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MSC Opera

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46 upcoming departures  ·  46 itineraries

MSC Opera is a 2,658-guest MSC Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2004. This page lists 46 upcoming departures across 46 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.

✓ Families with children of different ages ✓ Passengers who prefer a mid-sized ship ✓ Travelers wanting included main dining and buffet options
46 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 566 ships we track. 25 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Families with children of different ages
  • Passengers who prefer a mid-sized ship
  • Travelers wanting included main dining and buffet options
  • Guests who enjoy traditional theatre and lounge entertainment
  • Passengers seeking balcony cabins without a mega-ship layout

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking extensive specialty dining
  • Guests wanting a Yacht Club or private-suite enclave
  • Passengers looking for large-scale water attractions
  • Travelers needing many studio cabin choices
  • Guests who prefer newer ships with extensive high-tech venues

Live Position ● 44 minutes ago

Heading to: Barcelona

Currently on: 17 Nights Caribbean Cruise (17 nights) — En route to Tangier (Tetouan) Morocco — last stop Barcelona Spain

Barcelona Spain → Tangier (Tetouan) Morocco → St Johns Antigua and Barbuda → Philipsburg St Maarten → Basseterre St Kitts & Nevis → La Romana Dominican Republic → Catalina Island Dominican Republic → Bridgetown Barbados
Coming up
  1. Tangier arrives 08:00 AM
  2. St. John’s arrives 09:00 AM
  3. Philipsburg arrives 09:00 AM
8.0 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.

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.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 11

Le Vele Buffet Restaurant Il Patio Hamburger Paradise Il Patio Pizza & Pasta Gelateria Italiana Vitamin Bar MSC Aurea Spa Gym MSC Gym Powered by Technogym® Le Piscine Doremi Spray Park Baby Club Mini Club Il Patio Outside Cafeteria Lo Spinnaker Pool Bar Thermal Suite Massage Rooms Relaxation Room

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official MSC Opera deck plans from MSC Cruises →

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeSizeBalconySleepsDecks
Junior Interior Inside — — 4 7, 8, 9, 10
Junior Ocean View with obstructed view Oceanview 129-140 sq ft — 2 7
Junior Ocean View Oceanview 129-140 sq ft — 4 7, 8, 9, 10
Premium Ocean View Oceanview 237 sq ft — 2 9

Compare all 7 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

18 included 5 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

La Caravella Restaurant Included
Deck 5
Main dining restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
L'Approdo Restaurant Included
Deck 6
Main dining restaurant serving scheduled onboard meals.
Le Vele Buffet Restaurant Included
Deck 11
Self-service buffet restaurant.
Il Patio Hamburger Paradise Included
Deck 11
Casual hamburger dining area.
Il Patio Pizza & Pasta Included
Deck 11
Casual pizza and pasta dining area.

Bars & lounges

Piazza di Spagna Varies
Deck 5
Lounge and piano-bar venue used for music and other activities.
Sottovento Pub Varies
Deck 5
Pub-style bar with live music and television screens.
Aroma Coffee Bar Varies
Deck 6
Coffee bar serving specialty coffee and other drinks.
Cotton Club Varies
Deck 6
Bar and music venue with a dance floor.
La Cabala Piano Bar Varies
Deck 6
Piano bar with live musical entertainment.
Il Patio Bar Varies
Outdoor bar serving drinks near the pool and casual dining areas.
Gelateria Italiana Extra cost
Deck 11
Italian-style ice-cream counter.
Vitamin Bar Extra cost
Deck 11
Bar serving juices, smoothies and other wellness-oriented drinks.

All 32 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

  1. 2004Entered service, built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France.
  2. 2015MSC Opera underwent the Renaissance Programme, including a midship lengthening, cabin additions and renovations, expanded public areas, new children’s facilities and a spray park.
  3. 2022The ship completed a scheduled dry dock focused on routine maintenance and technical, regulatory and classification work.

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

Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27		 Oct
27
Caribbean 8 8 9 2 4 6 0 1 0 0 0 0
From / night $57 $78 $84 $83 $57 $83 0 $230 0 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 November 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

La Romana46× Catalina Island41× Fort-de-France36× Bridgetown33× Virgin Gorda32× Philipsburg31× Road Town Tortola30× Basseterre24× St. John’s23× Pointe-à-Pitre20× Samana12× Kralendijk4×

Explore This Ship

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Itineraries & Sailings

14 Nights

14 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $1,538 · $110/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 $1,338 · $96/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 $1,558 · $111/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 $2,268 · $162/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 $2,808 · $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 $1,968 · $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 $1,428 · $102/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 $1,448 · $103/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 $1,290 · $92/night
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Catalina Island Dominican Republic, Virgin Gorda Virgin Islands, Philipsburg St. Maarten +6 more
Next: Nov 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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All 46 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 16, 2026Nov 23, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
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Nov 16, 2026Nov 20, 20264 Nights Caribbean Cruise4CaribbeanBook →
Nov 16, 2026Nov 19, 20263 Nights Caribbean Cruise3CaribbeanBook →
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 →
Dec 28, 2026Jan 4, 20277 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 31, 2026Jan 14, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 1, 2027Jan 15, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 11, 2027Jan 18, 20277 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Jan 11, 2027Jan 25, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 14, 2027Jan 28, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 15, 2027Jan 29, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 18, 2027Feb 1, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 25, 2027Feb 8, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Jan 28, 2027Feb 11, 202714 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →

Showing the next 24 of 46 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 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code on MSC Opera?

Daytime dress is casual. Evening dining and gala nights call for more polished clothing; swimwear is not permitted in formal dining venues, and shorts, flip-flops and tank tops are restricted during evening wear and gala nights.

Which dining venues are included?

La Caravella Restaurant, L'Approdo Restaurant and Le Vele Buffet Restaurant are included in the standard fare. The Il Patio casual dining areas are also listed as included onboard dining venues; drinks and some specialty items may cost extra.

Are gratuities or service charges added onboard?

MSC Cruises includes the mandatory hotel service charge in the total booking price in applicable markets. Individual tipping is discouraged, while bar purchases and some onboard services can have separate gratuities or service charges.

Is Wi-Fi available on MSC Opera?

Wi-Fi is available in cabins and public areas, but internet access requires a paid package. MSC also provides ship Wi-Fi access for selected onboard app functions without an internet package.

Is MSC Opera accessible for guests with reduced mobility?

The ship has accessible cabins and accessible public areas, with lifts providing visual, audio and Braille deck indicators. Some lifeboats are not wheelchair-accessible, and guests requiring assistance should submit MSC’s accessibility information before sailing.

What facilities are available for children and teenagers?

MSC Opera has Baby Club, Mini Club, Juniors Club, Young Club and Teens Club facilities, plus Doremi Spray Park. MSC states that children’s clubs are available at no additional cost, subject to age rules and onboard scheduling.