1,508 · $108/night
Ports of Call
Fort de France Martinique, St. John's Antigua and Barbuda, Virgin Gorda Virgin Islands, La Romana Dominican Republic +5 more
Next: Jan 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $1,598 · $114/night
Ports of Call
Fort de France Martinique, St. John's Antigua and Barbuda, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands, La Romana Dominican Republic +6 more
Next: Jan 1, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $2,278 · $163/night
Ports of Call
Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique, St. John's Antigua and Barbuda, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands +6 more
Next: Dec 31, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $2,818 · $201/night
Ports of Call
Fort de France Martinique, Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands, La Romana Dominican Republic +6 more
Next: Dec 18, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $1,978 · $141/night
Ports of Call
Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique, Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands +6 more
Next: Dec 17, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $1,438 · $103/night
Ports of Call
Fort de France Martinique, Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands, La Romana Dominican Republic +5 more
Next: Dec 4, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $1,458 · $104/night
Ports of Call
Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique, Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands +5 more
Next: Dec 3, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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14 Nights

14 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $625 · $45/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona Spain, Tangier (Tetouan) Morocco, St Johns Antigua and Barbuda, Philipsburg St Maarten +2 more
Next: Nov 2, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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All 55 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 29, 2026Nov 23, 202625 Nights Caribbean Cruise25CaribbeanBook →
Oct 29, 2026Nov 16, 202618 Nights Caribbean Cruise18CaribbeanBook →
Oct 29, 2026Nov 2, 20264 Nights Mediterranean Cruise4MediterraneanBook →
Oct 29, 2026Nov 1, 20263 Nights Mediterranean Cruise3MediterraneanBook →
Oct 30, 2026Nov 16, 202617 Nights Caribbean Cruise17CaribbeanBook →
Oct 30, 2026Nov 23, 202624 Nights Caribbean Cruise24CaribbeanBook →
Oct 31, 2026Nov 16, 202616 Nights Caribbean Cruise16CaribbeanBook →
Nov 1, 2026Nov 20, 202619 Nights Caribbean Cruise19CaribbeanBook →
Nov 1, 2026Nov 16, 202615 Nights Caribbean Cruise15CaribbeanBook →
Nov 2, 2026Nov 16, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Nov 2, 2026Nov 19, 202617 Nights Caribbean Cruise17CaribbeanBook →
Nov 16, 2026Nov 23, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Nov 16, 2026Nov 23, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Nov 16, 2026Nov 20, 20264 Nights Caribbean Cruise4CaribbeanBook →
Nov 16, 2026Nov 19, 20263 Nights Caribbean Cruise3CaribbeanBook →
Nov 19, 2026Dec 3, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Nov 20, 2026Dec 4, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Nov 23, 2026Nov 30, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 3, 2026Dec 17, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 4, 2026Dec 18, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 7, 2026Dec 14, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 17, 2026Dec 31, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 18, 2026Jan 1, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 21, 2026Dec 28, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →

Showing the next 24 of 55 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

MSC Opera FAQ

What flag does MSC Opera sail under?

MSC Opera is registered in Panama.

How many passengers does MSC Opera hold?

MSC Opera carries about 2,658 guests with roughly 728 crew.

How old is MSC Opera?

MSC Opera entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2015.

How big is MSC Opera?

At 65,591 gross tons and 275 m long, MSC Opera is a mid-size ship — larger than 64% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.