Overview
Designed as a nod to grand Italian hotels, the interior of the MSC Opera is more opulent than other MSC ships but not oppressively so. Built in 2004, the Opera is a great midsize alternative to today's overwhelming megaships. The Opera carries a mostly European mix of passengers on a variety of Mediterranean, Northern European and South American itineraries.
MSC Opera Ship Profile & Stats
- Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
- Ship Type: Cruise Ship
- Line Class: Mainstream
- Registry: Panama
- Year Built: 2004
- Year Last Refurbished: 2015
- Capacity: 2,150 passengers
- Decks: 9
- Gross Tonnage: 65,591
- Length: 902 ft
- Beam: 105 ft
- Average Speed: 22 knots
- Inside Cabins: 439
- Outside Cabins: 636
- Nationality of Officers: Italian
- Nationality of Crew: International
- Number of Crew: 728
MSC Opera On-Board Recreation
- Outdoor Pools: 2
- Spa: Yes
- Casino: Yes
MSC Opera Dining Choices
- L'Approdo Cuisine: International, Italian (Capacity: 422)
- La Caravella Cuisine: International, Italian (Capacity: 981)
- Le Vele Cuisine: Buffet (Capacity: 380)
MSC Opera Entertainment
- Theatro Dell'Opera: Theatre, shows, conferences (Capacity: 713)
- Piazza di Spagna: Piano Bar (Capacity: 259)
- Cotton Club: Music, dance floor (Capacity: 155)
- Le Caballa: Piano bar (Capacity: 102)
- Sottovento Pub: Bar, video music (Capacity: 172)
- Med Pearl Casino: Table games, bar (Capacity: 119)