MSC Opera
2150 Passengers (2679 with upper beds)
About MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises offers its guests mediterranean and modern lifestyle at a good price-performance ratio. On the sometimes colorful, sometimes discreetly designed ships, guests of all ages feel comfortable. In the summer months, many families are on board, especially at Mediterranean cruises, many Italian families spread Italian cheerfulness. In the off-season, it is a little quieter, then many older guests come on board, to experience a cheap cruise. The ships also arrive well in the German market and the number of German guests is growing steadily. The ships of the MSC fleet take with double occupancy between 1500 and 5700 passengers on board. English skills are recommended, but you also get some German service on board. The cruise line is also committed to environmental protection and has set itself the goal of emission-free ship operation. Therefore, the ships are equipped with the latest technology, such as LNG propulsion. In addition, all newbuilds since 2017 have been equipped with a shore power connection, and further MSC Cruises ships will also be upgraded with this technology in the future.
About MSC Opera
The MSC Opera, a Lirica-class vessel, entered service in 2004 and underwent a major renaissance program in the summer of 2015. At 274.9 meters in length, it can accommodate 2150 passengers (with double occupancy). The public areas are colorful and tastefully decorated. The cabins are more classic with colorful accents. Since the last modernization, the ship has 197 new staterooms, additional spacious public areas and new, flexible restaurant offerings. The ship was also equipped with a modern water park and new children's areas.
MSC Opera data
- Category: Lirica class
- Built in: 2004
- Renovation: 2015
- Home port: Panama City
- Length: 274,9 metres
- Tonnage: 65.591 BRZ
- Speed: 20.3 knots
- Decks: 13
- Passengers: 2,679
- Crew: 742
- Language: German, Italian, English, French, Spanish
- Currency: €
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
MSC Opera Staterooms
The staterooms are comfortably furnished and have a bathroom with shower and toilet, a minibar, TV, telephone and safe. The interior and oceanview staterooms offer about 12-13 sqm space, the balcony staterooms are approx. 13 sqm in size. The suites measure 23 sqm and are equipped with a bathtub instead of a shower.
Atmosphere on board the MSC Opera
On board the MSC Opera, it's like landing in a modern and well-kept holiday hotel: Good food, a wide range of sports, comfortable staterooms and many entertainment options. Even ig the atmosphere on board is relaxed and casual, festive wear is recommended on two evenings a week. Alternatively, you can also visit the buffet restaurant on these evenings where no formal clothings are recommended.
MSC Opera Restaurants, Bars & Lounges
MSC Cruises is an Italian shipping company, which also characterises the cuisine on board. The culinary offering on board MSC Opera includes several restaurants with something for everyone. Drinks are available for an additional charge or you can take advantage of a drinks package.
The following restaurants are included in the price:
- Le Vele (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet await you here.
- Il Patio (buffet restaurant): Enjoy delicacies from the buffet.
- La Caravella (main restaurant): Taste Mediterranean-inspired menus in an elegant ambience.
- L'Approdo (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
In the various lounges and bars (not included), you can enjoy a relaxing cappuccino in the Aroma Coffee Bar in the afternoon or savour delicious cocktails in the Cotton Club. We also recommend the Sottovento Pub.
MSC Opera Entertainment, sports and wellness
There are many ways to spend your holiday on board. Sports enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation are well catered for in the large fitness and spa area with whirlpools, steam bath and much more.
The pool area offers fun for the whole family. Apart from that, there are other entertainment options, for example the Med Pearl Casino for adults or the boutiques. In the "Teatro dell'Opera" you can watch breathtaking shows. If you prefer to go dancing in the evening, the modern Byblos discotheque is just right for you.
MSC Opera children
There is plenty for children of all ages to discover on board, such as the LEGO® play area or the Doremi Spray Park with many water attractions.
Childcare is also provided for your children: babies and toddlers between the ages of one and three play in the Baby Club, which was created in collaboration with the leading children's brand Chicco®. The MSC Mini Club looks after the youngest children aged three to six and the Junior Club takes care of children aged seven to eleven. MSC's experienced entertainers look after the children with various games and lots of sporting activities. During the day, 12 to 14-year-olds in the Young Club and 15 to 17-year-olds in the Teens Club can enjoy clubs equipped with the latest consoles, games and VR technology, a teen disco and a dinner organized exclusively for teenagers.
Our summary
The European-Italian atmosphere makes the MSC Opera a lively and cheerful ship. But there are also quiet corners and places to relax on board. Also cruise newcomers feel very well on this ship. The price-performance ratio is good.
- Destinations: Adriatic Sea, Canary Islands, Eastern Mediterranean, Mediterranean
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Ship overall
- Staff was rude Shortage of food , fruits & drinks
- Very Bad Experience
- Public spaces are very dirty, it is difficult to find a table in the restaurant, the tables are poorly cleaned
- Entertainment is excellent. Really enjoyed the theater shows. Loved Benjamin on the waves each evening.
- Staff is truly amazing, nice, smiling, but the offer was average.
- Halal food and pork section should be separate to avoid. Food/Salad ingredients should be clearly mentioned on each items name plate.
- They should improve the quality of the cakes. The ice machine near the pizza station didn't work for the whole period of the cruise.
- There could be more choice in food (not always the same pizza etc).
- Restaurant staff was so attentive and amazing! Jeffrey from Honduras and Andile (I hope I recall the name correctly and apologies if not!) from South Africa had done a phenomenal job in looking after my mum and myself every morning and evening....
- A small old ship but comes with a fantastic crew.
Cruise in one sentence
- Very bad experience.
- Very enjoyable cruise.
- Amazing staff, terrible co-passengers, low quality food, overall low budget feeling but with great service. Dissapointed not to land in sir bani yas.
- Loved it!
- Rejs spełnił moje oczekiwania, jestem zadowolony.
- Service was really good,the cruise team was doing their best, however, the vessel itself is quite old & one can notice it immediately. The main disadvantage is an insufficient number of swimming pools & outdoor recreation areas
- Nice
- Very impressive
- We liked it a lot.
- Great and relaxing experience with the family
Remarks Cabin
- It was not up to the mark.
- Its Very Small with 2 Kids age 11 & 9
- Very small and uncomfortable
- Nice room in good location. Bed and pillows very comfy. AC works well. Shower very small and toilet does not always flush.
- The cabin cleaning staff was great and he made sure we had the room clean all the time. Super nice guy.
- Cabin was good, cozy and compact
- Kabina czysta, wszystko OK .
- Small but clean, with nice view.
- A little used but well maintained.
- Nem a 9280 számú kabinban voltam elszállásolva