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.
MSC Opera
Live Position ● 2 hours ago
Heading to: ITGOACurrently on: 10-Night Mediterranean from Genoa Italy via Marseille France, Malaga Spain & Cadiz Spain (10 nights) — Currently at Genoa (Portofino) Italy
Genoa (Portofino) Italy
→ Marseille (Provence) France
→ Malaga (Granada) Spain
→ Cadiz (Seville) Spain
→ Lisbon (Cascais) Portugal
→ Alicante Spain
→ Mahon Spain
→ Olbia Italy
→ Genoa (Portofino) Italy
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Moored
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
- Call sign
- H3FV
- IMO number
- 9250464
- MMSI
- 357627000
- Draft
- 6.8 m
Onboard Experience
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.
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Aug 14, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Marseille (Provence) France, Malaga (Granada) Spain, Cadiz (Seville) Spain, Lisbon (Cascais) Portugal +4 more
Next: Aug 22, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Aug 26, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Aug 28, 2026
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
10-Night Mediterranean from Genoa Italy via Marseille France, Malaga Spain & Cadiz Spain
Ports of Call
Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Marseille (Provence) France, Malaga (Granada) Spain, Cadiz (Seville) Spain +4 more
Next: Aug 11, 2026
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights
10-Night Mediterranean from Marseille France via Malaga Spain, Cadiz Spain & Lisbon Portugal
Ports of Call
Marseille (Provence) France, Malaga (Granada) Spain, Cadiz (Seville) Spain, Lisbon (Cascais) Portugal +4 more
Next: Aug 12, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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
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
Ports of Call
Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique, Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands +5 more
Next: Apr 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique, St. John's Antigua and Barbuda, Virgin Gorda Virgin Islands +5 more
Next: Jan 14, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique, St. John's Antigua and Barbuda, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands +5 more
Next: Jan 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Fort de France Martinique, Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands, La Romana Dominican Republic +6 more
Next: Nov 20, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ports of Call
Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique, Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands +6 more
Next: Nov 19, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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
14 Nights
14-Night Caribbean from La Romana Dominican Republic via Catalina Island Dominican Republic
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Catalina Island Dominican Republic, Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique +5 more
Next: Apr 10, 2028
1 upcoming departure
14 Nights
14-Night Caribbean from La Romana Dominican Republic via Catalina Island Dominican Republic
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Catalina Island Dominican Republic, Oranjestad Aruba, Willemstad Curacao +6 more
Next: Nov 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Marseille (Provence) France, Barcelona Spain, Tangier (Tetouan) Morocco, St Johns Antigua and Barbuda +3 more
Next: Nov 1, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Livorno (Florence) Italy, Marseille (Provence) France, Barcelona Spain, Tangier (Tetouan) Morocco +4 more
Next: Oct 31, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Livorno (Florence) Italy, Marseille (Provence) France, Barcelona Spain +5 more
Next: Oct 30, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Fort de France Martinique, Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands, La Romana Dominican Republic
Next: Nov 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Apr 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Fort de France Martinique, St. John's Antigua and Barbuda, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands, La Romana Dominican Republic
Next: Mar 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Livorno (Florence) Italy, Marseille (Provence) France
Next: Oct 29, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Catalina Island Dominican Republic, Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique
Next: Nov 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique, St. John's Antigua and Barbuda, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands +1 more
Next: Mar 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique, Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands +1 more
Next: Nov 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 5, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Fort de France Martinique, St. John's Antigua and Barbuda, La Romana Dominican Republic, Catalina Island Dominican Republic +1 more
Next: Apr 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Catalina Island Dominican Republic, Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique +2 more
Next: Jan 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Samana Bay Dominican Republic, Virgin Gorda Virgin Islands, Basseterre St Kitts & Nevis +2 more
Next: Dec 21, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Samana Bay Dominican Republic, Virgin Gorda Virgin Islands, Philipsburg St. Maarten +2 more
Next: Nov 23, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Fort de France Martinique, Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe, Road Town (Tortola) British Virgin Islands, La Romana Dominican Republic +3 more
Next: Apr 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
7-Night Caribbean from La Romana Dominican Republic via Catalina Island Dominican Republic
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Catalina Island Dominican Republic, Virgin Gorda Virgin Islands, Philipsburg St. Maarten +2 more
Next: Mar 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
7-Night Caribbean from La Romana Dominican Republic via Catalina Island Dominican Republic
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Catalina Island Dominican Republic, Virgin Gorda Virgin Islands, Philipsburg St. Maarten +2 more
Next: Apr 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
7-Night Caribbean from La Romana Dominican Republic via Catalina Island Dominican Republic
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Catalina Island Dominican Republic, Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique +2 more
Next: Dec 28, 2026
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
7-Night Caribbean from La Romana Dominican Republic via Catalina Island Dominican Republic
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Catalina Island Dominican Republic, Bridgetown Barbados, Fort de France Martinique +2 more
Next: Dec 14, 2026
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
7-Night Caribbean from La Romana Dominican Republic via Catalina Island Dominican Republic
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Catalina Island Dominican Republic, Oranjestad Aruba, Willemstad Curacao +2 more
Next: Mar 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
7-Night Caribbean from La Romana Dominican Republic via Virgin Gorda Virgin Islands
Ports of Call
La Romana Dominican Republic, Virgin Gorda Virgin Islands, Philipsburg St. Maarten, Basseterre St Kitts & Nevis +2 more
Next: Dec 7, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 3, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Marseille (Provence) France, Malaga (Granada) Spain, Cadiz (Seville) Spain, Lisbon (Cascais) Portugal +4 more
Next: Oct 1, 2026
1 upcoming departure